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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle on September 02, 2012, 07:08:11 pm

Title: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle on September 02, 2012, 07:08:11 pm

Hi all. My brother is out of work at the moment, I am thinkimg of setting up a PW business and let him work it.

I already run a WC and CC business, so not fussed about it taking ages to get a good turnover.

Just wondering, how much money should I allow to start up, machines, chemicals, etc....

Also I see some PWs on ebay (petrol) with buy it nows in the region of £200 will these be any good?

Just looking for any advice at all really, I have no experience in PWing, but plenty experience in running a business.

Thanks

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle on September 03, 2012, 09:02:17 pm

Nobody started a pw business then?

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: BDCS on September 03, 2012, 09:14:21 pm

I'd reply but I'd be typing for ages - do a search but in brief
diesel 21 ltr/min interpump or the like
no £200 will buy a piece of shiv - would you buy a £200 carpet m/c
also buy a gutter vac and extending lance to tie the wc to the pw
I recon you need £3k to do it properly

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle on September 03, 2012, 10:16:33 pm

Thanks for the reply ;)

no, I wouldnt of bought a cc m/c for £200. But like I said, I am completely clueless to pw, what machine to buy, petrol/diesel etc.....



Basically, im trying to help my brother out, whilst taking a cut myself.

Do you think (withing time) that a pw business can t/o £3k a month?

Many thanks for taking the timr to reply.

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 06:01:21 am

As said do a search so many posts . As for £3k a month  ;D ;D how long is a piece of string  ???

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: Blast Away on September 04, 2012, 08:03:18 am

Quote from: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 06:01:21 am

As said do a search so many posts . As for £3k a month  ;D ;D how long is a piece of string  ???

It's twice as long as half the length, Mike. Happy to help.  ;D

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 07:09:04 pm

Quote from: Blast Away on September 04, 2012, 08:03:18 am

Quote from: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 06:01:21 am

As said do a search so many posts . As for £3k a month  ;D ;D how long is a piece of string  ???

It's twice as long as half the length, Mike. Happy to help.  ;D

Smart arse  ;D ...... Are you working part time now  ??? :P

Title: Re: New start up - pressure washing
Post by: Blast Away on September 04, 2012, 08:44:24 pm

Quote from: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 07:09:04 pm

Quote from: Blast Away on September 04, 2012, 08:03:18 am

Quote from: mike roberts on September 04, 2012, 06:01:21 am

As said do a search so many posts . As for £3k a month  ;D ;D how long is a piece of string  ???

It's twice as long as half the length, Mike. Happy to help.  ;D

Smart arse  ;D ...... Are you working part time now  ??? :P

Part time, me? What do you mean haha?