Pressure Washing Bid Template: Measured Scope & Cost Worksheet
Build a pressure washing bid with surface measurements, runoff and access questions, a worked price, exclusions, and an editable client example.
Divide the property into surfaces
List each surface with area, material, condition and access. A driveway, timber deck and painted siding can require different methods and risk assessments. Avoid quoting the whole property from a single aerial area or promising a particular pressure setting without checking the surface and manufacturer requirements.
The example covers a 600-square-foot concrete driveway and a 200-square-foot concrete patio. It assumes ordinary dirt, a usable water connection and access at grade. Oil treatment, failing surfaces, paint removal and roof work are outside this scope. Ask about those conditions during the walkthrough rather than hiding them in a broad “wash everything” line.
Price the whole visit
Our illustrative area rates are $0.25 per square foot for the driveway and $0.30 for the patio. That produces $150 and $60. A $60 setup/cleanup line gives a $270 subtotal before tax. These numbers demonstrate a calculation; they are not published local market rates.
A separate setup line makes the assumptions visible, but it is not the only pricing method. If your area rate already recovers travel and setup, include them there and remove the extra line. The same cost should be recovered once. A small job also needs enough contribution to cover the trip, even when its measured area is low.
Resolve drainage before committing
Identify nearby drains and the proposed handling of wash water and chemicals. EPA describes how municipal stormwater systems commonly discharge runoff to water bodies without treatment. Confirm the local authority's requirements and a suitable site-specific runoff plan before work; the example is not permission to discharge wash water into a drain.
Ask which objects the client will move, which fixtures need protection and whether the water supply is sufficient. Record existing damage with permission. The contractor should choose the cleaning method after inspecting the materials; this proposal example is a scope document rather than an equipment operating procedure.
Make a changed condition a priced decision
If the measured patio is 300 square feet rather than 200, the area line grows by $30 at the assumed rate. A new stain-removal task needs its own assessment, scope and allowance; it does not automatically fit that same area rate. Describe any uncertain result rather than guaranteeing removal of every stain.
For handoff, compare the completed work with the included surfaces and record any agreed follow-up. Use the text below to make water access, exclusions and approval of additional treatment visible to the client.
Worked example
Concrete driveway and patio wash bid
A fictional at-grade visit covering 800 sq ft of concrete across two named areas, with ordinary dirt and an agreed runoff plan.
- The client provides the confirmed water connection and cleared access.
- Area rates and the setup line are illustrative and do not duplicate recovered costs.
- Local runoff requirements and treatment suitability must be resolved before scheduling.
| Work / item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway cleaning600 sq ft × $0.25 | 600 sq ft | $0.25 | $150.00 | |
| Patio cleaning200 sq ft × $0.30 | 200 sq ft | $0.30 | $60.00 | |
| Setup, protection and cleanup1 visit × $60.00 | 1 visit | $60.00 | $60.00 | |
| Subtotal before tax | Subtotal before tax | $270.00 | ||
Copy and adapt the complete example
The sample is available here without an account. Fill every bracketed field, replace the example scope and pricing, and confirm the terms before sharing it.
CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND PATIO WASH BID — EDITABLE EXAMPLE
Illustrative USD pricing before tax. Replace the scope, quantities and rates before using this as an offer.
Business: [your business and contact details]
Client: [name and contact details]
Job address / event location: [location]
Proposal date: [date]
Valid through: [date]
SCOPE
- Clean 600 sq ft of concrete driveway and 200 sq ft of concrete patio.
- Select the method after surface inspection and a test where appropriate.
- Protect agreed adjacent items and manage wash water under the site-specific plan.
- Complete setup, cleanup and a walkthrough of the listed areas.
INCLUDED
- The two measured concrete areas.
- Ordinary cleaning within the inspected condition.
- Listed setup, protection and cleanup.
EXCLUDED / SEPARATE APPROVAL
- Oil/rust treatment, paint removal and restoration of damaged concrete.
- Timber, siding, roofs, windows and unlisted surfaces.
- Moving heavy furnishings or a different water/runoff arrangement.
PRICING
Driveway cleaning: 600 sq ft × $0.25 = $150.00
Patio cleaning: 200 sq ft × $0.30 = $60.00
Setup, protection and cleanup: 1 visit × $60.00 = $60.00
Example subtotal before tax: $270.00
Applicable tax: [confirm taxable items, rate and amount]
Final total: [subtotal plus applicable tax and agreed adjustments]
SCHEDULE
Start / service date: [date or agreed trigger]
Duration / frequency: [confirm]
Access and client responsibilities: [confirm]
PAYMENT AND CHANGES
Payment schedule: [agreed amounts, due dates and any permitted deposit]
Changes: Describe the revised work, price and schedule in writing for approval before proceeding.
Cancellation / rescheduling: [agreed policy consistent with applicable rules]
Warranty / ongoing responsibility: [state the actual commitment, limits and owner responsibilities]
COMPLETION / HANDOFF
Walk through the included driveway and patio, record any remaining conditions, and confirm the agreed cleanup was completed.
Client approval: [name, date and agreed acceptance method]
EXAMPLE ASSUMPTIONS
- The client provides the confirmed water connection and cleared access.
- Area rates and the setup line are illustrative and do not duplicate recovered costs.
- Local runoff requirements and treatment suitability must be resolved before scheduling.Check before you send
- Measure and name each surface.
- Check condition, water access and nearby drainage.
- Agree on object movement and the runoff plan.
- State results, exclusions and any separately approved treatment.
Sources and project-specific checks
These primary U.S. references support the context discussed above. They do not supply the example prices. References checked October 13, 2026; confirm the rules and products for the actual job.
- EPA municipal stormwater overview
Explains runoff and stormwater systems; local wash-water rules still need checking.
- SBA business expense planning
Business-expense planning; our example amounts are illustrative.
From advice to action
Build the pressure washing proposal
Use the guide as your checklist, then choose one of three job-specific starters. Add the actual client, scope, and prices before you generate.
Ready-to-use examples
Start with the closest pressure washing job
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- Property protection
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- Safety and access plan
Deck, Patio & Outdoor Living Wash
- Material-safe cleaning
- Deck and patio coverage
- Plant and property protection