Typical price ranges
Pressure washing in Fort Myers runs lower per job than you might expect given how often it needs to be done here — which is frequently. The humidity and year-round warmth mean mold, mildew, algae, and palmetto pollen accumulate fast on every horizontal and vertical surface.
For a typical single-story home (1,500–2,000 sq ft), expect to pay $150–$300 for a house wash. Larger two-story homes with stucco exteriors — common throughout Cape Coral and the older Fort Myers neighborhoods near downtown — tend to run $275–$450. Driveways and sidewalks usually come in at $80–$175 depending on square footage and staining from fertilizer or tannin runoff from surrounding landscaping.
Pool decks and lanais, which are essentially universal in Southwest Florida, add $100–$200 on top of a house wash when bundled, or $125–$225 as standalone jobs. Roof soft washing — a low-pressure chemical treatment required for Florida tile and shingle roofs — typically costs $250–$550 for a standard residential roof, more for larger or heavily stained surfaces. Soft washing is distinct from pressure washing; a good provider will quote them separately.
Commercial strip-mall fronts and restaurant drive-throughs are priced per linear foot or per square foot, generally $0.10–$0.25/sq ft depending on soil load and access.
What drives cost up or down in Fort Myers
Stucco is the big variable. Most homes in Fort Myers were built between the 1970s and 2000s with textured stucco or EIFS finishes. These surfaces can be damaged by high-pressure washing and require lower PSI settings and longer dwell time with cleaning solution, which adds labor. Providers who skip this step can cause surface damage or drive moisture behind the stucco — a serious issue given Florida's moisture intrusion risk.
Algae and mildew loading is heavier here than in drier climates, especially on north-facing walls and under tree canopies. Heavily stained surfaces require pre-treatment, longer rinse cycles, and sometimes a second pass, which raises the price by 20–40%.
Roof tile. Fort Myers has a high concentration of concrete and clay tile roofs, which require soft washing rather than pressure washing. Bleach-based solutions and a downstream injection system are standard, but proper dilution matters — a job done wrong can kill surrounding landscaping or stain pool water. Expect reputable providers to use pre-rinse buffers and plant protection as part of the service.
Season and scheduling also move prices. After a hurricane or major storm — a recurring reality in Lee County — demand spikes dramatically and prices follow. Booking during summer (the wet season) sometimes gets you a lower rate because scheduling is easier for providers.
How Fort Myers compares to regional and national averages
House washing in Fort Myers tends to run 10–20% below Miami and Naples pricing for equivalent square footage, partly because the market has more provider competition and partly because labor costs are lower outside of the coastal luxury market. Compared to national averages, Fort Myers is roughly in line or slightly below — the national median for a house wash hovers around $300, which tracks with local ranges here.
The one category where Fort Myers costs run higher than national benchmarks is roof soft washing. Because tile roofs are so prevalent and the algae growth is so aggressive (the black streaking you see everywhere is Gloeocapsa magma bacteria), roof treatments are both more necessary and more technically demanding than in most U.S. markets.
Insurance considerations for Florida
Florida's insurance environment directly affects what you should require from a pressure washing provider. Given ongoing property insurance volatility in the state, any claim — even a minor one from a cracked window or damaged stucco — can trigger a non-renewal.
Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence before anyone touches your house. Roof work in particular carries higher liability; some carriers specifically exclude soft washing damage. Workers' compensation is required in Florida for companies with four or more employees, but many small operators structure around this — verify independently.
Document your property's condition with photos before work begins. If a provider damages a roof tile or strips paint around a window frame, you want clear before-and-after evidence. This matters more in Fort Myers than in many markets because replacement costs for materials like concrete tile have risen sharply post-Ian.
How to get accurate quotes
Walk the property with the provider before agreeing to a price. Vague quotes based only on square footage miss important variables — tree coverage, staining type, surface material, and second-story access all change the job.
Ask specifically whether the quote includes post-treatment rinse of landscaping, which protects plants from bleach runoff. Ask whether they're using hot water or cold (hot water costs more to operate but handles grease and organic buildup better on driveways). For roofs, confirm they're using soft wash technique — any provider quoting pressure washing on a tile roof is a red flag.
Get at least three quotes. With 29 providers listed in this directory, you have enough options to compare without settling. Given the average rating of 4.9/5 across the local market, the floor for quality is reasonably high — use price differences to ask better questions, not just to find the lowest number.