Pressure Washing
Low startup, high demand — start this weekend
Pressure washing businesses clean driveways, sidewalks, buildings, decks, and commercial properties using high-pressure water. It is one of the lowest barrier-to-entry businesses with strong demand and satisfying visible results. Many operators start solo and scale to multiple crews within a year.
Avg Revenue
$120K
Profit Margin
47%
Acquisition Multiple
1.5x - 2x
Startup Cost
$5K - $25K
Difficulty
1/5
How It Works
Customers book jobs online or by phone. You show up with a pressure washer, surface cleaner, and cleaning solution to clean their property. Residential jobs (driveways, houses, fences) are typically $200-$500, while commercial contracts can be $1,000-$10,000+. Most leads come from Google, Nextdoor, and referrals.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Extremely low startup cost — under $5K to start
- +Easy to learn — minimal training required
- +Satisfying visible results drive referrals and reviews
- +Commercial contracts provide larger, recurring jobs
Cons
- -Physically demanding outdoor work
- -Seasonal in colder climates
- -Low barrier to entry means more competition
Best For
First-time entrepreneurs who want to start a business this weekend
Operating Costs
Very low costs: fuel, cleaning chemicals, equipment maintenance, insurance, and marketing — most revenue drops to the bottom line when owner-operated.
Where to Buy
- BizBuySell →
Find pressure washing and cleaning businesses for sale
- BizQuest →
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Acquisition Price
- $180K - $240K