Hire a Pressure Washer Near You
Rent a pressure washer by the day or week from owners near you. Rent by the day or week from owners near you. Typically 6–10% of the purchase price, with free damage protection and secure Stripe payments on every booking. Ideal for driveways, patios, decking, cladding, cars and garden furniture — without the cost or storage of buying your own.
Know-how before you hire
- Electric pressure washers (100–150 bar) are enough for patios, cars and garden furniture. Petrol models (180+ bar) are worth it for oily driveways, mossy block paving or sandstone.
- A rotating "turbo" or "dirt blaster" nozzle cleans 3× faster than a fan nozzle. Most rentals include one — confirm in the listing description.
- Keep the nozzle 30cm from the surface on soft wood (decking, fences) or you will score the timber.
- Patio cleaner attachments (flat-surface heads) stop overspray and halve cleaning time on large areas.
- Budget 45 minutes per 10m² of heavily soiled patio.
Many of our owners use these tools every weekend and are happy to share a quick tip or two when you collect — never hesitate to ask. It's a friendly community.
Find pressure washers near you
Tap below to see pressure washers listed by owners in your area. If there's nothing nearby right now, you can post a quick wish-list from there and we'll alert local owners on your behalf.
Why rent a pressure washer instead of buying?
Buying a pressure washer outright makes sense if you will use it dozens of times a year. For one-off jobs, seasonal work or a single DIY weekend, renting from a neighbour on DIY Toolshare costs a fraction of the price and saves you storing, maintaining and eventually disposing of another tool.
- Lower cost per use. A day's rental is typically 6–10% of the retail price. Most owners use a tool a handful of times a year, so the per-use cost of buying ends up far higher than it looks on the receipt.
- No storage, no maintenance. Tools left in the shed gather dust, rust on metal parts and seized seals — and reclaim valuable space you'd rather use for something else.
- Always the right tool for the task. Rent a light cordless model for the quick job and step up to a more powerful machine for the bigger one. Buying once means compromising on both.
- Lower carbon footprint. One shared tool does the work of ten bought-and-used-once tools.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a pressure washer?
Peer-to-peer rentals on DIY Toolshare typically run £15–£30 per day depending on pressure rating and attachments. Weekend rates are usually discounted.
Do I need a petrol pressure washer?
Only for large driveways, commercial yards or where no power is available. For home use an electric 140–150 bar washer is enough for patios, cars and decking.
Can a pressure washer damage my patio?
Yes — using a pinpoint jet on soft slabs or pointing at close range can lift joints and score stone. Use a patio-cleaner attachment, keep 30cm clearance, and use a fan nozzle.
What PSI do I need for my driveway?
A block-paved driveway needs 140 bar / 2000 PSI minimum. Tarmac and oil-stained concrete benefit from 180 bar (petrol) models.
Do I need to provide my own detergent?
Most rentals include the machine only. Patio cleaner chemical, degreasers and snow-foam are cheap to pick up alongside the rental and speed things up significantly.
How renting works
- Search nearby. Enter your postcode and we show pressure washers available within a few miles.
- Book and pay online. Pick your dates, pay securely via Stripe, message the owner.
- Collect and use. Pick up locally and use the tool for the job at hand.
- Clean and return on time. Give the tool a quick wipe-down so the next renter — and the owner — gets it back in the same condition you collected it. Returning when you said you would keeps the community running smoothly.
- Leave a review. Helps future renters and builds trust in the community.