The MakeWash blog
Pricing guides, operator playbooks, and surface-by-surface deep dives.
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: What You Actually Need
Plain-English insurance guide for pressure washing operators: GL, the 'your work' exclusion, surface-damage coverage, surety bonds, and what premiums you should actually pay.
May 2, 2026
Pressure Washing Prices & Rates: 2026 Industry Guide
An operator-side pricing guide for pressure washing pros: per-sqft, flat-rate, and hourly models, surface rate ranges, minimum viable rate math, and how to raise rates without losing customers.
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.