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This is so demotivational, one of the people said he made $40 his first year. Most of the younger generations aren't that privileged, we are working 4 jobs, 7 days a week, just to afford a roof over our heads. We can't afford to be broke for a year just in hopes that next year we will be successful.
I’m also in the business. Best ticket was $20,000 32 roofs done in 3 days. You don’t need a suit and tie or a doctors degree to make some serious money.
Wait. So you can drive up, unload, set up, climb onto a roof, do the whole roof, climb down, clean up, load back up and drive away in 45 minutes? Or was that with a crew of a half dozen pressure washers all working at once?
You must live in a big city lmao I don’t I live almost 2 hours from a major city and there’s no shot I could land something like that around here. Most I made in a job is $500. Purely depends where you live at. Higher cost of living areas like cities you can expect to be paid more.
I started off with buying a Ryobi pressure washer from Harbor Freight for around $80 and bought a better wand for it. Drove around a couple of neighborhoods and pressure washed small driveways for $50-$100 per. Took pics and posted on social media along with contact info. Business has been jumping off since then. Doing it for almost 2 years now as a side hustle and have made over $150K.... Thinking about going full time and hopefully double that.
That's interesting. Do you have a water tank? Do you have have a pickup truck. I was thinking of just doing driveways part time, just as a side hustle. I like your story. You got to charge more than $100!! What state?
@markj6681 that was then. Yes I have a pick up truck a water tank and a generator. But the difference now clients don't have a problem with me using their water and electricity so it makes a world of difference. So now that I have a nice reputation with all of them plus new clients I was able to actually quit my full time job and do this full time. The reason why I charged up to $100 was because at the time the neighborhoods in Tennessee people have short driveways. But now I charge $250 per driveways for residential areas for a certain square footage. Anything more than that range I charge more but still keep it affordable for most of my clients. It's the HOA you want to look for because they have no choice but to keep it their areas clean or else they'll get a fine and of course they don't won't to pay those fines and don't want to do it themselves really. So I have a whole neighborhood to myself consisting of 125 houses ranging from $250-$550 per. I do this for every house every month so they money is crazy good just to play in some water at the clients expense. So what did I do with my water tank and generator you ask, I now also provide a trash can cleaning service. I charge $25 for the first can and $10 for each additional can. I treat the cans with a pre-rinse of bleach and all purpose cleaner. Then use my pressure washer and foam cannon to soap it up real good then use a long handle brush to start the initial cleaning inside and out before pressure washing with the rinse. Then I dry the cans with my blower then use a pump sprayer to add a fragrance to the cans. PEOPLE LOVE IT. I hope this helps and good luck with your potential success
@@dongordon7225how did you secure all those houses in that neighborhood? Door to door or did you talk with HOA and they sent emails to everyone about your service? Also, what are the services you are providing every month because driveways really only need to be pressure washed no more than once a year? Thanks!
@@dongordon7225what do you do with the stuck on crud in the can? I assume that can’t just be washed off out into the street right? When you got started did everyone just let you use their water so you charge just for the labor basically and then once you move up to having your own tank you charged more? I already have a pretty good washer I use on my home. I don’t know how much to charge. I have a truck, but no idea what a tank and all that would even cost.
A friend of mine’s son started a pressure washer business 6 years ago . He started going around to the local schools and did them for free but advertised heavily 2 years into his pressure washing business he was making around 200k a year now he has a fleet of vehicles and has to be making way more now . But he works for it for sure !
That's such an inspiring success story! Starting with free services and heavy advertising was a smart move that paid off well for his pressure washing business. Hard work and dedication goes a long way!
It’s good work if you can get it. Literally. And here in central Florida ‘everyone’ has a pressure washing business , so it’s hard to get the work because so much competition
@@dtwduuvaaall6865 it's not saturated at all. Since then I've started a power washing business and make 4-7 sales per day. It's only saturated if you are soft and do weak marketing methods
Where I live the most people will pay is 12 dollars an hour. Because they have their own dewalt/honda pressure washer and a son or nephew who needs cash for baseballs or videogames
I started my pressure washing company 10 years ago. I averaged 40k in profit the first 2 years but now profit about 75-80k a year working 4 hours a day. It can be done, but it took years of learning the process, how to utilize detergents for the best results, how NOT to damage surfaces, and how to grow my business via marketing, networking, and word of mouth. I have spent over 60k on rigs and have been through 2 trucks. Its not an easy business.
@@GasMaskManPNW 4 hours of actual physical pressure washing. There are hours for traveling to the site, setup, etc etc and time spent running the business side.
Such a positive comment. And it shows you know what you're talking about. People want to learn from people like you. Especially what you say about how to mix chemicals, how not to damage surfaces and how to grow the business. Would you consider teaching what you know?
Do you really think it's easy? I am in the pressure washing business and no it is not easy. It is hard work. It depends on where you are and you can go days to a couple of weeks without a client. Do not fall for the easy game IT TAKES HARD WORK. You need to do your research, RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. Sure it is easy to get in it but you can damage something if you do not know what you are doing. People see the money but people don't realize that there are upkeeps to the equipment, insurance, truck payments, trailer payments, chemicals, and so on. You might walk out with a couple of hundred bucks, and it depends on how many you have booked for that day. the first couple of years it's going to be hard or it could be hard forever who knows. Know what you are getting into.
Thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts and reminding us of the challenges and hard work involved in the pressure washing business. It's important to do thorough research and understand the potential risks before starting any business.
Exactly. I hate all these “click bait” videos on “make big money doing…” bull shit. If everything was that easy to make a ton of money doing, there wouldn’t be 99% of people in the world living poorly.
