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Hey, my name is Josh Brown and I am located in North Carolina.

I originally began pressure washing one month ago to pay my way through school but enjoyed it so much, it became a business instantly. I have had consistent jobs and it has paid well, and I don't even have a name for the business yet - it' in the works. Most of it has been a "learn as you go" experience, and I learn more with each job. I want to send a big thanks to Russ Johnson with Southside Equipment for all the help he and that company has given me thus far.

I am struggling in the area of pricing, it has been a guessing game. I started at 0.08cents per square foot, so a 2000sqft home comes out to about $160. I am sure this is a low price, but again, this began as just a side job. If anyone has advice on pricing residential homes including: houses + gutters, driveways, walkways, steps, or decks; it would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Josh
 
Josh Brown said:
Hey, my name is Josh Brown and I am located in North Carolina.

I originally began pressure washing one month ago to pay my way through school but enjoyed it so much, it became a business instantly. I have had consistent jobs and it has paid well, and I don't even have a name for the business yet - it' in the works. Most of it has been a "learn as you go" experience, and I learn more with each job. I want to send a big thanks to Russ Johnson with Southside Equipment for all the help he and that company has given me thus far.

I am struggling in the area of pricing, it has been a guessing game. I started at 0.08cents per square foot, so a 2000sqft home comes out to about $160. I am sure this is a low price, but again, this began as just a side job. If anyone has advice on pricing residential homes including: houses + gutters, driveways, walkways, steps, or decks; it would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Josh
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Welcome Josh

I dont know your area so pricing is out for me

I will say this though- many guys may (or may not ) be reluctant to give out pricing on these boards as they are also viewed by the public.

Figure out your labor & materials and price accordingly- What works for you may not work for someone else and vice versa
 
Pricing is hardest part of this business, I think. Remember there' more overhead than you initially think. I only have a couple years’ experience, but one big lesson is to always overbid/quote what I initially think it should be. There are usually unknowns that add time to the job. Plus, I usually underestimate the amount of effort/chemical/time that a job will take due to my minimalist personality. I think “Man, this will be a breeze! And take 1 hour”, which historically has translated into a semi-challenging job that takes 3 hours. You can always come down off your initial price, but not up. That .08 rate is way too low, if you are cleaning it well. Most people I come across in Texas are ready to spend a few hundred dollars, at least, on a house wash. And if they’re not, you can always go down a little bit. Just explain how you’re going to do everything and stay really positive and the customer service alone is worth $$$. I sell a house wash package that includes soft washing: soffits, facia, siding, window frames, columns, patio, front porch, whiten outside of gutters for around $300-500 on a 2,000 sq ft house. THEN, I upsale the deck, extra concrete ($50 for the driveway, $40 for the little building, $50 to blow the roof, $250 for a roof wash, etc etc) Gutter cleanout is always around $100. It’s all about providing them value….That house wash package comes right out of the ATT bundling playbook, marketing genius. Doesn’t all that sound good?? If they’re going to all the trouble to call you out there, they usually want it all cleaned, but they won’t admit that upfront. But read your customer! Some of them do NOT want to hear about extra jobs until you’ve finished the job they called you for. In fact, Upselling after you’ve pleased them is the best practice. Just don't leave money on the table! If they’re not turning you down every so often, then your prices are too low. Customers who want to haggle or want lower prices are usually nit-picky people who aren’t worth your time anyway. The plus side of underbiddig a job is that it usually leads to another job.



 
Welcome Josh.

http://www.pressurecleaningschool.com/

There is webinar video training available for $249. It will save you thousands and show you how to make as much as you want in this business. I'm speaking from experience.
 
Josh in NC? You may have to pick a different name. Lol

I usually start at about. $0.10 a sq ft with a $150 minimum. And I'm on the lower end of the pricing scale on these boards. Don't charge more than your local market will allow, but don't sell yourself short.

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Thank you CL Scoot, I'll look into that. Josh, we could hook up. The new name could be Josh & Josh Roof Cleaning & Pressure Washing haha. We'll take over the east coast.
 
Welcome Josh Brown. I saw the last house you did it looks really good!
 
Hey Trevor, thanks! Tried your advice on preventing further mold, customer loved it. Appreciate the warm welcome!
 
Welcome Josh! You are in good hands with the guys/gals on here. Good luck!
 

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