In California, most pressure washing projects cost between $150 and $500 per visit, with a typical price near $250. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical pressure washing cost
$150 – $500
per visit · typical $250
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Pressure washing cost breakdown
- Driveway only$100 – $200typical $150
- House exterior$250 – $400typical $300
- Full package (house + driveway + deck)$400 – $700typical $500
At a glance
- Typical range$150 – $500
- Unitper visit
- Cities covered200
What Pressure Washing costs
Covers cleaning of driveways, siding, decks, or patios using high-pressure water. Prices depend on surface area, type of surface, and level of dirt. Additional services like gutter cleaning or sealing cost extra.
By city in California
- Adelanto
- Alameda
- Alhambra
- Aliso Viejo
- Altadena
- Anaheim
- Antelope
- Antioch
- Apple Valley
- Arcadia
- Arden-Arcade
- Azusa
- Bakersfield
- Baldwin Park
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Berkeley
- Brea
- Buena Park
- Burbank
- Calexico
- Camarillo
- Campbell
- Carlsbad
- Carmichael
- Carson
- Castro Valley
- Cathedral City
- Ceres
- Cerritos
- Chico
- Chino
- Chino Hills
- Chula Vista
- Citrus Heights
- Claremont
- Clovis
- Coachella
- Colton
- Compton
- Corona
- Costa Mesa
- Covina
- Culver City
- Cupertino
- Cypress
- Daly City
- Danville
- Davis
- Delano
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- Dublin
- East Los Angeles
- Eastvale
- El Cajon
- El Centro
- El Dorado Hills
- El Monte
- El Paso de Robles
- Elk Grove
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Fairfield
- Florence-Graham
- Florin
- Folsom
- Fontana
- Foothill Farms
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- French Valley
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Gardena
- Gilroy
- Glendora
- Hacienda Heights
- Hanford
- Hawthorne
- Hayward
- Hemet
- Hesperia
- Highland
- Hollister
- Huntington Beach
- Huntington Park
- Indio
- Inglewood
- Irvine
- Jurupa Valley
- La Habra
- La Mesa
- La Mirada
- La Presa
- La Puente
- La Quinta
- Laguna Niguel
- Lake Elsinore
- Lake Forest
- Livermore
- Lodi
- Lompoc
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Los Banos
- Lynwood
- Madera
- Manteca
- Martinez
- Menifee
- Merced
- Milpitas
- Mission Viejo
- Modesto
- Monrovia
- Montclair
- Montebello
- Monterey Park
- Moorpark
- Moreno Valley
- Morgan Hill
- Mountain View
- Murrieta
- Napa
- National City
- Newport Beach
- North Highlands
- Norwalk
- Novato
- Oakland
- Oakley
- Oceanside
- Ontario
- Orange
- Oxnard
- Pacifica
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Palmdale
- Palo Alto
- Paramount
- Perris
- Petaluma
- Pico Rivera
- Pittsburg
- Placentia
- Pleasanton
- Pomona
- Porterville
- Poway
- Rancho Cordova
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Redding
- Redlands
- Redondo Beach
- Redwood City
- Rialto
- Riverside
- Rocklin
- Rohnert Park
- Rosemead
- Roseville
- Rowland Heights
- Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Bernardino
- San Bruno
- San Buenaventura
- San Clemente
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Gabriel
- San Jacinto
- San Jose
- San Leandro
- San Luis Obispo
- San Marcos
- San Mateo
- San Rafael
- San Ramon
- Santa Ana
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Santee
- Seaside
- Simi Valley
- South Gate
- South San Francisco
- South Whittier
- Stanton
- Stockton
Frequently asked questions
What determines pressure washing cost?
Square footage, accessibility, and whether chemicals or specialized equipment are needed. Multi-story homes and tough stains cost more.
Is pressure washing worth it?
Yes, it improves curb appeal and prevents damage from mold or grime. It's often cheaper than painting or replacing materials.
Can I pressure wash myself?
You can rent a machine for $50-$100 a day, but professional results are better and safer. Professionals have the right equipment and know how to avoid damage.