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  1. Kris Caswell

    Parking garage cleaning 101

    Hi guys, Been pressure washing now for 3 years but just finally breaking into some garage cleanings and it feels like i'm in a whole new ball game :) Trying to gather info on procedures / tips and stuff for parking garage cleanings. Was wondering if ya'll had any tips for a newbie doing some...
  2. Kris Caswell

    Enclosed trailer w/ daul skid - requirements?

    I'm debating on going the enclosed trailer route and wanted to seek some advice. I have two hot water skids that i'd like to mount within a enclosed trailer w/ daul axles. What are some things to consider and what size should i go with?
  3. Kris Caswell

    I'm shopping around?

    How do you respond to customers who tell you at the end of a conversation that they will be shopping around? Please share I try to bring up the following points 1. our customer reviews 2. satisfaction guarantee 3. insurance and license 4. local business
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    how do you generate business?

    out of curiosity what top 3 methods/areas generate you the most business? ex. 1. website 2. mailers 3. cold calls
  5. Kris Caswell

    Building Wash - Softwash vs. Pressure wash

    1 year into the game now and wanted to share my experiences from the past year. Previously we were x-jetting and or downstreaming building washes until recently. We now have a softwash system and has help tremendously allowing us to get the proper mix ratio's up for heavier stained area's...
  6. Kris Caswell

    Metal Roof cleaning in Sacramento, CA

    Just wanted to share some photo's from my first Metal Roof Cleaning job i've done. 80k sqft. 4 days in and still going. Thanks to everyone who chimed in and helped with the input. Definitely some of our best work being done here.
  7. Kris Caswell

    rust Removal

    Just wanted to share rust removal job we did here in Elk Grove, CA with F9. Thx again Craig
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    My very first fertilizer stain removal job

    Just got done. pretty stoked on the results so were the customers. My first crack at this kind of job and using barc f9
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    What kind of stain is this? Ac drip pan leaked on building

    Anyone know what this is and how to clean it? Pm said the stain was due to a faulty roof ac catch pan. Said the pan was tiled incorrectly and spilled this gunk over. Seems gooey / sticky to the touch and gummy like tar
  10. Kris Caswell

    Granite Landscaping rock cleaning?

    Ran a search and couldn't find much on this subject. I had an inquiry about cleaning huge granite rocks on a regular basis. Client said that a lot of his rocks are delivered with these brownish discoloration on one side of the rocks. He'd like the rock cleaned up and looking uniformed if...
  11. Kris Caswell

    group buy?

    Has pwi ever coordinated a group buy?
  12. Kris Caswell

    There's a Hole in my reel? Fixed

    I bought this reel used and been having issues with it since. first was my swivel busted now an actual hole in stem w/threads that connects to the swivel. Doubt most of you are having this issue but wanted to share the fix we did. We attached a coupler and welded the back end piece shut. So...
  13. Kris Caswell

    Concrete Cleaning and Gum Removal

    Just wanted to share a concrete cleaning and gum removal job we did in Sacramento, CA. Thank you to those who helped with advice on the mixed we used. What would everyone else use? Here was our method 5 gal bucket 8oz EBC 3 Gals SH 12% rest of water Xjetted and let dwell for 20mins
  14. Kris Caswell

    What makes a video good? Let's share...

    Thought it would be a good idea to share each other's video and see how everyone is getting their message across. If you have a video please share let us know of any tips and tricks that you think that makes a video more effective. Here's our first Elk Grove Pressure Washing video that we...
  15. Kris Caswell

    Recommendation for stain removal - store front and patio cleaning.

    This place is asking me to give them a quote today. Pased by there last night and their side walks looked pretty bad. Any idea on what the cause of this staining is and how to remove it? My first thoughts were SH, ECB, and Hot water but wanted to run it by you guys cause i'm not 100%...
  16. Kris Caswell

    Building Wash - Shouldn't be this difficult

    Performed a stucco building wash yesterday (see below) I'm pretty happy with the results but not happy with the time and effort it took to clean. I keep reading online on how soft washing and chemicals are supposed to melt dirt and mildew away and how fast and easy it's supposed to be but when...
  17. Kris Caswell

    DIY?

    How about creating a DIY section?
  18. Kris Caswell

    Losing a commercial account

    If you have once lost an account, reflecting back on the situation are you able to pin point why the account was lost? What would you of done better to try and prevent it? Please share so that we all can learn from eachother's experiences.
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    collecting receivables turnaround?

    From your experience, typically when dealing with comercial propterties how many days on average does it take you to recieve a payment once an invoice is delivered? Do you have any tips on what you do to get a faster turn around?
  20. Kris Caswell

    operating expenses?

    I'm currently in my start up phase and trying to get some various financial reports prepared. I'm not sure if this is appropriate but was wondering if anyone would mind sharing an example of their operating expenses (fixed & variable)with me? I'm more interested in what items are listed rather...
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