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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: P @ F on February 23, 2011, 12:12:09 pm

Title: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: P @ F on February 23, 2011, 12:12:09 pm

As above , what should i charge for this ?
Only have a 5.5hp petrol with 7.5 lpm capacity , so commercial whirlaway is a no no , my options are lance or domestic whirlaway , dont do much power washing so not sure .
So how long and how much ?

Thanks in advance Rich

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on February 23, 2011, 01:08:48 pm

Will you be re sanding it>?

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: jaespray on February 23, 2011, 01:25:27 pm

hi p@f  not being rude   but you will need to rewash before you finish washing the job   with kit like that
regards john

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: P @ F on February 24, 2011, 10:27:44 am

Thanks for the replies , i will be letting them know about the sanding bit , if they choose not to have it done will it cause problems for them in future ?
I am aware of the sanding aspect and i assume its done once the drive has dried off ?

Also what really should i charge for a job like that , just the washing side ?

Thanks Rich

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: britishwill on February 24, 2011, 12:33:36 pm

I would charge £250. The job looks like the driveway is not too bad.

I would also: Put a weedkiller down before sanding. The reason is that spring will soon be upon us and they may get weeds/grass popping up soon.

Weedkiller and resanding will reduce this and make the job look better for longer.

For resanding I would use the kiln dried sand (Wickes is good at about £3 a bag). Stiff brush and make sure when resanding the driveway is totally dry otherwise it will take longer and not look as good. The resanding really does finish the job off well and defines all the brickwork!

Resanding I would charge £75 inc.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Roger Oakley on February 24, 2011, 04:30:18 pm

Quote from: P @ F on February 24, 2011, 10:27:44 am

Thanks for the replies , i will be letting them know about the sanding bit , if they choose not to have it done will it cause problems for them in future ?
I am aware of the sanding aspect and i assume its done once the drive has dried off ?

Also what really should i charge for a job like that , just the washing side ?

Thanks Rich

Rich
Any block paved drive that has been washed does need to be re-sanded as it forms part of the structure simple as that. With regards what to charge, how big is the drive.

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: richard jagger on February 24, 2011, 05:52:49 pm

I would a use a lance for a job like this and spray art 45 degree to the surface my price would be 4-5 quid a metre depending on the dirty is was. I think re sanding is a good extra income if it needs it.

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Griffus on February 24, 2011, 07:02:01 pm

Quote from: Wizkid on February 24, 2011, 05:52:49 pm

I would a use a lance for a job like this and spray art 45 degree to the surface my price would be 4-5 quid a metre depending on the dirty is was. I think re sanding is a good extra income if it needs it.

£4 - £5 without sanding :o

Do you get much work at those prices?

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Matt Gibson on February 24, 2011, 07:04:35 pm

Looks like about 3 hours total. £150.

If they wanted it sanded, £35

But thats just me.

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on February 24, 2011, 07:07:38 pm

£200 for me with sand. But weed killer extra

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: Alan McTernan on February 24, 2011, 08:00:38 pm

Hi Rich,

Would never not re-sand (even if i have to give a discount) as Roger says it is part of the structure ;)Also the weed killer should go down about 2 weeks before the clean (if the weeds are bad) as it is the leaves of the weeds that absorb the killer ;)

Give me a call 07739 535648 if you want. :)

Regards
Alan

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: clarkson on February 24, 2011, 08:53:43 pm

 Hi
 i think the these prices are a tad low personaly, i would have said 300 or 350 with sanding.

 There is a big range in pw some charge a pound a metre. some a lot more.

 As every one said before must resand.

 Alan has kindly given you his number he gave me some great tips when i expanded into pw. worth talking to him.

 cheers

 john

Title: Re: Pressure wash price with PIC
Post by: clarkson on February 24, 2011, 08:56:35 pm

  P.S
  Alan if you see this thread again never did sourse 25 litre drum ...

  cheers
  john