pressure washing with a TM
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Topic: pressure washing with a TM
Posted By: steam1
Subject: pressure washing with a TM
Date Posted: 27/November/2007 at 11:56pm
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i was wondering if there was a decent demand for pressure washing, as a business, compared to carpet cleaning? any body try power washing using a truck mount??? |
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Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 12:06am
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Buy a pressure washer for pressure washing!
It's not smart to put wear and tear on a $10,000- $20,000 T.M.
when you can buy a pressure washer for $1,000 !
J.M.I.
Good Luck! AL ------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 12:57am
We've used ours to pressure wash. You're better off buying a pressure washer  ------------- 
The STD Meter |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 7:52am
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another question that has been asked a thousand times ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 8:45am
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Posted By: steam1
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 2:48pm
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ive seen a few adds of people doing pressure washing or ''power washing'' just wondering if theres a demand for this work? compared to carpet cleaning? |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 3:57pm
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pressure washing = hungry ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 28/November/2007 at 5:09pm
If the price is right.......why not?  -------------
The STD Meter |
MR. STEAMER wrote:Posted By: steam1
Date Posted: 29/November/2007 at 4:31pm
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Posted By: pilediver
Date Posted: 29/November/2007 at 4:43pm
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How many times have you gone up to a house and seen sidewalks that could use a good PW. Add an extra $$ on to the job - but use a separate PW. Total cost to set up of under $2500 for 3500 psi with a couple of wands and tips and a good spinner. Wear eye protection.
------------- http://www.expertcarpetcare.ca>Carpet Cleaning in Victoria BC |
Posted By: steam1
Date Posted: 29/November/2007 at 4:52pm
| so is it worth it? to buy say a 1200$ 13 hp 4 gpm,4000 psi power washer and add it to your carpet cleaning business? |
Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 29/November/2007 at 9:09pm
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Depends on where you live;
How about you ask your next 25 customers if they would be interested
and see what the results are?
 Cheers AL------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 29/November/2007 at 10:35pm
Now there's an intelligent suggestion -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 2:07pm
If your not PW'ing much just use your TM.. I'm talking 1 or 2 PW jobs a month..Your already setup and ready to go.. Prep the area then blast away.. Done.. Otherwise yea.. What they said above.. Buy a PW'er.. 
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 2:26pm
at 3 customers a year that shouldn't take long? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 4:51pm
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not much powerwash here in the GTA....everyone has their own crappy tire special...and do their own power washing.
window cleaning could be good...but no one want to pay good money..... I'm glad I'm a carpet cleaner...it's easier to sell services on the inside...ie painting...handy man repair work...those kind of jobs drop in a carpet cleaners lap all the time ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 5:05pm
You got that right MrSteamer..
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 7:33pm
------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 8:54pm
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whatever doug...can you ever post seriously??? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 9:28pm
You been keeping that a secret doug..?  
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Posted By: steam1
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 11:28pm
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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 30/November/2007 at 11:28pm
I'm kinda shocked myself  -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: KingCarpetClean
Date Posted: 07/November/2023 at 5:47pm
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Pressure washing can indeed be a lucrative business, and its demand can vary based on factors such as location, seasons, and local needs. It's often in demand for cleaning various surfaces like driveways, decks, sidewalks, and even exterior walls of buildings including graffiti removal. As for using a truck mount for pressure washing, it's a bit less common than in carpet cleaning, where truck mounts are a staple. Pressure washing usually involves portable or standalone units, as the mobility and versatility they offer are essential for reaching different areas. However, the use of truck-mounted pressure washers isn't unheard of, especially for larger-scale projects or if your business offers a combination of services. It might be worthwhile to assess the specific needs and competition in your target area. Offering both carpet cleaning and pressure washing could potentially broaden your client base, especially if there's demand for both services. Ask your customers if power washing would be something they would be interested in. It's always a good idea to do some local market research to understand the demand and competition for each service in your area. Best Regards, KingCarpetClean  |