What Pressure Washing Costs on the Gulf Coast — by Surface, Size & Story
Salt haze, year-round humidity, and live-oak shade grow algae faster here than almost anywhere. Here’s what a fair, upfront quote looks like from Fort Myers to Sarasota.
Most Southwest Florida homes fall in the $150–$900+ range for exterior cleaning. A single-story house soft-wash runs about $180–$400, a two-story $350–$650, a driveway $100–$250, and a full tile-roof soft-wash $400–$900. Reputable crews quote a flat price by the job — roughly $0.10–$0.25 per square foot — not by the hour.
Pressure washing on Florida’s Gulf Coast is priced differently than the national averages you’ll read on the big home sites — and usually a little higher — for one reason: the coast makes exteriors dirtier, faster. Salt film, near-constant humidity, and heavy shade from oaks and palms mean more algae, more mildew, and more surface to treat. A fair local quote reflects that, but it should still be a flat, upfront number, not an open meter.
House washing (soft wash)
Nearly every house on the coast should be soft-washed — low pressure plus a cleaning solution — not blasted. Blasting drives water behind stucco and vinyl and strips paint. Typical ranges:
| Single-story, up to ~1,500 sq ft | $180 – $350 |
| Single-story, larger / detailed | $300 – $450 |
| Two-story | $350 – $650 |
| Add pool cage / lanai screen | $100 – $250 |
Driveways, pavers & concrete
Flat concrete is priced by area and how much organic staining has set into the pores. Sealed pavers cost a touch more because they’re re-sanded and can be resealed.
| Standard 2-car concrete driveway | $100 – $250 |
| Paver driveway (clean + re-sand) | $200 – $450 |
| Lanai / pool deck | $120 – $300 |
Roof cleaning
The single biggest variable in a coastal quote. Barrel tile, metal, and shingle each price differently, and every one should be soft-washed only. A full roof soft-wash typically runs $400–$900, more on large or steep tile. We break the roof numbers down in our Gulf Coast roof cleaning cost guide.
Why coastal quotes run higher
Two identical houses — one in Ohio, one in Cape Coral — won’t cost the same to wash. The Florida home has more growth, needs more cleaning solution, and often has salt film and pool-cage screens the inland home doesn’t. That’s not a markup; it’s more work. What you’re watching for is the method: a crew that soft-washes and quotes flat is worth more than one that’s $40 cheaper and plans to blast your roof.
Getting an accurate number
The fastest way to a firm quote is a couple of photos — the front elevation, the roof, and the driveway. Most established crews will price off photos rather than an hourly guess. When you’re ready to compare a real quote, the pressure-washing crew we recommend in Fort Myers gives upfront, flat pricing across the Lee County coast, and there are vetted options in Sarasota and Naples as well.