What a pressure washing proposal is for
Customers often call about one dirty surface and do not think about the rest until they see it clean next to the dirty one. Three packages on the same property make the whole-exterior option easy to say yes to, and you are already set up on site.
What to put on a pressure washing proposal
- The same areas in each package.
- What each package adds.
- Methods for each surface.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same house. Siding and concrete use the calculator's typical prices; the rest are yours to price.
Option 1: Good: house wash. Soft wash of all siding.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash siding (vinyl) * | 2,000 | sq ft | $0.42 | $840.00 |
| Total before tax | $840.00 |
Option 2: Better: house and flatwork. Siding plus driveway and walks.
| 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 |
| Gutter face brightening | 140 | ft | Your price |
Option 3: Best: full exterior. House, flatwork, deck wash and concrete sealing.
| 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 |
| Gutter face brightening | 140 | ft | Your price | |
| Deck wash | 300 | sq ft | Your price | |
| Concrete sealing | 600 | sq ft | Your price |
The full exterior package adds the deck and concrete sealing, which most customers do not know they can get from the same crew.
* 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
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for pressure washing
- Pressure washing cost calculator
- Pressure washing business name generator
- Gutter cleaning cost calculator
- Satellite measuring tool
The same proposal 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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