Pricing for professional exterior cleaning in the Columbus area is project-specific, but the local market gives us a reliable planning range. This guide covers typical 2026 pricing for the services we provide most often, broken out by home size and surface so you can estimate your own property before anyone visits.
Important: These are typical Greater Columbus market ranges for planning — not a quote. Your actual price depends on the size and condition of the surfaces, access, and whether multiple services are bundled. The only number that means anything is a written estimate for your specific property.
Typical price ranges (single-family homes)
- House soft washing (standard 2-story): $350–$700
- House + roof soft washing: $600–$1,200
- Driveway / sidewalk cleaning: $150–$400
- Deck or patio cleaning: $150–$500 (depending on size and material)
- Full property package (house + roof + driveway + patio): $900–$2,000+
The sections below break each of these down further.
House soft washing cost by home size
Siding cleaning is priced primarily on the surface area of the walls and how many stories the crew has to reach, not on the interior square footage of the home — but interior size is the easiest proxy for a homeowner to use.
| Home size | Typical Central Ohio range |
|---|---|
| Ranch or single-story, up to about 1,500 sq ft | $300–$500 |
| Two-story, about 1,500–2,500 sq ft (most common) | $350–$700 |
| Large or three-story, 2,500+ sq ft | $600–$900 |
Roof soft washing cost
Roof cleaning is priced on roof area, pitch, stories, and material. Steeper and more complex roof lines cost more because access and safety rigging take longer, not because the cleaning itself is different.
| Roof type | Typical Central Ohio range |
|---|---|
| Single-story asphalt shingle | $300–$500 |
| Two-story asphalt shingle | $400–$700 |
| Steep, complex, metal, or tile | $600–$1,200 |
For a deeper breakdown of what drives roof pricing — pitch, algae severity, and why cleaning costs a fraction of replacement — see our dedicated roof cleaning cost guide.
Concrete, deck & hardscape cleaning cost
| Surface | Typical Central Ohio range |
|---|---|
| Two-car driveway (roughly 600 sq ft) | $150–$400 |
| Three-car or extended driveway plus front walk | $250–$400 |
| Patio, pool deck, or paver area | $150–$400 |
| Wood or composite deck, cleaning only | $150–$500 |
Note that most companies in this market carry a minimum charge, commonly somewhere in the $150–$200 range. Mobilizing a truck, water, and crew costs about the same whether the job is a single walkway or a full driveway, which is why very small standalone jobs are usually quoted at the minimum rather than by area.
Bundled package pricing
Bundling is where the real savings are, because the largest fixed cost in this trade is getting the truck and crew to your address. Once they are on site, adding a surface is mostly labor and product.
| Package | Typical Central Ohio range |
|---|---|
| House soft wash + driveway | $450–$900 |
| House + roof soft wash | $600–$1,200 |
| House + roof + driveway | $750–$1,500 |
| Full property (house, roof, driveway, patio or deck) | $900–$2,000+ |
What changes the price, and why
| Factor | Typical effect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Each additional story | Moderate increase | Reach equipment, more setup, slower going |
| Heavy algae or years of neglect | Moderate increase | Second application and longer dwell time |
| Steep or complex roof lines | Significant increase | Access time and safety rigging |
| Difficult access, tight lots, dense landscaping | Moderate increase | Hand-carried hose runs and extra masking |
| Metal, tile, cedar, stucco, or EIFS | Varies | Different products, pressures, and methods |
| Bundling several surfaces | Lowers cost per service | One mobilization covers multiple jobs |
| Distance well outside the core metro | Small increase | Travel time on the schedule |
Why online averages look lower than these numbers
National home-services averages you find online often quote figures well below the ranges above. Two things explain most of that gap. First, those averages blend in small single-surface jobs — a walkway here, a small patio there — alongside full house washes. Second, they average across the whole country, including markets with materially lower labor costs than Central Ohio. Use them for orientation, not for budgeting a specific Columbus-area property.
Soft washing vs pressure washing pricing
Soft washing (house, roof, deck) is generally priced per surface or package. Driveway and hardscape pressure washing is often priced by the square foot or as an add-on. A good quote will clearly separate the services and explain what method will be used on each surface — the two are not interchangeable, as our soft washing vs pressure washing guide explains.
What affects the price
- Size and stories — larger or multi-story homes take more time and product.
- Condition — heavy algae, mold, or long-neglected surfaces require more work.
- Access and obstacles — difficult access, landscaping, or tight spaces add time.
- Surfaces included — bundling multiple surfaces usually saves money per service.
- Roof type and pitch — steeper or more complex roofs cost more.
How to get the best value
Focus on the company's process, chemicals, insurance, and experience rather than the lowest price. A slightly higher price for proper soft washing and good prep almost always beats a cheap pressure-wash job that damages surfaces or fails to remove growth at the root.
Get a free, written estimate that spells out exactly what will be done on each surface. That's the best way to compare apples to apples.
Working against an HOA cleaning notice with a deadline? That guide covers how to respond and how quickly the work can realistically be scheduled. Managing an apartment community or condo association instead of a single home? Multi-family properties are priced building by building — see our apartment and condo pressure washing page.