What Pressure Washing Costs in Barrie (and What Changes the Price)

In Barrie, pressure washing a house exterior can range from roughly $300 to $550, a driveway about $150 to $260, a deck or patio about $175 to $250, and a fence about $225 to $300 per 100 feet, depending on size, surface and how dirty it is. Your free written estimate confirms the exact price.

Those ranges are a starting point. What you want is the price for your place. A small back deck with light grime and a long, mossy fence line along a shaded lot are two very different jobs, even though both get called "pressure washing." Here's what each surface usually costs, what pushes the price up or down, and how to get a quote quickly.

Want a number for your own place? Request a free written estimate and upload a few photos of the surfaces you want cleaned. It's free and there's no obligation; Rob usually responds within about 24 hours.

Typical pressure washing price ranges

Here are typical Barrie-area price ranges for the most common jobs. Each one can range from roughly the low end to the high end, depending on size, surface type and how much buildup there is. Your free written estimate confirms the exact price.

These figures cover the cleaning itself. If you're cleaning a deck or fence to get it ready for stain, the staining is a separate job and is priced after it's been seen.

What changes the price

Four things decide where your job lands within those ranges, or whether it falls outside them.

Size

Size is the biggest factor. A bungalow takes less time than a two-storey home with a walkout. A single-car driveway is a different job from a long double driveway. Fences are priced per 100 feet because length varies so much from yard to yard, and a taller fence has more board surface per foot than a short one. If you're asking for both sides of a fence, say so in your estimate request so the quote reflects it.

Surface type

Hunt pressure washes decks, fences, siding, brick house exteriors, driveways, patios and interlock. Each surface needs a different approach. Wood can be damaged by too much pressure held too close, so it needs a gentler approach. Siding has seams and edges that water shouldn't be forced behind. Brick, concrete and interlock tolerate more, but patterned or textured surfaces take longer to clean evenly. A job that mixes several surface types takes more set-up and adjustment than a single flat surface.

If you're unsure whether your siding should be pressure washed at all, read pressure washing vs soft washing siding before you book.

How dirty it is

A surface with a season of light dust cleans up faster than one with years of moss, mildew, algae or ground-in dirt. North-facing walls, shaded decks and fence lines under trees often hold more growth because they stay damp longer. Heavier buildup means more passes and more time, which pushes the price toward the top of the range. This is where photos help most: they show Rob what he's actually dealing with.

Access

Easy access keeps costs down. Tight side yards, gated backyards, raised decks, steep grades, landscaping right against the house and second-storey walls all add time. So does furniture, planters or a barbecue that has to be moved before the work starts. If something on your property makes access tricky, mention it or include a photo so the quote accounts for it from the start.

When to book in Barrie

Hunt offers pressure washing in spring, summer and fall. Each season has its uses:

• Spring is popular for clearing winter grime, salt residue and the green film that builds up on shaded surfaces before you start using the deck and patio again.
• Summer suits jobs tied to other projects, like getting a deck or fence ready for stain or freshening the house before guests or a listing.
• Fall is a good time to clean off a season of dirt and growth before snow sits on your surfaces all winter.

Whatever the season, booking ahead gives you the best chance of getting the timing you want.

Pressure washing before staining

If your deck or fence is getting stained or painted, clean it first. Stain and paint stick better to a clean, dry surface. For timing and prep, see pressure washing before staining a deck or fence.

Ready to get your surfaces cleaned up? Send Rob photos of your deck, driveway, fence or siding through the estimate form. You'll get a free written estimate with no obligation, usually within about 24 hours, and booking early helps get your project on the schedule sooner.

What's included in a Hunt Contracting estimate

A Hunt estimate is written, free and comes with no obligation. Here's how it works:

1. Tell us about the job. Use the online form to list the surfaces you want cleaned and upload photos. Photos of each area, including any heavy staining or growth and any access issues, help Rob quote accurately.
2. Review or on-site visit when needed. Rob reviews your details and photos, and arranges an on-site visit when a closer look is needed.
3. Written estimate. You get a clear written price for the surfaces you asked about, so you know what you're paying before anything starts.
4. Work and cleanup. Rob keeps you updated as the job progresses and finishes with cleanup.

Payment is straightforward: a 50% deposit up front and the remainder on completion.

Ways to keep costs down without cutting corners

Pressure washing is already one of the cheaper ways to make your place look better. A few simple things can keep your quote as low as it fairly can be:

• Clear the area first. Move patio furniture, planters, toys, barbecues and anything else off decks, patios and driveways before the work day. Less moving around means less time on site.
• Send clear photos. Good photos help Rob quote accurately and avoid surprises. Include wide shots for size and close-ups of the dirtiest areas.
• Don't wait too many years. Surfaces cleaned regularly have less buildup, which keeps the job closer to the lower end of the range.
• Plan around staining. If a deck or fence is getting stained, washing it as part of that plan avoids paying for prep twice.

List every surface you're considering so you can compare written prices and decide what to do now.

What you shouldn't do is try to save money by blasting wood or siding yourself with a rented machine and too much pressure. Damaged boards or water forced behind siding can cost far more to fix than the cleaning would have.

Why Barrie homeowners hire Hunt Contracting

• 10 years of industry experience.
• Insured. Hunt carries general liability insurance and WSIB coverage.
• Fast response and start. Rob usually responds within about 24 hours, and booking early helps get your project on the schedule sooner.
• One contractor for related work. If cleaning reveals a loose board, a leaning fence post or a deck that needs repair, Hunt handles fence, deck and handyman work too.

See the full pressure washing service page for the surfaces Hunt cleans across Barrie and nearby communities.

Get your pressure washing price

The ranges above give you a realistic idea of what to budget, but your exact price depends on your property. The fastest way to get it is to send photos of each surface through the estimate form, or call Rob at 705-716-7069 or email quotes@huntcontracting.ca. Your estimate is free, written and comes with no obligation, and Rob usually responds within about 24 hours.