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When cleaning roofs using a pressure washer, can you just remove the QC nozzel from the end of the wand and release the pressure from the gun. I have 3000 psi 5gpm machine and I was wondering what the psi is without using a nozzel. Will this hurt the uploader? I want to get somewhere around...

I did a job last night with my 24in steel eagle surface cleaner and I noticed that is some spots you can see perfect circle marks left by the surface cleaner. What is causing this? How can I fix it? Did I leave it in one place to long or should I replace the nozzels. Please help I am going back...

Last Monday morning I was driving to a job when I noticed all of the gas stations in my area had landscaping crews mowing the premises, so I had an idea! What if I was to contact the landscaping business who already has a contract with the gas station and have them offer pressure washing to...

I am trying to get some commercial accounts started but I am having a hard time getting someone to bite the bullet.I always get the same answer,"I do it myself" or "We use the local street sweepers". I was thinking about going out to these businesses when they are closed and clean an area, then...

What is the best way to advertise to commercial company's? I have been advertising to residential customers through a money mailer and have had pretty good success but because I of my time schedual I would like to get away from the residential accounts and get into more of the commercial side. I...

Anyone in the Dallas Fort worth Texas area intersted in stripping and sealing a 500sqft deck. I have never done this type of work but I would really like to have someone show me how this is done for future jobs that may arise. Give me a call ASAP if you are interested and I can give you more...

Went and looked at a 500sqft red solid stained deck today with railing. I have never stripped and sealed a deck before. What should I do? I am thinking about subcontracting the work out so that I can watch and learn before I try and tackle this job without knowing what I am doing. Does anyone...

I went out to do a house wash for a home builder this afternoon and boy was it a nightmare. When I opened the garage door the floor was covered in sheetrock joint compound and paint and the driveway just had a few tire markes and some dirt. The problem is that the builder said that the last guy...

Did a job yesterday removing rust around some dumpster pads with Lysol Toilet Bowl cleaner and it did a pretty good job but I forgot to rinse a section at the back corner of one of the pads. I cannot get back out there till this afternoon. The concrete is not sealed and is just brushed does...

I had a contractor call me for pressure washing the garages and driveways of new homes. Has anyone had any problems with their surface cleaners tearing up the concrete? The contractor stated that the last guy they had tore up the concrete with his wand and caused about $6000 in damages. He...

I am looking for someone to help out a newbie with bidding in Dallas, Texas. What to charge per sq.ft for flat work,houses,commercial bids,fences,decks?? I have done a few jobs but I feel that I am not charging enough and I do not want to be considered a low baller. I am only in the business...

I bid on a 2500sq ft. 2 story brick home yesterday including a cobble stone pool deck,driveway,concrete front patio,and sidewalk for $400. I called the customer this morning and she stated that the price was way out of her price range.What should I do? Should I just call her back and tell her...

Hello everyone,it's getting warm here in Texas and the calls are starting to roll in. Question, I just got a call from a customer who wants their two story house washed. This is my first two story wash and I do not have an extension wand yet. Do I need to rush out and get one (24ft), or does...

I am new to the business and would really appreciate some help. Last week I washed 5 trash compactor pads that were about 50ft long and 30ft wide for $250.00. It took me about 7 hours total to finish the job. This included making 2 trips to the site and I had to refill my 200 gallon water tank 3...