What does pressure washing cost in Sarasota?
In Sarasota, pressure washing is less about dirt than about the green film — algae and mold that grow on every shaded surface through the humid months. Most homes here get some washing every year or two. Prices below are what local companies typically charge for the common jobs.
Typical prices in the Sarasota area
These are the ranges local companies commonly charge for standard residential work in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and Parrish. Your exact quote depends on your home and the job itself — the next sections explain what moves it. The only number that counts is the written quote from the pro you hire.
| Driveway cleaning (2-car concrete) | $100–$175 |
| Whole-house exterior wash (average home) | $250–$425 |
| Lanai / pool cage cleaning | $150–$300 |
| Roof soft wash (average home) | $350–$550 |
House washes and roof work should be soft-washed (low pressure, cleaning solution does the work), not blasted — high pressure damages stucco, screens, and roof tiles. Quotes are usually by the job, not the hour.
What moves the price
- Surface size. Driveway length, home square footage, and roof size set the base price.
- How green it is. Heavy algae and black roof streaks need more solution time and sometimes a second treatment.
- Access. Two-story homes, tight side yards, and pool cages with screens on both sides take longer.
- Water source. Most companies use your spigot; properties on well water with heavy iron staining may need extra treatment.
Sarasota notes
The pool cage is the Sarasota specialty: the screen enclosure collects algae on the frame and screens, and cleaning it without shredding the screen is a skill — ask specifically about cage experience. HOAs in Lakewood Ranch and other deed-restricted communities regularly send letters about dirty driveways and sidewalks, which is why those two jobs are the most common calls. North-facing walls and anything under oak shade go green first. Well water in Parrish and east county can leave orange rust stains that plain washing will not remove — that is a separate chemical treatment, priced separately.
Ask before you hire
- Do you soft-wash houses and roofs, or use high pressure?
- Is the pool cage included, and how do you protect the screens and plants?
- What do you use on rust or oil stains — is that included or extra?
- Are you insured, and what happens if a screen or fixture is damaged?
Two red flags
Anyone offering to pressure-wash a roof with high pressure, and cash-only quotes with no company name — roof and screen damage from bad washing is expensive.
Common questions
How much does it cost to pressure wash a house in Sarasota?
A whole-house soft wash for an average Sarasota home runs $250–$425. Larger and two-story homes run more. The wash should be soft washing — low pressure and cleaning solution — not high pressure against stucco and screens.
How much does pool cage cleaning cost?
$150–$300 for a standard enclosure, and $300–$500 for a large lanai. It is its own skill: the frame and screens collect algae, and blasting them with high pressure shreds screens.
How much is driveway pressure washing?
$100–$175 for a standard two-car concrete driveway. Pavers run more ($150–$250) because the joints need care, and rust stains from well water are a separate chemical treatment.
How often should a Sarasota house be washed?
Every one to two years for most homes. North-facing walls, anything under oaks, and pool cages go green fastest — those surfaces can need it yearly through the humid months.
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Guide updated October 2026. Prices are typical local ranges for planning, not quotes — every pro sets their own prices.