Henry Bockman
Member
I personally think that all power washing companies should be licensed. Let's face it with the type of work we do it's possible to cause quite a bit of damage to any surface were cleaning or the environment. All the acids, caustics and other chemicals we use may have very little effect on the environment if used properly but the way the laws are going they will eventually start cracking down on us.
For example, in Maryland you don't have to have a lisence for power washing decks. You do have to have one for sealing decks though. Doesn't that sound dumb?
Let's be realistic, the cleaning process is what's going to cause the most damage to a deck. I think it would cut down on a lot of the low ballers around here if we were required to have a license, because to get a lisence in Maryland, you have to pass a test and be able to prove that you know the basics of running a company. Your also required to be accountable for the work you do, carry a bond and insurance.
In my case I hope PWNA does create some type of standard in the industry and help to insure everyone has a license..
Then everyone will have to have a lisence and we will all have similiar overhead and company expenses. As it is now any joe can rent or buy a cheap machine and start a lowballing company which hurts all the legitament companies like us.
Whether I'm a member of PWNA or any other organization, just remember I'm on the side of the contractor! I don't mind if anyone believes me or not, ere and I don't look down at any BBS. I don't care who runs the board or who's a member of it. I just run my company my way and come here to share my experiance and ideas with others.
My name is Henry Bockman, I'm a power washer and I approve this message!..lol
For example, in Maryland you don't have to have a lisence for power washing decks. You do have to have one for sealing decks though. Doesn't that sound dumb?
Let's be realistic, the cleaning process is what's going to cause the most damage to a deck. I think it would cut down on a lot of the low ballers around here if we were required to have a license, because to get a lisence in Maryland, you have to pass a test and be able to prove that you know the basics of running a company. Your also required to be accountable for the work you do, carry a bond and insurance.
In my case I hope PWNA does create some type of standard in the industry and help to insure everyone has a license..
Then everyone will have to have a lisence and we will all have similiar overhead and company expenses. As it is now any joe can rent or buy a cheap machine and start a lowballing company which hurts all the legitament companies like us.
Whether I'm a member of PWNA or any other organization, just remember I'm on the side of the contractor! I don't mind if anyone believes me or not, ere and I don't look down at any BBS. I don't care who runs the board or who's a member of it. I just run my company my way and come here to share my experiance and ideas with others.
My name is Henry Bockman, I'm a power washer and I approve this message!..lol