Pressure Washer
3000+ PSI washer for driveway cleaning.
Can you make $30K Pressure Washing?
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Easy-Medium
Retail/Local
$750-$1,500
6-12 Hours
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Business Idea snapshot
Pressure washing is the most accessible service business you can start. Under $1,000 to launch, no license required, and results so dramatic your work sells itself from the street. Stack five jobs a week and you're at $50K a year.
PROBLEM IT SOLVES
Mold, algae, and grime build up on every home — homeowners notice it once their neighbor gets cleaned and immediately want the same.
REVENUE MODEL
Per-job flat pricing ($150–$300 driveway, $200–$400 house wash). Bundle packages ($250–$500) turn one trip into a $400+ ticket.
TARGET CUSTOMER
Suburban homeowners, property managers, landlords, realtors prepping listings, and small businesses with exterior cleaning needs.
MOONLIGHTING BENEFITS
Jobs are 1–2 hours each, before/after photos are free marketing, repeat customers fill your calendar in year two without any extra hustle.
What you need to get started
Must Have
$200-600
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Surface Cleaner Attachment
Circular cleaner for even driveway washing
$80-200
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High Pressure Hose
Heavy-duty hose for pressure washer
$40-100
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Extension Wand
Reach hard areas and edges easily
$25-60
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Outdoor Cleaning Solution
Removes mold, algae, and stains
$20-60
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Pump Sprayer
Apply cleaning chemicals before washing
$15-40
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Buckets
Mixing and rinsing solutions
$10-25
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Protective Gloves
Chemical protection during cleaning
$10-25
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Safety Glasses
Eye protection while spraying
$10-25
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Garden Hose
Connect water supply to washer
$20-50
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Microfiber Cleaning Rags
Final touch-ups and wiping
$10-25
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Branded T-Shirt
Professional appearance on jobs
$20-400
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Flyers
Neighborhood marketing handouts
$25-100
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Basic Website
Simple landing page for credibility
$500-2,000
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Google Business Profile Setup
Local search visibility
$0-100
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Online Payment Apps Setup
Accept Venmo or CashApp
$0-20
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Basic Liability Insurance
Protect against property damage
$100-400
ViewStep-by-step: Validate this idea
Research Local Competition
Search 'pressure washing [your city]' and call 5–8 competitors as a mystery shopper. Get their driveway price, house wash price, and whether they offer bundles. Note their response time — slow follow-up is the gap most operators leave wide open.
Time: 2–3 hoursTest Demand in Your Area
Post in your local Facebook group or Nextdoor: 'Offering spring driveway cleanings this weekend — first 5 bookings get 20% off.' Track how fast responses come in. If you get 3+ replies within 24 hours, demand is there and you're ready to move.
Time: 1–2 hoursPractice on Your Own Property
Buy or borrow a pressure washer and clean your own driveway, patio, and sidewalk. Get your nozzle technique right, figure out your surface cleaner setup, and take before/after photos. These photos are your first marketing assets.
Time: Weekend ProjectComplete Your First Paying Jobs
Book 3–5 jobs through your social posts and a few door hangers in the neighborhood. Track your actual time per job, total revenue, and any issues with surfaces or equipment. Ask every customer for a Google review while you're still on-site.
Time: 1–2 hours per jobAnalyze Results and Decide
Calculate your effective hourly rate, check your review count, and count how many neighbors asked for a card while you were working. If your first weekend cleared $400+ and you have 2–3 referral leads, you have a real business. Decide whether to scale or stay part-time.
Time: 1 hour analysisFirst 30 days plan
1
Week 1
Setup
- Buy basic equipment
- Practise at home
- Set pricing
- Setup Google profile
2
Week 2
Customers
- Post in FB/Nextdoor
- Drop door hangers
- Book first job
- Print business cards
3
Week 3
Refine
- Complete first job
- Post before/afters
- Request Google Review
- Knock on neighbors
4
Week 4
Decide
- Calculate profit/hr
- Build repeat list
- Add bundle pricing
- Scale or stay steady
How to get your first customers
Local
- Knock on neighbors during every job
- Drop door hangers post-job on the block
- Partner with local landscaping crews
- Leave cards with real estate agents
- Introduce yourself to property managers
Online
- Before/after photos on Facebook & Nextdoor
- Google Business Profile with reviews
- Simple one-page booking website
- Instagram before/after reels
- Local SEO for 'pressure washing [city]'
Free Ideas
- First-driveway discount to get rolling
- Refer-a-neighbor credit program
- Free sidewalk with driveway booking
- Partner with realtors on pre-listing cleans
- Seasonal reminder texts to past customers
Upsells
- Driveway + sidewalk + patio bundle
- House exterior soft wash
- Fence and deck cleaning
- Roof soft wash add-on
- Commercial storefront or parking lot
Sample outreach scripts
Neighbor Knock (Mid-Job)
Hey, I just finished cleaning your neighbor's driveway at [number]. I've already got everything set up right here — want me to do yours while I'm on the block? I can knock it out in about an hour. Same price I did theirs — $[price]. Cash, card, or Venmo, whatever's easiest.
Facebook / Nextdoor Post
🚿 Spring cleaning season is here — is your driveway embarrassing you? I do professional pressure washing for driveways, patios, sidewalks, and home exteriors in [City]. Results are instant. Driveways starting at $150. DM me or visit [your website] for a free quote. Before/after photos in the comments 👇
Realtor Outreach (Email or DM)
Hi [Name], I run a local pressure washing service and I specialize in pre-listing cleanups — driveway, walkway, exterior, and patio all in one trip. A clean exterior adds real perceived value before photos and open houses. I turn jobs around fast and I'm insured. Would you be open to keeping my info on hand for your next listing? Happy to do a first job at a discounted rate so you can see the results.
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