Since power washing uses heated water, it requires more expensive equipment, meaning you'll pay more for power washing. However, you get what you pay for in this case—especially if you have tough dirt and stains you want to quickly remove from concrete surfaces or other durable materials.

Most homes should be power washed a minimum of once a year. Power Washing your siding will actually extend the life of it so it won't need repairs and you won't need to replace it as often. It also makes your home look as good as new when it's tidy and clean on the exterior.

The main difference is that power washing uses highly pressurized steam to do the cleaning while pressure washing just uses unheated tap water, without the help of a heating element.

Average Cost of Pressure Washing in New Jersey Pressure washing your home's siding typically ranges from $0.15 to $0.75 per square foot. For decks, costs can range from $0.35 to $0.75 per square foot. Driveway cleaning generally falls within the range of $0.10 to $0.45 per square foot.