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Beatsbyg
Hi PWN
Glad to be a newbie here looks like a nice friendly place to wanna settle down and learn from the real pros.I started my company less than a year ago I;m in the Wash.DC area so far business is not bad I'm really interested in being more commercial than residential although it's really what ever pays the bills.By the the way I love all the honest comments and integrity in this forum keep up the good work...
Hi PWN
Glad to be a newbie here looks like a nice friendly place to wanna settle down and learn from the real pros.I started my company less than a year ago I;m in the Wash.DC area so far business is not bad I'm really interested in being more commercial than residential although it's really what ever pays the bills.By the the way I love all the honest comments and integrity in this forum keep up the good work...
Hello everyone!
Hello, My name is David, I live in Alabama and are a single parent of 2 teenage girls.. Ive been for some time now contemplating starting a cleaning service. Ive drove a truck many yrs and got off the road 4 yrs ago to raise my girls.. I know some of the advantages to owning your own business if you know the business..I owned and operated my own truck for the last four yrs I was out there..There is very little about it I didnt know..And I was very profitable at it..Theres no dought in my mind from that experience, the key is knowledge. As with all aspects of life. Im not totally lost to this kind of work, but Im not totally literate to the trade either..On a 1 - 12 grade scale I guess Im a 5th grader...lol. So theres no dought I need some improvement before plunging in .. But I have seen alot of interesting things on this sight so far, and really look foward to talking to everyone on this site..Thanks for all Ive read.. [hello]
Hello, My name is David, I live in Alabama and are a single parent of 2 teenage girls.. Ive been for some time now contemplating starting a cleaning service. Ive drove a truck many yrs and got off the road 4 yrs ago to raise my girls.. I know some of the advantages to owning your own business if you know the business..I owned and operated my own truck for the last four yrs I was out there..There is very little about it I didnt know..And I was very profitable at it..Theres no dought in my mind from that experience, the key is knowledge. As with all aspects of life. Im not totally lost to this kind of work, but Im not totally literate to the trade either..On a 1 - 12 grade scale I guess Im a 5th grader...lol. So theres no dought I need some improvement before plunging in .. But I have seen alot of interesting things on this sight so far, and really look foward to talking to everyone on this site..Thanks for all Ive read.. [hello]
My name is David and I am not very good at using computers.( I have no idea what I am doing.) I am however great at running my powerwashing business. I've been in business for my self for five years, and I am very excited to join this comunity of like minded brother. I do both comercial and residential work, and I am based in Baltimore,Md. .My company is Dirty Deeds Powerwashing & contracting. An AC$DC fan. Our logo is DD$PC like AC$DC's logo. hence my username.
I have been washing and detailing now for 5 years. I am always looking to learn,(Techniques, bidding, marketing, chemical, water recycling etc...!) I have a mobile Detail and pressure washing business here in Northern Utah. (Yes it is winter here but hey, people still want their vehicles washed.) We wash most days 20 hours per day and wash 6 days per week. We have washed at night when it was 18 degrees before (We wash 42 produce trucks 1 night per week, they must be washed rain, snow, sleet or hail.) we also have been washing when it was 98 degrees! We wash anything and everything anytime and anywhere! Trucks, cars, houses, fences, decks, brick, stucco, school buses and Greyhound Buses, from high end Bentlys to Toyotas, Geos, from petro tankers to Milk tankers, all types of construction equipment big and small. Any ideas on how others are building their business, pricing, etc... would be great, we are looking to grow. We are also looking at becoming more effective and always interested in doing things that will increase the bottom line. We are willing to share with others that are looking at expanding just as long as you don't use our secrets against us here! LOL! The more we learn the more we learn that we don't know!
