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Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike, and I am as new to this as one can get. So, I first want to say Thank You to all of the members here willing to help beginners like me. You guys have created an awesome community here, and I admire your obviously sincere desire to help those in this industry thrive.

I have recently ended a 20 year law enforcement career, and have decided to start a business in pressure washing. (I had an uncle that had a roof cleaning biz, and I always have thought that would be a good business to start.)

I will be purchasing a "turn-key" outfit of sorts, and the seller has offered to train me. He operated his business while going to school, and only worked about 6 days a month, so although he has shared his gross revenues with me ( $17K in the last four months ), I would like to hear from members here concerning what I should realistically expect for monthly gross revenues from a newly formed pressure washing business.

I can work 7 days a week, I am more than willing to beat the pavement for customers, advertise in various ways, etc. I plan to do flat work and roofs to begin with, and expand when I can.

I know the answer is "well, it depends....", but I am just wondering if anyone can give me some very general, rough numbers.

BTW, I am located in the Vancouver, Wa/Portland, Or area.

Thanks to everyone for this fantastic resource of information!!
Mike
 
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PowerPlus said:
Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike, and I am as new to this as one can get. So, I first want to say Thank You to all of the members here willing to help beginners like me. You guys have created an awesome community here, and I admire your obviously sincere desire to help those in this industry thrive.

I have recently ended a 20 year law enforcement career, and have decided to start a business in pressure washing. (I had an uncle that had a roof cleaning biz, and I always have thought that would be a good business to start.)

I will be purchasing a "turn-key" outfit of sorts, and the seller has offered to train me. He operated his business while going to school, and only worked about 6 days a month, so although he has shared his gross revenues with me ( $17K in the last four months ), I would like to hear from members here concerning what I should realistically expect for monthly gross revenues from a newly formed pressure washing business.

I can work 7 days a week, I am more than willing to beat the pavement for customers, advertise in various ways, etc. I plan to do flat work and roofs to begin with, and expand when I can.

I know the answer is "well, it depends....", but I am just wondering if anyone can give me some very general, rough numbers.

BTW, I am located in the Vancouver, Wa/Portland, Or area.

Thanks to everyone for this fantastic resource of information!!
Mike
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Hey Mike, nice introduction!

Here's the answer...........Depends....Sorry.

There are too many factors that go into your question, example...Equipment, size, how many units, hot/cold both. Experience, you will wear many hats. Will you be washing and selling, can you sell? Employees, How Many? Accounts, will you be acquiring the previous owners accounts and customer list? Marketing, What types will you be using? How much money will invest in your Marketing Plan? Do you have a Marketing Plan?............ So on and so forth.

Remember......It's not the Gross Revenue that is so important......It's the Net Revenue.

Point here is............ It's Unlimited!!!...... Whatever you put into it, you will get out of it............. But Please Have A Plan!!!!
 
I think he's looking for the potential. We do $5k-$7k a week during the busy season (now and fall) and $2k-$3k a week in the winter and summer. There are guys who do ALOT more and guys who do less.
 
Thank you for all your replies.

Guy...I appreciate the factors you mentioned and how they affect your potential revenues. I felt like my post was too long as is, so I didn't go into details about equipment, etc. You will be glad to know that I DO have a plan! :)

Scott...yes, I was looking for potential, and thank you for sharing your figures. I was also interested in what a one-man operation just starting out might expect for a monthly gross if I'm out there busting my butt. I know it takes time to establish a solid client base, and I will be patient. I was just curious if I should expect to have one job a month to start, or if the jobs are easier to get than that. Again, I know it all "depends". :)
 
Great points on why to open your horizons for other types of work.

This is a question asked by many, "what can I do in the winter"

If you do 5-7k in summer, why not do 12-18k all year long?

Even here in sunny FLorida, we deal with seasons, only we call them snow bird seasons, but none the less, we have times of the year where work gets slow, but if you know how to pick up th slack with recesion proof, all year round work, you can survice pretty easy.


Look into doing interiors, winter stable work.

What else can I, kitchens just get dirty all year long.
 
Residentials may be easier to get but they require a little more knowledge so you keep from damages. In the winter you will feel it more if you rely on them for your bread and butter. Flat work is nicest as it will carry through the winter, minus freezing temps and it is repeat work generally. Try to stay away from using chems other than degreaser for a while. You can make good money keeping it simple.
I liked Kory's input, shoot for $500 and grow from there.
 
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