Pressure washing in Tyler

These are HomeGuide's national figures, not Tyler prices:

Hourly work runs $50 to $200, and renting a machine to do it yourself costs $40 to $100 a day. For a small patio, the minimum charge may be most of the bill, so bundle the driveway and walks into one visit. More detail is on our pressure washing hub.

Start with the tax permit: any business providing real property services such as grounds cleaning must hold one and collect tax, on residential and commercial jobs alike. Washing personal property, such as a boat or trailer, is taxable too. Ask for the company's permit number, proof of liability insurance and a recent local reference, and look for the tax line on the invoice.

Tyler runoff and water questions

Some Texas cities regulate wash water. Dallas, for example, says letting water mixed with soap or chemicals reach the street or storm drain violates its city code and the federal Clean Water Act. Ask the City of Tyler whether it has a similar rule, and ask the company how it handles detergent runoff.

Ask too whether the crew brings its own water or uses your outdoor tap, which puts the water on your bill.

Get the quote in a unit you can compare. HomeGuide's national figures say most homeowners pay $130 to $160 an hour, or $0.35 to $0.77 per square foot for hot-water power washing, so measure the driveway and walks before you call and ask each company to price the same area. Ask whether sealing is included, since it adds $0.15 to $0.40 per square foot.

Pair the job with other exterior work. Washing after roofing or tree work clears the debris, and a fresh driveway is the last step before listing a house. For a second quote, compare Dallas pressure washing companies that travel, and see our Tyler hub for the city's other services.