In Melton and Melbourne’s west, pressure washing usually costs somewhere between $150 and $400 for a typical residential job, depending on the area being cleaned, the surface and how much built-up grime is on it. As a rough guide, most cleaners work to around $3 to $5 per square metre, or roughly $120 to $165 an hour. The honest answer for your property comes from a quick look at the job, but the ranges below will give you a realistic idea before you book.
Pressure washing cost by job (Melbourne’s west, 2026)
- Driveway or paths: around $150 to $350 for a standard driveway, more for large or heavily stained concrete and exposed aggregate.
- Full house exterior wash (single storey): around $400 to $700 for walls, eaves, fascia and downpipes.
- Full house exterior wash (double storey): around $700 to $1,200, reflecting the extra access and height.
- Deck or timber wash: around $100 to $250 depending on size and prep needed.
- Roof clean: quoted on pitch, area and the type of growth, usually one of the larger exterior jobs.
- Solar panel clean: around $150 to $250 for a typical residential array.
These are market ranges across Melbourne, not a fixed price list. Two homes the same size can be quoted differently, which comes down to the things below.
What changes the price
- Area and surface: bigger areas cost more, and porous surfaces like exposed aggregate and old concrete take longer than smooth pavers.
- How dirty it is: a light refresh is quick. Years of mould, lichen, oil stains or black build-up need more time and sometimes a soft-wash treatment, not just pressure.
- Access and height: double-storey walls, steep roofs and tight side passages add time and gear.
- The right method: render, painted surfaces and roofs often need a low-pressure soft wash to avoid damage, while concrete can take high pressure. Matching the method to the surface protects your home and affects the quote.
- Water and runoff: some jobs need extra setup to manage water and protect garden beds and drains.
Why per-square-metre pricing can be misleading
You will see “$3 to $5 per square metre” quoted a lot online. It is a useful ballpark, but a heavily stained driveway and a lightly dusty one are the same square metreage and very different jobs. That is why a quick site look beats a per-metre formula every time. The number that matters is the fixed quote for your actual surface, in its actual condition.
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- The right method for each surface (high pressure or soft wash) so nothing gets damaged.
- Pre-treatment of mould and lichen where needed, not just blasting the surface.
- Care taken around windows, garden beds, render and paintwork.
- A clear, fixed price agreed before the work starts, with no surprises on the day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does pressure washing cost in Melbourne?
Most residential pressure washing jobs in Melbourne’s west land between $150 and $400, with full house washes higher because of the area and access. Per square metre, around $3 to $5 is common. A quick look at your property gives you an exact fixed price.
Is pressure washing worth it?
Yes, for most homes. Built-up mould and grime are slippery and they slowly damage surfaces. A proper clean restores the look of driveways, paths and walls, makes them safer underfoot, and is far cheaper than re-rendering or re-laying down the track.
How often should I pressure wash?
Most Melbourne homes benefit from a driveway and path clean once a year, and a full house exterior wash every one to two years. Shaded, south-facing and tree-lined areas grow mould faster and may need it more often.
Outdoor Revival does pressure washing across Melton and Melbourne’s west, from driveways and paths to full house exteriors, and we match the method to the surface so nothing gets damaged. Get a free quote for your exact job.
