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Hey guys I got a call from one of my suppliers main office today. They are looking to someone to clean some really nasty terminals for Swift in the south west, Likely going to lead into fleet washing as well as the terminal. they listed off about 10 locations so it is a great contract for someone out there. proof of reclaim equipment is required. call, pm or e-mail me for more info. Thanks, Nate 231-313-0587 Nate_Farrier@yahoo.com

Any body know how much prevailing wage is right now? or were I can find out? I got dropped a bid packet yesterday to wash 70k sq of an aircraft parking ramp for the coast guard. I have to have my figures in by Tue morning ( monday is a holiday). Apperantly another contractor had the job and lost it some how and everything is in a rush now.

Thanks Clark. I found it

Got a call today for a house wash in Baldwin, I am just to busy to go this far right now. Send me a message for the info.

haha The job is actually in Baldwin Michigan, Its down near Ludington, Probably looking for a company out of grand rapids to take this one.

I second that, I wouldn't touch this project

As I mentioned before I started my business last year and I had my rig in the back of an F-150 all summer. It was great I got all kinds of looks and people began to recognize my company very quickly. Also it was very easy to maneuver, back up and park in tight spaces. the downside was there was very little room for all the other equipment besides the PW and it was exposed to all the elements. I put it in an insulated enclosed trailer when it started to get cold out to protects it but now that its hot out again I wish I could go back to the pick up but now its just not enough space .

Notice nobody is trying to sell you on a cold water unit. You came here to ask the pro's and these guys are the best. a hot water unit can keep you busy in the winter also so you can make up the differance instead of having your equipment parked. around here we have 5 or more months of snow a year and cold water just wont do. Buy a used machine to get you started if you need to, come up with some creative financing if you need, just dont sell youself short. You have already done a ton of research and are on the right track and you know you need hot water. I started my business last year so I know what challenges are going through your head. You are doing the right thing by educating your self here. A float tank doesn't have to be complicated. you can pick one up on e bay /craigs list all the time. Good luck

does any one know if this lead is still open? I have E-mailed Micheal several times with no response.

I wanted to add also - dont water the lawn so much you float the sod

Berry- I am a young business and don't have all the answers or alot of pw experiance to draw from but I'd like to contribute here were I can seeing as I use these forums for such valuable information. Before I started my business I managed a large landscaping company here for about 6 years and can tell you about chemical burn. Daming as you said is probably the best way to divert and prevent damage. The turf is currently in a state of stress and will be even more susceptible to more damage now until the root system begins to drive into the ground, usually 2-3 weeks with the correct mtn practices by the home owner. Most cleaners have the potential to burn a lawn under normal circumstances and not do any permanent damage unless you were to apply it pure or very strong. That being said I would still approach the job now, schedule it for about 2 weeks and try and divert. by bringing up the issue with the beautifull landscaping and how crumby the driveway looks is a good way to sell yourself and by bringing up waiting until the new sod is more tolerable (it will never be resistant) it shows them you truly care about their project. Also turn on the irrigation system before and after to wash any chemical though. hopfully someone else can chime in on the power washing end of it and what chemicals may reduce the risk. good luck Nate

I have question for dan- You mentioned Ipe` in your post and I just looked at a job this morning and the deck made of ipe` or Brazillian walnut. It has been stripped and sealed 2x and the product never seams to penetrate the wood properly and always flakes off. What on earth do you treat such a dence deck with?

Hello to every one and Thank you. My Name is Nate and I am just getting started in business. I should be washing by April 1st. I would like to say thank you for the wealth of knowledge everyone has shared, it has helped so much in putting togethor my business plan and making the descision to start my business. I know I will have lots of questions and look foward to getting to know everyone here. I am very excited to get started in business and will be concentrating on fleet washing. any one with suggestions advice is always welcomed.