The MakeWash blog
Pricing guides, operator playbooks, and surface-by-surface deep dives.
June 15, 2026
Free Pressure Washing Estimate, Quote & Contract Templates (2026)
Copy-paste pressure washing estimate, quote, and contract templates — what each must contain, the line items operators forget, and how to send one in two minutes instead of twenty.
June 10, 2026
Best Pressure Washing Software in 2026: CRM Comparison for Solo Operators and Small Crews
An operator's comparison of pressure washing software and CRMs in 2026 — Jobber, Housecall Pro, GorillaDesk, PW-only tools, and MakeWash — by crew size and the five jobs the software must do.
June 7, 2026
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? 2026 Prices by Surface
Real 2026 pressure washing prices by surface — houses, driveways, roofs, decks, patios — plus the factors that move your quote, with free per-surface cost calculators.
May 2, 2026
How to Price a Driveway Pressure Washing Job
An operator-side guide to pricing residential driveway pressure washing jobs in 2026: rate ranges by surface, the minimum viable rate floor, a worked 600-sqft example, upsells, and when to walk away.
May 2, 2026
How to Start a Pressure Washing Business in 2026
An honest, full-first-year playbook for starting a pressure washing business in 2026: equipment budgets, licensing, first 10 customers, surviving year one, and a realistic P&L.
May 2, 2026
Pressure Washing Insurance: Cost & Coverage You Need (2026)
What pressure washing insurance actually costs: $1M general liability from $50/mo, the surface-damage gap GL won't cover, and what solo operators really need.
May 2, 2026
Pressure Washing Prices 2026: Rates Per Square Foot & Hour
2026 pressure washing rates: $0.08–$0.40/sq ft for concrete, $0.20–$0.35 for siding, $60–$100/hr — plus the minimum-rate math to price every job profitably.
May 2, 2026
Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding: Complete Operator Guide
An operator-grade technique guide for cleaning vinyl siding without damage: soft wash chemistry, downstream injector setup, mix ratios, nozzle selection, and pricing your first siding job.