Thank you
Steve "Mr Shiny"
Thank you
Steve "Mr Shiny"
newbie pete
New Member
Hello
My names Pete. I live in Warren, RI. I'm completely new to the business. I plan on starting a Pressure Washing business this spring. I just purchased a DeWalt 3750 psi 4GPM washer from Home Depot. I plan on upgrading very soon once I learn the ins and outs of the business and get it started but i got it at a great clearance price of $650 so I'm sure it's well worth it to start off. I've cleaned roofs for another employer and saw the earning potential of the business so I decided to start off on my own. Not doing roofs but, plan on doing houses and walkways, maybe boats and maybe fleets depending on how the business goes. If anyone has anything they think I should know (I know theres tons I should know) basically any imminent advice you think might help, feel free to message or email me. petertsampson@yahoo.com. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Anyways long story short, I'm looking forward to getting to know some new people and definitely looking forward to getting schooled on this business.
My names Pete. I live in Warren, RI. I'm completely new to the business. I plan on starting a Pressure Washing business this spring. I just purchased a DeWalt 3750 psi 4GPM washer from Home Depot. I plan on upgrading very soon once I learn the ins and outs of the business and get it started but i got it at a great clearance price of $650 so I'm sure it's well worth it to start off. I've cleaned roofs for another employer and saw the earning potential of the business so I decided to start off on my own. Not doing roofs but, plan on doing houses and walkways, maybe boats and maybe fleets depending on how the business goes. If anyone has anything they think I should know (I know theres tons I should know) basically any imminent advice you think might help, feel free to message or email me. petertsampson@yahoo.com. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Anyways long story short, I'm looking forward to getting to know some new people and definitely looking forward to getting schooled on this business.
kingoharts@fr
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New to the site, but not pressure washing
Hello everyone,
What a great site!! My name is Jerry. I've been involved in pressure washing wood decks, wood-sided homes and log homes for 16 years. I got a painting license 3 years ago, but still most of my jobs include Washing, Oiling, staining, sandblasting, chinking etc. on wood decks and log homes.
I live in Alpine, Arizona. Most folks don't even know Arizona has large mountains where we get a lot of snow, but we do. I own several cold water pressure washers, a sandblaster, two bucket trucks (Cherry pickers) an enclosed trailer and probably more hose's and tips than I really need. I was a deputy sheriff for 17 years before getting into this business where I can finally make a little money.
I have the same problems in AZ that I've been reading about on this site. Mold/Mildew and "Do I use Bleach or not" How much pressure is to much to use on a deck that has had 4 or 5 coats of "Who knows what" put on it, 4 or 5 years ago, and the owner wants it to look brand new again. I guess it's the same no matter where you live. Another problem is the ground water. Most home owners have Wells and DON'T want any kind of chemical used to do the cleaning. The water table is pretty high and they are afraid of chemicals in their water. Naturally, sometimes you have to use something or just pass the job up.
I also do Taxidermy work. I have gone to the Taxidermy sites and find that most taxidermists hold very close their "Trade Secrets" and it's like pulling teeth to learn anything new. I haven't seen that on this site. Everyone seems willing to share their ideas, and what they've learned through the years. I think that is Great!!
I hope to spend a lot of time here in the Winter months. I generally can't work during the Winter, as there is to much snow on the ground, the pumps freeze etc, so I just take the winters off. It's a great Life! I'm pretty busy during the summer months though.
Thanks for such a great site with such wonderful folks who can share their ideas.
ALPINE PAINTING AND OILING LLC.
Hello everyone,
What a great site!! My name is Jerry. I've been involved in pressure washing wood decks, wood-sided homes and log homes for 16 years. I got a painting license 3 years ago, but still most of my jobs include Washing, Oiling, staining, sandblasting, chinking etc. on wood decks and log homes.
I live in Alpine, Arizona. Most folks don't even know Arizona has large mountains where we get a lot of snow, but we do. I own several cold water pressure washers, a sandblaster, two bucket trucks (Cherry pickers) an enclosed trailer and probably more hose's and tips than I really need. I was a deputy sheriff for 17 years before getting into this business where I can finally make a little money.
I have the same problems in AZ that I've been reading about on this site. Mold/Mildew and "Do I use Bleach or not" How much pressure is to much to use on a deck that has had 4 or 5 coats of "Who knows what" put on it, 4 or 5 years ago, and the owner wants it to look brand new again. I guess it's the same no matter where you live. Another problem is the ground water. Most home owners have Wells and DON'T want any kind of chemical used to do the cleaning. The water table is pretty high and they are afraid of chemicals in their water. Naturally, sometimes you have to use something or just pass the job up.
