Priced the way Pressure Washing work is billed
A driveway / concrete wash and a roof soft-wash don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Pressure Washing the way the work is really billed: per square foot — about $0.30 a square foot. Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Pressure Washing price
Two Pressure Washing jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Surface — a driveway, a house soft-wash, and a roof are different pressures, chemicals, and prices per foot.
- Staining level — heavy oil, rust, or algae needs pre-treatment and dwell time before you pull the trigger.
- Water and access — no spigot or a tall two-story means more setup, and setup is time on the clock.
What a Pressure Washing job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Pressure Washing is no exception. SideWRK captures the surfaces and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the surfaces
- the wash-water runoff path — contained, reclaimed, or storm drain
- a pre-1978 flag
- a stormwater illicit-discharge (Clean Water Act) note
Example note on a job: "Advised some oil and rust staining may not fully lift."
How to price a Pressure Washing job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Pressure Washing job and tap a suggestion like "Driveway / concrete wash" or "House soft-wash" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it per square foot
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, per square foot — about $0.30 a square foot. Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Pressure Washing ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Advised some oil and rust staining may not fully lift." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Pressure Washing-specific records: the surfaces, and the wash-water runoff path — contained, reclaimed, or storm drain.
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Send it and get paid
Send the Pressure Washing estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Pressure Washing work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: a business license, and the big one — wash water generally can't enter a storm drain (Clean Water Act plus local rules); larger commercial jobs need a license in some states. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Pressure Washing pricing — common questions
How do I price a Pressure Washing job in SideWRK?
You bill per square foot — about $0.30 a square foot. Add the work — Driveway / concrete wash, House soft-wash, Deck / patio cleaning — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Pressure Washing job?
The records Pressure Washing work actually needs: the surfaces; the wash-water runoff path — contained, reclaimed, or storm drain; a pre-1978 flag. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Pressure Washing work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: a business license, and the big one — wash water generally can't enter a storm drain (Clean Water Act plus local rules); larger commercial jobs need a license in some states. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Pressure Washing?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.