How to Start a Power Washing Business
If you are looking for a start up business that takes only a very small investment to get started, you should consider starting a power washing business. There are many power washing services you can provide for both residential and commercial customers. You can start your business with only a few needed items that you can purchase at almost any Home Depot, Lowes or home improvement store. Below are a few tips on how to start a power washing business.
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First you will need a power washer, also known as a pressure washer. You can buy one at most home improvement stores and the prices range between $80 and $400. If you are just starting out there is not need to spend $400 on a machine, but you should get a quality washer that will last. Make sure you get a pressure washer that comes with a multitude of nozzles and the ability to pull water from either a hose or a barrel in your truck bed. You may also want to invest in a drum barrel to fill with water for those customers that may not have water access readily available.
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If you are just starting out it is best to practice your power washing skills on driveways, sidewalks and decks. These are the easiest and most abundant jobs available and they will give you the necessary experience to work on larger commercial jobs in the future.
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Advertising your power washing business is key and you will need more than word of mouth to get your business up and running. Post a business listing on Google, Yahoo and MSN. You should also build a website detailing what services you offer and what areas you are willing to travel to. You may want to charge an extra fee for traveling to distant or remote areas.
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You can start out accepting cash and check from your residential customers. When you move up to servicing larger commercial clients they will expect you to run a credit card for payment. You can open up a merchant account at most banks that will allow you to charge repeat clientele on a monthly basis.
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As your power washing business grows and becomes more advanced you can begin to move up to cleaning office building windows, dumpster cleaning, large parking lots and more. If you begin turning down business because your power washer is already booked you can consider purchasing a second power washer and hiring an employee to take on additional work. The fact is, if you provide good service and reasonable rates your power washing business will eventually become a success!
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