How Much Does Power Washing Cost in Lancaster PA? [2026 Pricing]

If you're trying to figure out what power washing should cost in Lancaster PA, here's the honest answer: most homeowners pay between $150 and $600 depending on what they're cleaning. A driveway job is on the low end. A full exterior wash plus roof cleaning is on the high end. Everything else falls somewhere in between.

I'm going to break down real pricing by service so you know what to expect before calling anyone — including us. No games, no bait-and-switch. Just what it actually costs to get your property cleaned in Lancaster County.

Power Washing Cost Breakdown by Service

House Washing: $150–$400

A full exterior house wash is the most common job we do. For most Lancaster homes — a 1,500–2,500 sq ft colonial or rancher — you're looking at $175–$300 for a complete soft wash. The price goes up if your home is larger, has multiple stories, or if there's significant mold and algae growth that needs extra treatment.

Most homes in Lancaster County don't need hard pressure washing on their siding — we use a soft wash technique that applies low-pressure water with biodegradable cleaning solution. It's safer for vinyl, painted wood, and brick, and the results actually last longer than blasting everything with 3,500 PSI.

Driveway Cleaning: $80–$200

A standard concrete driveway for a Lancaster-area home runs $80–$150. Longer or wider driveways, paver driveways, or driveways with heavy oil staining can push toward $200. We use a surface cleaner attachment that gives you an even clean across the whole surface — no streaks from a single wand pass.

If you're getting multiple services done on the same visit (driveway + sidewalk, for example), we bundle those together and the total cost drops significantly compared to booking them separately.

Deck & Patio Washing: $100–$300

Deck and patio cleaning varies a lot by size and material. A small 200 sq ft wood deck runs $100–$150. A 500 sq ft composite deck with significant algae growth can run $250–$300. If you're planning to seal or stain after cleaning, this is the most important step — dirty wood doesn't hold finish well.

Lancaster summers are humid, and decks build up algae and mildew fast. If yours looks greenish or has black spots, that's organic growth, not just dirt. It needs the right chemical treatment, not just water pressure.

Roof Cleaning: $300–$600

Roof cleaning is the job most Lancaster homeowners put off the longest — and it shows. Those black streaks running down your shingles are a bacteria called Gloeocapsa magma. Left alone, it eats your shingles and takes years off your roof's life. A proper soft wash removes it completely without damaging shingles or voiding manufacturer warranties.

Most residential roofs in Lancaster run $300–$450. Larger roofs, steep pitches, or significant moss and lichen growth can push toward $600. Either way, it's a lot cheaper than replacing a roof early because you let algae eat it for five years.

What Affects the Final Price

Beyond square footage, a few things will move the price up or down:

• Amount of buildup — Heavy mold, algae, or staining takes more chemical treatment and time.
• Accessibility — Hard-to-reach areas (high gutters, tight fences, steep roofs) take longer.
• Multiple services booked together — We offer bundle pricing when you book multiple services in one visit.
• How long since the last cleaning — A property that hasn't been touched in five years takes more work than an annual maintenance clean.
• Surface material — Pavers, wood, and EIFS stucco all require different approaches than concrete.

Is Power Washing Worth It in Lancaster PA?

For most homeowners, yes — by a wide margin. The most common scenario we see is someone who waited two or three years, now has black streaks down the siding and a driveway that looks like it belongs to a different house. A full clean runs $400–$600 and takes a day. The same property looks like it was just built.

For homes going on the market, a pre-listing wash is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make before listing photos. Real estate agents in Lancaster consistently mention exterior cleaning as a top-three recommendation before showing a home.

For properties you're staying in, a wash every 1–2 years keeps you from dealing with the bigger buildup cleanings that cost more and take longer. It's cheaper to maintain than to restore.

Check out our full list of services to see everything we cover across Lancaster County.