[Richy L]

i need a pressure wash a block patio 55 square metres. I can price the jet washing, but the sealing is a problem.


I understand i have to wait until its completely dry, then apply the coats. But how long will it take, how much should i charge, and do i need more than one coat?


oh yeah, and there is some oil on the blockwork, been there for a couple of years, anyone know of any chemicals to use to get it up?


thanks guys!


Richy

[peternathan]

hi
the oil i doubt you will remove totally.
as for the sealing it all depends on what type of sealant your using !!!!
you cant go for a one coat application or some require two coats!
and it depends where you buy it from!
have a look at www.swiss-seal.com

[Richy L]

thats quite pricey.



So if i seal a job thats 55 square metres it'll cost £50 for the chemicals.

How much would you guys charge for the job, and how long would it take?

[peternathan]

if you spray it on about 30mins max. thats form start to finish including cleaning up.
i have not sealed a patio as yet but block paving is anything from 2.50 to 10 pound a sq mtr it all depends on the sealant resiblock is most exspensive.
ps
i try not to push the sealing to much cos you can get another wash out of the customer in 10-12 months. if you seal it you all so cause probs if you come to wash it next time ie; stripping the sealer off

[Richy L]

i have heard you can roll it on, i guess that would be less messy.  So if i say about £55 x 4 = 220. That would be a fair price for just sealing?
 and about £150 for jet washing.

so thats £220 + £150 = £370.

Does that sound reasonable to you?

[peternathan]

to be honest 55sq mtr
i would charge 110 to wash 25 to resand and 150 to seal but i would spray it on!
depends on the area you live as well!

[Richy L]

to resand, is it a case of simply just brushing the sand in with a broom?

when you say £150 thats including the chemicals eh?

What would you say the time scale is beteen each stage?

[peternathan]

resand   yes
150   yes

time scale depends on the weather

you have mail

[Richy L]

i would imagine i clean first. then leave a day, then resand , then seal it, as long as its on a dry day

[peternathan]

remember you have to resand and seal on the same day

[Richy L]

ok great.
Thanks for all your help peternathan!

[geefree]

wickes is cheap for block paving sand...

dont forget a large soft yard brush.. makes life so much easier.....

to be honest i shy away from sealing.... by simply saying it leaves surface water after it rains.. and that can be dangerous in winter...

cos they are a pain to do unless you an expert... each one comes up different .. and each customer expects different results.

just my experience.

Gary.

[TVCS]

I'm with you Gary.
Never offered sealing and probably never will.  IMO it ruins any repeat work from the customer.  Some of my customers I clean for twice a year.

But maybe I have read too many disaster stories when it comes to sealing and that has put me off