The short answer: most Burlington-area homes fall between $375 and $600 for a full soft-wash exterior. But the range matters, and so does what you actually get for it. Below is what drives the price up or down in Vermont specifically, so you can budget honestly and spot the bids that are cutting corners.
We publish our brackets openly because pricing games waste everyone's time. You get a locked-in quote before we start, and it does not move unless the scope changes.
The 2026 house wash price bracket
For a typical Chittenden County home:
- One-story ranch or cape (roughly 1,200–1,800 sq ft footprint): $375–550
- Two-story colonial or cape (roughly 1,800–2,800 sq ft footprint): $425–600
- Larger custom home or heavy trim work: quoted above the bracket, still locked-in
Every quote assumes vinyl, aluminum, or painted wood siding, soft-wash method, manufacturer-approved chemistry, and full exterior of the house — every side, not just the front.
What actually moves the price
Five things drive where you land in the bracket:
- Square footage of the exterior wall area, not floor plan. Two-story colonials have more surface than the footprint suggests.
- Number of stories — second-story ladder time adds real minutes.
- Amount of trim, brackets, shutters, and dormers — detail work slows down uniform pass rates.
- Algae or mildew load — north-facing walls in our lake-humid climate often need a longer dwell or a second application.
- Access — landscape beds, fence lines, and tight neighbor gaps affect setup and rinse routing.
We look at all five during the free walk-through or over photos before we commit to a number.
What a real Vermont house wash includes
A quote in our bracket covers:
- Full perimeter soft wash — every side of the house
- Manufacturer-approved cleaning solution (safe for plants when rinsed properly)
- All soffits, fascia, and painted trim
- Rinse-down of foundation splash and window glass
- Plant and shrub protection with pre-soak and post-rinse
- Fully insured crew, damage warranty in writing
If a quote is meaningfully below our floor, ask what is missing. Usually it is one of: single-side only, no soffits, no plant protection, no insurance, or straight pressure washing (see soft wash vs pressure wash).
How to budget across a full exterior refresh
Most Burlington homeowners who call for a house wash end up interested in one or two add-ons at the same time, because we are already on site with the equipment. Ballpark:
- House wash + driveway pressure clean: $575–750 bundled
- House wash + gutter cleaning: $525–900 bundled
- Full exterior package (house + driveway + gutters + windows): $950–1,250
Bundling is genuinely cheaper because we only mobilize once. It is not a sales trick — the truck, chemistry, and setup are the same.
Getting a real number for your house
Every Vermont home is a little different, and the honest answer is we cannot quote the exact dollar figure without seeing photos or the property. That is why the house wash service page has a quick estimator that gets you a locked-in bracket in about two minutes.
Ready for a real number? Book your free estimate or call Zackary directly at (802) 585-5563. Every quote is locked in before we start work — no upsell surprises, no game-day price hike.
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