@Jobber GTFO bet you weren't even a legal American. Dems basically give you a life for free at this point. Now pay taxes to offset mine that you most likely siphoned.
@iwasright9686 That's the new media for you, never show the true method or how many skeletons are in their closet to get that far. Always pretending ANYONE can do it BS.
Guy made 1.5 million third year. From the side of the truck one time fee is 39$ Divide 1.5mil by 40$ you have to clean 37500 house’s trash cans in a year. Dived by the number of days in a year with no weekends. Have to do 100 houses a day.
Not necessarily 100 houses, rather, 100 bins. My house alone has 2 trash bins and a recycling bin. Not to mention, he did some commercial work with the 2 front loader dumpsters. He probably charges way more for the commercial work. Side of his truck also states "Not just bins" and literally lists all the other jobs he can power wash.
you seen how fast that machine washes those bins. It looks like it takes a matter of a few minutes and it's done. You can knock out a whole street in no time. Since it's his own business, he prob works 8-12 hours a day.
Just found you guys and I think you are awesome! I'm 54, just surprisingly terminated from my IT sales job. I pressure wash my own inground pool patio and I actually really enjoy doing it. I know I can serve potential customers well in this area. I know I don't want to "work for the man" at my age and am looking to get into something of my own and hopefully hire a hard-working teenager, or 2 to assist. I've got the capital to get started and, early on, I can see your channel as a real help. Here's to the future! Y'all keep the videos coming they are really helping people. New SUB.
Thank you for the post! Sorry to hear about your layoff, but it sounds like you have an exciting plan for next steps. Glad our channel can help you get started! We'd suggest also checking out the Masters of Home Service for some tips and insight from industry pros: ruclips.net/p/PLoktA_D-2UEnqRjgtW0c6oYRF59C9E0Pc
I see lot of comments from people that don't know what their talking about or doing things wrong. If you are in a place or state where you don't make money in the business you run, look for the problems. Maybe you are in the wrong state or place for the job you do as an entrepreneur. If people don't value your prices, change the place where you live, or change the work you do. Look for what is needed in that area. Being an entrepreneur is more than just the money. Doing research before you start a business is crucial. People just think that entrepreneurs make lot of money. But that's wrong. There is way more than that before even starting with a business. I 'm an entrepreneur for 14 years, and it is hard work, research, always learning new things, be able to find solutions for problems, and so on. Easy money does not exist.
Easy money does exists it's called being a politician than businesses like you want to vote for. Like Trump. He slashed taxes for very specific businesses and everyone thinks it actually helps them....
I’ve pressure washed a bunch of patios and what not in my life, pretty small stuff. But I washed my deck recently and it took forever, I was very sore after doing it. Arms and back. I can’t imagine doing this all day like this, it’s actually pretty physically demanding
Super motivating video. Especially seeing the father with his son. I have a 5 year old and my goal is to have a business that he can take over and run from behind the scenes.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video, and best of luck starting your business. We have two more videos in the series to help you along your journey! You can check them out on our channel.
I've been PW for almost a year now. Hustling my 2.5 gpm, making my own flyers, canvassing door to door. I'm literally a 1man army trying to build my business. Unfortunately, I live in CA and it ain't easy.
Keep on hustling, make connections, get job site contracts if you can. For those who don’t know why CA is tough, it’s because we don’t encounter the mold and algae growth like say in TX or FL. Driveways stay clean for years for the most part other than the oil stains. I just moved to TX and man it’s way different out here. Every building and piece of concrete needs it out here.
@@DjSource20California is a problem because the mild climate does not create as much mold and mildew as say Florida does. Also, they are banning gas powered engines. My 5 GPM Honda can not be sold in California. California is way over regulated and it makes running a business very difficult.
right now in this day and age with high rise in living expenses as well as inflation the best job too have as a contractor is definitely this, not just pressure washing business but anything that involves renovations for a property or maintenance, people are lazy nowadays or have no time to maintain their property due to excessive work hours, you make more from renovation of existing houses than residential construction due to the drop rate of real state
Man, I bought a 3100 psi gas power washer and a water tank and pump to supply water, I drove around my neighborhood and started cleaning all the drive ways, no one wanted to pay, what am I doing wrong?
Location. Your neighbors are cheap, broke, and or a combination of both. Go to neighborhoods where people have more money than time, not the other way around. You have to offer something that people want but to not want to do themselves. Middle class and lower, folks will either do it themselves or go without.
I am on my third year in business doing 100k in revenue. Watching these guys soar to the top is the most inspire and thing. However the guy's spraying bleach absolutely need a respirator. I hate to see a business owner creating that sort of environment for their workers.
There is so much ignorance, & maybe male bravado, in the detailing & cleaning worlds it seems. I assume most don't read the SDS's and therefore aren't aware that the person selling you that chemical put in tiny letters "really don't breathe this in, let it touch your skin or face, or you are going to get injured & we're not even really sure how you could get hurt or how badly". I always cringe when someone is talking about some new detailing chem and they take a biggggg whiff to tell me about how great it smells....uhhhh yeah no thanks I don't want to ever smell these chems, that means lung mucous membranes are intaking it & the label says thats really really bad... lol
@@MarkTrades__ You would not believe the level of protection that my employees wear on the job. Where mixing up chemicals and applying them to very large areas at PH 13-14. I know two guys that are dying right now from various forms of cancer because they spent their life in the chemical industry unprotected.
@@degreaseLLC amen brother got a mfg background myself & seen too many young ppl myself included trying to act tough around an old guy or something. But by 30 40 50 they all start wearing their occupation & yes the cancer too. Good on you for taking responsibility for your guys. Safety-related accidents really suck.
