$290, 20\u00d740 Driveway<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
You can expect to pay a landscaping contractor around 0.35 cents per square foot, or $290 for a standard 2-car driveway that is 20\u2032 by 40\u2032 in size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Driveway Pressure Washing or Cleaning<\/h2>\n
The average cost for pressure washing a driveway, sidewalk or walkway is around .32 cents per square foot, or $290 for an 800 square foot area. The contractor will generally provide the pressure washer and all labor, and may even bring their own water supply.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$0.08 Cents Per Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $.32 Cents per Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $.27 \u2013 .33 Cents Per Square Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Thursday, March 31, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Pressure washing takes power washing to the next level.<\/p>\n Power washing<\/em> is done with a power washer, wand and nozzle. The wand is swept back and forth to remove dirt, debris and vegetation from the driveway surface and cracks.<\/p>\n Pressure washing<\/em> involves using a high-pressure surface washer attachment for a pressure washing wand. There are two types. The first type has wheels and uses rotating nozzles. The second type has brushes. Both use pressurized water from a pressure washer. A gas-powered machine is suggested due to the much higher pressure (2,100-4,000+ PSI) they deliver.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how pressure washing is done.<\/em> A section of driveway is washed, the washer is removed, and the dirty water is sprayed off or down the drive. The washer is re-attached, and another section of driveway is washed. There\u2019s a video link in the DIY section below.<\/p>\n Did you know there might be local restrictions?<\/strong> According to Legal Beagle, \u201cIn California, it\u2019s against the law to allow wastewater from power washing to flow into storm drains and natural bodies of water. Doing so is not only a violation of state laws, but also federal and municipal regulations <\/em>and could possibly result in fines.\u201d<\/p>\n Where run-off into a storm drain or body of water is possible, some driveway washers will vacuum up the dirty water or put down a filtration boom to clean the water that filters through it. This is the best way to avoid scrutiny and a potential fine.<\/p>\n This Costimate, or cost estimate, focuses on pressure washing, but again, the cost to power wash a driveway is roughly the same, as are the results. Pressure washing specialists, landscapers and handyman services are among those that advertise this service.<\/p>\n Retail costs for a pressure washer and accessories are discussed for those that want to own the equipment for about the cost to have a pro wash your driveway.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also find cost factors and professional pressure washing estimates from around the internet for the purpose of comparison. When homeowners share their cost, we post it. You\u2019re invited to chime in with the cost of hiring the work done too.<\/p>\n There are cost factors related to hiring a professional and DIY factors too.<\/p>\n Pro pricing factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n DIY Cost Factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you own a power washer, then the most economical approach is to rent or buy a surface pressure washer.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already have a power washer, then renting a power washer and surface cleaner are economical in the short-run. Over a decade or two, owning the equipment will pay for itself.<\/p>\n We think you\u2019ll appreciate owning a power washer because of its versatility \u2013 washing the driveway, siding, decks and other flat surfaces, the roof, the car\/truck\/RV, etc.<\/p>\n Permit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The time it takes to pressure wash a driveway depends on how much prep there is.<\/p>\n For an 800 square foot driveway, expect:<\/p>\n A paver driveway will take 4-7 hours, since each paver is washed individually to prevent forcing slag out of the spaces between them.<\/p>\n Home project enthusiasts should definitely consider DIY driveway pressure washing. As this video shows, it is easy, and you can even have some fun with it. What a difference it makes, and it\u2019s much less than the cost of replacing a concrete driveway, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n Renting the equipment will save you about half to two-thirds the price of hiring a pro.<\/p>\n If you buy your own pressure washer, you will find many uses for it, as we noted earlier. And it will pay for itself in time.<\/p>\n The surface washer attachment can be used on any flat surface where water isn\u2019t an issue \u2013 The garage floor, driveway, walkways, deck, patio, pool patio and possibly the basement floor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $290, 20\u00d740 Driveway You can expect to pay a landscaping contractor around 0.35 cents per square foot, or $290 for a standard 2-car driveway that is 20\u2032 by 40\u2032 in size. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Driveway Pressure Washing<\/h2>\n
Cost Breakdown<\/h2>\n
Pressure Washing Cost Factors<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, and Labor Costs<\/h2>\n
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Project Time<\/span><\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro<\/h2>\n