Dixiedrifter
New Member
Ok I've decided to take the plunge into the pressure washing field and I have many questions I need answered.
1. My primary power source will be a cold water, 13 Hp, 4.0 GPM @ 3500 PSI, belt drive unit. I am planning on starting out doing residential work and light commercial, mainly concrete drive ways and high traffic areas around banks and gas stations. It is all my budget will allow at this time. Will this be sufficiant as a primary power source for the time being?
2. I understand that a surface cleaner will greatly speed up the process of cleaning concrete. What features do I look for in a good surface cleaner?
3. I want something that I can get parts for in a hurry if need be. Any recommendations as far as brand?
4. Also what size would most compliment my power unit?
5. Ok stupid question that I'm probably not going to get the right answer to...what the heck do I charge?
6. Seem that the folks on this board will do just about anything to not tell others what to start out with. But, the more I get to thinking though, considering the number of variables to factor in the equation, its really impossible to say. So, I guess the real question should be "what should my target profit per square foot of concrete cleaned?"
7. Since I'm not going to have hot water for a while, any suggestions as to what chemicals to use to clean concrete?
Any help is appreciated in advance. Oh, and if anyone needs to have some credit repair done (for free), come see me over on www.artofcredit.com.
1. My primary power source will be a cold water, 13 Hp, 4.0 GPM @ 3500 PSI, belt drive unit. I am planning on starting out doing residential work and light commercial, mainly concrete drive ways and high traffic areas around banks and gas stations. It is all my budget will allow at this time. Will this be sufficiant as a primary power source for the time being?
2. I understand that a surface cleaner will greatly speed up the process of cleaning concrete. What features do I look for in a good surface cleaner?
3. I want something that I can get parts for in a hurry if need be. Any recommendations as far as brand?
4. Also what size would most compliment my power unit?
5. Ok stupid question that I'm probably not going to get the right answer to...what the heck do I charge?
6. Seem that the folks on this board will do just about anything to not tell others what to start out with. But, the more I get to thinking though, considering the number of variables to factor in the equation, its really impossible to say. So, I guess the real question should be "what should my target profit per square foot of concrete cleaned?"
7. Since I'm not going to have hot water for a while, any suggestions as to what chemicals to use to clean concrete?
Any help is appreciated in advance. Oh, and if anyone needs to have some credit repair done (for free), come see me over on www.artofcredit.com.
