# Condo Estimate **URL:** \ **Category:** Commercial\ **Created:** [June 7, 2021, 4:43am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863 "2021-06-07T04:43:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CrystalPressureWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/97f17d/32.png) [@CrystalPressureWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CrystalPressureWash)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 4:43am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/1 "2021-06-07T04:43:22Z")
I’m looking for some advice on how to quote this job. I’ve only ever done residential work but just got this opportunity to wash this set of condos. I’ve got a 5.5 gpm and am gonna have a guy helping. They’re looking for a couple quotes. The rear of the large buildings , the front of the back building, and the 2 sides closest to the roads are the worst of it so they definitely want that done. They’re looking for a number on just those areas as well as the whole thing. Any advice is appreciated ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/1/1/116bef3d422502d14984dca7ea46c9522898595a.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/c/8/c8d5599675b3fa440aa35ad908ae87e6b60fe237.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/1/a/1aaf589774057f9c5fb9c40c16e64c1039de9aba.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/0/2/028eae3a08e5c20d68b65687cd24382c2e8f6dbf.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/5/8/5844b3284cba06a1325409ad07379d2983c3522f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Redjess](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/redjess/32/34375_2.png) [@Redjess](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Redjess)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 7:43am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/2 "2021-06-07T07:43:55Z")
Easy money. Are you washing the whole structures or just the areas mentioned? How much are the housewashes on average 2 story where your area is? ---
**Author:** ![Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/infinity/32/30829_2.png) [@Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Infinity)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/3 "2021-06-07T10:24:17Z")
I’ve seen pricing across the whole spectrum. This thread might give you a little perspective on that: > [@Under bidding](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/under-bidding/18390): > > Lets play a little game called “who can guess the under bid price”. So long story short. One of my long time condominium complex clients that I do a full complex wash every year wanted another estimate on a new complex they just aquired. Now obviously they want to use me because of our relationship, work ethics, ect. But of course the HOA board needs to get a couple more bids with mine. I will always work with them to ensure we get on the right numbers to make it happen. Well not this time… Personally, I’ll be doing a condo association later this month for about $72/unit (siding wash only). I honestly think I underpriced it for my area. But I really wanted the job/experience. ---
**Author:** ![CrystalPressureWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/97f17d/32.png) [@CrystalPressureWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CrystalPressureWash)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/4 "2021-06-07T11:47:28Z")
If the whole structures are in the budget they’d like them done as well, I’m not sure how much they’re working with. For an average 2 story 2000-2400 sq foot house in my area i charge around 325-375. I’d like to give low enough of a number for them to agree for everything done this year. In my head for the areas mention id say I should be at around $1100. and for all sides of the buildings be at $125 per unit x 17 so 2150. Let me know how that sounds/ what you guys would be at. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/infinity/32/30829_2.png) [@Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Infinity)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/5 "2021-06-07T12:02:00Z")
With the garages, and the small size of the development, $125/unit sounds reasonable. I might actually shoot a little higher, towards $3000 total. I don’t think I’d probably get it all done in one day, and I like to hit at least $1500/day for commercial projects. ---
**Author:** ![Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/nashvillewash/32/11988_2.png) [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2021, 11:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/6 "2021-06-07T23:56:47Z")
In Nashville I did several of these. I figured how long it would take and charged my hourly or daily rate. Looks like 2 days @ $1350. ![Screenshot_20210607-165724_Samsung Internet](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/e/5/e57a809a9c7e7a04dc39803e2d85423ad3d7687a.jpeg) These areas really stink if the wind is wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/innocentbystander/32/36516_2.png) [@Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Innocentbystander)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/7 "2021-06-08T00:00:36Z")
We don’t even try to spray those from the ground. That’s five minutes a building with a pump sprayer of bleach and no need to rinse ---
**Author:** ![Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/infinity/32/30829_2.png) [@Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Infinity)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/8 "2021-06-08T01:20:35Z")
> [@Innocentbystander](#): > > no need to rinse I might just have an aneurysm… 🤯 So I take it you walk the roofs to get to those setbacks? ---
**Author:** ![Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/innocentbystander/32/36516_2.png) [@Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Innocentbystander)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/9 "2021-06-08T02:08:05Z")
Yes, put up the ladder and walk the roof. Usually only have to do that about every third year. Bear in mind, I’ve cleaned some properties every year for 20 years. Some twice a year. It only takes a few minutes. I usually do it because I don’t need a tether and harness but the guys do. ---
**Author:** ![Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/nashvillewash/32/11988_2.png) [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/10 "2021-06-08T03:05:20Z")
What safety system are you using for your crew? ---
**Author:** ![Dirtyboy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dirtyboy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dirtyboy)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/11 "2021-06-08T15:06:33Z")
@Innocentbystander does a lot of complexes and has posted here. @Racer had a real nice write up on doing one as well. I haven’t done any, I just know who I would contact if I had questions and what to read. ---
**Author:** ![KMP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/kmp/32/1728_2.png) [@KMP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/KMP)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/12 "2021-06-10T21:17:37Z")
That would only suck if your pushing with 4gpms. 5-8 gpms with a 7 ft lance will bang that out with zero issues, wind or not. We keep 7ft lances on our trucks with a quick connect for this exact situation. Even a 6ft would be fine. ---
**Author:** ![Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/nashvillewash/32/11988_2.png) [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/13 "2021-06-10T22:01:42Z")
![16233624370782459094210535538152](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/6/f/6fd25750f966632ae2e6c1dc350aa11c365b8340.jpeg) Like this one? 7 foot lance, 8 gpm, still a pain in bad wind. ---
**Author:** ![PRSWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a88e4f/32.png) [@PRSWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PRSWash)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 11:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/14 "2021-06-10T23:56:09Z")
I don’t see how guys wash right on the coasts. I despise wind. Way back when I first used an Xjet, complaints from overspray on neighborhood cars made me stop quick ---
**Author:** ![Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/innocentbystander/32/36516_2.png) [@Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Innocentbystander)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/15 "2021-06-11T00:09:36Z")
DS’ing keeps a tighter pattern than an Xjet, but wind sucks. ---
**Author:** ![Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/nashvillewash/32/11988_2.png) [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/16 "2021-06-11T00:11:37Z")
Winds here are 15+ after 1pm usually so I keep that in mind before I start. ---
**Author:** ![Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/innocentbystander/32/36516_2.png) [@Innocentbystander](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Innocentbystander)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 12:14am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/17 "2021-06-11T00:14:56Z")
This actually popped up on my feed today from 6 years ago at the coast. Have washed these about 15 times with my feet on the ground. This time the water would go a foot or of the nozzle and turn left or right. Huge wind gusts. Had to get a lift to spray over 5 feet in the air lol ![Screenshot_20210610-201143](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/d/d/dde603e4b18ad46f8a8b863c05a0b180151931e8.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20210610-200950](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/9/9/99706d717632a0fc645ae3896fbe5bea2aa8099a.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20210610-201130](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/f/5/f52788f9bedd86201a294b3d1f8e673ce634dc92.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/nashvillewash/32/11988_2.png) [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/18 "2021-06-11T00:27:29Z")
![SmartSelect_20210610-172629_Gallery](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/b/0/b011b0a33d6ff0900e92bb4fd0ab5dd1727d5c5d.jpeg) 8gpm stream getting bent in 5 feet lol. It was 30+ all day… ---
**Author:** ![PRSWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a88e4f/32.png) [@PRSWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PRSWash)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/condo-estimate/30863/19 "2021-06-11T00:34:08Z")
Yeah, that would drive me nuts.