Contractor Pricing Reference
Per-square-foot rate ranges for pressure washing, paver cleaning, and pool deck coating. Use these as a starting point for building estimates — then adjust for your market, equipment, and actual costs.
Last updated: June 2026
Pressure Washing Rates
Per-square-foot rates for common residential pressure washing surfaces. Net deck area (pool water excluded) is the correct measurement basis for pool decks.
| Surface | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | $0.08 | $0.20 |
| Concrete patio | $0.08 | $0.18 |
| Pool deck (net deck area) | $0.10 | $0.25 |
| Paver driveway or patio | $0.15 | $0.35 |
Paver Cleaning and Sealing Rates
Paver jobs are priced higher than plain concrete — paver joints require lower pressure and more passes. Sealing is a common upsell that significantly increases ticket size.
| Surface | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Paver cleaning (no sealing) | $0.15 | $0.35 |
| Paver sealing — basic acrylic | $0.80 | $1.10 |
| Paver sealing — polymeric/wet look | $1.10 | $1.50 |
| Clean + seal bundle | $1.00 | $1.80 |
Pool Deck Resurfacing and Coating Rates
Total installed rates (material + labor) for common pool deck coating systems. Always confirm current supplier pricing before quoting material costs.
| Surface | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic overlay / cool deck | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Spray texture / kool deck | $3.50 | $6.00 |
| Rubberized or elastomeric coating | $4.00 | $7.00 |
| Decorative stamped overlay | $6.00 | $10.00 |
Minimum Job Floors
Always set a minimum job price. On small jobs, per-square-foot math produces a base price that doesn't cover mobilization and time. A minimum floor protects margin on small or tight-access jobs.
| Service | Typical minimum |
|---|---|
| Driveway pressure washing | $100–$150 |
| Pool deck pressure washing | $150–$250 |
| Paver cleaning (no sealing) | $150–$200 |
| Paver clean + seal | $300–$450 |
| Pool deck resurfacing | $500–$800 |
Using This Reference
What's included in these numbers, and how to use them.
This page is reviewed and updated periodically as market conditions shift — the current version reflects rates as of June 2026. Material-dependent categories like pool deck coating move with supplier pricing more often than labor-based rates like plain pressure washing, so double-check coating material costs with your supplier before quoting a large job.
It depends on the table. Pressure washing and paver cleaning rates are largely labor and equipment time — chemical cost is a small fraction of the ticket. Paver sealing and pool deck coating rates are installed rates (material plus labor), since sealer and coating material cost is a major share of those jobs. Always confirm current material pricing from your supplier before quoting.
Surface condition, access difficulty, and regional cost of living all move a job within its range. Heavy staining or hard-to-reach areas push toward the high end; a clean, easy-access job in a lower-cost market sits toward the low end. The full breakdown of adjustment factors is in the Pressure Washing Pricing Guide.
Use it as a sanity check, not a source. These ranges tell you whether your own number is in a reasonable market band — the rate you actually quote should come from your real costs, your minimum charge, and the specific job in front of you. Build your rate from those first, then compare it here.
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