a great sales tool
I have found that pre-treating with my house wash (20% bleach and some roof snot) and then post treating with same not only does a great job on the worst driveways but is a great sales tool. When I go up against a $150 driveway, patio and sidewalk bid, once I explain our "4 step cleaning process" (pre treat, surface cleaner, rinse, post treat), show (or text) some pictures, it's amazing how, all of a sudden, my $350 bid seems like the better deal; especially when I tell them that if they aren't happy, they owe nothing. By the way; I've always been paid. Our industry is so full of "fly by nighters" that a professional presentation stands out. I always carry a copy of my certificate of insurance and go to great lengths to explain how and what we do, and why. Something else I do. I use "bleach" as a sales tool. I make sure they know what is going to kill their algae and black gunk on their house or driveway. They use it to clean their commode and their laundry, why not their house? I've owned a number of business's and I've never seen one where a professional presentation (and web site) make such a difference in selling a job.
I have found that pre-treating with my house wash (20% bleach and some roof snot) and then post treating with same not only does a great job on the worst driveways but is a great sales tool. When I go up against a $150 driveway, patio and sidewalk bid, once I explain our "4 step cleaning process" (pre treat, surface cleaner, rinse, post treat), show (or text) some pictures, it's amazing how, all of a sudden, my $350 bid seems like the better deal; especially when I tell them that if they aren't happy, they owe nothing. By the way; I've always been paid. Our industry is so full of "fly by nighters" that a professional presentation stands out. I always carry a copy of my certificate of insurance and go to great lengths to explain how and what we do, and why. Something else I do. I use "bleach" as a sales tool. I make sure they know what is going to kill their algae and black gunk on their house or driveway. They use it to clean their commode and their laundry, why not their house? I've owned a number of business's and I've never seen one where a professional presentation (and web site) make such a difference in selling a job.