I'm considering starting a pressure washing company as well. What's the duration you'll need to wear a respirator for while you're doing a cleaning job? Is it only while you're spraying using chemicals?
@@journeywithjay3197 STANDING for long periods of time doing that work, WILL mess with your back. You can try to wear a lower back belt to help (depends how bad yours is.) The bending part (putting strain on your back) would be connecting and disconnecting the hose to the pressure washer (rig like his would make it easier than using basic gasoline pressure washer machine off the floor.) Overall, business like that can and more than likely WILL give you pain; considering your back issues. You can always try it first. Rent a regular pressure washer machine, and clean few driveways to see how you feel after it.
I myself have been looking into starting a business like this. I used to clean air conditioners once upon a time until I became a prison guard. Since I got injured and can’t work in the prison industry anymore, I’ve been out of work for a long time.. Some friends have said “do a pressure washer cleaning business it’s easy, all you need is a hose and pressure washer” I disagree with that. There are way more sophisticated aspects than just owning a pressure washer. Different machinery, tools and equipment, appropriate chemicals, insurance, attention to detail, professionalism, social awareness, safety awareness
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Glad you enjoyed the video! We'd recommend checking out local dealerships or online platforms that specialize in commercial vehicles. It's always best to start your search in your local area to make the process easier. Best of luck!
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I do have a questions for those that have started or even those more experience when they did start - are you all purchasing a TANK to start a business? Or are some of you connecting to the customers hose/water line? Most companies I've witnessed in my full time job, they use a connection on site. Just curious.
People baffle me paying this much for a pressure wash service. I can buy my own washer and it would pay for itself almost in 1 go with the rates ya'll charge. O yea, I do own my own equipment and can do it myself.
All the pressure washer guys I know are jacked with massive forearms. Not saying you’re holding a fireman’s hose. But some of commercial grade stuff is tiring after spraying 8 hours a day. Take it from a work from home guy who tried to help his buddy by who does run a his own power washing business. Shit is brutal if not in shape. On top of that the networking,initial business on top of that expertise to how to do the job effectively as possible while going as fast as possible to meet all your clients.
Check local, State, and Federal regulations regarding the management of processed wastewater runoff. Fines can get expensive and this regulation is the dark secret rarely discussed in videos like this.
Depending on the tactic, marketing expenses can be costly. There are plenty of low cost ways to help grow - you can check out the other videos in our pressure washing series. It's important to plan and budget accordingly to ensure your pressure washing business's success.
So can anyone help me/us with some basics here? If we want to start by trying to just get a few driveway jobs here and there. I already have a good washer. Do most people let you use their water if you charge less? How much do tanks usually cost? Where do you buy them? How do you determine how much to charge? Is it ok when you start to just do it under your name without a business license if you’re not doing anything risky, ie. Just drives and sidewalks until you can see if you’re actually going to be able to make a business out of this? Thanks
Thanks for your comment! We have an article all about starting off your pressure washing business, and it should answer most (or all) of your questions: getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-start-pressure-washing-business/
Tried it years ago. Inconsistent income home owners want to low-ball your work,. restaurants want you to work nights the manager also wants to low-ball your work plus finding help willing to do nights week ends. , Truckers want a wash for cheap. I invested about 5 thou. I wish id put that money elsewhere . . . Maybe in a larger city Good luck .
Hi there! It's standard to use the customer's water. Depending on your equipment, you may also bring a tank to supplement some bigger machines. We have a library of resources that may be helpful to you as you get your pressure washing business started --> getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/
I know 12 companies in my town. Every Tom dick and Harry has a pressure washer. These businesses only work in the suburbs for residential or in the city for Comercial. In the country and residential cities, nobody can afford to pay 150 an hour so they hire the landscapers to do it for 50 an hour
Ironic that the guy whos business name is “ECO”Kleen is the guy who says he uses a bunch of chemicals like chlorine and the guy whos name is “Advanced” Bin Cleaning is the actual eco friendly guy who uses plain hot water, a not so advanced approach.
Starting a pressure washing business requires some investment, but there are more affordable options available for both pressure washing brushes and pressure washers, including budget-friendly brands like Ryobi (like you mentioned). Finding a balance between quality and cost can help you get started without breaking the bank.
I started off with buying a Ryobi pressure washer from Harbor Freight for around $80 and bought a better wand for it. Drove around a couple of neighborhoods and pressure washed small driveways for $50-$100 per. Took pics and posted on social media along with contact info. Business has been jumping off since then. Doing it for almost 2 years now as a side hustle and have made over $150K.... Thinking about going full time and hopefully double that.
Hi there! You don't necessarily have to start a new LLC if you're adding janitorial services to your existing trucking business. You can operate both businesses under the same LLC, as long as they fall within the scope of your LLC's articles of organization. However, you may want to consider updating your business name or filing for a DBA (Doing Business As) if you want to operate under a different name for the janitorial services. Of course, it's always best to consult a professional if you're unsure!
Hi there, great question! Pricing your pressure washing services depends on various factors. We hope this article helps answer your question 👉 getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-price-pressure-washing-jobs/.
Pressure wash job freedom? Maybe. But with swell robotics everywhere, Ai jobloss is the only thing I worry about anymore. Anyone else feel the same? Should we cease Ai?
Sounds like you got a great deal on your setup! Prices can vary based on the equipment and customization choices, but the important thing is finding what works best for your specific needs and budget.
we've reached the part of the online guru cycle where the people selling the lifestyle of being a pressure washer have moved on to "selling the shovels" - aka, they are selling people on how great being a pressure washer is, yet their business is in making a profit from youtube engagement and selling courses, or selling the chems & turn-key trailers as we see with this industry. In car detailing they start to sell courses & the chemicals. First big sign that the established players in before the big rush have come to realize the occupation is not as easy as before because its saturated, so they move to sell to their previous competition using their larger amount of experience & knowledge.
