Soft Wash Estimate Template (Free)

Essential line items on a soft wash estimate

A professional soft wash estimate highlights safe low-pressure chemical cleaning methods, itemizes distinct exterior surfaces, and educates homeowners on plant protection protocols:

• Exterior Cleaning Header: Company name, logo, physical address, phone, email, and commercial general liability insurance details ($1M+ policy).
• Customer & Site Details: Property owner name, job site address, estimate date, and 30-day validity disclaimer.
• Itemized Surface Lines: Separate line items for vinyl siding house wash, stucco/EIFS soft wash, asphalt shingle roof treatment, deck soft wash, and concrete flatwork.
• Chemical Treatment Specifications: Low-pressure sodium hypochlorite (SH) blend (1%–2% for house siding, 4%–6% for roofs) mixed with premium surfactant soaps to break down organic mold, mildew, and algae.
• Specialty Add-Ons: Gutter exterior tiger-stripe brightening, window pure-water rinse, and rust/calcium stain removal.
• Landscape Plant Protection Protocol: Pre-soaking foliage, neutralizer overspray application, and gutter downspout bagging.
• Acceptance & Scheduling Terms: Terms of service agreement signature block and payment due terms.

Free Soft Wash Text Template

Copy and paste the template below to build professional exterior soft washing estimates:

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                    EXTERIOR SOFT WASH SERVICE ESTIMATE
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SERVICE PROVIDER:                          ESTIMATE DETAILS:
[Your Soft Wash Business Name]             Estimate Number: SWE-2026-0719
[Commercial Insurance Policy #]            Date: August 3, 2026
[Phone & Billing Email Address]            Estimate Validity: 30 Days

CLIENT & PROPERTY LOCATION:                SURFACE METADATA:
Client Name: [Homeowner Name]              Structure: 2-Story Vinyl Home (2,800 sq ft)
Property: [678 Clean Street]               Roof: 7/12 Pitch Asphalt Shingles

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LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION & SURFACE AREA                           AMOUNT
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1. Whole-House Soft Wash (2,800 sq ft Siding @ $0.22/sq ft)    $616.00
   - Low-pressure chemical application to kill green mold & mildew
2. Roof Algae Soft Wash Treatment (2,400 sq ft Roof @ $0.40/sq ft) $960.00
   - Soft-wash algaecide treatment for Gloeocapsa Magma black streaks
3. Gutter Exterior Tiger-Stripe Brightening (180 lf @ $1.50/lf) $270.00
4. Front Porch & Concrete Walkway Surface Clean (400 sq ft)    $120.00
5. Perimeter Plant Protection Pre-Wet & Neutralizer Rinse       $0.00 (Included)
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SUBTOTAL ESTIMATE:                                             $1,966.00
State & Local Sales Tax (if applicable):                       $0.00
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TOTAL ESTIMATED SERVICE COST:                                  $1,966.00
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CUSTOMER APPROVAL & SCHEDULING TERMS:
Deposit Required to Schedule: $0.00 (Payment Due Upon Job Completion).
I authorize the low-pressure soft wash scope detailed above.
Approved Signature: ___________________________  Date: ____________
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Low-pressure chemical soft washing vs. high-pressure blasting

Educating homeowners on your estimate explains why your price is superior to cheap pressure-washing operators:

• Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Soft Wash ($0.18–$0.30 per sq ft): High-pressure blasting (3,000+ PSI) forces water behind siding laps, damages window seals, and blows off paint. Soft washing applies a gentle 60 PSI chemical mix that neutralizes mold spores at the root, allowing gentle low-pressure rinsing.
• Stucco, Dryvit & EIFS Soft Wash ($0.25–$0.40 per sq ft): Porous stucco traps organic spores deep within texture crevices. High pressure tears stucco surfaces; soft washing sanitizes the substrate without surface erosion.
• Asphalt Shingle Roof Soft Wash ($0.35–$0.60 per sq ft): High pressure strips protective ceramic granules from shingles, voiding roofing warranties. Soft washing is the only ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) approved cleaning method.

Itemizing plant protection, gutter brightening, and flatwork

Enhance project ticket sizes with itemized add-on services:

1. Gutter Exterior Tiger-Stripe Brightening ($1.50–$2.50 per linear foot): Electrostatic bonding causes dark vertical “tiger stripes” on aluminum gutter exteriors. Applying specialized gutter-brightening detergents and hand-scrubbing restores gutter finish.
2. Landscape & Plant Neutralization: Continuous pre-wetting of flowerbeds and application of sodium thiosulfate chemical neutralizers protects delicate landscaping from chemical runoff.
3. Pure-Water Window Rinse: Rinsing exterior glass with purified water prevents hard-water chemical spotting.

On-site billing workflow: Paid before coiling hoses

Convert approved estimates to paid invoices instantly upon completion:

1. Post-Wash Property Inspection: Walk the property perimeter with the homeowner to review clean siding, stain-free gutters, and spotless roof lines.
2. Driveway Payment Collection: Present the digital invoice on your mobile phone or tablet. Collect credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, cash, or Venmo payments on the spot.

If you also wash flatwork, see our free pressure washing invoice template or explore our roof cleaning invoice template.