[robbo333]

...never done it before, does anyone know of any courses?
Or does anyone fancy a hand so I can learn a bit. I'm based in Bournemouth.

[Rob@Blast off]

Go for it get yourself a £50 Karcher and your in business.

[robbo333]

Yeah i was sort of expecting that, thanks Rob.
I've already spoken to Ben at Rutland Pumps who was extremely helpful regarding investing in a reasonable set up.
I've also seen some of your work Rob and i'm very impressed. Your videos too are very good.
It's a shame you can't be slightly more informative, but I guess you have your reasons.

[Smudger]

You won't go far wrong as far a equipment from Ben is concerned

I moved into pressure washing just under 2 years ago - it was a great move, there is a far bigger learning curve than the window cleaning side of things, but if your sensible the basics are pretty easy

I'm happy to answer where I can a few q's either here or just email

Darran

[robbo333]

Cheers Darran much appreciated.

[wpclean]

If you go onto the General cleaning section, and mention add on pressure washing you will get lots of helpful advice 

[Smudger]

You are soooooooooo cruel!

Darran

[robbo333]

If you go onto the General cleaning section, and mention add on pressure washing you will get lots of helpful advice 

Actually there is some good info to be had from that section but I don't fancy offering myself up as a human sacrifice!
I guess these guys get fed up of newbies potentially upsetting their business by offering cheaper prices etc. Fair enough!

[Smudger]

 going in all guns blazing about  how great a window cleaner you are and would like to dabble in a bit pressure washing with a karcher from Argos tends to ruffle a feather or two.

darran

[robbo333]

going in all guns blazing about  how great a window cleaner you are and would like to dabble in a bit pressure washing with a karcher from Argos tends to ruffle a feather or two.

darran

Well no probs there, i'm not that great a window cleaner! 

[Smudger]

😄😄😄😄

[lal]

Actually there is some good info to be had from that section but I don't fancy offering myself up as a human sacrifice!

 Robbo your comment above made me laugh  ,  at least you've got a sense of humour, Listen to Darran, he offers good advice.

 Best regards
 Lal

[Smudger]

😊

Thank you

Darran

[wpclean]

Darren does give exeptionally good advice 

[Nathanael Jones]

Pressure washing is a brilliant job - personally I'd have never cleaned another window if I could have gotten enough pressure washing to keep me going full time!

It does have a bigger learning curve and much higher equipment and running costs - but even so I found it more profitable. AND it has awesome job satisfaction,... washing windows that are fairly clean already never bought me much joy, but pressure washing a filthy driveway & seeing it completely transformed really feels like you're achieving something.

[TomCrowther]

I love it when some poor, unsuspecting window cleaner pops up on the general cleaning section. The reaction from the dark side is hilarious.
"How dare you" is the general trend followed by "it's amateurs like you that bring the prices down"
 They are actually very informative but don't like window cleaners doing it ad hoc.

[robbo333]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback.
Thing is, I have a few customers who want some pressure washing done. I did recommend a 'friend of a friend' but I don't think anything came of it and now I am reluctant to recommend other people as it's my reputation also on the block.
I'd rather learn to do it properly and offer it myself.
Also like Nat says, I'd probably get a great sense of satisfaction from it. I love first cleans for the same reason.
Just like my women...the dirtier the better!

[wpclean]

The only drawback with pressure washing, unless you have been established a long time, the work is very seasonal !     

[robbo333]

The only drawback with pressure washing, unless you have been established a long time, the work is very seasonal !   

That's a good point. But i've already got my established window cleaning round so I would probably only do it during the spring and summer anyway. Probably only for my existing custies. If I fancied doing it all year then there is a huge leisure industry (hotels) where I am and I'm pretty good at getting work.

[dazmond]

dont forget its also hard work!pressure washing gives you numb hands and a sore neck from looking down instead of up!its messy and noisy too.

id rather clean decent priced regular large domestic window cleaning jobs any day over pressure washing.

the extra faff,extra expense etc is not worth it for me as a sole trader plus you need the room in your van for lugging the extra equipment around.(which is heavy!)