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    You all are so tactful and inspiring. When I was younger, I used to explode on people when I sensed they were trying to get something for nothing. Well, I have a kid in college so I had to select my clients carefully to keep the cash flowing. A prospective female client called me to clean her nasty and filthy deck. As I took the measurements, she said, " I don't make that much money." I didn't respond. Her house was around $450,000 and the "top of the line" Mercedes, in the garage, costed something too. I took pictures and emailed her a fair and reasonable estimate. She didn't call me to work, and I didn't call her to find out why. I knew it would have been to hard to work for her and I didn't want to chance it. Don't worry, be happy.

    Yolanda

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    Thanks for sharing that Beth. I use cash only because I don't pay attention to receipts like I should. Also, I have been noticing that when I'm pumping gas, the meter jumps from, say for instance, $49.90 straight to $50.00. Somebody got the LAW on it so maybe those roguish gas station managers might try something else to beat us out of our money.

    Yolanda

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    Hey,

    I am south of Atlanta. We maintain several pharmacy type stores as far as pressure washing, and have so for almost 3 years. Have decided to dabble in residential. Gave our first quote, using 1.00 linear foot as price. We were told we were too high.

    Did a second house estimate, using .75 linear foot, and have not heard back on this estimate, so I guess we did not get it either.

    Are we pricing too high for this area?

    Thanks!

    RChris57

    I also agree with what has been said. We will not be happy with washing a house, stripping and staining a deck, cleaning flatwork or cleaning a roof that we resent because we allowed customers to set our prices—our worth. Now that’s what you call “hardwork”. Fair pricing, 100% satisfaction guaranteed, and outstanding work should seal the deal. If not, hit the road. Remember, what one won’t do another one will. Keep the faith.

    Yolanda

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    Pat/Kevin

    I just thought a "primer type" wood conditioning step before staining might have been necessary to prepare the surface to receive the stain. After I order my products, I will test before I go out to work. Kevin, after researching the stated stains, I feel that they are great choices to work with. I am aware that there are other great products out there, but I will only commit to a few for now. I sincerely thank both of you for your prompt responses.

    Yolanda

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