This is my first full time year. Been doing part time for 5 years. Lost my engineering job last year. For real, $1,000 plus a day is no problem. Been doing $1500 some days. Less than 8 hours a day. Just need the right equipment and a trained crew.
Keep up the good work Joe ! When cleaning from the roof you should consider spraying back to the ladder , no good can come from walking on a roof soaked in soap and SH. As an example, you could have started on the far right, and worked back to within two or three of the ladder, then went to the far left, and worked back to within two or three feet of the ladder. This would leave a 4-6 foot wide path of dry roof to spray directly above the ladder, you simply spray your way down to the ladder, and never walk on a wet surface. :)
Anyone remember what it was like when you washed your first cedar shingle roof? We're lucky to be alive LMAO. Also for any home owners watching this is why you hire a professional surface washer that has insurance and bonded.
Hey Joe thanks for all your videos, I’ve been in the power washing business for 31 years and I really appreciate what you are doing. I can tell you are a class act and a top notch guy. Keep up the great work 👍
Love that you're not afraid to show any mistakes so we can all learn. I'm curious what happened with the streaks on the black top. Did they come out or did you end up paying for re-seal? Also, what chemical caused the streaking? Thanks for your video tutorial.
Love your videos man! Have you had any issues with paint coming off the gutters while softwashing? It has happening to me twice in the last week. I have looked it up on the internet and there isn't much info on the subject. I would appreciate any tips. Your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank You
What type if mix are you using that is taking off the paint? Also as a good rule of thumb it's always good to ask the home owner whens the last time they washed or had it washed? You could be running into a problem they or someone else has caused. Happens all the time in every application whether it's roof, house or hard surface washing, even fence washing or staining fence.
That has only happened to me with gutter zap solution but if you're getting that from SH I can only imagine that you're using something like 12% straight. People have to realize SH is key but its highly caustic. And rarely do you see anyone neutralizing bleach at end of job which is equally as important to limit any further bleaching action.
Do you prefer to rinse with the pressure washer or 12v? I don’t think I’ll have enough room on my truck bed for all the tanks and a pressure washer on top of that lol
@@powerfulimprovements like you, I am a one-man-band. We look similar age. I typically run around with everything on the back of my truck because I do a lot of beach areas where parking is tight. I don't carry tanks typically with me because my set up is 4gpm /4000 psi. I soft wash but not all the time. I just started down streaming like you around the same time (the x-jet buckets were giving me tennis elbow). I am building a trailer set up now on an aluminum 10' trailer for more commercial jobs and ordering from Russ Johnson as we speak.
I’m just getting started in this business and there’s a lot to learn about chemicals. Is your SH 10% or 12.5% per gallon? Thank you for all your informative positive videos! Keep them coming! Thanks
Thank you, Sorry one more question. In the video, you said your spraying 1% at the tip, and you commented to a guy that your down streaming straight SH. Is that straight SH at 10% or 12.5? I’m also running a 4 GPM CAT pump belt driven. Your mix is great and I’d like to mirror that as well. I’m spraying my first house this week. Again, Thank you
I have a 5/8 flex hose and that thing is too heavy to go on the roof and shucks a lot of chem. Yours is 1/2 correct? I'm contemplating to switch to a 1/2in hose but I'm not sure if I'll lose water volume and range. Thanks for video
Hey! If you’re branching out let me know. I’m in Maryland and I would love to join you. I don’t have a complicated setup. I have a electric Pressure Washer that I have used to do some jobs and it’s worked well for me. I only have a 2017 Toyota Camry so I needed something small and I couldn’t find a gas powered on that would fit in my trunk. I Pressure Washer with a SJ electrical Pressure Washer/ 11” surface cleaner/ turbo nozzle. I started my business in July and from word of mouth I have done about 12 jobs. Patios/ sidewalks/ fences/ stairs. I work full-time for one of the largest insurance company’s in the United States so I can only do jobs on Saturday/Sundays! If you know of any gas Pressure Washer’s that will fit inside the trunk of my Camry please let me know. I would love to go gas but I don’t know where I would store it because j in have not shed. I live in a townhouse and our HOA is anal about everything. Thanks in advance!
