FAQ
Power washing questions
Prices, surfaces, walls and who rings you, in short answers.
Short answers about power washing in Limerick: prices, surfaces, render and who rings you. The guides go into detail, with sources.
Prices
How much does power washing cost in Limerick?
HomePros.ie's 2026 guide gives €80–€120 for a small driveway (20–30 m²), €120–€180 for a medium one (30–50 m²) and €180–€250 for a large one (50–80 m²), VAT not stated. Bark.com's average for pressure washing contractors in Limerick is €120.
How much is patio cleaning?
HomePros.ie gives €3–€6 per m², or €90–€180 for a 30 m² patio, VAT not stated.
How much to wash the walls of a house?
HomePros.ie gives €400–€800 for an average two-storey home. Squeeky Clean in Wicklow lists render soft washing from €200 for one side to €500 for four, incl. VAT.
Do the prices include VAT?
HomePros.ie, Spooners and Bark.com don't say. Squeeky Clean's list includes VAT. Ask for a written price with VAT stated.
Can I get a price from a photo?
Often a rough one, yes. Tap 'Send a photo for a price', add a photo of the area, and say where you are.
The work
Will power washing damage my driveway?
Not if the pressure suits the surface. Tarmac and soft stone need a gentler setting. Block paving needs re-sanding after.
Should render be pressure washed?
No. Render is soft washed at low pressure. A jet can crack it and push water into the wall.
Do I need to provide water?
Usually an outside tap. Tell the company if you don't have one at the front.
Where does the dirty water go?
It's rinsed off the surface, away from doors. Ask the company how they handle run-off near drains and gullies.
What time of year suits power washing?
Dry, mild weather. Re-sanding and sealing need a dry surface, and frost makes washing risky.
How often should a driveway be cleaned?
It depends on shade, trees and traffic. Many drives look after themselves for a few years after a proper clean, especially with re-sanding or a sealer. Shaded drives go green faster.
Will power washing get rid of weeds?
It clears what's growing in the joints, but roots can survive. A weed treatment before the clean, and full joints after it, slow them coming back.
Can you power wash a gravel drive?
No. Loose stone just moves. Gravel drives are weeded and raked or topped up instead.
Will my neighbour's drive get splashed?
A rotary surface cleaner keeps most spray under its hood. Edges and kerbs done with a lance can splash, so mention any shared boundary or parked cars.
Should I move pots and garden furniture first?
Yes, if you can. It saves time on the day, and nothing gets splashed or left with a clean patch underneath.
Can rust marks and chewing gum be removed?
Often, with a pre-treatment, and gum usually needs hot water. Rust and old oil may only fade. Spooners lists stain removal as an extra of €20–€50.
Do you clean roofs too?
Not on this site. Our sister site covers roof cleaning in Limerick: roofcleaninglimerick.ie.
About this site
Which areas do you cover?
Limerick city and nearby: Castletroy, Dooradoyle, Raheen, Annacotty, Corbally, Caherdavin, Castleconnell, Mungret, Patrickswell, Monaleen and the Ennis Road and North Circular areas. Ask if you're further out.
Who will ring me?
We pass your request to one local power washing company that covers Limerick. They ring you, ask about the job or look at your photos, and give you a price. Nothing is booked until you say yes. We don't name the company until they ring, and listing a company's prices here doesn't mean it's the one we pass you to.
Does it cost anything to use this site?
No. The price check, the callback and the WhatsApp photo quote are free.
Before the company rings
- Take a photo of the whole area from the house
- Roughly measure it: length times width, in metres
- Note oil stains, weeds, loose blocks or sunken areas
- Check there's an outside tap they can use
- Say if the walls or the roof need doing too
Driveway prices at a glance
| Driveway | Size | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Small driveway | 20–30 m² | €80–€120 |
| Medium driveway | 30–50 m² | €120–€180 |
| Large driveway | 50–80 m² | €180–€250 |
Source: HomePros.ie 2026 price guide, published 23 June 2026, VAT not stated. Checked 28 October 2026.
Sources (1)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- HomePros.ie 2026 price guide: homepros.ie
Check the price, then get it done
Three taps show what your job typically costs. Or call 087 162 1846 between 8am and 8pm, or send a photo on WhatsApp. We pass it to one local power washing company that covers Limerick.