How much does it cost to pressure wash a house in metro Atlanta?

For a typical single-family home in metro Atlanta, soft washing the siding usually runs about 300 to 600 dollars in 2026, depending on size, number of stories, and how much algae or mildew has built up. A full exterior package that adds the driveway and walkways commonly lands between 400 and 800 dollars. Exact price depends on your specific home, so a free on-site quote is the only way to get your real number.

How much does roof soft washing cost in Atlanta?

Roof soft washing in metro Atlanta typically ranges from about 400 to 900 dollars for an average home, driven by roof size, pitch, number of stories, and how heavy the black-streak algae growth is. Roofs must be soft washed at zero pressure to keep your shingle warranty intact, which is why roof pricing is separate from driveway pressure washing.

Why are pressure washing quotes so different from one company to another?

Big price gaps usually come down to method and insurance. A low quote often means high-pressure spray on everything (fast but risks stripping paint and voiding warranties) or a crew without liability insurance. A fair quote reflects the right method per surface, proper detergents, and a company that carries insurance and stands behind the work. Cheapest is rarely cheapest once you factor in damage risk.

Does bundling services save money?

Yes. Because most of the cost is setup, travel, and labor time, combining the house wash, driveway, and gutters into one visit almost always costs less per surface than booking each separately. Most metro Atlanta homeowners save the most by doing a full exterior refresh in a single appointment.

Is the cheapest pressure washing company the best choice?

Not usually. The cheapest quote often skips insurance, uses the wrong pressure on delicate surfaces, or cuts the detergent that actually kills algae at the root. Damage from a splash-and-go crew (stripped paint, water behind siding, a voided roof warranty) costs far more than the few dollars saved up front. Look for proper method, insurance, and reviews, not just the lowest number.

Pricing guide · By Mark

How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost in Metro Atlanta? (2026 Guide)

Straight answers on what exterior cleaning actually costs around Atlanta in 2026, what moves the number up or down, and how to read a quote so you never overpay or get burned by a cheap one.

The short answer

Most metro Atlanta homeowners spend between 300 and 800 dollars for a typical exterior cleaning in 2026. A single service like a driveway or a house soft wash sits at the lower end. A full refresh that combines the house, driveway, and walkways in one visit lands in the middle. Add the roof, gutters, deck, and windows and a complete property cleaning can run higher.

That is a wide range on purpose, because no two homes price the same. A one-story ranch in Marietta with light dirt is a very different job than a three-story home in Buckhead covered in black roof algae. Below is exactly what drives the number, what each service typically costs, and how to make sure a quote is fair.

Typical 2026 price ranges in metro Atlanta

These are honest ballpark ranges for an average single-family home. Your exact price depends on the factors in the next section, which is why we always give a free, itemized quote before any work starts.

Service	What it covers	Typical range
House soft wash	Siding, eaves, and trim cleaned with low-pressure chemistry	$300 - $600
Driveway & walkway	Hot-water rotary pressure washing of concrete	$100 - $250
Full exterior package	House soft wash plus driveway and walkways in one visit	$400 - $800
Roof soft wash	Zero-pressure, ARMA-approved algae removal	$400 - $900
Gutter cleaning	Clearing and flushing gutters and downspouts	$100 - $250
Window cleaning	Exterior windows, purified-water finish	$150 - $400
Deck or fence	Wood or composite cleaning and prep	$200 - $600

Ranges reflect typical metro Atlanta homes in 2026 and are for planning only. Your real number comes from a free on-site or photo-based quote.

What actually drives your price

When a company quotes you, they are pricing five things. Understanding them tells you why one home costs 350 dollars and the next costs 750.

1. Size and square footage

More surface takes more product and more time. A 1,200 square-foot ranch and a 4,000 square-foot two-story are not the same job. For flat surfaces like driveways, price tracks closely with square footage. For the house, the footprint and wall area drive it.

2. Number of stories and height

A two or three-story home needs taller ladders, extension equipment, and more careful work at height. That adds labor and is the single biggest reason two homes of similar floor area can be priced differently.

3. How dirty it is

Light dust rinses fast. Years of black algae streaks, green mildew on the north-facing siding, or red-clay staining on concrete need stronger chemistry and a second pass. Heavier growth moves you toward the top of the range.

4. The right method per surface

This is where price and quality meet. Concrete handles high-pressure cleaning. Siding, brick walls, stucco, and especially your roof must be soft washed at low pressure, or you risk stripping paint, forcing water behind the siding, and voiding your shingle warranty. A crew doing it correctly is pricing for skill and the right detergents, not just time.

5. Access and difficulty

Steep roofs, tight side yards, delicate landscaping that needs protecting, and hard-to-reach second-story peaks all add labor. Oil stains on a driveway or rust from irrigation also take extra treatment.

Why quotes vary so much (and what a cheap one really means)

Homeowners are often shocked that one company quotes 300 dollars and another quotes 700 for what sounds like the same job. The gap is almost always method and insurance, not greed.

"The cheapest quote usually means one of three things: they are spraying high pressure on everything to save time, they skipped the detergent that actually kills algae at the root, or they are not carrying insurance. Any one of those can cost you far more than you saved."

A splash-and-go crew can blast a house in 40 minutes with straight pressure. It looks clean for a month, then the algae grows right back because the roots were never killed, and you may be left with stripped paint or water damage behind the siding. A proper soft wash costs a little more and lasts far longer, because chemistry kills the growth at the source. We break down the difference in our guide on how often you actually need to clean.

Before you choose on price alone, confirm the company is insured, uses the correct method per surface, and has real reviews. In our case that is a 4.9 rating on Google across more than 190 reviews, full liability insurance, and ARMA-approved roof work.

How to estimate your own cost before you call

You can ballpark your number in five minutes so a quote never surprises you.

List the surfaces. Siding, driveway, walkways, patio, roof, gutters, deck, fence, windows. Each is priced separately because each needs a different method.
Estimate the size. For the driveway, length times width gives square footage. For the house, note stories and rough footprint.
Flag the hard stuff. Steep slopes, heavy algae, multiple stories, oil stains, and tough access all push toward the top of the range.
Bundle. Combining services in one visit lowers the per-surface price, because the crew sets up once.
Get it in writing. Ask for a free, itemized quote that lists the method for each surface.

The smart-money move: bundle

Because most of a job's cost is setup, travel, and labor time, the cheapest way to get a clean property is to do it all in one visit. A house wash booked alone might be 450 dollars. Add the driveway and gutters to the same appointment and you pay far less than booking each on its own day. Most metro Atlanta homeowners get the best value with a once-a-year full exterior refresh, then a lighter touch-up as needed.

What it costs in your city

Pricing is consistent across our service area, with small differences for travel and home style. We serve Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and 17 more metro Atlanta cities. Browse our pressure washing, soft washing, and roof soft washing pages for service details, or just send us a couple of photos for a fast, no-obligation quote.

The bottom line

Budget 300 to 800 dollars for a typical metro Atlanta exterior cleaning in 2026, more for a full property with roof and windows. Price tracks size, height, dirt level, method, and access. The cheapest quote is rarely the best value once you weigh the risk of damage and re-growth. The smartest spend is one fair, insured, correctly-done visit that bundles your surfaces together. New customers also get 50 percent off their first service right now.