Pressure Washing Minimum Job Price
A minimum job price protects contractors from undercharging small jobs that still require travel, setup, equipment, and customer communication.
Quick answer
Set a pressure washing minimum job price by adding your typical trip cost, setup time, minimum labor block, equipment wear, admin time, and overhead, then checking that the final customer price still supports your target margin.
Minimum price formula
| Travel and setup | Drive time, unload, hose setup, customer check-in, cleanup |
|---|---|
| Minimum labor block | The smallest paid crew block you want to schedule |
| Materials and equipment | Chemicals, fuel, nozzles, wear, maintenance allowance |
| Overhead and margin | Insurance, admin, software, marketing, and profit target |
FAQ
What is a pressure washing minimum job price?
It is the lowest price a contractor is willing to charge for showing up, setting up, cleaning, communicating with the customer, and covering business overhead.
Should discounts go below the minimum job price?
Usually no. If a discount cuts below the minimum, the job may no longer cover travel, setup, equipment wear, and admin time.