Basic
$0.29 – $0.59 per sq ft
Deck surface rinsed at low pressure with a fan tip to remove loose dirt and mildew

Professional cleaning of one deck (pressure wash or soft wash of deck surface), labor and equipment included; sealing/staining extra.
Clean Decks in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.34 to $0.69 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for clean decks.
National average: $0.30 – $0.60 per sq ft
$0.29 – $0.59 per sq ft
Deck surface rinsed at low pressure with a fan tip to remove loose dirt and mildew
$0.34 – $0.69 per sq ft
Deck cleaner applied, scrubbed, then rinsed at proper pressure along the boards, gaps cleared
$0.43 – $0.86 per sq ft
Deck cleaner with dwell time, board-by-board rinse, gaps cleared, brightener rinse to neutralize and even the color
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.15 – $0.29 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.13 – $0.27 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.04 – $0.07 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.02 – $0.05 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local clean decks contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.