How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost in Ontario? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Ask three pressure washing companies for a quote and you'll probably get three different numbers. That's not a sign someone's overcharging you. It's just how this trade works — there's no flat rate that covers a 400-square-foot concrete patio and a two-storey stucco house with the same accuracy, so any company that provides a price before understanding the scope of the work may not be accounting for all of the variables involved.

This guide lays out what pressure washing actually runs across Ontario in 2026 — by surface, by job type, and by the things that push a price up or down. The goal is simple: by the time you finish reading, you should be able to look at a quote and know whether it's reasonable.

Pressure Washing Cost in Ontario: Quick Price Guide

Most residential pressure washing jobs in Ontario land somewhere between $100 and $700. Driveways and small patios sit near the bottom of that range. A full house exterior, especially anything two storeys or covered in brick or stucco, sits near the top.

Service	Typical Ontario Price
Driveway (single car)	$100 – $250
Driveway (double car or larger)	$200 – $400
Patio or pool deck	$100 – $250
Wood or composite deck	$150 – $400
Walkway or sidewalk	$80 – $200
Fence	$150 – $350
Full house siding	$250 – $700
Roof soft wash	$300 – $700
Commercial / storefront	$500 – $5,000+

These numbers assume average dirt levels and reasonable access. A driveway that hasn't seen a wash in five years and has motor oil baked into the surface will run higher than one that just picked up a winter's worth of dust, even though they're the same size. Most companies — ours included — price by area and condition rather than charging by the hour, which is the fairer way to do it. You shouldn't pay more just because a crew works slowly.

Why Prices Vary So Much Across the Province

Ontario is a big place, and pressure washing pricing isn't uniform across it. Labour and overhead in the GTA run higher than in smaller towns, so the same driveway job may cost more in Toronto than it would in many smaller Ontario communities. But location is really just one piece of it. A handful of other things matter just as much, sometimes more.

Winter is the big one. Ontario gets months of road salt and sand tracked onto driveways, walkways, and the bottom few feet of siding. By the time April rolls around, that residue has usually bonded to the surface rather than just sitting on top of it, and lifting it takes more passes and more time than a simple seasonal rinse.

Shade and moisture matter too. Anywhere with heavy tree cover, north-facing walls, or proximity to water tends to grow algae and mould faster, and those organic stains need a soft-wash chemical treatment rather than brute-force pressure. It's not that soft washing is harder — it's that it takes longer to work and the solution needs dwell time before rinsing.

Then there's the property type. Cottages and seasonal homes that sit closed for half the year usually need more work the first time around than a house that's lived in daily, simply because nothing's been disturbing the buildup. And across the province you'll find everything from old wood siding to brand-new vinyl to interlock driveways with hundreds of joints to clean around — every material behaves differently under pressure, and that's really the core reason this service doesn't have one universal price.

Pressure Washing Costs by Surface Type

Driveways

This is the most requested job in the industry, and for good reason — it's the surface everyone notices first, and it's easy to measure.

• Single-car driveway: $100 – $250

• Double-car or larger: $200 – $400

• Per square foot: roughly $0.25 – $0.55

Plain poured concrete is cheap and fast to clean because it tolerates high PSI without issue. Interlock costs more, usually 15-30% above concrete pricing, because a tech has to work the wand around every joint without blasting the polymeric sand out from between the pavers. If there's heavy oil staining, expect a degreaser pre-treatment added to the quote. Oil doesn't respond to plain water pressure the way dirt does.

Patios and Pool Decks

Typical range: $100 – $250

Smaller than a driveway, usually, so the price reflects that. Natural stone and flagstone take longer because they need a gentler touch — full-pressure cleaning on stone can pit the surface or blast out the jointing material.

Wood and Composite Decks

Typical range: $150 – $400

Wood is unforgiving. Too much pressure and you get splintering, raised grain, or stripped stain that wasn't supposed to come off. A decent contractor drops the PSI way down and uses a wood-safe solution, especially on anything that's already been stained. Composite is more forgiving than real wood but still gets treated more carefully than concrete.

