Got a call from a local farmer to give an estimate on a hog barn. He wants the ceilings, gates/fence, walls, and floor washed. I am going out to take a look tomorrow. I will probably take some pictures and post them here for further consideration.
The barn is 240 ft by 90 ft. Roughly the height of a 2.5 story home.
I am aware of PPE requirements and prepared to meet them, and I also have access to a hot water machine, although the farm forums I’ve read say cold water is fine.
From the hassle of it all, I’m thinking a minimum of $3500. What do you guys think?
I would suspect you would be right. Only one way to find out. Probably going to pitch 3500-4000. I don’t feel like dressing up in a full rain suit with boots, respirator, goggles, and gloves for anything less.
I did some cow barns for NC State and used a Landa product called Dynamite. You will need something to release the dander from the steel. Its like Linton on vaseline. They had their own retention ponds
Hog barn floors are sloped to one end, no floor drains but ditch to settling, mitigation pond, chemicals are a must. Cold water odor not pleasant but tolerable, hot water & WHEW what a stink. I would never touch one again. That being said I wish you the best & as long as your making target $ per hour I say go for it, call it paid OJT. Regards