I had the same question. I was told to mix 2 gallons of sh with 3 gallons of water and a few ounces of soap when downstreaming out of a 5 gallon bucket but Joe says otherwise 🤔
Hey man, have you looked into the chemical proportioners? You can build one for about $250 not including the hoses to connect everything. Could stop batch mixing per job and save some time ... I’m going to use it once I get to where you are
John W currently yes. I was 12volt washing houses earlier this year but have switched to Downstreaming. However I will be 12 volt washing a garage today in my video later
Man I wanted to go full time pressure washing but I'm getting frustrated. I have put signs up on streets, Google website with 7 five star reviews, nextdoor business page with 19 reviews and great reputation. Put out post cards at houses just join my Facebook Community page and I still can't get a study flow of jobs every week.
What in the world is the video creator here doing different that you two are not doing? Is it the area, appearance, ads? I am just researching business ideas here and I am not wanting to jump from the frying pan and into the fire and end up homeless... Don't have a lot of money to invest...
Can we use the LA Awsome for soft washing vinyl ,I been using arm and hammer oxy and Gain but hell 50oz for a dollar,hows it suds,smell,and rinse bro??
John Hanafin I like the m5 but it is a low pressure soaper and puts up a broken stream. Shooter tip hits higher more like a laser. I will likely cycle it back in here and there. But to use it as tinder I have to go back to the truck and turn soap off which I don’t like to do
Just as a heads up when you're on a roof it's a good idea never to walk backwards. I'm guilty of it myself, but one little misstep and you don't have any ability to catch yourself.
If you're talking simple things, like "normal driveway" or "normal roof" since obviously the conditions being worse than normal would be something else. Might make for a good video for us newbies@@powerfulimprovements
Very cool. I know you don’t rinse roofs, but are you concerned with metal corroding up there. I noticed that house had an aluminum vent running the entire peak
On the roof part on beggining you said “set it and forget it” and that you hit it and left it. Did you mean you didn’t rinse it? You don’t have to rinse roofs?(im a new guy looking to learn)
@@powerfulimprovements Oh okay, I didn’t know you can spray without rinsing it. Thanks for the fast reply and for the content and tips. Learning a lot from you.
That drive way streaking really bothers me: I feel bad for you. What could you have done to avoid it? Rinse it, eventhough you didnt wash it??? Is this going to be an issue with all asphalt drives? Or just newly sealed ones? Sorry that happened to you.
Rand Sollie never happened before. It was a combination of 2pm beating sun and new sealant. I did rinse before and after. Clearly not well enough. I’m hyper aware of it now.
I dont understand how I get such bad hard water spotting on windows no matter how many times i rinse, it's just poor water quality. I would be called back EVERY time if i didnt take the time to manually clean windows. This sucks! I dont hear others having this issue.. Any tips?
I'm glad you're showing the mistake you did and the corrections. Every RUclipsr on here trys to look perfect and act as if they never screw up
I've been watching you learn and grow and it's amazing to see you keep learning new tricks and tips and sharing your knowledge. 🙌🏼
Tech thank you
This is my first full time year. Been doing part time for 5 years. Lost my engineering job last year. For real, $1,000 plus a day is no problem. Been doing $1500 some days. Less than 8 hours a day. Just need the right equipment and a trained crew.
Keep up the good work Joe ! When cleaning from the roof you should consider spraying back to the ladder , no good can come from walking on a roof soaked in soap and SH. As an example, you could have started on the far right, and worked back to within two or three of the ladder, then went to the far left, and worked back to within two or three feet of the ladder. This would leave a 4-6 foot wide path of dry roof to spray directly above the ladder, you simply spray your way down to the ladder, and never walk on a wet surface. :)
J Brewster true. Sometimes I get a little turned around. I did the back roof and garage first. This was last. Could’ve been more efficient
Anyone remember what it was like when you washed your first cedar shingle roof? We're lucky to be alive LMAO. Also for any home owners watching this is why you hire a professional surface washer that has insurance and bonded.
Great work Joe! Glad to see you back in action 🤘🏽
Nicely done. Thanks for continuing to produce these videos. Helps so much!
