# New start up **URL:** \ **Category:** Newbie Questions\ **Created:** [April 6, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815 "2020-04-06T21:36:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/1 "2020-04-06T21:37:00Z")
Hi everyone I have a few questions I am located in sw Florida . Considering starting a small pressure washing business . At this time I want to only do small jobs flat work, small houses , pool decks, pool cages. Jobs that range from $150-500 dollars. No commercial or roofs. What is the market like do you have to do roofs ? Also what about timing with all going on in the world do you think it’s hard starting right now? ---
**Author:** ![TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/texaspressurewashing/32/27941_2.png) [@TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TexasPressureWashing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/2 "2020-04-06T21:46:08Z")
In regards to the timing yes I think starting a new business would be challenging right now. You’re not eligible for any SBA loans based on not being a business before Feb 15th 2020 (not sure if this applies to you). ---
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/3 "2020-04-06T21:51:37Z")
Thanks for the input I forgot to mention I am a career firefighter so I would be doing this on my days off . I stopped by my local pressure washing shop and got a price for a nice portable unit, hoses, surface cleaner and down stream equipment. Around $2,600 dollars then I was going to get a truck cap for my truck to put the equipment in. ---
**Author:** ![TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/texaspressurewashing/32/27941_2.png) [@TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TexasPressureWashing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/4 "2020-04-06T21:52:56Z")
Thank you for your service. Welcome to the forum. What kind of machine are you looking to start with? ---
**Author:** ![MuscleMyHustle](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/musclemyhustle/32/25298_2.png) [@MuscleMyHustle](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MuscleMyHustle)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/5 "2020-04-06T22:04:00Z")
It’s not impossible to start now it will be a little more challenging, you will find that marketing will have to be a little more aggressive due to people sitting on there dollars till this mess blows over. ---
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/6 "2020-04-06T22:21:15Z")
The hotsy dealer in my area recommendations was belt drive, I think 4200 psi 4 GPM. With a eagle 200 20in surface cleaner. 100 feet of non streak hose, Down streamer , ball valve , and 2 5 gallon bleach containers. Can’t remember the name of the unit. Again I am wanting to do small jobs . ---
**Author:** ![RnR](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/rnr/32/27968_2.png) [@RnR](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/RnR)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/7 "2020-04-06T22:48:29Z")
Belt drive was a good suggestion, 100 feet of hose won’t get you very far though. 200 feet of hose will be sufficient for 96% of residential. Unless you want to lug around your unit through customers property (not fun). With a 4 gpm machine I wouldn’t purchase a surface cleaner over 16”. Even with a 16” surface cleaner you’ll want a pump up sprayer to post treat bad concrete. Good luck and thanks for what you do. ---
**Author:** ![Sasquatch](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/sasquatch/32/26940_2.png) [@Sasquatch](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/8 "2020-04-06T23:17:03Z")
There’ll be a few additional items needed; a backup DS injector for sure (they go bad wo warning). I believe there’s a recent thread with a start up list. Thanks for your service! ---
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/9 "2020-04-06T23:27:06Z")
Thanks for the reply’s I know In sw florida the competition is all over. I was going to have a minimum of $150 dollars to come out. I am trying to do 5-10 jobs per month. ---
**Author:** ![TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/texaspressurewashing/32/27941_2.png) [@TexasPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TexasPressureWashing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/10 "2020-04-06T23:27:08Z")
I linked him to it via the thread. [Equipment List With Links](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/equipment-list-with-links/24430) ---
**Author:** ![vladis](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/b19c9b/32.png) [@vladis](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/vladis)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/11 "2020-04-06T23:44:30Z")
Where in SW Florida are you. I am in North Naples, Bonita Springs , South Fort Myers area. And it is end of the season ( early end because of virus ). 99% of my customers are part time residents , and the are going back up North. Also most gated communities dont let contractors in, only for emergency. I get my pressure washers from Hotsy in Fort Myers or Proline equipment in Naples, all other staff online. i don’t wash roofs because of GL and Work comp insurance price. I do loose some jobs because of that , most people want whole package ( roof, house , pool cage deck and driveway ). I am staying busy enough doing driveways , pool decks and enclosures. like it was mentioned get extra DS injector and different size and pattern nozzles, learn downstream . Good Luck. ---
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/12 "2020-04-07T00:04:07Z")
Thanks for the reply I am in fort Myers wanting to only do my work in Lee county. How do you like the pressure washing shop in fort Myers? That’s who I talked to about equipment. ---
**Author:** ![vladis](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/b19c9b/32.png) [@vladis](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/vladis)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/13 "2020-04-07T00:49:45Z")
I’ve been using them for 15 years good service and professional but high prize. I try to buy pressure washers locally but every thing else online. My last 8gpm and 5gpm i got better deal in Naples at proline. I have 5gpm , 3k psi pressure pro set up in my truck bed. If you want to check it , i live in San Carlos park. Write now we are pretty busy with our janitorial service , I hope things get back to normal soon. You are welcome to call or text me. Vladis 239-357-9083 ---
**Author:** ![Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Firstresponse87](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firstresponse87)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-start-up/24815/14 "2020-04-07T01:26:25Z")
Thanks