If you're planning to restain afterward, say so up front — it changes the drying window before the next step can happen.

Walkways and Sidewalks

Typical range: $80 – $200

Almost nobody books this alone. It's usually tacked onto a driveway or full exterior job since the crew's already set up and running.

Fences

Typical range: $150 – $350, or about $1.80 – $3.00 per linear foot

Wood costs more than vinyl or metal because of the lower pressure required. Clean both sides and the price roughly doubles — you're cleaning twice the surface, after all.

Full House Exterior

Typical range: $250 – $700

This is where the real variables show up: square footage, number of storeys, and siding material. Vinyl is the easiest and cheapest. Brick, stucco, and painted wood take longer and usually require soft washing to avoid stripping paint or damaging mortar joints. A two-storey house costs noticeably more than a bungalow — not because the siding is different, but because reaching the second storey safely takes extra equipment and time.

Roof Soft Washing

Typical range: $300 – $700

Nobody should be pressure washing a roof with anything resembling high PSI — that's how shingles get damaged and warranties get voided. This is strictly a low-pressure, chemical-based job that kills moss and algae at the root rather than just knocking it off the surface. It's specialized work, and the price reflects the equipment and care involved.

Docks

Worth mentioning separately for anyone near water. Wooden docks pick up algae and waterline staining that a regular cleaning schedule won't catch on its own. Pricing tracks close to deck rates, though floating docks sometimes take a bit longer to access safely than fixed ones.

Commercial Properties

Typical range: $500 – $5,000+

Too many variables here for a tidy number — parking lot size, grease near loading docks, building height, whether the work has to happen after hours. Most commercial quotes come from an actual site visit, not a price sheet.

A Note on Pricing in Simcoe and Grey County

Pricing in this part of the province tracks fairly close to the provincial averages above, generally running a bit below GTA rates because of lower regional labour costs. What does shift a little is the mix of jobs. Communities like Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, The Blue Mountains, and Thornbury have a higher concentration of waterfront and seasonal properties than you'd find in newer urban developments, along with more older wood siding and more lots tucked into trees that hold shade and moisture longer than an open suburban yard would.

None of that changes the pricing structure — it just means deck, dock, and soft-wash siding jobs come up more often in these areas, and those tend to sit toward the upper half of their respective ranges rather than the lower half.

What's Actually Driving Your Quote

Five things explain almost every dollar difference you'll see between estimates:

• Size. Bigger jobs cost more overall but less per square foot, since setup time doesn't scale with area the way the cleaning itself does.

• Material. Concrete is fast and cheap. Wood, stucco, and natural stone need a slower, gentler approach, and that shows up in the price.

• How dirty it actually is. This can outweigh size entirely. A small driveway buried in years of oil is sometimes pricier to clean than a large one that's just dusty.

• Access. A flat, open driveway is the easiest job there is. A backyard deck behind a locked gate with no water hookup nearby is a different story.

• Whether you bundle services. Booking a driveway, walkway, and deck together in one visit almost always costs less per job than booking them separately, because the crew sets up once instead of three times.

Pressure Washing, Power Washing, and Soft Washing Aren't the Same Thing

People use these terms interchangeably, but the differences actually matter for pricing.

Pressure washing is plain high-pressure cold water — the default for concrete, brick, and anything else tough enough to take it head-on.

Power washing is the same idea with heated water added, which cuts through grease and oil more effectively. It shows up more in commercial work than residential.

Soft washing trades pressure for chemistry — low PSI plus a cleaning solution that kills algae and mould rather than just blasting it loose. It's the only safe option for wood, vinyl, stucco, and roofs.

If a company quotes you without asking what your siding or deck is made of, that's a red flag worth taking seriously. Using high pressure where soft washing was needed is one of the more expensive mistakes in this industry, and it's the homeowner who ends up paying to fix it.

Should You Just Rent a Machine and DIY It?

For a small patio or a quick touch-up, maybe. For anything bigger, think it through first.