Clean North Fulton I’m glad to hrlp
Hey Joe thanks for all your videos, I’ve been in the power washing business for 31 years and I really appreciate what you are doing. I can tell you are a class act and a top notch guy. Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks again Professor Joey 😊keep them coming,i'm learning alot from u bro..good job!
Trini_Diva 😂🤓
Thanks for the video Joe your videos are awesome and motivate me to make that money!
Getting started this year. Really looking forward to it! Appreciate these videos 👏🏻 👏🏻
✌🏼💪🏼
Thanks for sharing the mishap with the streaking of blacktop driveway. Good experience to share.
Right on
Appreciate all the content brother! Keep killing it!
Jerome Taylor thank you!
You explain things pretty good.and makes alot of sense.thanks
J Jobs thank you
Thank you for you vids very helpful and to the point......love the hat....sh destroys everything....Great job Joe!
Dave Watters thank you!
Great video brotha love the content and you explain things really well much appreciated
Andrew Wolf happy to help
Thanks for the info! Enjoyed the video.
Making bank with a 4gpm machine!!! The right process will always get the job done your my inspiration I appreciate every video #WashOn
Thank you very much
Love your videos.
When and if you get a 8gpm, you gonna love it.
Getting a 8gpm was the best investment I've ever made.
Water is the issue for me. I don’t have the capacity to carry a big tank. I’m going 5.5 for next year and we’ll see
Excellent video, Joe!
S Lawrence thank you
Sounds like you got it down to a science! good job !
Thank you
Love the videos I like how thorough you are when keeping up with the time you start and finish and the good cleaning job you been doing
Have Faith Pressure Washing Services,LLC thank you
Great video👍🏽
Looks like you mastered your roof mix, olmost no run off at all. Great job.
John Hanafin thank you! Less than $5 in soap
Powerful Improvements was it just soap and water, or did it have 12.5 sh too?
Andy Banks always sh too
Nice video. Thank you. Just wondering are those chemical mixes safe for skin contact. I assume they are going on your legs and arms?
Love that you're not afraid to show any mistakes so we can all learn. I'm curious what happened with the streaks on the black top. Did they come out or did you end up paying for re-seal? Also, what chemical caused the streaking? Thanks for your video tutorial.
I payed for reseal. SH
Joe always keeping it real bro !
MATT PATUNAS 🤣
Hi . Love your videos .. what 12 volt pump you using
Love your videos man! Have you had any issues with paint coming off the gutters while softwashing? It has happening to me twice in the last week. I have looked it up on the internet and there isn't much info on the subject. I would appreciate any tips. Your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank You
What type if mix are you using that is taking off the paint? Also as a good rule of thumb it's always good to ask the home owner whens the last time they washed or had it washed? You could be running into a problem they or someone else has caused. Happens all the time in every application whether it's roof, house or hard surface washing, even fence washing or staining fence.
That has only happened to me with gutter zap solution but if you're getting that from SH I can only imagine that you're using something like 12% straight. People have to realize SH is key but its highly caustic. And rarely do you see anyone neutralizing bleach at end of job which is equally as important to limit any further bleaching action.
Have you tried a small ball valve at the X Jet soap barb, and turning it off to rinse? Maybe less stuff to carry around
No longer Xjet. We Downstream this year. Most efficient
Awesome work brother!!! How to you switch from rinse to soap? Do you walk back to your truck or does a helper switch something for you?
Switch nozzles. Low pressure draws soap. High pressure does not
Is 5% enough SH to clean roofs? Do you use the same amount when down streaming?
Do you prefer to rinse with the pressure washer or 12v? I don’t think I’ll have enough room on my truck bed for all the tanks and a pressure washer on top of that lol
We have such similar setups and methods, it's unbelievable.
zadok22 please share
@@powerfulimprovements like you, I am a one-man-band. We look similar age. I typically run around with everything on the back of my truck because I do a lot of beach areas where parking is tight. I don't carry tanks typically with me because my set up is 4gpm /4000 psi. I soft wash but not all the time. I just started down streaming like you around the same time (the x-jet buckets were giving me tennis elbow). I am building a trailer set up now on an aluminum 10' trailer for more commercial jobs and ordering from Russ Johnson as we speak.
zadok22 let’s connect thru Facebook so we can share more pics and stuff. I’d love to see your set up
I’m just getting started in this business and there’s a lot to learn about chemicals. Is your SH 10% or 12.5% per gallon?