On average about $0.10 to $0.50 USD per square foot. We have a price calculator available here 🙂getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-price-pressure-washing-jobs/
It's crazy how much everything is costing these days, but it's madness that trades like this doing yard/gardening work are charging more than a doctor earns per hour, something is very wrong.
There is ALOT of comeptition. Any one can pick up a power washer learn quickly and start making a clientel. Dont make huge investments in franchises in an industry like this.
Greetings from Singapore I was thinking one of the things if ure going there for work and study ,work and holiday via family ,But the challenges can someone advise ,but there saying A Ceo listen to janitor ,how is the safety wise there ?
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This is so demotivational, one of the people said he made $40 his first year.
Most of the younger generations aren't that privileged, we are working 4 jobs, 7 days a week, just to afford a roof over our heads. We can't afford to be broke for a year just in hopes that next year we will be successful.
I’m also in the business. Best ticket was $20,000 32 roofs done in 3 days. You don’t need a suit and tie or a doctors degree to make some serious money.
Wow, that's amazing! Thanks for sharing this win with us.
Wait. So you can drive up, unload, set up, climb onto a roof, do the whole roof, climb down, clean up, load back up and drive away in 45 minutes?
Or was that with a crew of a half dozen pressure washers all working at once?
You must live in a big city lmao I don’t I live almost 2 hours from a major city and there’s no shot I could land something like that around here. Most I made in a job is $500. Purely depends where you live at. Higher cost of living areas like cities you can expect to be paid more.
Good for you
Greetings It's not wrong to have both also and educate
I started off with buying a Ryobi pressure washer from Harbor Freight for around $80 and bought a better wand for it. Drove around a couple of neighborhoods and pressure washed small driveways for $50-$100 per. Took pics and posted on social media along with contact info. Business has been jumping off since then. Doing it for almost 2 years now as a side hustle and have made over $150K.... Thinking about going full time and hopefully double that.
Congrats on your success! 🚀
That's interesting. Do you have a water tank? Do you have have a pickup truck. I was thinking of just doing driveways part time, just as a side hustle. I like your story. You got to charge more than $100!! What state?
@markj6681 that was then. Yes I have a pick up truck a water tank and a generator. But the difference now clients don't have a problem with me using their water and electricity so it makes a world of difference. So now that I have a nice reputation with all of them plus new clients I was able to actually quit my full time job and do this full time. The reason why I charged up to $100 was because at the time the neighborhoods in Tennessee people have short driveways. But now I charge $250 per driveways for residential areas for a certain square footage. Anything more than that range I charge more but still keep it affordable for most of my clients. It's the HOA you want to look for because they have no choice but to keep it their areas clean or else they'll get a fine and of course they don't won't to pay those fines and don't want to do it themselves really. So I have a whole neighborhood to myself consisting of 125 houses ranging from $250-$550 per. I do this for every house every month so they money is crazy good just to play in some water at the clients expense. So what did I do with my water tank and generator you ask, I now also provide a trash can cleaning service. I charge $25 for the first can and $10 for each additional can. I treat the cans with a pre-rinse of bleach and all purpose cleaner. Then use my pressure washer and foam cannon to soap it up real good then use a long handle brush to start the initial cleaning inside and out before pressure washing with the rinse. Then I dry the cans with my blower then use a pump sprayer to add a fragrance to the cans. PEOPLE LOVE IT. I hope this helps and good luck with your potential success
@@dongordon7225how did you secure all those houses in that neighborhood? Door to door or did you talk with HOA and they sent emails to everyone about your service? Also, what are the services you are providing every month because driveways really only need to be pressure washed no more than once a year? Thanks!
@@dongordon7225what do you do with the stuck on crud in the can? I assume that can’t just be washed off out into the street right? When you got started did everyone just let you use their water so you charge just for the labor basically and then once you move up to having your own tank you charged more? I already have a pretty good washer I use on my home. I don’t know how much to charge. I have a truck, but no idea what a tank and all that would even cost.
That man teaching his son (KJ?) how the world really works, how to run a business, how to work hard, is what a man / father is.
Well done sir!👍
Well said!
How do you know my name, KJ how
@@CreativeKJ54 Ape family?
I never knew or had a father growing up. My mother did say a convenience store chain was named after him his name was; “Kum & Go”.
The shit skin???
Between having a dad and having a hard-working dad who takes his son with him, you know that that kid has a bright future in front of him
He's gonna be very successful when he grows up
I had been around for 30 years in the institutional cleaning & hygiene chemicals and I love these people and respect their jobs.
This gave me motivation. I thank you all. May the Lord bless your business and remain in good health. Shalom.
A friend of mine’s son started a pressure washer business 6 years ago . He started going around to the local schools and did them for free but advertised heavily 2 years into his pressure washing business he was making around 200k a year now he has a fleet of vehicles and has to be making way more now . But he works for it for sure !
That's such an inspiring success story! Starting with free services and heavy advertising was a smart move that paid off well for his pressure washing business. Hard work and dedication goes a long way!
That guy saying how hard it is to use an 8gpm 3500psi washer all day isn't lying. It's extremely hard and you have to strong enough to handle it
Absolutely. These are powerful tools!
Little man is so cute ❤ His Dad is leaving him in a good business, awesome!
It’s good work if you can get it.
Literally.
