Did you know that in the U.S., business owners are liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to negligence? In fact, the most common slip accidents are prevented with the regular cleaning of parking lots, walkways, and stairways.
To clean these areas, most businesses hire professional pressure washing services to remove built-up grime, dirt, debris, and other slip hazards. But just how much does commercial pressure washing cost?
Keep reading to find out.
Commercial Pressure Washing Cost
Most commercial pressure washing jobs range from $0.20 to $5 per square foot depending on the difficulty and extent of cleaning. For buildings or warehouses that are 35,000 square feet in size, this translates to $7,000 to $175,000 in fees.
To avoid high ticket prices, find a company that offers flat or hourly rates. They’ll complete the same amount of work and with the same amount of care for way less. If you negotiate for these rates, you’ll only pay $1,800 to $3,000 on average.
Residential Pressure Washing Cost
Some business owners, like realtors and landlords, need residential pressure washing services to prevent accidents and reduce liability. These services also increase the curb appeal and value of the home or complex. If you’re an agent in the staging process that’s looking to make the property nice and pretty, you’ll want to have it professionally cleaned before inviting potential buyers or renters for a walk-through.
Apartment Complexes
There are three ways professional pressure washers will quote a job: per square foot, per hour, or a flat rate. How they price their services is dependent on the provider, but expect to pay between $150 to $500 for a thorough cleaning.
The average cost per square foot ranges from $0.35 to $1.25. And, for larger complexes with many amenities like tennis courts and pools, expect these costs to be slightly higher than average.
In most cases, it’s wise for complex owners to hire professionals who charge a flat rate or an hourly one. Using square footage to calculate costs is a quick way to pay thousands of dollars for a service that could have cost only a few hundred for 8 to 10 hours worth of work.
Trailers, Mobile Homes, and Houses
For realtors that are in the middle of staging homes for sale, it’s best to look at professionals that charge per square foot or a flat rate. Calculating cost per hour is often more expensive in this case, as there is less surface area to clean. The average cost of pressure washing a home ranges between $0.30 to $0.80 per square foot, or $150 to $400 flat rate.
Pricing largely depends on the area you’re having cleaned. Vinyl siding, decks, and driveways all have different costs associated with them. It’s best to contact professional pressure washing companies directly for more info about their rates for the specific services you need.
Getting Started with Professional Pressure Washing
Now you know the average pressure washing cost for commercial and residential spaces. For commercial buildings, it’s best to find companies that offer hourly or flat rate prices to save money. But, for residential properties, following a square footage rate is best.
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