House washing
Siding, brick, stucco, trim and soffits, washed to take off dirt, mildew, algae and spring pollen.
Pressure washing in Memphis.
Dario’s Painting pressure washes houses, driveways, patios, walkways, decks and fences across Memphis and Shelby County. Dirt, mildew, algae and pollen come off, and if you are painting or staining too, the wash is the first step of that job. Dario writes every estimate, free and in writing.
- Free written estimates
- Licensed & insured
- Crews speak English & Spanish
In short
Dario’s Painting pressure washes the outside of houses, driveways, patios, walkways, decks and fences across Memphis and Shelby County. Rough ranges: a two-car driveway $100 to $200, a patio or walkway $75 to $150, a one-story house $200 to $400 and a two-story house $300 to $550, a deck $150 to $300, and a fence about $1 to $2 per foot, per side. Dario confirms the price in writing at the free on-site estimate, and estimate visits are on weekdays from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturdays from 7am to 6pm.
What’s included
Houses, driveways, decks and fences, washed.
The estimate lists what gets washed, so you can pick the house, the concrete, the wood, or all of it.
Driveways
Concrete driveways, one-car or two-car, washed to lift the dark film that builds up in shade. Oil and rust stains are priced at the visit.
Patios and walkways
Concrete patios, front walks and steps, cleaned of the green algae that makes them slick.
Decks and porches
Wood decks and porches washed, then left to dry before any stain or paint goes on.
Fences
Wood fences, one side or both, priced by the foot. A wash comes first when the fence is getting stained or painted.
Before painting
Every exterior paint job starts with a wash. Painting too? The wash is priced together with the paint job.
How it goes
From the first look to the final walkthrough.
The visit
Dario looks at what you want washed, the surfaces and any stains, and tells you what should come off and what may not.
The estimate
A written price for each part: house, driveway, patio, deck or fence. It is free, it carries no obligation, and it is yours to keep.
Prep
Outdoor furniture, grills and planters moved, doors and windows shut, and anything that should stay dry kept clear of the spray.
The wash
Each surface washed at a pressure that suits it, from the top down, then rinsed.
Dry time
Wood and masonry dry before any stain or paint goes on: at least 24 to 48 hours of dry weather, longer when it is damp.
The walkthrough
You walk it with Dario and point at anything missed. It is done before the job is called done.
Price
What pressure washing costs in Memphis.
These are rough ranges, not quotes. Dario gives you the exact price in writing after he has seen the job, at a free on-site estimate.
| Job | Rough range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Two-car driveway | $100–$200 | Concrete. Oil and rust stains are priced at the visit. |
| Patio or walkway | $75–$150 | Concrete patios, front walks and steps. |
| House, one story | $200–$400 | Siding, brick or stucco, with trim and soffits. |
| House, two stories | $300–$550 | Siding, brick or stucco, with trim and soffits. |
| Deck | $150–$300 | Wood decks and porches. |
| Fence | About $1–$2 per foot, per side | A typical backyard fence, one side: $150–$300. |
| Roofs, parking lots, oil or rust stains | Priced at the visit | Dario prices these in person. |
Rough ranges for Memphis and Shelby County, not quotes: the size of the job, how much mildew and algae there is, and access all change the price, and the exact number comes in writing at the free estimate. Getting the outside painted too? The wash is priced together with the paint job; for painting and staining costs, see the house painting cost guide.
Size
How big the house, driveway, deck or fence is, and how many stories the walls go up.
How dirty it is
Heavy mildew, algae and years of grime take longer than a light spring wash.
Stains
Oil and rust stains are their own job and are priced at the visit.
The surface
Wood, brick, stucco, siding and concrete each take a different pressure and a different amount of care.
Access
Slopes, tight side yards, plantings close to the house and a second story take more setup.
With painting
If the outside is getting painted or stained too, the wash is priced together with that job.
Washing in Memphis
What the weather here leaves on a house.
Humidity and mildew
Shaded walls, north sides and anything under trees grow mildew and green algae in Memphis humidity. A wash takes it off; paint or stain put over it traps it, and it comes back through.
Spring pollen
For a few weeks every spring, tree pollen coats everything outside. It washes off, and it has to come off before any paint goes on.
Wash before you paint or stain
Paint and stain hold best on clean, dry surfaces, so every exterior job starts with a wash, and dates for wood depend on the forecast because it has to dry first.
Where the water goes
In the Garner Lake neighborhoods of Lakeland, the lake rules say storm drains empty straight into the lake, so bring up wash water at the walkthrough.
We pressure wash across Memphis, East Memphis and the rest of Shelby County. Town by town, see what to know in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Arlington and Lakeland, or see all the areas we paint.
How much does pressure washing cost in Memphis?
Rough ranges: a two-car driveway $100 to $200, a patio or walkway $75 to $150, a one-story house $200 to $400, a two-story house $300 to $550, a deck $150 to $300, and a fence about $1 to $2 per foot, per side. Roofs, parking lots and oil or rust stains are priced in person. Dario gives you the exact price in writing at the free estimate.
Do you pressure wash houses?
Yes. Siding, brick, stucco, trim and soffits are washed to take off dirt, mildew, algae and pollen. If the house is getting painted too, the wash is part of the exterior painting job and priced with it.
Should I pressure wash before painting or staining?
Yes. Paint and stain need a clean, dry surface: put over dirt, chalky old paint or mildew, they do not hold, and mildew grows back through. Every exterior paint job here starts with a wash, priced together with the painting.
How long after pressure washing can I stain a deck or fence?
Give the wood at least 24 to 48 hours of dry weather, and longer when it is damp. Then sprinkle water on it: if it soaks in, it is ready; if it beads up, wait. See how to stain a fence or deck, or have it done with fence and deck staining.
Can you get oil or rust stains off a driveway?
Oil and rust stains are priced at the visit, after Dario has seen them, because how much comes off depends on the stain and how long it has been there.
Do you wash roofs or parking lots?
Roofs and parking lots are not part of the rough ranges. Dario looks at the job and prices it in person; call or text (901) 665-2883 to set up a visit.
Helpful guides
Before you decide.
How to stain a fence or deck
Clean, dry, repair, stain: coats, sprayers, drying times and how long stain lasts.
How often to repaint
Intervals for each room, surface and deck, plus the signs it is time to repaint.
When to paint an exterior
Label temperatures, dew point, rain and Memphis weather by month: the best windows for outside work.
More from Dario’s Painting
All servicesThe rest of what we do.
Exterior painting
Brick, siding, stucco and wood: washed, scraped and primed where needed, then two coats.
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Decks, fences & sheds
Stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather, with the wood cleaned and prepped first.
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Brick painting
Washed, then painted with a product matched to masonry. Painted brick is hard to go back from, so we talk it through first.
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Commercial & contract work
A painting sub for Memphis builders, GCs, property managers and investors.
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Free estimate
Get a free pressure washing estimate.
Answer a few short questions and Dario calls you back to book the walkthrough, usually within the hour between 7am and 7pm. Or call now and talk to him directly.
Rather pick the time yourself? Book the free estimate visit online (weekdays 11:30 to 1:30, Saturdays 7am to 6pm). dario@dariospainting.com · 7am to 7pm, seven days