And here in central Florida ‘everyone’ has a pressure washing business , so it’s hard to get the work because so much competition
Hahahahahaha imagine being this soft 😂😂😂😂
@@MrGoodeatsHe's soft for pointing out this can be a saturated market depending on where you are? What a weird take
@@dtwduuvaaall6865 it's not saturated at all. Since then I've started a power washing business and make 4-7 sales per day. It's only saturated if you are soft and do weak marketing methods
Where I live the most people will pay is 12 dollars an hour. Because they have their own dewalt/honda pressure washer and a son or nephew who needs cash for baseballs or videogames
Been in the pressure washing car detailing business for 20 yrs now,switching over next year to house washing, much easier work
Glad to hear you're pivoting to something that works better for you!
hobbyist detailer myself - I also would rather clean other people houses than their cars lol
I started my pressure washing company 10 years ago. I averaged 40k in profit the first 2 years but now profit about 75-80k a year working 4 hours a day. It can be done, but it took years of learning the process, how to utilize detergents for the best results, how NOT to damage surfaces, and how to grow my business via marketing, networking, and word of mouth. I have spent over 60k on rigs and have been through 2 trucks. Its not an easy business.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Eric!
"4 hours a day" ? Seems very minimal.
@@GasMaskManPNW 4 hours of actual physical pressure washing. There are hours for traveling to the site, setup, etc etc and time spent running the business side.
Don't lie to people then. Just like the people in these videos. They gross 200k, not profit. I bet they spend 45% min
Such a positive comment. And it shows you know what you're talking about. People want to learn from people like you. Especially what you say about how to mix chemicals, how not to damage surfaces and how to grow the business. Would you consider teaching what you know?
Do you really think it's easy? I am in the pressure washing business and no it is not easy. It is hard work. It depends on where you are and you can go days to a couple of weeks without a client. Do not fall for the easy game IT TAKES HARD WORK. You need to do your research, RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. Sure it is easy to get in it but you can damage something if you do not know what you are doing. People see the money but people don't realize that there are upkeeps to the equipment, insurance, truck payments, trailer payments, chemicals, and so on. You might walk out with a couple of hundred bucks, and it depends on how many you have booked for that day. the first couple of years it's going to be hard or it could be hard forever who knows. Know what you are getting into.
Thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts and reminding us of the challenges and hard work involved in the pressure washing business. It's important to do thorough research and understand the potential risks before starting any business.
Agree. The results make everything look easy. Plenty of people doing the same and hardly make a profit.
Exactly. I hate all these “click bait” videos on “make big money doing…” bull shit. If everything was that easy to make a ton of money doing, there wouldn’t be 99% of people in the world living poorly.
@Jobber GTFO bet you weren't even a legal American. Dems basically give you a life for free at this point. Now pay taxes to offset mine that you most likely siphoned.
@iwasright9686 That's the new media for you, never show the true method or how many skeletons are in their closet to get that far. Always pretending ANYONE can do it BS.
These are real hustlers in the world. Good on ya'll
Guy made 1.5 million third year. From the side of the truck one time fee is 39$
Divide 1.5mil by 40$ you have to clean 37500 house’s trash cans in a year. Dived by the number of days in a year with no weekends. Have to do 100 houses a day.
Thanks for your comment. We didn't get into details in this video, but he also does other power washing services, not just bin cleaning.
So like 12.5 ish bins an hour for a 40 hour week.
Not necessarily 100 houses, rather, 100 bins. My house alone has 2 trash bins and a recycling bin. Not to mention, he did some commercial work with the 2 front loader dumpsters. He probably charges way more for the commercial work. Side of his truck also states "Not just bins" and literally lists all the other jobs he can power wash.
100 houses a day is nothing if its only trash cans lol
you seen how fast that machine washes those bins. It looks like it takes a matter of a few minutes and it's done. You can knock out a whole street in no time. Since it's his own business, he prob works 8-12 hours a day.
Just found you guys and I think you are awesome! I'm 54, just surprisingly terminated from my IT sales job. I pressure wash my own inground pool patio and I actually really enjoy doing it. I know I can serve potential customers well in this area. I know I don't want to "work for the man" at my age and am looking to get into something of my own and hopefully hire a hard-working teenager, or 2 to assist. I've got the capital to get started and, early on, I can see your channel as a real help. Here's to the future! Y'all keep the videos coming they are really helping people. New SUB.
Thank you for the post!
Sorry to hear about your layoff, but it sounds like you have an exciting plan for next steps. Glad our channel can help you get started! We'd suggest also checking out the Masters of Home Service for some tips and insight from industry pros: ruclips.net/p/PLoktA_D-2UEnqRjgtW0c6oYRF59C9E0Pc
WOW, impressive to hear the $$ behind pressure washing - so much potential!
We think so too!
Southeast Softwash's trailers have transformed my pressure washing business - absolutely top-tier equipment.
I see lot of comments from people that don't know what their talking about or doing things wrong. If you are in a place or state where you don't make money in the business you run, look for the problems. Maybe you are in the wrong state or place for the job you do as an entrepreneur. If people don't value your prices, change the place where you live, or change the work you do. Look for what is needed in that area. Being an entrepreneur is more than just the money. Doing research before you start a business is crucial. People just think that entrepreneurs make lot of money. But that's wrong. There is way more than that before even starting with a business. I 'm an entrepreneur for 14 years, and it is hard work, research, always learning new things, be able to find solutions for problems, and so on. Easy money does not exist.
Thank you for sharing your insightful perspective!
Lol what a crap comment. Can't make money? Just spend money and move.....
Easy money does exists it's called being a politician than businesses like you want to vote for. Like Trump. He slashed taxes for very specific businesses and everyone thinks it actually helps them....
Yep that's why when I'm in business class all the people around me are just in the pressure washing business and not real estate.
