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What does house washing cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical whole house soft wash

$550

Most jobs land between $300 and $1,100.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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House Washing

House wash

Estimated installed price

$550

Most jobs like this land between $380 and $750, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$2.5–$5 per m²

House wash, 150 m²$2.5–$5 per m²$375–$750
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Cladding, windows, eaves and joinery soft-washed with a mould treatment.

Not included: Driveways and decks, inside windows, and a full roof wash.

People use Connect for soft washes, moss and mould treatment, gutters and pre-sale cleans.

What drives the price

House size and storeys, moss and mould treatment, gutters, and whether the roof is included.

Example jobs

Single-storey 3-bedroom$350–$550
Two-storey with gutters cleared$600–$1,000
Roof treatment added+$250–$500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does house washing cost in NZ?

A typical whole house soft wash is around $550 incl. GST, with most jobs between $300 and $1,100. House size and storeys, moss and mould treatment, gutters, and whether the roof is included.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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