Pressure washer invoice template
A worked example for pressure washing contractors in the home, garden and cleaning category, with 2026 prices and the VAT rules that apply.
A pressure washer invoice should show a unique invoice number, your name and address, the client's details, the date, each item of work with its price, and the total due. Pressure washing contractors typically allow 7 days to pay. VAT at 20% is added only if you are VAT registered.
Example pressure washer invoice
Dated 1 October 2026 with 7 day terms. Names and prices are fictional.
Invoice
INV-0042
From
R. Okafor
Pressure washer
Unit 9, Orchard Business Park
Nottingham
NG7 5FG
Bill to
Mrs J. Okonkwo
14 Elm Road
Reading
RG2 8QT
- Invoice date
- 1 October 2026
- Due date
- 8 October 2026
- Terms
- 7 days
- Reference
- Pressure washer work, October 2026
| Description | Qty | Unit price | VAT | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure wash block paved driveway, approx 60 m2 | 60 m2 | £3.50 | 20% | £210.00 |
| Re-sand joints and apply sealer | 60 m2 | £4.50 | 20% | £270.00 |
| Patio clean, rear, approx 25 m2 | 25 m2 | £3.50 | 20% | £87.50 |
| Soft wash render, front elevation | 1 fixed | £220.00 | 20% | £220.00 |
- Subtotal
- £787.50
- VAT at 20%
- £157.50
- Total
- £945.00
Typical rates for pressure washing contractors
Guide figures for 2026. Rates vary by region and experience; the VAT figures come from the 2026-27 tax year data.
| Item | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Typical hourly rate | £30 to £50 |
| Typical day rate | £220 to £380 |
| Payment terms | 7 days |
| Deposit | Not usually taken |
| VAT flat rate sector | Any other activity not listed elsewhere (12%) |
| VAT registration threshold | £90,000 taxable turnover in 12 months |
How do pressure washing contractors usually invoice?
Pressure washing contractors quote per square metre for driveways and patios, with re-sanding and sealing listed as optional extras that often double the ticket, and invoice on completion with payment within 7 days. Render and roof soft washing is priced per elevation or per job because access, not area, drives the time. Commercial car parks and forecourts are invoiced per visit on 30 day terms.
Pressure washing contractors in this example give the customer 7 days to pay. Hourly rates run from £30 to £50. A full day is typically £220 to £380.
What should a pressure washer put on an invoice?
Beyond the legal basics, pressure washing contractors should:
- State the area in square metres and the rate, and whether re-sanding and sealing were included.
- Note the sealer product used and its expected life; customers ask when it needs redoing.
- Separate soft washing of render or roofs from pressure washing of hard surfaces.
- Mention that moss and weed regrowth is not covered unless a treatment was applied.
Every UK invoice, whatever the trade, must also show:
- a unique, sequential invoice number
- your business name and address (and company number if you trade as a limited company)
- the client’s name and address
- the invoice date and, for VAT invoices, the date of supply if different
- a clear description of each item of work or goods
- the amount due and when it must be paid
- your VAT number, the VAT rate per line and the VAT total, if you are VAT registered
Do pressure washing contractors charge VAT?
You only charge VAT once registered, which is compulsory when taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Below that, show no VAT line and no VAT number. Once registered, this work is standard rated at 20%.
On the Flat Rate Scheme the sector for pressure washing contractors is usually “Any other activity not listed elsewhere” at 12% of VAT-inclusive turnover, with a 1% discount in the first year of registration. If you spend little on goods you may be a limited cost trader and have to use 16.5% instead. The scheme suits businesses with few VAT-able costs; check it against the standard method with the VAT calculator before joining.
Source: GOV.UK: Invoicing and taking payment from customers; GOV.UK: VAT Flat Rate Scheme, how much you pay. Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
- How much does pressure washing cost per square metre?
- Driveway and patio cleaning runs at £2.50 to £5 per square metre in 2026, with a minimum charge of around £120. Re-sanding adds £1.50 to £3 and sealing £3 to £6 per square metre. Render soft washing is priced per elevation, often £150 to £400.
- Do pressure washing contractors charge VAT?
- Only once registered, above £90,000 turnover. A sole trader with one van is usually below that and charges no VAT. Registered firms add 20%, which is a real cost to householders but reclaimable for commercial clients.
- Should I take a deposit for driveway sealing?
- A small deposit of around 20% is reasonable when you must buy sealer in advance for a large area, since it cannot be returned once opened. For cleaning alone, no deposit is needed and payment on completion is normal. State the deposit on its own invoice if you take one.
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