The published starting price for soft washing is $350 for a typical Kitchener-Waterloo home, but your final quote follows your surfaces, not a rate per square foot. Here is how each surface type moves the number, what else changes it and how to read the quote you are handed.
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What the $350 starting price does and does not mean
D&D's published starting price for soft washing is $350. That is a from-price for typical Kitchener-Waterloo homes, and the final figure is confirmed in writing before work begins.
It is not a per-square-foot rate, so there is nothing to multiply. A single price for "vinyl" or "brick" would hide the things that really move a quote: how tall the walls are, how green they are, what is growing beside them and how a crew can get around the house. A fair number comes from someone looking at your property, or at good photos of it.
How each surface type changes the quote
No surface has its own fixed price. Each one changes how much time, care and preparation the job needs, and the quote follows that.
| Surface | What tends to move the quote |
|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | Usually the most straightforward: smooth, non-porous and tolerant of low pressure. Heavy chalking or cracked panels get noted before work starts. |
| Painted wood and cedar | More inspection and a gentler approach. Flaking or chalky paint can lift, and soft, porous boards take care with both the mix and the rinse. |
| Fibre cement board | The paint film matters more than the board. Rough texture holds growth, and open joints need attention. |
| Stucco | Texture soaks up product and hides growth in its pits, so treating and rinsing evenly takes longer. Cracks are checked first. |
| Brick | Porous, and mortar condition matters. Older soft brick, painted brick or salt deposits change the plan. |
| Asphalt shingles | A different service. Roof cleaning involves roof access and safety gear, and it has no published starting price. |
| Fences, decks and patios | Usually priced by area and material, and often added while the crew is already set up. |
Paint condition deserves a special mention. A gentle rinse can still lift paint that is already failing, so a careful crew points out flaking areas before the wash and agrees how to treat them. That conversation is part of what you are paying for.
For the roof side of the picture, see roof cleaning. A roof quote follows pitch, size, access and how much growth there is.
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Costs that come from the house, not the material
Two homes with identical siding can land far apart for reasons that have nothing to do with the cladding.
- Height: a second storey means more setup and more time on a ladder or lift. A three-storey elevation takes longer again.
- Wall area: more wall means more product and more rinsing.
- Growth: a light green film is quicker than a wall coated in dark algae and lichen.
- Access: tight side yards, locked gates, dense hedges and pool covers all slow a crew down.
- Water: the crew needs a working outdoor tap. If there is not one, mention it early.
- Add-ons: trim, fences, decks and a garage door add time even when they share the same visit.
Bundling can help. A wall wash, window cleaning and gutter cleaning on one visit share setup time, so ask whether the quote reflects that.
Reading the quote you are given
Before comparing totals, compare scope. A written quote should tell you:
- Which walls, trim and other surfaces are included, and which are left out.
- The method: low pressure for siding, with the cleaning mix chosen for the material.
- How plants, windows and light fixtures will be protected and rinsed.
- Whether the roof, windows and gutters are part of the price or separate services.
- Any existing cracks, failing paint or open joints the crew has flagged, so nobody argues about them afterwards.
- What insurance the company carries. D&D carries $2 million in general liability insurance.
Two quotes with different totals may be describing different jobs. Ask each contractor to list exclusions so you are comparing like with like.
Other published starting prices for context
If you are bundling exterior work, these are the published from-prices for typical homes. Final quotes are written and free.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Window cleaning | from $125 |
| Gutter cleaning | from $125 |
| Pressure washing | from $350 |
| Soft washing | from $350 |
| Gutter guards | from $450 |
| Driveway sealing | from $450 |
| Holiday lighting | from $750 |
| Snow removal | from $80 per visit |
Roof cleaning is quoted after assessment. The full list is on the pricing page, and you can start a soft washing quote there too.
Key Takeaways
- Soft washing starts from $350 for typical Kitchener-Waterloo homes, and the final quote is confirmed in writing before work begins.
- There is no fixed price per surface: texture, porosity, paint condition and existing damage change the time and care needed.
- Height, wall area, growth level, access and water supply move a quote as much as the siding material does.
- Compare written scope and exclusions before comparing totals, since two quotes can describe different jobs.
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