Used pressure washers in the UK typically sell for £40 to £200 (about $54 to $270). Pressure washers sell on pressure and on whether the pump still holds it — and the accessories, especially the lance and hose, are worth more of the price than sellers expect.
What pressure washers are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £200 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £170 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £130 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £90 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £50 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Pumps holding full rated pressure
- Intact hose with no bulges or leaks
What pulls it down
- Split or bulging hoses, a burst risk
- Missing nozzles and lances, which are model-specific
Selling a pressure washer in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run it and check it holds steady pressure
- Inspect the hose along its length for bulges
Getting it ready
- Run it and check it builds and holds pressure without pulsing, which is the classic sign of a tired pump.
- Gather every lance, nozzle, brush and detergent bottle, and note the model.
Photograph
- The machine whole, with hose and lance attached
- The pump housing and the model plate
- The hose fittings and trigger gun, plus any crack, leak or perished seal
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and maximum pressure in bar or PSI
- Flow rate if stated, and whether it is induction or universal motor
- Every accessory included, named
Brand, pressure and accessories: “Karcher K4 Pressure Washer with Patio Cleaner and 2 Lances”. Model number is the search on the main brands, and accessories are model specific so listing them by name genuinely adds value.
Drain it completely before transport or storage, especially in cold weather, since trapped water can crack a pump if it freezes. Heavy for its size, so weigh before quoting postage.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £200 a buyer pays is the £200 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for pressure washers.
Common questions
Where can I sell a pressure washer in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is the hose split?
Run it through your hands and check the fittings. Hoses perish where they kink and a split hose loses pressure at exactly the wrong moment.
What fails on a pressure washer?
The pump, usually from frost damage or running dry. A machine that pulses or will not build pressure needs pump work.
Do the nozzles need to be included?
Yes. They are model-specific and a washer without its lance and nozzles is much harder to sell.
More: how to sell a pressure washer, what pressure washers are worth, or Tools & DIY across the United Kingdom.