I doubt you’re going to be able to blow the cobwebs away with a leaf blower and especially if the sheetrock has any texture to it. You might be better off using a dry soft bristled brush or some kind of duster. I’d definitely experiment before giving them the estimate. You don’t want to estimate using a leaf blower and then end up having to hand wipe them all.
4 Likes
We have cleaned many breezeways without any problems but we have cleaned some breezeways that allowed water to go underneath the walls and into the apartments, so be careful.
2 Likes
definetly. i got a lot of good people helping me go through the proper process for this job between you guys and a project manager family friend. i went from almost no confidence to full confidence thanks to you all. i’m taking my time to make sure we don’t overlook anything like what you just mentioned with the cobwebs.
we’re gonna give a bid for caulking. there are some pretty nasty gaps i believe would cause tons of water damage around the property. our caulking quote alone is over $5k which definetly makes me happy
1 Like
Wow. That’s some good caulking money there.
and a lot of empty bottles of caulk once we’re done 
1 Like
For sure!!!
1 Like
OMG! do not submit a $5k bid for caulking!! Those base plates serve as aesthetic purposes only! Focus on the cleaning! Do you have a pic the exterior sheet rock!?
1 Like
You shouldn’t be happy about it, it’s an unexpected expense to your client. I’m all for charging as much as you can get away with within the confines of your area of expertise because expertise is specialised but 5k of unrelated maintenance I feel should be in someone else’s struggling pockets.
1 Like
The same can be said about house washes that need oxidation removal or other special chemicals no? If he wants his maintenance team to handle it instead of us i’m not gonna lose any sleep. but i’ve been told i NEED to do the caulking if i want to do this job (or make owner take on liability) so i’m gonna caulk it and charge accordingly, this is going to take over 800 bottles of caulk. i’m happy because i get to work more, not because i’m profiting off of an unexpected expense. just feel like some of my hard work is starting to pay off, that’s all. also excited to be able to get off this 4gpm hunk of garbage
1 Like
If it’s aesthetic purpose only then why are the 1st floors caulked up?
I don’t offer oxidation removal, if a task can’t be completed within an arms reach of what’s on the trucks then we jump back in and head for the next job. The more adventurous you get with these things the more headaches you invite upon yourself.
luckily i’m able to mitigate a headache on this one. got a really great guy helping out who’s a close family friend of mine and is a master plumber / full time project manager that’s kind enough to answer any questions or concerns that may pop up throughout the project. he has the bulk supplier, equipment to increase productivity in applying the caulk, etc. all lined up for me. basically just a matter of buying the caulk and laying it down in a day or two. think he said he gets $1.50 a bottle or so as opposed to home depot’s $7
wouldn’t feel right if i didn’t believe i could do a good job. not worth the risk
Are they giving you the job regardless of price or do you still have to submit your estimate and hope they accept it?
he’s waiting on my bid which i’ll be submitting today. i’m the only company he’s in contact with and i’ve been communicating with him frequently throughout the last few days as i’ve been going back to the property. he’s on board with everything just waiting for that quote.
Have their landlord give them ample notice that your team will be washing on such n such a date
2 Likes
Thanks for the photos… There’s no doubt, water seeping into the walls. I’m surprised they’re more concerned in cleaning the floors. Good luck man, hope it turns out well for you.
1 Like
