Google Ads for Pressure Washing Companies (2026)
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TL;DR: Google Ads is the highest-ROI paid channel for pressure washing in 2026. LSAs deliver $20–$50 CPL across most US markets. Spring demand spike (March–May) and post-storm windows produce peak conversion economics. A typical $1,500/mo LSA budget produces 30–75 leads with healthy 35–50% close rates.
LSA benchmarks for pressure washing
| Metric | Range |
|---|---|
| CPL | $20–$50 |
| Lead-to-quote | 60–80% |
| Close rate | 35–50% |
| Net cost per booked job | $60–$180 |
| Avg ticket | $200–$800 |
| Typical monthly spend | $800–$3,000 |
| ROAS with recurring service | 12–25x |
Budget by stage
- $150k–$400k: $800–$1,500/mo
- $400k–$1M: $1,500–$3,500/mo
- $1M+: $3,500–$7,000/mo
Channel mix
- LSAs: "pressure washing near me," residential intent
- Search: Commercial flatwork queries, soft-wash specific, brand defense
- PMax: Retargeting after 60+ days
Negative keywords
"diy," "rental," "for sale," "wholesale," "tutorial," "supplier," competitor brands. Critical — pressure washing has heavy DIY search overlap.
Why Stage 1 comes first
The boutique-tier site ($2,500 + $47/mo) converts 4–8% of paid traffic; the brochure site converts 0.5–1.5%. Run ads only after Stage 1 is live.
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