Overview
Pressure washing is sold by the surface, and the surface decides the chemistry
Pressure washing customers often expect a one-size-fits-all per-square-metre rate, and the trade isn't really like that. A concrete driveway is one job; a sandstone patio that needs a softwash with a sodium hypochlorite solution to lift biological growth is another job; a fence is another again; a render-clad commercial unit needs a different machine, a different pressure setting, and a different chemical. Strip the chemistry off the quote and the contractor is left absorbing it either way. The customer who reads 'pressure washing, $0.80/m²' compares that against a softwash specialist who charges twice as much because they have to, and chooses the cheap one without realising the cheap quote is for the wrong service.
QuoteGenio gives pressure washing contractors a quoting shape that surfaces method and surface. Survey and surface assessment as the first line, areas by square metre with the surface type named (concrete, block paving, sandstone, render, timber), chemistry as a named line (alkaline cleaner, sodium hypochlorite softwash, surface protectant), labour by hour, and any sealant or post-treatment as an upgrade. Send via WhatsApp from the customer's driveway with a before photo, take a deposit on bigger jobs (driveways, large patios, render), and the final invoice closes with the after photos against the same record. The right method on the page wins the work.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of pressure washing and exterior cleaning business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every pressure washing contractor knows
Pressure washing is priced by surface area and surface type. Get the maths wrong on either and you're spending half a day cleaning a roof for the price of a driveway.
Measuring on a tape and notepad
Walking out the driveway with a tape measure, sketching it on the back of a job sheet, then quoting from memory loses you time and accuracy.
Surface type isn't priced
Concrete, paving, slate, and roof tile all clean at different rates and risks. A flat per-m² quote burns you on the slow surfaces every time.
Soft-wash chemicals get absorbed
Roof soft-wash chemicals cost real money. If they aren't on the quote, you're paying for them out of your margin.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean quoting workflow built around how pressure washing actually prices: per square metre, by surface type, with chemicals as separate lines.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for pressure washing
Line items for surface area, surface type, chemicals, water pass-through, and access. The structure pressure washing jobs actually need.
Quote from the curb
Measure on your phone, build the quote, and send it before you reach the next job site.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from measure to sent quote before the homeowner finishes their tea.
Same-day invoicing
Convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the surface is clean. WhatsApp it before you pack the hose.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how pressure washing actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Pressure Washing choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Pressure Washing build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Pressure Washing job pricing
A rough guide to what pressure washing contractors charge for common surfaces. Pricing varies by region, soiling level, surface condition, and access. Use these ranges as a sanity check when you build your own per-m² rates by surface type.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Concrete driveway (standard soiling) | R41 - R91 |
| Paved driveway / brick paving | R58 - R124 |
| Patio and pool deck (slate or stone) | R74 - R149 |
| Roof soft wash (tile or shingle) | R107 - R231 |
| Façade and wall cleaning (face brick) | R83 - R198 |
| Oil and grease stain treatment | R1,570 - R5,289 |
| Resanding of paving (after wash) | R20 - R46 |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Most pressure washing is priced per square metre by surface type, with a minimum job value of around R4,628 to cover the trailer, water, and travel. Show the area, the surface type, and the per-m² rate clearly on the quote so the client can verify the maths and pick which surfaces to skip.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use per-m² fixed pricing for driveways, patios, walls, and roofs where the area is measurable. Use hourly (R1,240 to R2,396 per hour, plus chemicals) for graffiti removal, restoration, and unusual surfaces where soiling is unpredictable. Always carry a separate chemicals line on soft-wash jobs.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised pressure washing quote looks like. Each surface is priced per m² at its own rate, the soft-wash chemical is a separate line, and the resanding is an optional add-on. Clients accept faster because they can pick exactly what they want done.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Driveway, patio and roof soft wash, suburban home
Concrete driveway pressure wash (95 m²)
Paver patio pressure wash (38 m²)
Roof soft wash, tile (140 m²)
Oil stain pre-treatment (driveway, 2 stains)
Soft-wash chemical (sodium hypochlorite mix)
Patio resanding (after wash, 38 m²)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway pressure wash (95 m²) | 95 | R63 | R5,966 |
| Paver patio pressure wash (38 m²) | 38 | R91 | R3,454 |
| Roof soft wash, tile (140 m²) | 140 | R140 | R19,667 |
| Oil stain pre-treatment (driveway, 2 stains) | 2 | R2,396 | R4,793 |
| Soft-wash chemical (sodium hypochlorite mix) | 1 | R3,636 | R3,636 |
| Patio resanding (after wash, 38 m²) | 38 | R30 | R1,130 |
| Subtotal | R38,647 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R3,865 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R42,511 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Soft-wash chemicals, oil and rust stain pre-treatment, paver resanding, the access surcharge for the back garden, the trip back if the roof needs a second pass, and the water bill pass-through on commercial sites with metered municipal supply. Add them as standard lines on your template.
Peer snapshot
How Pressure Washing actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Pressure Washing on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
19
Quotes sent per month
53%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
R42,511
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of pressure washing contractors. The same pricing and scoping mistakes come up again and again. Fix these and you'll protect your margin and avoid the post-job 'you broke my paving' arguments.
Mistake: Quoting one flat per-m² rate for everything
Better: Roofs are not driveways. Quote each surface type at its own per-m² rate so a slow slate patio doesn't get priced like a quick concrete strip.
