NAICS Code for Pressure Washing Business
The NAICS code for a pressure washing business is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. The Census index lists pressure washing of buildings, decks and fences, power washing building exteriors, and parking lot washing under 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. The same code covers gutter, duct and chimney cleaning, so most exterior cleaning businesses fit here. Don't default to 561720 (Janitorial Services) unless most of your revenue comes from work inside buildings.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561790 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 561720 Janitorial Services | Most of your work is interior cleaning or window washing (window cleaning is 561720, not 561790). | $22 million or less in receipts |
| 811192 Car Washes | You mainly wash or detail vehicles and fleets. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | You sandblast building exteriors, which Census treats as a specialty trade. | $19 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for a snow removal business (also 561790)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a pressure washing business?
The NAICS code for a pressure washing business is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. The Census index lists pressure washing of buildings, decks and fences, power washing building exteriors, and parking lot washing under 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. The same code covers gutter, duct and chimney cleaning, so most exterior cleaning businesses fit here. Don't default to 561720 (Janitorial Services) unless most of your revenue comes from work inside buildings.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561790?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561790 with $9 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.