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Pressure Washing Estimate Template: What to Include (Sample Layout)

Updated October 2026.

A clear estimate wins more jobs than a cheap one. Customers want to see what they’re paying for, and you want it in writing before you unload the rig. Below is a layout you can copy into Word, Google Docs or a spreadsheet, plus what to put in each section.

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The 8 sections of a pressure washing estimate

  1. Your business info: name, phone, email, website, license or insurance note if you carry it.
  2. Customer and job address, date of estimate and an estimate number.
  3. Line items by surface: surface, measured quantity (sq ft or linear ft), rate, line total.
  4. Surcharges: oil or rust treatment, heavy growth, second story, access, travel beyond your radius.
  5. Subtotal, tax (if it applies in your state) and total. If the per-foot total is under your minimum, show the minimum.
  6. What’s included and not included: e.g. rust, oxidation and existing paint damage not included.
  7. Terms: deposit, payment methods, water and outlet access, weather rescheduling, how long the price is valid (for example 30 days).
  8. Acceptance line: signature or “reply YES to book.”

Sample line-item layout

Every number in the example below is made up to show the math. It is not an industry average or a recommendation. Use your own costs.

SurfaceQtyRate (example)Line total
House wash, siding (soft wash)1,800 sq ft$0.14/sq ft$252.00
Driveway, concrete600 sq ft$0.18/sq ft$108.00
Front walkway120 sq ft$0.18/sq ft$21.60
Gutter faces (brightening)140 linear ft$0.75/lin ft$105.00
Total (example minimum charge $200 does not apply)$486.60

How to get each rate from your own costs is in how to quote pressure washing per square foot and, for siding, how much to charge to wash a house.

Tips that make estimates close

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A document template is free but you do the math by hand. A spreadsheet calculator does the math and prints the quote. Field service software such as Jobber stores a price book and sends estimates and invoices for a monthly fee; compare options in best software for pressure washing. When the job is done, here’s how to write the invoice.

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