Thank you for all your informative positive videos! Keep them coming!
Thanks
Bryan Goldsmith from the pool store it’s 12.5. Sometimes I run out and have to buy from Walmart and that is 10%
Thank you,
Sorry one more question. In the video, you said your spraying 1% at the tip, and you commented to a guy that your down streaming straight SH. Is that straight SH at 10% or 12.5?
I’m also running a 4 GPM CAT pump belt driven. Your mix is great and I’d like to mirror that as well. I’m spraying my first house this week.
Again, Thank you
Bryan Goldsmith I’m shooting straight 12.5 so 1.25% at the tip technically maybe if you’re perfectly fresh. Not an exact science 😂 roughly 1%
"You see that high TECH tool there" 😆 😆 😆
😂😂
Hi Joe , the streaking on that driveway is that asphalt base or concrete??.. ... cheers David
FlashTechEngineering asphalt
I have a 5/8 flex hose and that thing is too heavy to go on the roof and shucks a lot of chem. Yours is 1/2 correct? I'm contemplating to switch to a 1/2in hose but I'm not sure if I'll lose water volume and range. Thanks for video
Your doing great brother
Sweet Home Softwash LLC thank you sir 🙏
Hey! If you’re branching out let me know. I’m in Maryland and I would love to join you. I don’t have a complicated setup. I have a electric Pressure Washer that I have used to do some jobs and it’s worked well for me. I only have a 2017 Toyota Camry so I needed something small and I couldn’t find a gas powered on that would fit in my trunk. I Pressure Washer with a SJ electrical Pressure Washer/ 11” surface cleaner/ turbo nozzle. I started my business in July and from word of mouth I have done about 12 jobs. Patios/ sidewalks/ fences/ stairs. I work full-time for one of the largest insurance company’s in the United States so I can only do jobs on Saturday/Sundays! If you know of any gas Pressure Washer’s that will fit inside the trunk of my Camry please let me know. I would love to go gas but I don’t know where I would store it because j in have not shed. I live in a townhouse and our HOA is anal about everything. Thanks in advance!
Bryan Yu keep washing. Upgrade when you can. A small trailer might be best move. Put a hitch on that car
What makes your wash solution work so quick that you can turn right around Ans rinse it like that?
And it really looks clean also
I need to invest in one of those "high tech" brooms. 💪🏿✊🏿😁
Brandon Cooper right on!! 😂
Hey Joe good content man! What did you use on the camper? I've gotten a couple calls to wash them so just curious about your mixture for those.
Thx
L P 1% house wash
@@powerfulimprovements
Man I thought the SH would harm it. $150 is average to wash a 40 footer & they want to pay me more to wax after washing.
L P haven’t had an issue yet. What do you wax with. When I was a kid we used Mop n glo
@@powerfulimprovements
Never did the wax jobs but I use degreaser on the tiger stripes. I'll try the mop n glow.
Love the video
Pao Lee thank you
Hey Joe when downstreming are you using straight SH and soap or are you cutting your downstream mix with water?
clayton murphree straight but could cut it s little
I had the same question. I was told to mix 2 gallons of sh with 3 gallons of water and a few ounces of soap when downstreaming out of a 5 gallon bucket but Joe says otherwise 🤔
Hey man, have you looked into the chemical proportioners? You can build one for about $250 not including the hoses to connect everything. Could stop batch mixing per job and save some time ... I’m going to use it once I get to where you are
Mr. Nick yeah it’s on the list will likely do this winter
Powerful Improvements you’re going to love it. Everyone seems to. Once I get enough business I’ll build one too. Keep up the hustle
Mr. Nick yes and I can remove a tank 👍👍
You guys make a great team! So it sounds like the only time you 12 volt is just for roofs? Also for chemical transfer.
