[Ian Fletcher]

Hi I am  a window cleaner I was asked other day if i could clean a drive way and patio
Looks like there is good money in this
so if any one does this advice plz on how much to charge what washer i need
insurance etc

thanks,could you email me plz on ianfletcher77@hotmail.com

[drivewasher]

For the proper kit and a set uplike mine around £7000

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

hi steve, as driveway cleaning started now for you.it seems a bit slow for me.

[drivewasher]

Hi Mark,
Still got me van and gear in bits at the moment, I got sick of clambering over hoses and lances to get at thinks in van. So I decided to fit a false bulkhead just behind side loding door to fix water tank to then rack that out to hang hoses on, then find a way of racking wurlaway so it's out of way and can get it in/out easily. It's not as easy as I thought, plus I've got me rather do summut else head on as well lol...

I got 1 job I priced last week £180 want's me to start end March, and 1 waiting for me anytime around the corner £100 so I'll get a move on now, if I can pull myself away from doing the jobs that aren't quite as urgent if you know what I mean

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

drivewasher, have you done any tenniscourts or roof cleaning.

[drivewasher]

I think roof cleaning is genrally unessesary and in my opinion it will leave you wide open for an insurance claim.
I'v never been aked to do tennis courts, plus I thought they were grass or gravel

[TVCS]

I am getting back into the quoting season now. 
Got about 4 jobs lined up but waiting till the end of the month and maybe(weather depending) will start them then.  Drive washer I know what you mean about finding a way to store a whirlaway in the van so it isn't in the way.  I have a swb transit and by the time my machines are in and my water but and hoses and lances there isn't alot of room. I've also got a 250lt wfp set up in the van too.
  Anyway, at least we are coming out of the winter months and back into the drive/patio cleaning season again.

Ian, you will need insurance unless you want to take the risk.  It can be pretty exspensive but worth it.  I insure myself with Fortis and this works out pretty reasonable but I must admit I didn't shop around. 
Pressure washing is a good earner but from my experience the season is short lived.  This is why I developeed a window cleaning round too.    Good luck to you if you have a go at it.  I dont think you will need to spend £7000.  A good machine and a rotary surface cleaner will be enough to get you started.  Get a nice big water but from B&Q.  I started on a budget of £3000 but you could get set up for less than that.  The better the machine the easier it will be.  Keep you eyes peeled on ebay for second hand machines or check out some local dealers as you may be able to rent one.   

Good luck if you give it a go.
Ant
TVCS