First Large Commercial Job

Commercial
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Ok here we go. I had an apartment complex call me (first time this has happened) and ask for a bid. They want their breezeways clean and there are 20 of them. 2 levels each breezeway.

Here is the equipment I currently have. One cold water 4200psi 4gpm washer. And that’s it!
I want to price it so I can rent the equipment and still make something on it.

So here are my questions:

  1. What would you price per breezeway?
  2. What would you use to clean it?

This is huge for me and I’m a bit nervous. I’ve done a ton of research on pricing, detergents, hot water washers. I’ve seen racer talk about not taking a shower without soap. Haha

Any wisdom is appreciated. I WILL take and use advice given here and post after pictures. The complex already has me at the top of their list because I know the manager. Thanks!!!
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1 price…I won’t.
2. If you don’t have a former get one. If you don’t have a hot box get one.

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Thanks! I’ve seen many posts on here talking about price so I don’t believe I overstepped anything. I’m working on getting both of those. It will take a little time. I plan to rent what is needed.

Thanks for your input.

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I don’t come in and price because that’s relative
From one market to another Is different

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That makes sense.
Thanks :smiley:

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No need for hot water

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That’s what I thought! Thanks IBS. Also, as I stated to racer, your posts have really helped me. Thank you so much!

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No worries. We just did about 80 breezeways in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago. That’s 75%of what I do.

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I was trying to change my post to a reply and removed it. I didn’t know you were from Alabama. That’s awesome!

Do you have a recommendation for detergent?
Thanks

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I’m from Raleigh NC but i service a 500 mile radius. My contracts don’t require me to get oil stains up because that’s the way i write them up :smile:

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lol Ohhhh I see! I’m going to go bid on this job. I’ll update! My friend you have just saved me a lot of hassle.

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Got my bid in to the company and look like I am their number one choice price wise. She did tell me that I am about 2 grand cheaper than the other company that quoted them. Not sure if I like that or not. Haha

I priced it well I think. Now, what soap would be used on something like this as far as the concrete. I’ll know next week if I actually got the job but I’m pretty sure I did. This will help me on future bids as I’m starting to approach apartment complexes now.