This equates to nearly 900 hours of instruction per year, which is similar to or less than many U.S. states, including Florida, New York, Texas, and Massachusetts. At the middle school level (grades 6-8), Chinese students attend just under 1,000 hours of school per year, a figure similar to that of most U.S. states.
1 Hiring a professional pressure-washer costs about $0.08-$0.35 per square foot (depending on local rates), but can go as high as $0.40-$0.80 a square foot depending on the amount and type of stains, dirt, mold or other problems. Buying a basic residential pressure washer with an electric motor starts around $70-$200, depending on size and capacity. 2  A gas-powered residential model usually has a higher pressure rating than an electric machine, and is about $300-$1,000.
In the Chicago area, Ward says pressure washing prices are around $250 to $300 for the average 2,000-square-foot home. While homeowners can buy or rent power washers from many home improvement stores, hiring a pressure-washing professional can actually save you time and help avoid mistakes caused by using too much pressure to clean the dirt or algae.