Fence pressure washing: what to charge (or expect to pay)
The typical US rate for fence pressure washing is $0.30 – $0.55 per square foot, adjusted for soil level. Below: how the price is built, what pushes it up or down, and how to quote it line by line.
Typical price range
| Soil level | Multiplier | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Light (maintenance clean) | ×1.00 | $0.30 – $0.55/sq ft |
| Medium (typical job) | ×1.15 | $0.35 – $0.63/sq ft |
| Heavy (algae, neglect) | ×1.35 | $0.41 – $0.74/sq ft |
Source (verified September 18, 2026): Angi — wood-surface pressure washing rate, $0.30–$0.55 per sq ft (wood siding, fences and decks).
What moves a fence price
Fences are slow per square foot: pickets, posts and shadow lines mean constant wand work, and both sides usually need cleaning. Rates follow wood-surface pricing — lower pressure and more care than concrete. Wood privacy fences with mildew on the shaded side are classic heavy-soil jobs.
Quoting it in writing
WashQuote prices fence pressure washing by square footage with the soil factor built in, applies your minimum job charge automatically, and exports a professional PDF quote while you are still on the customer's driveway. Free, no account, nothing leaves your phone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to pressure wash a fence?
$0.30–$0.55 per sq ft for wood fencing (published wood-surface range), depending on soil and whether both sides are cleaned.
Do you clean both sides of a fence?
Usually yes when access allows — mildew shows through and the neighbor's side ages yours. Clarify access and include both sides in the quote.