New guy seeking advice from the pros on equiptment.

[Jay-Z]

i just want to start off by saying this forum rocks, i spent last 2 days on here and everyone seems really helpfull, here's my question, i'm just starting out in this business what is the basic set up i can start with to get me up and running ? thanx

 

[Russ Spence]

what are you wanting to clean ? and is this going to be a full time gig or part time ?

 

[Kory]

I have some equipment for sale let me know what your looking to get into.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

James Is a gangsta powerwasher. LOL

is Nelly helping you James.

Sorry I had too. James it must be something to do with you intials i'm sure. In case you didnt know thats a rappers handle, I'm sure you know. james you need a phone or web address.

 

[Jay-Z]

i will be doing this part time. residential and commercial. on the residential side the normal services driveways, pool decks, roofs etc... on the commercial side store fronts, aluminum siding , brick, sidewalks etc... i am a one man band or rapper...... yeah yeah 1-2-1-2...... put yo hands up!!!!! thats for you ron...lol.

 

[Russ Spence]

what kind of $$$$$$$ are you wanting to invest and I will see what kind of list I can come up with

 

[Jay-Z]

i'm thinking about $2k maybe a little more. what do you think?

 

[The Cleaner]

i'm thinking about $2k maybe a little more. what do you think?

I think you will need a minimum of $8000.00 if you are doing commercial. If you only do residential you can get away with a cold water set up for around $5000.00. I dont think $2000.00 will get you anything worth talking about, unless you find a great deal on some used equipment.

 

[pressurepros]

Another fcpwllc !

The smallest, cold water, belt driven 4 gpm machine portable machine is going to hit your for $1500. Your insurance alone as a new guy could be more than $2 grand. Concrete? You need a surface cleaner.. there goes another $500 for a little or used one. Hoses, wands, reels.. buh bye to another $500-$1000. Now you have all your equipment, how do you plan to get customers? Better set aside at least another $1000 to get you started then dump every dime you make into more advertising. You'll be lucky to break even and maybe pay for your equipment the first year. If that doesn't scare you, welcome to the world of pressure washing !

 

[Russ Spence]

I love you Ken , you are trying so hard not to scare him ! I borrowed 20k when I went into business 12 years ago , now I have morethan that on one trailer !(not counting the trailer)

 

[Matthew Norman]

The rapping career hasn't took off yet?

 

[c4org]

wow 20k did you even come close of getting that back the first year? i might have to sell my cadillac, or my harley lol wait... no not the harley =X

 

[Mobilwash]

HaHa I'm on the last 3k of 40k I secured from investor (ie my son) I can give you a list dh

 

[Mobilwash]

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