John W currently yes. I was 12volt washing houses earlier this year but have switched to Downstreaming. However I will be 12 volt washing a garage today in my video later
Do you have the X Jet M5 twist nozzel? When you rinse with it the fan is adjustable allowing you wider and less pressure on your rinse if needed
Creole Cajun yes. Xjet M5 and yes I adjust fan. Fantastic tool
I know you said you are using a 12volt ,but what are you using the honda gas motor for?? Just curious
thadhoward My son is keeping everything vegetation wise in the side of the house wet
Southern Drawl from Southeast Softwash is good stuff
Ernie Webber haven’t tried it yet
How much did it cost to have the sealing done? Or did the roof wash work on the asphalt?
400$
Hi, I have been watching for awhile! Why do you use la awesome as the surfactant? Do you thinks its better than other options? Does it smell good?
I don’t use it anymore. Elemonator now
@@powerfulimprovements ok thank you
So how do we prevent driveway streaks,I did a wash the other day and just kept rinsing the driveway,seems like it helped alot?
All you can do is keep it wet
Dragon juice will get bleach stains off the driveway, also dawn dish soap and scrubbing.
What soap nozzle are you using? Have you tried the big blue one yet?
Creole Cajun yes I use the blue one a lot but prefer the jrod currently
Man I wanted to go full time pressure washing but I'm getting frustrated. I have put signs up on streets, Google website with 7 five star reviews, nextdoor business page with 19 reviews and great reputation. Put out post cards at houses just join my Facebook Community page and I still can't get a study flow of jobs every week.
Take a step back and re analyze.
Visit envirospec. com and click education and articles for contractors. It helped me
Me too. We doing the same and one job every 3 months
And now since yesterday and today I got 5 house wash inquiries. Go figure. Comes in spurts!
@@user-et3sv7gn8f lucky you. I have done 1 quote since April
What in the world is the video creator here doing different that you two are not doing? Is it the area, appearance, ads? I am just researching business ideas here and I am not wanting to jump from the frying pan and into the fire and end up homeless... Don't have a lot of money to invest...
Your explanation about the Jrod was an ah- ha moment. That 2 of the tips can’t pull soap.
When do you use your 12. System?
I use my 12 v mainly for roof washing
What filters are in your mask?
Can we use the LA Awsome for soft washing vinyl ,I been using arm and hammer oxy and Gain but hell 50oz for a dollar,hows it suds,smell,and rinse bro??
Yes. I use it daily. LA awesome laundry soap
@@powerfulimprovements Haha,awesome bro!!!
Where can I pre-order the Powerful Improvements 0-7k course please sir? 🙏
Purity Pressure Washing 😂 I don’t know if we’re going there
Great vid. Out of curiosity, does the smell of the roof wash permeate into the house?
nosaj03 That’s a good question. I’ve never had a complaint about it. But I imagine you might be able to smell it with the windows open
@@powerfulimprovements How long does it take for the smell to dissipate?
nosaj03 Within a few hours
A few videos ago you showed an m5 twist nozzle but you still use the x jet for rinsing, what did you think of the m5?
John Hanafin I like the m5 but it is a low pressure soaper and puts up a broken stream. Shooter tip hits higher more like a laser. I will likely cycle it back in here and there. But to use it as tinder I have to go back to the truck and turn soap off which I don’t like to do
Thanks for the reply, i was thinking just for rinsing. Keep up the great work!
What’s the rationale on the wet and forget roof cleaning? Do you always wet and forget or do you rinse some and why?!
We almost always wet and forget depending on the clients needs. Like if the house is going for sale and they need same day results
Hi Joe,
Alright, you're making good money now. It's time for a new cap, LOL..
Nah man, that cap is definitely new! Carhartts come ruggedddd :)
How could you have drawn water from the pool if you had gone that option, curious.
We could use the 12 volt pump to pull into the buffer tank
what kind of gun is that your using on the roof to spray soap??
Ray Rays Lawn/Landscape Viton poly spray gun
Just as a heads up when you're on a roof it's a good idea never to walk backwards. I'm guilty of it myself, but one little misstep and you don't have any ability to catch yourself.
Bryan this is true!!
What kind of gun/wand are you using?
Johnny Nguyen sutner
The quiet northeast corner of Connecticut, I was just at the 85 restaurant for supper the other day....
That’s awesome! Do you live nearby?
@@powerfulimprovements I live in Coventry, we are called the gateway to the quiet corner...rt 44
@@jerrypelletier2328 very nice area!