Renting a unit runs $50-$100 a day before you even buy cleaning solution, which starts to close the gap with just hiring it out. The bigger risk is damage — most DIY pressure washing mishaps come from using too much PSI on a surface that couldn't handle it. Etched concrete, stripped deck stain, lifted wood fibres, cracked vinyl — all common, all more expensive to fix than the original job would have cost. Add in that commercial-grade equipment finishes the work faster and more evenly than a rental unit, and that anything involving a roof or a second storey carries real fall risk, and the math usually favours hiring someone for anything beyond the basics.

Best Time of Year to Book

Spring — April through June — is when everyone wants this done, because that's when winter salt and grime are at their worst. Booking a few weeks early gets you better scheduling odds before the rush hits.

Early fall is the other good window. Washing siding and decks before the first frost means less buildup waiting for you in spring. If your schedule is flexible, ask about off-peak availability — companies usually have more open slots outside the spring crunch and it's worth a quick question.

Getting a Quote That Actually Means Something

A real quote comes from someone who's seen — or at least asked detailed questions about — your specific property. Before you call, have a rough sense of:

• Square footage, or just a general estimate of the area

• What surface you're dealing with (concrete, interlock, wood, vinyl, brick, etc.)

• Any specific issues — oil, algae, mould, rust

• Whether you want more than one area done in the same visit

• Anything that limits access, like a gated yard or no nearby water source

If a company asks about these before naming a price, that's a good sign. If they quote you instantly without asking any questions about the property, it's worth asking how they arrived at that number.

Get a Free Quote

Every property is different enough that a real number only comes from looking at your specific space. Get Blasted Pressure Washing offers free, no-obligation quotes for homeowners and businesses throughout Simcoe County and Grey County. Whether it's a residential job like a driveway, deck, or full exterior wash, or a commercial property that needs to stay presentable for customers, we look at the surface first and recommend the right method before quoting a price — no hidden fees, no surprises once the work is done.

Call (705) 606-5472 or get a free quote online and we'll get back to you with honest pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway in Ontario?

Single-car driveways generally run $100 to $250. Double-car or larger driveways run $200 to $400. Material matters more than people expect — interlock costs more than plain concrete because of the extra care needed around the joints.

What does a full house exterior wash cost?

Usually $250 to $700, with vinyl siding on the cheaper end and brick, stucco, or painted wood on the pricier end. Add a second storey and the price climbs further, mainly because of the extra time and equipment needed to reach it safely.

Do companies charge by the hour or by the job?

Most price by square footage and condition rather than time spent. It's the fairer model — you're paying for the work, not for how fast or slow the crew happens to move.

Can pressure washing damage my driveway or siding?

Yes, if the wrong pressure is used on the wrong material. Concrete can take a hard blast. Wood, vinyl, and stucco can't, which is why soft washing exists. A contractor who doesn't ask what your surfaces are made of before quoting is a warning sign.

How often should this actually get done?

Once a year is the standard recommendation, ideally in spring once winter salt has had time to settle. Shaded properties or anything near water sometimes need a second round in early fall, since algae grows faster in those conditions.

Will pressure washing get rid of oil stains?

Often, yes, especially with a degreaser applied before the wash. Old, deeply set stains might not come out completely, but most people are surprised by how much improvement is possible even on stains they assumed were permanent.

What's actually different between pressure washing and soft washing?

Pressure washing relies on force — high-pressure water, no chemicals needed, ideal for concrete and brick. Soft washing relies on chemistry — low pressure plus a cleaning solution, which is the only safe route for wood, vinyl, and roofing.

What does commercial pressure washing run?

Usually $500 to $5,000 or more, depending on property size and complexity. There's no standard rate here — almost every commercial quote comes from an actual site visit.

Do I need to stay home during the appointment?

Not usually, as long as the crew can get to the area and there's a water source on site. Worth confirming access details with whoever you hire before the day of the job.

Is this actually worth doing before selling a house?

Generally, yes. It's one of the cheapest ways to noticeably improve curb appeal, and a lot of real estate agents recommend it specifically because the cost-to-impact ratio beats almost anything else you could do before listing.