Scott Stone
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Common pressure washing questions
Is my pressure washer big enough?
I am certain that it is, depending on what kind of job you are doing. I am certain that someone could wash a parking garage with a 2GPM Home Depot machine.
How much should I charge?
It all depends on what you want to make. Personally, I would charge as little as possible for at least the first 5 years you are in business. Everyone is making too much as it is. I mean, really, who needs to make more than $10 an hour?
What should I pay people?
Well, since you are making $10 an hour, it would stand to reason that employees should make at least that, otherwise you are not being fair.
How do I get accounts?
Sell them on price, to heck with getting the work done. For pricing guidance go to number two.
What is the best work vehicle?
I have always found 20 year old Hyundais to be exceptional. You can always slip that Home Depot machine in the trunk, and then take it out on Saturday night.
What type of jobs should I do?
Concrete in the worst neighborhoods always seems to be the most lucrative. Don’t mind the gun shots. It is just the locals trying to let you know how much they care.
Does doing hoods require any special training?
Not with your trusty machine. You will need to buy some special equipment though. Usually 1 gallon of Sheila Shine is enough to do a week worth of hoods. Just be careful of those nasty ducts. It might get your rag dirty.
If I wash trucks, will I need to brush them?
Never. Remember this is easy work that is why you are making so much money.
Do I need insurance?
No, why waste the money? Good grief if you get sued give them your pressure washer and tell them that you are no longer in business. Then you can go to seven eleven to get back your former job.
Do I have to recover wash water?
The CWA is over rated. Push it out in the street, no one will ever know. It is even better if there is a small stream or river nearby. Then it gets quickly diluted.
Do I have to use chemicals?
With your powerhouse of a machine, you can handle any project. Don’t worry about it. Chemicals are just there to make other people money.
My Machine broke, how do I fix it?
Well, it is time to go find another job anyway.
Is my pressure washer big enough?
I am certain that it is, depending on what kind of job you are doing. I am certain that someone could wash a parking garage with a 2GPM Home Depot machine.
How much should I charge?
It all depends on what you want to make. Personally, I would charge as little as possible for at least the first 5 years you are in business. Everyone is making too much as it is. I mean, really, who needs to make more than $10 an hour?
What should I pay people?
Well, since you are making $10 an hour, it would stand to reason that employees should make at least that, otherwise you are not being fair.
How do I get accounts?
Sell them on price, to heck with getting the work done. For pricing guidance go to number two.
What is the best work vehicle?
I have always found 20 year old Hyundais to be exceptional. You can always slip that Home Depot machine in the trunk, and then take it out on Saturday night.
What type of jobs should I do?
Concrete in the worst neighborhoods always seems to be the most lucrative. Don’t mind the gun shots. It is just the locals trying to let you know how much they care.
Does doing hoods require any special training?
Not with your trusty machine. You will need to buy some special equipment though. Usually 1 gallon of Sheila Shine is enough to do a week worth of hoods. Just be careful of those nasty ducts. It might get your rag dirty.
If I wash trucks, will I need to brush them?
Never. Remember this is easy work that is why you are making so much money.
Do I need insurance?
No, why waste the money? Good grief if you get sued give them your pressure washer and tell them that you are no longer in business. Then you can go to seven eleven to get back your former job.
Do I have to recover wash water?
The CWA is over rated. Push it out in the street, no one will ever know. It is even better if there is a small stream or river nearby. Then it gets quickly diluted.
Do I have to use chemicals?
With your powerhouse of a machine, you can handle any project. Don’t worry about it. Chemicals are just there to make other people money.
My Machine broke, how do I fix it?
Well, it is time to go find another job anyway.
