Recent content by JohnNakalamic

We are in the suburbs of Chicago.

After owning our own business for 4 years, we want to become a distributor of power washing supplies. When shopping for supplies, we only have Home Depot / Menards to purchase from, unless we want to buy in bulk over the internet. Anyone have suggestions / knowledge on becoming a...

We are going to submit a bid for power washing and sealing balconies / decks in the community I live in. I did some advertisement in the community 2 years ago and had about 15 condo-owners take my bid of $120.00. This year, however, the association wants one company to do the entire community...

brand names I usually use Thompson deck WASH and Olympic sealant. Haven't had a problem yet, but BEHR is a BEAR !! Won't use it. What brand do you prefer ? Do you find it over all less expensive than store bought ? What catalog / distributor do you go through for your power washing...

change of subject same here...... Its nice to have things in writing. Wouldn't mind seeing it. Do you give your customers an opportunity to pick up the material themselves ? I will ask a customer if they want to pick it up or for me to pick it up. Many prefer me to pick it up. Late...

I didnt think water run off would be a problem. Need to talk to the town, huh ? Any suggestions on where to read up on the proper ways of washing a truck ? I was going to ask the truck stop owner if I can get some truckers to agree to a free wash and I would ask their opinions.

OK, answer this !! You guys are good. I plan on paying the truck stop owner $5 for each truck I wash and .50 a truck for water. He agreed to this. The price of the truck is $30.00 (not including trailer). I went to the town about this, they told me of a water source I can use, but was under...

Am looking into starting truck washing at a truck stop and found out the area has hard water. I am mobile, but will be using water from the truck stop. Surveyed several drivers in the area and they said their major complaint was the water streaks left on their trucks after leaving an area with...

Thanks for the water / wheel input. Any suggestions on what kind of power washer to buy, a 2 step power washer or a skid mounted unit. Any brand preferences ? Are 2 power washers necessary ? What kind of chemical do you recommend (brand name) ? If anyone is available to speak to over...

Have been power washing and staining decks and patios for 3 years now and plan to expand to washing trucks. Any insight as to what brand machines to purchase, what items I can skimp on and what not to skimp on ? I do plan to purchase a 500 gallon water tank and have access to a water supply...

Call around We just started a power washing business in Chicago Illinois area. We only have 'the basics', power washer... mini van... one man show. We called several different insurance companies. Many stated that Power Washing was a 'risky business' and many companies wouldn't even quote us...