Pressure Washing Business Income — How Much Does It Make?

Monthly Revenue

$6K–$15K

realistic range

Startup Cost

$2K–$8K

to get started

Hourly Rate

$100–$200

per hour billed

Complexity

2/4

skill required

The Business

Pressure washing requires minimal skill but strong marketing. Driveways, houses, decks, and commercial parking lots are your customers. Residential jobs run $150-400, commercial contracts pay $500-2000 per visit. The key is recurring commercial contracts (restaurants, gas stations, apartment complexes) which create predictable monthly revenue.

How to Start

Buy a commercial-grade pressure washer ($2,000-4,000), a surface cleaner ($400), and a basic trailer setup. Start with residential driveways in affluent neighborhoods. Offer package deals (driveway + walkway + patio). After 3 months target commercial accounts which pay better and recur monthly.

REAL EXAMPLE

Jake in Charlotte built a $18K/month pressure washing business in 12 months, primarily from commercial contracts with 3 restaurant chains and 2 HOAs.

Equipment Needed

▸Pressure washer (3000+ PSI)
▸Surface cleaner attachment
▸Garden hoses
▸Trailer or truck mount
▸Chemical supply

Licensing

Business license only

Monthly Search Volume

3,200

people/month search for this business

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Revenue Calculator

Jobs per Week8

Revenue per Job$280

Weekly Hours30 hrs

Startup Cost$4,000

Weekly Revenue

$2.2K

Monthly Revenue

$9.6K

Annual Revenue

$115.6K

Monthly Profit

$9.3K

Break-Even

1 month

Hourly Rate

$75

Monthly costs: $350/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)

CHRIS'S TAKE

“Pressure washing is one of the best first businesses. Low skill ceiling, high visual impact (before/after sells itself), and every homeowner in a suburb is your customer. One good house wrap post on Nextdoor and you're booked for weeks.”

PRO TIP

Upsell soft washing for roofs and siding — same visit, 40% more revenue, and most competitors don't offer it.

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