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Pressure Washing in Des Moines, IA

Compare 3 local pressure washing pros. Typical service: $242–$678.

Top Pressure Washing Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Bright's Window Cleaning

    5.0★ (91 reviews)

    5.0★ from 91 reviews

    +15155570445Website

  2. 2.Agent Clean of Des Moines

    4.9★ (69 reviews)

    4.9★ from 69 reviews

    +15153290003Website

  3. 3.Alley Cat's Power and Lawn care LLC

    +16822328528

Pressure Washing Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
House wash$242–$678/job
Driveway$97–$290/job
Deck or patio$97–$339/job
Roof soft wash$339–$774/job

Pressure Washing prices in Des Moines run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Des Moines, rated 5.0★ on average across 160 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling pressure washing.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

No permit typically required

  • Iowa does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing
  • Cleaning businesses still need any local business license, plus state business registration if operating as a company
  • Pressure-washing runoff carrying detergents, paint chips or grease must not be discharged to storm drains under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater rules

License required: No state occupational license for residential cleaning

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Pressure Washing FAQs for Des Moines

How much does pressure washing cost in Des Moines?

Washing a typical house exterior in Des Moines runs $242-$678; driveways and decks are priced separately.

How many pressure washing companies serve Des Moines?

We track 3 pressure washing companies serving Des Moines.

Is pressure washing in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Pressure washing in Des Moines runs about -3.2% versus the national average.

Why does siding get green in Des Moines?

Des Moines gets about 36.02 inches of precipitation a year, and damp, shaded walls grow algae and mildew; soft washing with a cleaning solution removes it without the damage high pressure can cause.

When is the best time to pressure wash in Des Moines?

Spring, after the last frost around April 16 in Des Moines: surfaces dry quickly and the cleaning holds through summer.

Can you pressure wash in Des Moines summer heat?

Yes, but with highs near 86F in Des Moines, crews avoid direct midday sun so cleaning solutions do not dry on the surface and streak.

Are there rules about pressure washing runoff in IA?

In IA, Iowa does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing. Wash water should not run into Des Moines storm drains carrying detergents or paint chips.

Should I pressure wash before winter in Des Moines?

Cleaning before lows near 14F in Des Moines keeps mildew from sitting on siding all winter, but surfaces need to dry fully before freezing temperatures.