What a pressure washing invoice is for
Pressure washing results are visible the moment the job ends, which makes it the best time to be paid. An invoice ready at the end of the job, listing the surfaces and any extras approved on site, keeps the moment clean. It should also carry the stain disclaimer you gave in the estimate.
What to put on a pressure washing invoice
- Each surface washed with its area.
- Treatments done.
- Extras approved on site.
- Notes on any stains that remain.
- Payment terms.
A worked example
The house wash and driveway are done. The customer added the back patio while the crew was there.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash siding (vinyl) * | 2,000 | sq ft | $0.42 | $840.00 |
| Pressure wash concrete * | 600 | sq ft | $0.32 | $192.00 |
| Back patio, added on site * | 300 | sq ft | $0.32 | $96.00 |
| Oil stain treatment | 1 | each | Your price |
The patio line reuses the concrete price at its own area, with a note that it was added on site. The oil spot note from the estimate carries onto the invoice.
* Typical price from our free pressure washing cost calculator, which lists its sources. Your own costs and market come first.
Line items pressure washing companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| House wash, soft wash siding | sq ft | Siding area; say vinyl, brick, stucco or wood. |
| Driveway and walk cleaning | sq ft | Surface cleaner on concrete; say whether oil stains are treated. |
| Patio or pool deck cleaning | sq ft | Concrete, pavers or stone. |
| Deck wash | sq ft | Low pressure on wood; staining priced separately. |
| Fence cleaning | ft | One side or both. |
| Roof soft wash | sq ft | Low pressure only, with the right mix for the roofing. |
| Gutter face brightening | ft | The black streaks on the outside of gutters. |
| Oil and rust stain treatment | each | Spot treatment; results vary. |
| Paver re-sanding and sealing | sq ft | After cleaning. |
| Concrete sealing | sq ft | After the surface dries. |
| Commercial flatwork, recurring | visit | Storefronts, drive-thrus and dumpster pads. |
| Trip charge or minimum | each | Small jobs. |
Terms and deposit language for pressure washing
- Deposit. Residential washes usually need no deposit. Sealing jobs and large commercial jobs may take one to hold the date and buy sealer.
- Payment. Due on completion, once the customer has seen the result.
- Warranty. Results on old stains, rust and oil vary; say what is guaranteed and what is a best effort.
- Customer provides water access at an outside spigot.
- Windows and doors are closed and plants near the house are wetted before and after soft washing.
- Loose paint, failing caulk or damaged siding may come off during washing; say you point these out first.
How to fill it in
- Your business details carry over from any template you used before.
- Fill in who you are billing and the job.
- Check the lines against what you actually did, and add your prices.
- Put any deposit in Already paid, so the balance is right.
- Print, download or send it from Koira with a pay-by-card link.
Free tools for pressure washing
- Pressure washing cost calculator
- Pressure washing business name generator
- Gutter cleaning cost calculator
- Satellite measuring tool
The same invoice for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.
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