Pressure Washing Business Calculator

Weekly earnings vary significantly based on job pricing, volume, and efficiency. Most pressure washing businesses earn between $500-$2,000 per week. Factors include your price per job ($50-$500), jobs per week (5-20), and operating costs. The calculator helps you model different scenarios to find your optimal pricing and volume.

Pressure washing prices depend on service type and location. House washing: $150-$400, driveway cleaning: $100-$250, deck/patio cleaning: $150-$300, commercial buildings: $200-$800. Pricing factors include square footage, cleaning difficulty, travel distance, and local market rates.

Equipment payback typically ranges from 3-12 months depending on initial investment and profitability. Basic residential setup ($2,000-$5,000) usually pays back in 3-6 months. Commercial-grade equipment ($5,000-$15,000) may take 6-12 months. The calculator shows your specific payback timeline based on weekly profits.

Key costs include: Equipment depreciation ($15-50/week), fuel for equipment and travel ($5-15/job), cleaning chemicals ($3-8/job), vehicle costs ($0.50-0.75/mile), insurance ($25-75/week), and marketing ($50-200/week). Variable costs typically range $8-25 per job depending on service complexity.

Job duration varies by service type: Residential house washing (2-4 hours), driveway cleaning (1-2 hours), deck cleaning (2-3 hours), commercial jobs (3-8 hours). Factor in setup, cleaning, and travel time. Efficiency improves with experience - aim for 2-4 hours per residential job for optimal hourly rates.

Profitability depends on pricing strategy, job efficiency, customer retention, and cost management. Key factors: competitive pricing, minimal travel time, efficient equipment, chemical cost control, and building repeat customers. Target 40-60% profit margins by optimizing these variables.