Recent content by Scott Lefler

window cleaning Thanks for the reply...yes please tell me the name of the cleaner. Do you charge 85 dollars for just the outside? How much more do you charge for the inside? Powerwashing is slow as a snail this year, and that is my main source of income, so :mad: Thank you for the info...

I have an estimate on a 2000 sq ft home with 12 windows. 9 reg, One bay window, one bow window, and a picture window. How much should I charge? How often should the customer get their windows cleaned? I need to give a price a.s.a.p. any resonse is appreciated. Thanks Scott

I have been in the powerwashing business since 98 and this is the worst year I have seen yet. Is it me or is this a really slow year? I live in Michigan and It's slower than a snail here. Scott:mad:

stripping MY ADVICE IS...DON'T TURN DOWN WORK! LOOK, I NEVER TURN DOWN WORK, WHAT I DO IS SIMPLY PUT MORE OF THE SAME OVER THE TOP. IF THEY WANT IT STRIPPED, NO PROBLEM, BUT I WARN THEM THAT I AM NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE ALL THE IT. IF THEY HAVE ACCESS BUILD UP THAT IS NOT MY PROBLEM...

I HAVE A BIG COMPANY NEAR ME CALLED AMERICAN POWERWASHING, WHO IS LOWBALLING LIKE CRAZY. ALSO, LOWBALLERS ARE ALL OVER THIS YEAR I HEAR. I HEAR IT'S DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF UNEMPLOYMENT, WHEN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE GOES BACK DOWN WE SHOULD GET RID OF ALOT OF THESE RODENT COMPANIES. SCOTT...

penofin THAT'S NOT FAIR! HOME DEPOT DOESN'T EVEN SELL PENOFIN WHERE I LIVE! IN FACT, HARDLY ANYONE CARRIES IT HERE, I HAVE TO GO TO A PLACE WHERE I CAN'T STAND THE PEOPLE AND BUY IT. BUT I DO GET 10% OFF THE PRICE, SO THAT HELPS. CHOW, SCOTT :o

Jon, It would be nice if the average deck cost $700.00 a piece, if I charged that much here in Michigan, I would be out of business. The average here is $400-450. Thanks for the advice, Scott (Michigan Powerwash)

Sikkens sucks for the most part. My experience with it has been bad. I hear good things about it from retailers, and people who don't know about deck products. Listen to these guys they know what they are talking about on this site. I almost alway use penofin. Penofin is by far the best...

After being stiffed a few times, I learned to take half the balance after completion of the powerwashing. I tell them that it covers the cost of the powerwashing. Then I tell them that the balance is due upon completion of the job. If they are not going to be home I ask them to leave a check...

If you don't mind my asking, how much was the bid for? Scott

I too am struggling with the same problem, however, I have recently purchased a book which answers some basic questions regarding pricing, advertising, ect. The book is called Profit in Powerwashing. Go to www.carvedstone.com and order it. There is a difference in pricing for commercial and...

My reply to the question is absolutely yes, I am ready. How do I know? Because I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. The bible is not all metaphorical, as a matter of fact, if there is a parable or metaphore in the bible, it will specify. The prophecies contained in the book of...

I guess you have a point about the quantity/size of the job. I was referring to residential jobs, I should have specified that. Anyhow, most of my work comes from deck restoration. I powerwash, and seal them. When I said 30+ jobs per week, I was mainly referring to 30+decks per week. I have...

Hello, I'm looking for some good advice from a successful person in the powerwashing industry. I have been running my own powerwashing business for 3 years. I average 5-10 jobs per week. My idea of a successful powerwashing business is someone who averages 30+ jobs per week. What I'd...