How much SH does a roof like that take? Is there a rough formula you have for expended chemical per square foot?
Lots of variables there. Application method, SH percentage
If you're talking simple things, like "normal driveway" or "normal roof" since obviously the conditions being worse than normal would be something else. Might make for a good video for us newbies@@powerfulimprovements
If the house doesn’t have gutters would the run off from the roof wash stain the siding? If the customer only wanted the roof done?
Yes it will
Bleach wash at end of job is equally important. Rinsing is not enough. If you ever try to rinse bleach off your hand this is pretty apparent.
What is bleach wash? Do you mean neutralizer? Is anybody rinsing the house with a neutralizer?
R u only using 1% SH on vinyl? That doesn't see very hot.
Glad to see your business grow so fast.
Dean Grawet 1% at the tip.
Did you downstream the roof? Or 12 volt?
Dusty Welker 12volt. You may hear the power washer running in the background because my son is keeping the vegetation and the house wet
What was the outcome of the stripes on the driveway?
What marketing strategies do you use?
Kris Kopp a bunch explainined in most recent videos
Very cool. I know you don’t rinse roofs, but are you concerned with metal corroding up there. I noticed that house had an aluminum vent running the entire peak
Truthseeker I haven’t had any issues with painted aluminum. Yet.
I actually corroded almost instantly roof vents with a 5% mix
Bad Weatherfreak oh no
@truthseeker great question!!
A real man can always get it wet!! 😆 😆 😆 it's cleaning the mess that's the work!!! 😆 😆 😆
How do all these chemicals not kill the grass and plants??
🤷🏼♂️ dilution
35 gallon tank how much would you put the LA
Papa Smurf's Jeepin' Family 64 oz. for house wash
On the roof part on beggining you said “set it and forget it” and that you hit it and left it. Did you mean you didn’t rinse it? You don’t have to rinse roofs?(im a new guy looking to learn)
I hardly ever rinse
@@powerfulimprovements Oh okay, I didn’t know you can spray without rinsing it. Thanks for the fast reply and for the content and tips. Learning a lot from you.
Where did you get your 12v system from ?
THE MACK powerwashstore
Thanks
Start from the bottom and work your way up and you'll have a lot less runoff
RNR PRESSURE CLEANING And Roof Washing Inc. I’ll give that a try.
That drive way streaking really bothers me: I feel bad for you. What could you have done to avoid it? Rinse it, eventhough you didnt wash it??? Is this going to be an issue with all asphalt drives? Or just newly sealed ones? Sorry that happened to you.
Rand Sollie never happened before. It was a combination of 2pm beating sun and new sealant. I did rinse before and after. Clearly not well enough. I’m hyper aware of it now.
How long before it's cleaned
Usually takes a season or 2
Your ladder by OSHA regs must extend 3ft past the step off point
Thanks
@@powerfulimprovements just trying to keep you safe. We gotta keep an eye on you based off recent stubbornness you’ve shown.
@@marqueswilsonn I appreciate the support
Is your water just tap water? We have pretty hard water where I live
Well water
@@powerfulimprovements well water doesn't mess up your pump or leave water stains? Im just wondering cause I have well water too but it's really hard
Thank you
Jake Guebara haven’t had any issues
@@powerfulimprovements thank you I enjoy the videos
Thats my goal 1k plus per day solo
ha can be done. 2-3 projects per day
I dont understand how I get such bad hard water spotting on windows no matter how many times i rinse, it's just poor water quality. I would be called back EVERY time if i didnt take the time to manually clean windows. This sucks! I dont hear others having this issue.. Any tips?
What surfactant do you use?
@@powerfulimprovements I haven't been using surfactant, yet. Is that the golden ticket?
@@marx769 a good surfactant like Elemonator helps rinse clean
Man here i am doing 1 job every 3 months
Bad Weatherfreak where you at?
@@powerfulimprovements central FL
$300?
James Brown 300?
James Brown $300 to wash that roof?
Wow how unprofessional. Never never never use sh on asphalt… you are shooting chlorine on asphalt… never never
Thank for the comment. This is from over a year ago by the way. And we paid to have the driveway resealed so we set things right. Lesson learned.