How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost in Victoria, BC?

Pressure washing in Victoria starts at a $225 minimum at Shine Pros, then runs about $0.35 to $0.55 per square foot depending on the surface. Doing every hard surface around a typical home (driveway, walkways, patio and steps) usually lands around $800 to $900. Pressure washing is cleaning concrete, asphalt, pavers and decking with a high-pressure stream of water, and it’s priced by the surface and its size.

Siding is a different job with different pricing. If you’re pricing the walls of your house, skip to the section on siding below.

What does pressure washing cost in Victoria?

Pressure washing cost in Victoria comes down to three numbers: a $225 minimum to get set up, a per-square-foot rate that changes with the surface, and a bump for heavy moss or years of buildup. Shine Pros publishes all three and gives you an exact price before any work starts.

These are the base rates behind the instant pressure washing estimate on the Shine Pros site:

For market context, Homewyse put the basic cost to pressure wash at $0.43 to $0.53 per square foot in September 2026. Operators on pressure-washing forums quote flat concrete as low as 15 to 20 cents a foot, but those are mostly US prices for dry, brushed slabs, not mossy Victoria driveways.

How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway in Victoria?

A typical double driveway of about 600 sq ft costs around $240 at the $0.40 base rate. If it’s covered in moss or hasn’t been cleaned in years, expect closer to $360, because heavy buildup adds about 50% to the rate.

Here’s how the published rates play out on real-sized jobs:

• Single-car driveway, 300 sq ft: $120 at the base rate, so the $225 minimum applies.
• Double driveway, 600 sq ft, normal grime: about $240.
• Same driveway with heavy moss and algae: about $360.
• Long 1,500 sq ft driveway: about $600, or about $675 if it’s pavers.
• Paver patio, 400 sq ft: $180 at the base rate, so the $225 minimum applies.

Those are estimates from the published rates. Your quote is an exact number, set after someone looks at the surface.

Why is there a $225 minimum for pressure washing?

The $225 minimum covers the part of every job that doesn’t change with size: loading the rig, driving out, setting up hoses and water, and packing up. A 100 sq ft back step takes almost as much setup as a full driveway.

That’s why a small patio on its own often costs the same as a bigger one. If you’ve got a few small surfaces, book them together. A walkway, a patio and a set of steps can fit under one visit instead of three.

What makes one pressure washing quote higher than another?

The biggest swing between quotes is condition. A surface with visible dirt adds about 20% to the base rate, and thick moss or algae adds about 50%. Surfaces that haven’t been touched in years take longer to strip back than ones cleaned every season.

The other factors that move a price:

• Surface type. Pavers cost more than asphalt or plain concrete because the joints take slower, more careful work.
• Shade. North-facing and tree-covered concrete in Victoria stays wet through the winter and grows more moss.
• Access. A driveway you can pull up to is faster than a back patio down a flight of stairs.
• Frequency. A surface cleaned twice a year gets about 10% off the base rate in the estimate, because there’s less to remove.

If two quotes are far apart, check what each one includes. One may cover the driveway only, while the other adds walkways, steps and the patio.

Should siding be pressure washed?

No. Shine Pros uses high pressure only on concrete and other hard surfaces. Siding, stucco and trim get a soft wash, which uses low pressure and a cleaning solution so water isn’t forced behind the cladding.

Because of that, siding is priced by the house, not by the square foot. A Shine Pros house wash runs $465 for a 1,500 sq ft single-storey home up to $775 for a 3,500 sq ft two-storey. The full breakdown is in the guide to what house washing costs in Victoria, and the method is explained on the soft washing service page.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a pressure washer?

For one small patio, maybe. Consumer pressure washers listed at Canadian retailers in September 2026 ran from about $180 for a small electric unit to over $600 for a gas machine, before surface cleaners, hoses and your weekend.

The risk is damage. A narrow tip held too close can etch concrete, leave stripes across a driveway, and fur up softwood decking. Pavers can lose the sand in their joints. A professional job costs more on the day, but it’s done once and it’s done evenly.

When should Victoria homeowners book pressure washing?

Most Victoria driveways and patios are washed in spring or early summer, once the wet season eases and surfaces can dry. Moss that grew all winter comes off cleanly, and you get the dry months to enjoy it. More on timing your pressure washing.

Neighbours often book together. Shine Pros has cul-de-sacs where they clean four or five homes on the same street, year after year, which also keeps each visit lighter.

Who does the work?

Shine Pros is Alex and Emma, a husband-and-wife team in Greater Victoria. The person who quotes your driveway is the person who washes it. They carry $3 million in liability coverage, are in good standing with WorkSafe BC, and have cleaned the exteriors of more than 400 homes since August 2022.

Every job ends with a walk-around. If a spot was missed, they come back and fix it at no charge. If you’re comparing a power washing company in Victoria against another, ask each one whether they’ll do the same.

Common questions about pressure washing cost in Victoria

Getting an exact price

Pressure washing in Victoria costs $225 at minimum, then about $0.35 to $0.55 per square foot, and around $800 to $900 to do every hard surface on a typical property. For patios and pavers, see patio and paver cleaning in Victoria, and for wood, deck cleaning in Victoria. For a firm number, book Victoria pressure washing, use the free quote form, or call (778) 743-4377.