Mistake: Not pricing chemicals separately
Better: Soft-wash chemicals (sodium hypochlorite, surfactant, biocide) are real costs. List them as a separate line at cost plus margin so you don't absorb them on every roof job.
Mistake: No oil stain pre-treatment line
Better: Pressure water alone won't shift oil. Quote a degreaser pre-treatment as a separate per-stain line so the client knows it's extra and you don't get blamed for leftover marks.
Mistake: Ignoring resanding on paving
Better: Pressure washing strips kiln-dried sand from paver joints. Quote resanding as an optional line. About 1 in 2 clients adds it when they see it explained.
Mistake: No minimum job value
Better: A small patio doesn't cover your trailer, water, and travel. State a minimum job value of around R4,628 on the quote so small jobs are still profitable.
Mistake: No water source check
Better: Some properties have low pressure or metered supply. Note 'water source: client supply assumed' on the quote and add a tank-fill line if you're bringing your own.
Mistake: No 'before and after' clause
Better: Pressure washing exposes pre-existing damage (cracked paving, lifted tiles). Add a clause that you photograph before and after, and pre-existing damage is excluded from your responsibility.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote pressure washing jobs
Measure each surface separately before you price. Pace out the driveway, patio and pool deck in square metres, then measure the roof plan area from the ground if access is poor. Identify the surface type on each section: concrete, brick paving, slate, porcelain, face brick, tile or shingle. Inspect for oil stains, algae and moss coverage, cracked paving, lifted tiles, perished sealant, or failed grout that will be exposed once the dirt comes off. Check water source and pressure (client supply, metered municipal, or bowser needed), parking for the trailer, and access around the back garden. These on-site observations are what stop you pricing a slow slate patio at the same rate as a quick concrete strip.
Itemise each surface at its own per-m² rate and keep chemicals and pre-treatment as separate lines. Show the concrete driveway at $ 2.50 to $ 5.50 per m², paving at $ 3.50 to $ 7.50, and roof soft wash at $ 6.50 to $ 14.00, with the area and rate visible on each line. Quote oil stain pre-treatment per stain because pressure water alone will not shift oil, list soft-wash chemicals (sodium hypochlorite mix, surfactant, biocide) at cost plus margin, and add paver resanding as an optional line because pressure washing strips kiln-dried sand from the joints and about 1 in 2 clients takes the resand when they see it explained. State a minimum job value of around $ 280 so a small patio still covers trailer, water, fuel and travel.
Set a 14 or 30 day validity on every pressure washing quote, because chemical costs and fuel move with the exchange rate and a stale quote eats your margin. For residential jobs, invoice same day on completion with EFT or tap-to-pay rather than asking for a deposit. On commercial contracts over $ 2,000, ask for 30 percent on acceptance to cover chemical purchase and bowser hire. Write your before-and-after clause directly into the quote: pre-existing damage (cracked paving, lifted tiles, perished grout) is documented photographically before work starts and excluded from your responsibility. State the water source assumption ('client supply assumed') so a metered municipal site does not surprise you with a pass-through bill.
Send the quote from the curb before you drive to the next job. Pressure washing is often a same-week decision and the contractor whose branded quote lands first usually books the slot. Build the quote on your phone after measuring, share the link via WhatsApp with a quick note about the before-photos you will take, and convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the surface is dry. Any variation found on-site (hidden oil stains, an extra wall, upgraded chemical for heavy algae) goes on a WhatsApp variation quote accepted before you fire up the machine, not argued about on the driveway when the water is still running.
FAQ
Common questions from pressure washing contractors
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Each line item has its own description, quantity, and rate. Quote concrete at one rate per m², roof soft wash at another, and patio at a third on the same proposal.
Yes. Once the quote is ready, share it as a link via WhatsApp. The client opens a professional branded PDF on their phone instantly, before you reach the next job.
Add them as their own line items with quantity and rate. Clients accept chemical and pre-treatment costs faster when they're itemised separately, not bundled into the per-m² rate.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link. The client opens it on their phone and accepts it online with one click. No signup required.
Yes. Convert any accepted quote to an invoice with one click. All line items carry over, so you can send the invoice the moment the surface is dry.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
Walk the property, measure each surface separately (driveway, patio, walls, roof), and quote each at its own per-m² rate. Concrete is fastest (R41 to R91 per m²), paving is mid-range, roofs are slowest because of access and chemical use (R107 to R231 per m²). Don't average them or you lose money on the slow surfaces every time.
Soft wash on tile and shingle, always. High pressure damages tile coatings, dislodges grit, and voids manufacturer warranties. Soft wash uses a sodium hypochlorite mix at low pressure to kill moss, lichen, and algae at the root. Quote it clearly as 'soft wash, low pressure, chemical-led' on the proposal so the client knows you're not blasting their roof.
Always photograph before and after. Add a clause to the quote that pre-existing damage (cracked paving, lifted tiles, failed grout, perished sealant) is documented before work starts and excluded from your responsibility. Send the before-photos to the client via WhatsApp at the start of the job so there's no argument later.
Note the water source on the quote. For residential jobs, client-supplied water is usually included at no extra cost. For commercial sites with metered municipal supply, list a water pass-through line. If you're bringing a bowser to a remote site, quote a tank-fill and travel line separately so the client sees the cost.
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