What does pressure washing actually cost in Melbourne?
Nobody publishes prices in this industry, which is exactly why everyone asks. So here are real numbers — what we charge, what the range depends on, and where the cheap quotes hide their costs.
Typical Melbourne prices
Driveways run $180 to $450. A standard double concrete driveway sits around $250. Exposed aggregate and pavers cost more because they take longer and need lower pressure with more passes.
Gutter cleaning is $150 to $300 for single storey, $280 to $500 for double. The jump is height safety setup, not the cleaning itself.
Roof soft washing starts around $450 and runs to $1,200+ on large or steep roofs. Pitch and access drive this more than area does.
A full house wash starts at $350 for a modest single storey and lands between $500 and $900 for most family homes.
Solar panel cleaning is $180 to $400 depending on panel count and roof access.
What actually changes the number
Access is the biggest hidden factor. A driveway you can park a ute next to costs less than one behind a locked side gate with a 30 metre hose run.
Severity matters more than size. A small driveway with fifteen years of oil and lichen takes longer than a large one cleaned two years ago.
Surface type changes the method. Concrete takes high pressure. Pavers need low pressure and re-sanding. Render and roof tiles need soft washing, which is slower and uses more chemical.
Water access on site. If there is no tap, we bring tanks, and that gets factored in.
Why hourly quotes usually cost more
An hourly rate transfers all the risk to you. If the operator is slow, undertrained, or using a handheld wand instead of a surface cleaner, you pay for that.
Fixed price means we absorb it. We look at the job, quote a number, and that number holds whether it takes three hours or six. The only time it changes is if you add scope on the day.
The trade-off is that we need to see the job first — photos or a site visit. That is a five minute step that protects both sides.
Where the cheap quotes hide the cost
A $99 driveway special is usually a handheld wand and twenty minutes. You get a striped driveway that needs redoing properly, which costs more than doing it right once.
No insurance is the other one. Public liability cover on a pressure washing business is a real annual cost, and skipping it is a common way to be cheaper. If a wand goes through a window or water gets into a wall cavity, that becomes your problem.
Ask for a certificate of currency. Anyone legitimate has one to hand.
Common questions
- Do you charge for quotes?
- No. Send photos through the website or call us and we will come back with a fixed price, usually the same day.
- Is pressure washing cheaper in winter?
- Our pricing does not change seasonally, but winter has more availability. Spring is the busiest period because everyone books before Christmas.
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