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ok guys, I am experienced in roof cleaning and most residential power washing techniques but I am looking to break into the commercial field of flat work. My question as a newbie is how do i approach commercial institutions ie. banks restaurants, strip malls ect.? I have a pitch that i have been working on, but i would love to have some suggestions from the pros before i make a fool out of myself. any input/criticism/snide remarks are welcome, as long as they are in the spirit of comradery! Thanks!
 
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ok guys, I am experienced in roof cleaning and most residential power washing techniques but I am looking to break into the commercial field of flat work. My question as a newbie is how do i approach commercial institutions ie. banks restaurants, strip malls ect.? I have a pitch that i have been working on, but i would love to have some suggestions from the pros before i make a fool out of myself. any input/criticism/snide remarks are welcome, as long as they are in the spirit of comradery! Thanks!
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Jacob , what type of equipment are you using , that depends on a lot
 
I have changed my company name to RightWay Pro Wash. I know that my equipment is sup par for the work that i want to get into. I would love to have hot water, but unfortunately it just is not an option at this moment (unless i rent @ $115 per day) I have a 20 inch surface cleaner and a 4000psi 4gal/min 13hp honda cold water pressure washer.

I am looking into the types of chemicals/ degreasers that i will need to use to do a quality job with cold water until i can upgrade to hot water. i have read tons of information here on the boards about the cleaning power of hot over cold, and i know that my setup is inferior. I am however willing to spend a little extra time per job to make up the difference.
 
you really cant , I hate to be the one to say it but the majority of commercial accounts (100 %) will require you to remove gum and grease, you can do a decent job with the grease but the gum is almost impossible , yes you can but it will be at the expense of too much time and probably damage to the cream on the concrete, hot water for commercial is a must if you want to be competative if "RightWay is the only way!"
 
Gum is very hard to get off without Hot Water you might try other ways but from doing it for 13 years now, Hot Water is the only way I have found that works and it does not take more time messing with gum then washing the whole project ;)
 
Thats a good Question, I have not found any good chems that work very well at all. The only way I have found that works good without hurting the concrete is hot water and medium pressure works for me and I don't tear the surface up. The hot water melts it away without harming anything.
 
ok, another question, how should i approach the owners? how do i market my company to them? who should i approach, the owner or the General manager? this is in reference to all commercial work, like apartment complexes and property managers.
 
I would not waste their time or yours until you have the proper equipment, not trying to be a jerk but it is not the way to do it , it has been tried and causes you more than time it WILL hurt your business. There are no solvents that will work on gum like hot water will, do yourself a favor and get you a hotbox , they are less than 2 grand with shipping included
 
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