I’ve pressure washed a bunch of patios and what not in my life, pretty small stuff. But I washed my deck recently and it took forever, I was very sore after doing it. Arms and back. I can’t imagine doing this all day like this, it’s actually pretty physically demanding
because you adapt. no different than weight lifting, sking.
I lived in a house once on a well where the pressure washer would run the well dry.
Great Job Jobber Crew! Great People, same line of work, different styles. Beautiful.
Wow!! love all the facts and the potentials of making money! This is inspiring!
Really happy to hear you enjoyed the video!
This makes me want to buy a bin cleaning truck right now.
Go for it!
Probably wouldn't start with that unless you're well off, those vehicles need a lot of maintenance and repairs
^^^ don’t listen to guys like this in life. There’s always naysayers to you wanting to start any kinda business… just go for it man
@@MysterykingdomThat's a lazy toxic mindset.
Super motivating video. Especially seeing the father with his son. I have a 5 year old and my goal is to have a business that he can take over and run from behind the scenes.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video, and best of luck starting your business. We have two more videos in the series to help you along your journey! You can check them out on our channel.
Do you use the customers water if you don't have that fancy setup? If so do you minus the water used on the bill of purchase?
Depends on the job and how much they pay. I've had to fill 500 gallon tanks for free and I've charged 30% extra on water costs for others
I worked for a pressure washing company, we always used the customers water source. It wouldn't hurt to verify before hand though
I've been PW for almost a year now. Hustling my 2.5 gpm, making my own flyers, canvassing door to door. I'm literally a 1man army trying to build my business. Unfortunately, I live in CA and it ain't easy.
You're doing an incredible job! Keep pushing forward with your dedication and hard work, you've got this! 💪🏽👍🏽
Why is CA a problem?
Yes please elaborate on why California is a problem
Keep on hustling, make connections, get job site contracts if you can.
For those who don’t know why CA is tough, it’s because we don’t encounter the mold and algae growth like say in TX or FL.
Driveways stay clean for years for the most part other than the oil stains.
I just moved to TX and man it’s way different out here. Every building and piece of concrete needs it out here.
@@DjSource20California is a problem because the mild climate does not create as much mold and mildew as say Florida does. Also, they are banning gas powered engines. My 5 GPM Honda can not be sold in California. California is way over regulated and it makes running a business very difficult.
hunny how this guy have "ecokleen" tshirt and he's using the most of chem of them all. Father n son, just a hot water, that's a win!
_Little KJ got a bright future ahead of him._
He sure does!
right now in this day and age with high rise in living expenses as well as inflation the best job too have as a contractor is definitely this, not just pressure washing business but anything that involves renovations for a property or maintenance, people are lazy nowadays or have no time to maintain their property due to excessive work hours, you make more from renovation of existing houses than residential construction due to the drop rate of real state
The key is to get contracts with your local trash company or the city that picks up your trash and HOAs
Great suggestion!
How would I go about doing this
Man, I bought a 3100 psi gas power washer and a water tank and pump to supply water, I drove around my neighborhood and started cleaning all the drive ways, no one wanted to pay, what am I doing wrong?
We have a video about how to get customers and jobs, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/Qww8raxL8WQ/видео.html
Location. Your neighbors are cheap, broke, and or a combination of both.
Go to neighborhoods where people have more money than time, not the other way around.
You have to offer something that people want but to not want to do themselves.
Middle class and lower, folks will either do it themselves or go without.
I am on my third year in business doing 100k in revenue. Watching these guys soar to the top is the most inspire and thing. However the guy's spraying bleach absolutely need a respirator. I hate to see a business owner creating that sort of environment for their workers.
Congrats on the success of your business! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.
There is so much ignorance, & maybe male bravado, in the detailing & cleaning worlds it seems. I assume most don't read the SDS's and therefore aren't aware that the person selling you that chemical put in tiny letters "really don't breathe this in, let it touch your skin or face, or you are going to get injured & we're not even really sure how you could get hurt or how badly".
I always cringe when someone is talking about some new detailing chem and they take a biggggg whiff to tell me about how great it smells....uhhhh yeah no thanks I don't want to ever smell these chems, that means lung mucous membranes are intaking it & the label says thats really really bad... lol
@@MarkTrades__ You would not believe the level of protection that my employees wear on the job. Where mixing up chemicals and applying them to very large areas at PH 13-14. I know two guys that are dying right now from various forms of cancer because they spent their life in the chemical industry unprotected.
@@degreaseLLC amen brother got a mfg background myself & seen too many young ppl myself included trying to act tough around an old guy or something. But by 30 40 50 they all start wearing their occupation & yes the cancer too. Good on you for taking responsibility for your guys. Safety-related accidents really suck.
I'm considering starting a pressure washing company as well. What's the duration you'll need to wear a respirator for while you're doing a cleaning job? Is it only while you're spraying using chemicals?
Great video! Some key points were highlighted that I hadn't heard anyone else discuss. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment! We hope to bring more quality videos like these to our viewers. Stay tuned 😎
One question, who made the design for the trailer at 1:48? It looks great!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! It was designed by Mari, Co-Owner of Eco Kleen of the Palm Beaches.
How is this on your back? I've got a bulging disc so my back is often pretty tight. But this doesn't seem like a lot of bending?
The longer the wand, the less bending you'll have to do. A surface cleaner doesn't really require a lot of bending over, thankfully.
@@Guigley awesome thanks so much
@@journeywithjay3197 STANDING for long periods of time doing that work, WILL mess with your back.
You can try to wear a lower back belt to help (depends how bad yours is.)
