I’m seeing landscapers out, mowing and Mulching…I’ve received miss information about whether or not a 1 man Power washing business can do exterior Cleanings…….Does anyone have written documentation either allowing us, or clearly stating NO to our proceeding with exterior residential cleaning.
Depending on where you live in PA…your county may have a more strict stay at home order in place which may have different stipulations than a statewide stay at home order. You’ll have to look up both and see if specific wording is used to determine if your business is essential. Even then it can be tough to interpret.
If landscapers are working I’d bet you can work too.
Same here in KY, lots of landscapers. I’m fairly busy with exterior services, nobody is wanting me inside right now.
As I said before, pressure washing is a real godsend, I couldn’t do much with window cleaning right now. Heck I made $600 in 3 hours today cleaning residential concrete.
If you decide to do it, print off the orders and highlight the section that you believe allows you to be working. Carry that around with you in your work vehicle so that if you get asked, you have something to point to. Plus, it will give the appearance (rightfully so) that you took the time to look into it and figure out if you are ok to work.
Our friend works at UPS Worldport, she was given an ‘Essential Employer’ note to carry with her in case we get a total ‘shelter in place’ order.
Are there any Philly area Powerwashers out working? Have you been stopped by law enforcement? If so, what did they say? What was the final outcome?
I work in NJ but I heard the day after the Pa shut down a company was power washing play grounds.
Pressure Washing services are considered life-sustaining in PA under Gov. Wolf’s current restrictions. Businesses are classified by their NAICS number. Pressure Washing resides under NAICS 561790. Which is considered a ‘Service to a Building or Dwelling’. It is listed as a “Yes” on Governor Wolf’s chart.
Go here and read the first question on the FAQ’s. It gives you everything you need. I also printed and highlighted what was needed to prove I can be legally working if questioned by authorities.
Hope this helps!
THANK YOU. This is exactly what I was looking for.
You’re welcome. Happy to help.