How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost in Baton Rouge?

The short answer

Most residential pressure washing jobs in the Baton Rouge area land somewhere between about $100 and $600. A standard driveway or a set of sidewalks often starts around $100 to $200, while a full house soft wash usually runs $250 to $500 and up depending on size and stories. Bigger, dirtier, or hard-to-reach jobs cost more, and bundling several surfaces into one visit usually lowers the price per surface.

Those are honest ballpark numbers to set expectations, not a quote. Because we can price most jobs from a couple of photos, getting your real number takes about a day and costs nothing. Call or text (225) 363-5220 and we'll take a look.

Typical price ranges by service

Driveway cleaning: roughly $100 to $250 for a standard one- to two-car driveway. Long driveways, parking aprons, and heavy oil or red-clay staining push it higher.

House washing (soft wash): about $250 to $500+ for a single-story home, more for two stories and large square footage. Price tracks the surface area of the walls and the number of stories, since height slows the work.

Sidewalks and walkways: often $75 to $200 depending on length, especially when bundled with a driveway.

Patios, pool decks, and porches: commonly $100 to $350 based on size and how much mildew has built up.

Fences and decks: priced by linear footage or square footage; wood needs a gentler touch, which takes more time.

Commercial work: quoted per property. Storefronts, sidewalks, dumpster pads, and drive-thrus are usually priced per visit, and recurring service costs less per visit than a one-time clean.

What actually drives your price

Size of the area. Pricing follows square footage closely. A single driveway is a fraction of a long double drive with walkways and a patio.

The surface and the method. Flat concrete cleaned with a surface cleaner is efficient. Delicate surfaces like siding, stucco, and roofs need a slower low-pressure soft wash with a cleaning solution, which takes more time and product.

How bad the buildup is. A surface cleaned every year cleans up fast. One neglected for a decade, with heavy mold, algae, or deep oil staining, needs pretreatment and more passes.

Access and setup. Easy water and open areas are quick. Tight gates, second-story reach, long hose runs, and delicate landscaping to protect all add time.

Bundling. Cleaning the driveway, house, and walkways in one trip is almost always cheaper per surface than three separate visits, because we're only mobilizing once.

How we quote a job

We keep it simple. Text or email a few photos of what you want cleaned, or tell us the address and we'll take a look. We give you one clear, flat price up front, with no hidden fees added at the end, and an honest note on anything that may only improve rather than fully disappear, like very old oil or rust stains.

There's never a charge for a quote and no obligation to book. If you'd rather, you can pick a time on our online calendar and we'll come look in person.

Why quotes vary so much between companies

Some of the rock-bottom prices you'll see online are for a quick rinse, not a proper clean with the right pressure and solution for each surface, and they often skip the pretreatment that actually removes mold at the root. Others quote high to leave room to 'discount.' A fair quote is specific to your property, explained plainly, and doesn't change on you at the end.

As a local, family-run crew, we price honestly and tell you what's realistic before we start. We would rather set the right expectation than overpromise.

Is pressure washing worth the cost?

For most homeowners, yes, and it's one of the highest-return things you can spend a couple hundred dollars on. Mold, mildew, and algae don't just look bad; they hold moisture against your siding, roof, and concrete and shorten their life. A wash is a small fraction of the cost of repainting, resealing, or replacing those surfaces.

Before selling a home it pays for itself in curb appeal alone, a clean driveway and bright exterior make listing photos pop and help a house show better. And on a regular schedule, each cleaning is easier and cheaper than letting years of buildup turn into permanent staining.