The bending part (putting strain on your back) would be connecting and disconnecting the hose to the pressure washer (rig like his would make it easier than using basic gasoline pressure washer machine off the floor.)
Overall, business like that can and more than likely WILL give you pain; considering your back issues.
You can always try it first.
Rent a regular pressure washer machine, and clean few driveways to see how you feel after it.
I myself have been looking into starting a business like this. I used to clean air conditioners once upon a time until I became a prison guard.
Since I got injured and can’t work in the prison industry anymore, I’ve been out of work for a long time..
Some friends have said “do a pressure washer cleaning business it’s easy, all you need is a hose and pressure washer”
I disagree with that. There are way more sophisticated aspects than just owning a pressure washer.
Different machinery, tools and equipment, appropriate chemicals, insurance, attention to detail, professionalism, social awareness, safety awareness
Loved the Video great inspiration not only for the businesness shown..
Easier then any it job and much more chance to growth
Nah, demolition is easy money. Go a pressure wash 4 story houses in Houston for 1 year and come back to me
Great video Downstream & Roll!
I own a very large size company for this industry 3K day is very rare and it’s a two-man crew. A lot of overhead lotta chemical costs it’s difficult
Does this business work in places where it rains a lot??😅
Another point: using harsh chemicals can distroy lawns, plants etc. Additionally it will destroy your body breathing it in. Serious lung issues.
200k on the weekends man youtube is just full of lies
Thank you! Maybe if you got 300k worth of vehicles and tools. These dudes on here are all freestyling
52 weeks/year. That's roughly 100 days/yr only counting weekends. 2000/day, or, 2000/10hrs ,or 400/job, 2hrs/job, That's 4000/weekend. 4000/weekend , or, 2000/day x 100 days =200,000
I was like which countrys currency 😂😂😂😂
I really like this video! I also enjoy investing in multifamily real estate-it offers me so much freedom!
How much psi is needed to clean driveways? I currently have an electric pressure washer doing 1800
Hey Victor! We just released a brand new pressure washing video, with helpful information on equipment. You can find it here: ruclips.net/video/KEr9Qu4eulM/видео.html
great video folks
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There’s about 700 power washing companies in my small town.
Great Video! Nice Job!
Outstanding presentation!
Thank you for the video. Where can I find a company who makes a rig for power washer trailer like that?
Glad you enjoyed the video! We'd recommend checking out local dealerships or online platforms that specialize in commercial vehicles. It's always best to start your search in your local area to make the process easier. Best of luck!
Really nice video. I am in florida west palm beach looking for learning about this if you need an extra hand please let me know
Glad you enjoyed the video, and best of luck! We have two more videos in the series, be sure to check them out here: ruclips.net/p/PLoktA_D-2UEldZunqOGJIQQ-8ahZFLKZA&feature=shared
What thypes of work do you do in the off season
I do have a questions for those that have started or even those more experience when they did start - are you all purchasing a TANK to start a business? Or are some of you connecting to the customers hose/water line? Most companies I've witnessed in my full time job, they use a connection on site. Just curious.
Thanks for your comment. Yeah they did start with using the customers' water.
I'm just really trying to figure out how to start my pressure washer Is it the pull thingy or the button do they both have to be on?
People baffle me paying this much for a pressure wash service. I can buy my own washer and it would pay for itself almost in 1 go with the rates ya'll charge. O yea, I do own my own equipment and can do it myself.
Hey, I know Steve! Lookin good brother
Steve's great! Thanks for watching! 🙌
Thanks Coty! I appreciate you.
All the pressure washer guys I know are jacked with massive forearms. Not saying you’re holding a fireman’s hose. But some of commercial grade stuff is tiring after spraying 8 hours a day. Take it from a work from home guy who tried to help his buddy by who does run a his own power washing business. Shit is brutal if not in shape.
On top of that the networking,initial business on top of that expertise to how to do the job effectively as possible while going as fast as possible to meet all your clients.
Check local, State, and Federal regulations regarding the management of processed wastewater runoff. Fines can get expensive and this regulation is the dark secret rarely discussed in videos like this.
You will underestimate how much capital you will need for marketing. Quality leads are not easy nor cheap to get.
Depending on the tactic, marketing expenses can be costly. There are plenty of low cost ways to help grow - you can check out the other videos in our pressure washing series. It's important to plan and budget accordingly to ensure your pressure washing business's success.
I live in Michigan and I think is star something with the power watch can somebody tell me where I need to start?
What chemical solution would you recommend buying? I have a 3200 psi washer but wanted to use it for aoft washing also
So can anyone help me/us with some basics here?
If we want to start by trying to just get a few driveway jobs here and there. I already have a good washer. Do most people let you use their water if you charge less? How much do tanks usually cost? Where do you buy them? How do you determine how much to charge? Is it ok when you start to just do it under your name without a business license if you’re not doing anything risky, ie. Just drives and sidewalks until you can see if you’re actually going to be able to make a business out of this? Thanks
Thanks for your comment! We have an article all about starting off your pressure washing business, and it should answer most (or all) of your questions: getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-start-pressure-washing-business/
Genius cleaning trash cans and seeing more houses and suburbans. must be a good market not crazy hectic like a city
These business owners are definitely finding success in their area!
Tried it years ago. Inconsistent income home owners want to low-ball your work,. restaurants want you to work nights the manager also wants to low-ball your work plus finding help willing to do nights week ends. ,
Truckers want a wash for cheap.
I invested about 5 thou.
I wish id put that money elsewhere . . .
Maybe in a larger city
Good luck .
Do you bring your own water or use the clients water? I am really trying to get this started
Hi there!
It's standard to use the customer's water. Depending on your equipment, you may also bring a tank to supplement some bigger machines.
