I’m trying to do this right. I’m meticulous about things, and I’m a believer in you get out what you put in. I’m in Little Rock and I’m seeing dirty roofs, everywhere, in neighborhoods that have money (maybe not for roof cleaning). I have a maximum budget of $10k. If you had to take on an employee, and start from scratch, knowing nothing - where would you devote - training, equipment, both? I would like to be prepped for Spring ‘18, and would like to take the initiative now where able. I plan on washing relatives/friends houses in the very early spring to dial in whatever equipment I’m unfamiliar with.
I’m open to PM and any feedback. Currently looking at the 5.5gpm 2500psi on Powerwashing.com because it seems to be the most versatile return on investment - though my assumption is probably naive - your input is appreciate
Furthermore, I will be towing behind a Tacoma which only have 3,500, so I’m kind of limited for weight.
I really appreciate a reliable toyota tacoma although for some reason I feel like I’m always doing work for a current or former GM employee. Actually yesterday my client was one!
You only have 10 k and your new??? You should not be worrying about an employee right now. You don’t have the experience or money to educate people or to advertise roof cleaning. Start off with PW and grow from there…
5.5 2500 is a good pressure washer for residential. Cant do roofs with it. You can get a roof setup for less than $1000, though. Just start searching and reading. Couple weeks of research and you will know all the basics, there is a ton of info online.
@Innocentbystander OK, I will take that advice and speak with Pressuretek on Monday. Is there any training for roof cleaning offered anywhere, hands on, that is worth the time?
@Sharpe Dang, tough crowd on the PW. I guess what I’m gathering from this is start “PW” because the skill level of roof is reserved for the more experienced? And yes, the recommendation for roof soft wash was to augment the 5525 with an x-jet did adequate downstreaming application.
Its more than skill level it is marketing a product to people who don’t know what roof washing is, which can get expensive, then you have to educate them. Then you have to get an employee, more costs more time more training… Walk before you crawl. Invest 10 grand into PW and marketing you should get a return soon. Start with roofs … Probably not.
Ok, this is all really good. I’m not one to argue with the professionals. My initial question was, “what should I do?”, and you have all given quick advice on that.
I think marketing would be the only thing I have a head start on, but it would seem I need to start marketing PW houses first.
