Hey Cody,
I'm new to the business and i just wanted to say thanks for all the information that is contained in this book that you posted. Again, thanks a lot

Good Point Henry !

Dan Flynn

I am new to the business. While I was in Iraq did a lot of thinking. One thing I thought alot about was doing my own business. Not afraid of hardwork - grew up on a farm and did landscaping/mowing on my own.

I would like to find out more about pricing? Read Cody's posting. Can anyone give me a dollar amounts? per deck, per sq ft, etc

Thanks


GOB

Good info, I came accross this on the web awhile back. I would like some pricing on cleaning roofs, I know it depends on the amount of dirt, in mid Texas, I'm seeing alot of black wide streaks {AlgaeXXXX, from what I've read, any info on where to start pricing

Thank you for all of your time for that info, it was much appreciated. Any info on where to find info on starting a cleaning business..?

Thank you Cody! What a wealth of information! I agree that we must stick together in this industry so that we all can make a living rather than giving our hard work away. We are located in Ottawa and we are experiencing difficulties due to undercutting and that customers are not educated about what we actually do. We specialize in commercial kitchen exhaust systems. We do some exterior work as well. Many companies here do not clean to code and therefore price themselves cheap. Many clients don't understand this. They will say that they can get it for cheaper but they don't realize what they are getting for that price. I wish that the fire inspectors and insurance companies would get tougher with the restaurants. I think that would allow all of us to charge a fair price for the hard work we do.

Cheryl
R&D Power Clean

Now that is what a BB is all about. Education, Encouragement, and sharing of experience. This is how we all learn to do the job the right way - which gives all pressure washers a good reputation.

Thanks

One thing I have learned in the janitorial business and now in the Pressure washing business, is that by asking pricing info on these boards and knowing standards of living (California vs Texas, etc.) you can at least get an idea if you are in the right ball park. Being new in any industry, the last thing you want to do is under bid and loose your potential income. Janitorial has the same margin of win loose bidding as pressure washing but you may not know for 3 months if you were too high or too low. Even then you only know that you did not get it. If you add consumable supplies into the bid you now have two variables that could loose you the bid. The best bid considers your cost first and then you work on your margin. If you get every bid - your probably too low.

The key is COMMUNICATION. The more you communicate with your customer and they get to feel that you are a real person and they get that "a person just like me" feeling, the easier your sale and the more they are willing to share information that can help you get the bid.

just .02 cents

Couldn't Have Said It Any Better! Great Work!!!

TIM ASELTON SOFTWASHING LLC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
SINCE 1994
www.softwashing.com

I saw where u were asked to send a copy of your price estimates. If u could, please send me the same. Thanks!

blazingcarolinapw@yahoo.com