Recent content by Walt Edwards

I have read many posts in this forum off and on for a couple of years. The information that is provided is priceless. I did part time PWing for additional income when I was a Deputy Sheriff here in NC from 1999-2001. In 2001, I re-joined the Miltary and have had very little time to devote to...

Mike, I would price this deck based upon how much you know it should cost. The customer will of course probably refuse to pay that price. If he does then refer him to someone else and walk away. Sounds like this customer is the type that just can't be satisfied. Good luck and God Bless

My wife and I recently started doing post construction cleaning. A friend of mine is a general contractor and asked us to do it. He is the only one we've cleaned for so far and we've only done about 6 or 7 houses. My question is how do you guys normally price a job like this. Here is what we...

Barry, I agree with allthe above replies. Just thought I'd add my two cents worth. I've only done a few wood restoration jobs myself, but I've found that using the proper cleaning chemicals I have much betters results. I can using minimal pressure and save lots of time. Hang in there' you'll...

Glenn, The rig looks great. Very professional, but hows the fishing in that big lake in the back ground. Take care bro, Walt

G&G. If I clean new brick, removing mortar tags and splatter, I usually charge between .15 to .17 SF just for the cleaning. I used a good brick wash and a turbo nozzle. I haven't sealed any yet so I can't be much help there. I also mainly do residential, not quite that much SF. Hope this...

Guys, I know this question has been asked before. I searched under gum, but couldn't find an answer. I recently cleaned the sidewalk on my first convenience store. Had not been cleaned in about 10 years. The cleaning came out great, except that darn stain that bubble gum leaves. I have...

Dennis and Gloria. How long does it take you guys to clean and seal, on an average, 1,000 SF of fence. I'm just curious because I have given a bid on about 2500 Sf of fence including about 300 SF of deck. I'm almost afraid to say how much I bid based on the other posts I've seen here but I...

Guys , Where is some places that I can purchase Oxalic Acid. I went to Lowes Home Improvement center and they didn't carry it. I have a rust problem on cement around a pool and I understand that this is pretty good for removing those stains. Please help a good ole boy from the Ole North...

I agree with tunatussele. I had teak wood on the rear deck of my ski boat. Used the amazon teak oil and it look great. I just recently used the teak oil, so I'm not sure what kind of UV protection it will provided if any. Hope this helps, Have a great year, Walt

I was conducting maintenance on my washer today and experimenting with a soap nozzle. I noticed that when the water heated up that my injector would stop pulling chemical, but when I shut down the burner and went back to using cold water the injector would start working again after about one...

Dan, I have to agree with most of the comments I have read so far. I also am very new to this board and this business. I have only been in the business under a year. When I came across your board I was almost ready to get out of the business due to some frustration in getting good info on the...

Thank guys.

Dan, I read your post earlier that refered to Cleaner Times Magazine. Where could I find out how to possibly subscribe to it. Thanks in advance, Walt

Timdar, I'm also pretty new to the business. I've been in it about 9 months now and have only done one deck and that was in Oct ( late in the season). I also do residential and flat work. The deck was 1063 SF with a gazebo. I only charged 700.00 and was timid about giving that price. After...