A good agreement should clearly define:
Operationally, pairing the contract with “before” photos and a task checklist reduces disputes. Many teams use construction photo documentation practices—even outside construction—because “proof attached to the job” ends arguments fast. Tools like TaskTag (branded) can help centralize construction task management and photo updates in one place.
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Pressure Washing Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date] between:
Contractor: [Business Name], [Address], [Phone/Email], (“Contractor”)
Client: [Client Name], [Address], [Phone/Email], (“Client”)
Service Location: [Property Address]
Contractor will provide pressure washing / soft washing services at the Service Location as follows:
Included surfaces/areas:
Methods: [pressure washing / soft wash / surface cleaner / chemical pre-treatment (if used)]
Water source: Client will / will not provide access to water.
Electrical access: Client will / will not provide access to power.
Unless explicitly included in Section 2, the following are excluded:
Total project price: $[Amount] (plus applicable taxes/fees if any).
Pricing basis (optional): [flat rate / per sq ft / per hour]
Additional services: billed only via approved Change Order (Section 9).
Client understands that pressure/soft washing results vary by surface type, age, and condition. Contractor does not guarantee removal of: oxidation, etching, deep stains, existing paint failure, or pre-existing discoloration. Some surfaces may reveal hidden damage after cleaning.
Client agrees to disclose known issues (loose siding, cracked concrete, failing paint, delicate landscaping, etc.). Contractor may take before-and-after photos for quality control and documentation. Photos may be used for Contractor’s portfolio unless Client opts out in writing.
Tip: Using a construction photo app or construction photo documentation app speeds up consistent photo capture and reduces “he said/she said.”
Any change to scope, including additional surfaces, stain treatments, or return trips, must be approved in writing (text/email acceptable) with pricing before work is performed.
Change Order description: __________________________
Added price: $_________
Client approval: __________________ Date: _________
Contractor will perform work in a professional manner. Contractor is not responsible for damage due to hidden defects, improper installation, or pre-existing conditions. Contractor liability is limited to the amount paid under this Agreement, except where prohibited by law.
If Contractor offers a warranty, describe it here:
Warranty: ____________________________
Exclusions: ___________________________
If no warranty: “Services are provided as-is.”
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes prior discussions. Any amendments must be in writing.
Client: __________________________ Date: ________
Name: ______________________________
Contractor: ______________________ Date: ________
Name/Title: _________________________
Client is responsible for obtaining approvals and notifying tenants/residents as required.
Client will mark delicate plants/sprinklers. Contractor will take reasonable precautions but isn’t liable for fragile landscaping affected by overspray or chemicals.
(If you also do outdoor installs/maintenance, you may already use landscaping project management software or landscape project management software—the same scheduling discipline helps prevent access issues and missed areas.)
For commercial work: “Invoice due Net-__ from completion. Past due invoices subject to late fees.”
Many contractors handle this with general contractor software features like checklists and construction task management, even if the work is pressure washing. Keeping photos and tasks tied to the job (for example, in TaskTag) is essentially lightweight construction photo documentation software—and it scales as you add crews.
If you’re tracking labor hours for job costing, start with a free time tracking app for contractors and add a simple “hours vs. estimate” review weekly.
If you want more repeat business, treat every job like a case study. Here are portfolio ideas for general contractors that work just as well for washing:
Store these with consistent naming. A construction photo management software approach (tag by neighborhood, surface type, date) makes your marketing library easy to reuse.
Yes. Even a one-page agreement protects you from scope creep (“also do the back patio”), access issues, and payment disputes.
List exact surfaces, approximate sizes, the method (pressure vs soft wash), and exclusions. The more specific, the fewer disagreements.
Usually, no. You can guarantee the service (you will clean the listed areas) but not the outcome for oxidation, rust, oil, or deeply set stains.
Often yes, but check your local rules and be consistent. Your contract should explicitly allow written approvals via email/text for change orders.
Add a clause stating the job may be rescheduled for safety/quality and that you’ll coordinate a new date promptly.
Document pre-existing conditions with time-stamped photos and notes. Using a construction photo documentation app or construction photo app keeps proof organized and searchable.
Common: small deposit to reserve the slot + balance due on completion. For commercial: Net-15/Net-30 with late fees.
Yes. Many teams use general contractor software-style workflows: tasks + photos + a job timeline. TaskTag can support this with centralized updates, photo proof, and construction task management.