Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: TCs window cleaners on December 25, 2010, 11:58:29 am
-
alright guys im thinking of buying a jet wash to start cleaning driveways do any of yous do this and if so what do you use chemicial wise and what size of petrol jet wash would i need thanks
-
il have one for sale in the new year its an 11hp honda petrol pressure washer really good bit of kit iv got a larger one 13hp just dont need two anymore
-
machine mart do em just use a karcher dont do that much on drives hooked up to either inverter to the car or custies mains b&q aswell do em
-
hi
i wouldnt use a karcher, get a honda driven 9,11 ,13 hp engine driven as you have been offered. you really need 3 or 4000 psi from it
you will also want a turbo nozzle on your lance. some also use a rotary attachment like a whirlaway. not essential but on nice flat work like slabs it is quicker i find.
you can use just water pressure without chemical, some pre spray with a good alkali cleaner then rince away on low pressure setting.
good game to get into i find it better than window cleaning. get some decent breathable water proofs otherewise you will be soaked to the skin.
Rob mcclean posts on here i find he is the expert on this game and was a big help when i set up. see if you can pm him iam sure he will give you a few pointers.
cheers
john
-
il have one for sale in the new year its an 11hp honda petrol pressure washer really good bit of kit iv got a larger one 13hp just dont need two anymore
Where bouts are you based Richy??
I might be interested :)
-
The only trouble with driveway cleaning is that you are always looking for work. With window cleaning once you have a customer they are repeat business for years to come.
-
i use to do guttering but found it was a waste of time, as could make more and less hassle window cleaning
-
I would be worried about getting behind with my windows if i started doing different services as well, if im up to date with the windows i go out to try and get some new ones, or do paperwork!
-
The thing is - say you got a driveway job next week. Find a friend that wants some quick money, get them to do it, and say you'll check it afterwards. I'm not sure on the pricing for driveways but I'm sure you could make a little bit each time you don't have time.
As Vince said though you're always looking for work if you just do solely driveway cleaning. Needs to be a service on the side.
-
I do guttering as to me its part of the window cleaning service, also fascias and conny roofs but that more than enough for me.
-
il have one for sale in the new year its an 11hp honda petrol pressure washer really good bit of kit iv got a larger one 13hp just dont need two anymore
Where bouts are you based Richy??
I might be interested :)
in between chester and liverpool