I also do Taxidermy work. I have gone to the Taxidermy sites and find that most taxidermists hold very close their "Trade Secrets" and it's like pulling teeth to learn anything new. I haven't seen that on this site. Everyone seems willing to share their ideas, and what they've learned through the years. I think that is Great!!
I hope to spend a lot of time here in the Winter months. I generally can't work during the Winter, as there is to much snow on the ground, the pumps freeze etc, so I just take the winters off. It's a great Life! I'm pretty busy during the summer months though.
Thanks for such a great site with such wonderful folks who can share their ideas.
ALPINE PAINTING AND OILING LLC.
Another New Guy
Hi,
I'm a 13-year construction business vet, but not the technical end -- I sell. I have watched just about everything under the sun, so I know my way around the physical business. I am, however, ready to go out on my own & I'm reading anything I can get my hands on about the power washing business -- I think it's something I could be successful at.
This forum will be of great importance to me, so I would like to hear anything FOR or AGAINST deciding to enter the washing industry!! I appreciate any input all you pros can offer.
Stirling
Hi,
I'm a 13-year construction business vet, but not the technical end -- I sell. I have watched just about everything under the sun, so I know my way around the physical business. I am, however, ready to go out on my own & I'm reading anything I can get my hands on about the power washing business -- I think it's something I could be successful at.
This forum will be of great importance to me, so I would like to hear anything FOR or AGAINST deciding to enter the washing industry!! I appreciate any input all you pros can offer.
Stirling
hey sterling welcome man . . i'll go ahead and give you some insite i wish i would have go .. . not to push you away from this boared (use all of them there is stuff on one that won't be on the other)
register at
PT State - Index
www.the.com
and also try
www..com
this will help you a buch
and feel free to give me a call . . i'm still learning but i have been power washing for about 3 years now and if i can't help you i know some one who can . . good luck to yah buddy [wsmile]
register at
PT State - Index
www.the.com
and also try
www..com
this will help you a buch
and feel free to give me a call . . i'm still learning but i have been power washing for about 3 years now and if i can't help you i know some one who can . . good luck to yah buddy [wsmile]
New member and glad to be here!
Hi everyone. My name is Thelma Kilgore and we are starting Roofs Like New in Northeast Tennessee. My partner is Jeff Tjader and we hope to be in business in 3/4 weeks so we will have some questions for you as we are purchasing our equipment now. This is a great forum and I am looking forward to meeting y'all. Thanks in advance!!
Thelma K
Hi everyone. My name is Thelma Kilgore and we are starting Roofs Like New in Northeast Tennessee. My partner is Jeff Tjader and we hope to be in business in 3/4 weeks so we will have some questions for you as we are purchasing our equipment now. This is a great forum and I am looking forward to meeting y'all. Thanks in advance!!
Thelma K
hotshotclean
New Member
Hello everybody..My name is Kyle Layrisson and I live in southeast Louisiana. I am currently a college student who owns a pressure washing business. I believe joining the network will serve as a huge asset for learning more about the pressure washing industry!
Hi,
I have been studying Pressure Wasing as a business venture for a little over a year now. I am going to start a business, just needing to find out a few more things. Im still using the seach, to look for my answers, but If i cant find them, I will be posting questions, rest assured of that.
I have been studying Pressure Wasing as a business venture for a little over a year now. I am going to start a business, just needing to find out a few more things. Im still using the seach, to look for my answers, but If i cant find them, I will be posting questions, rest assured of that.
It will help you! and confuse you at times! I lived in Slidell for four years until Katrina. I moved here, Church Point, and started my business here. So I know a little about the market you are working in. At that time I made most of my income fleet washing in N.O., so I lost most of my income with Katraina hit.
I did do some residential and commercial work in St. Tammany though. I you need any help, feel free to call me or contact me through my website: www.exteriorcleaningservices.com