We have a library of resources that may be helpful to you as you get your pressure washing business started --> getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/
@@Jobber thanks
Where do you advertise your business?
Check out the third video in the series that covers marketing and advertising: ruclips.net/video/Qww8raxL8WQ/видео.html
Videos like this is the reason the market is oversaturated.
It's not as easy as it looks. You have to build and advertise.
I know 12 companies in my town. Every Tom dick and Harry has a pressure washer. These businesses only work in the suburbs for residential or in the city for Comercial. In the country and residential cities, nobody can afford to pay 150 an hour so they hire the landscapers to do it for 50 an hour
The cut between Ekokleen (using tons of chems) and ABC who wants to be eco was savage 😂
Ironic that the guy whos business name is “ECO”Kleen is the guy who says he uses a bunch of chemicals like chlorine and the guy whos name is “Advanced” Bin Cleaning is the actual eco friendly guy who uses plain hot water, a not so advanced approach.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's important to consider that different cleaning approaches may be used for different situations.
Considering 3m and Dupont are being sued. If you use chemicals I will not hire you
How much we charge in Oklahoma???
$80 hour $125 hour
6-800 for pressure washing and brush? about 800 for pressure washer but those brushes are almost 800 unless you get a cheap ryobi 100 one.
Starting a pressure washing business requires some investment, but there are more affordable options available for both pressure washing brushes and pressure washers, including budget-friendly brands like Ryobi (like you mentioned). Finding a balance between quality and cost can help you get started without breaking the bank.
I started off with buying a Ryobi pressure washer from Harbor Freight for around $80 and bought a better wand for it. Drove around a couple of neighborhoods and pressure washed small driveways for $50-$100 per. Took pics and posted on social media along with contact info. Business has been jumping off since then. Doing it for almost 2 years now as a side hustle and have made over $150K.... Thinking about going full time and hopefully double that.
THANKS for video.
In Canada 🇨🇦 you would be busy for a few months as we have winter
I currently have a trucking business , can I start janitorial services once I add the requirements/permits or do I have to start a new llc ?
Hi there!
You don't necessarily have to start a new LLC if you're adding janitorial services to your existing trucking business. You can operate both businesses under the same LLC, as long as they fall within the scope of your LLC's articles of organization. However, you may want to consider updating your business name or filing for a DBA (Doing Business As) if you want to operate under a different name for the janitorial services.
Of course, it's always best to consult a professional if you're unsure!
I was just thinking of getting a pressure washer as a side hustle. Is this a sign?
We think so!
People say I can't make money... These guys prove them wrong!
Absolutely!
Imagine when the migrants get pressure washer and do it for half the cost. It's already happening in houston
How do you start this when I’m in seriously debt?!
Looks like a service that people buy once and then buy their own equipment to save money.
Good idea spraying down a roof while you're on it. I'm sure that's pretty safe.
Hi sir, please where did you get pressure washer car for trash can
Hi Jack, we recommended looking for local dealers to find pressure washing trucks in your area.
How much should you charge for a garbage can in the beginning?
Hi there, great question! Pricing your pressure washing services depends on various factors. We hope this article helps answer your question 👉 getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-price-pressure-washing-jobs/.
Philadelphia to
Pressure wash job freedom? Maybe. But with swell robotics everywhere, Ai jobloss is the only thing I worry about anymore. Anyone else feel the same? Should we cease Ai?
I wouldn't be worried about ai. I would be worried about the migrant who will do a better job for half the price
Are we talking revenue or profit?
Thanks for watching!
These are revenue numbers.
25000 for that trailer set up? Mine is similar and was only 7000
Sounds like you got a great deal on your setup! Prices can vary based on the equipment and customization choices, but the important thing is finding what works best for your specific needs and budget.
we've reached the part of the online guru cycle where the people selling the lifestyle of being a pressure washer have moved on to "selling the shovels" - aka, they are selling people on how great being a pressure washer is, yet their business is in making a profit from youtube engagement and selling courses, or selling the chems & turn-key trailers as we see with this industry. In car detailing they start to sell courses & the chemicals. First big sign that the established players in before the big rush have come to realize the occupation is not as easy as before because its saturated, so they move to sell to their previous competition using their larger amount of experience & knowledge.
Is that profit after expenses?
I'm interested please. How can you help me?
how much is the price to wash a house per square foot
On average about $0.10 to $0.50 USD per square foot. We have a price calculator available here 🙂getjobber.com/academy/pressure-washing/how-to-price-pressure-washing-jobs/
Can give me any idea to start t
His jop,from ethiopia
This video is real shit .. this is good info ..
It's crazy how much everything is costing these days, but it's madness that trades like this doing yard/gardening work are charging more than a doctor earns per hour, something is very wrong.
8 gal a minute!😮 I think I'll start out with four.
I fly planes for $160k I think I am about to choose different field.
If you're interested in learning more about this industry, wee have two more videos in the series: ruclips.net/p/PLoktA_D-2UEldZunqOGJIQQ-8ahZFLKZA
@youknowkbbaby not at the moment industry is doing pretty good now
I live in the country everyone has their own pressure washer. Cool story bro
Come to California there is a vendor in every corner.
Poncho will do it for less
There is ALOT of comeptition. Any one can pick up a power washer learn quickly and start making a clientel. Dont make huge investments in franchises in an industry like this.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Focusing on skill, customer service, and efficient marketing can set you apart from the competition.
Greetings from Singapore I was thinking one of the things if ure going there for work and study ,work and holiday via family ,But the challenges can someone advise ,but there saying A Ceo listen to janitor ,how is the safety wise there ?
Pressure washing big rigs is a big unknown market.