Pool Deck Pressure Washing Prices

Price the net deck area (deck minus pool) at $0.10–$0.25 per square foot — above plain concrete rates, because pool decks involve edge work around coping, furniture handling, and chemical care near the water. A typical 800–1,200 sq ft net deck prices between $180 and $300. Most contractors also hold a higher minimum on pool decks ($150–$250) than driveways, since setup takes longer.

Three reasons: edge work (careful passes around coping, skimmer lids, and rails take longer than open flatwork), furniture and obstacles (moving and replacing loungers, tables, and planters is unbilled time unless you price it), and chemical discipline (overspray management near the water and plants). A pool deck square foot simply takes longer to clean than a driveway square foot.

No — you charge for the surface you wash, which is the net deck area: total footprint minus the pool. A deck that looks like 2,000 sq ft may only be 1,300 sq ft of washable surface once the pool is subtracted. Contractors who quote on the gross footprint overprice and lose bids; contractors who guess the net underprice and lose margin. Measure both shapes and subtract.

A screened enclosure (pool cage) changes the job two ways: the deck inside cleans slower — tighter access, more edges, careful low-pressure work near screens — which justifies +10–20% on the deck rate. And the cage itself is a separate service: soft washing enclosure screens and frames typically prices $150–$350 as its own line item. Quote them separately so the customer can say yes to either or both.