High pressure cleaning is not just about spraying water with high pressure. There are equipments to be bought and detergents that are to be mixed with the water to achieve that sparkling clean look. So, the price of the cleaning service will depend on equipments, detergents and chemicals.

Factors on which pricing depends

The rates of a high pressure cleaning service are not fixed. They vary according to the area to be cleaned and the time taken to wash. Most companies or contractors charge you by the hour or per square foot of cleaning area. The price will also depend on the materials and the equipment used. A contractor will be able to quote the right price for you only after visiting the site and making an analysis of what the area requires.

After assessing the property, the contractor will decide upon the right mix of chemicals and detergents required to clean the space. If your building is a high rise, then he will need equipments that will take his workers to higher floors from the outside. All these additional equipments will cost you more.

Elements of the space also count. Different kinds of construction materials are used in erecting a building. A pebbled walk or a drive way, a wooden patio, glass and ceramic tiles on the roof all count in the pricing. More the number of elements in the building, higher, will be the cost.

If the contractor is efficient and honest, he will save you money by using the correct mix of chemicals and equipment. The contractor has to be experienced and well versed in the technology involved in high pressure cleaning. No businessman will do business without a profit margin. However, a reputed house washing service will not try to fleece you by adding unnecessary expenses.

The general prices

In general, the prices that a cleaning service will quote will be between $0.08 and $0.18 per square feet for residential buildings, $0.08 to $0.15 for drive ways, $0.10 to $0.90 for roofs in residential building. For mobile homes, the charges will vary from $40 to $90 for the entire work. For commercial establishments, you will be charged $0.02 to $0.30 per square field for new constructions. Drive-thru's are charged per lane of washing, garages between $0.03 to $0.02 and parking spaces between $8 to $20. These rates will give you a rough idea of the pricing. However, these prices vary depending on the contractor.

Quality of cleaning will depend largely on the quality of materials used. Don't choose a house washing service which offers very low rates. If the walls develop algae within a short while of inefficient washing, then you will have to call the service again and since such companies will not give you a guarantee cover, you will end up paying more. Many shrewd businessmen use this as their profit making strategy, so don't be taken in by their attractive offers. There is no such thing as a comprehensive $99 house washing service.