gawashman
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I used some purple power industrial strength and it seems to help if you let it dwell 5 minutes and repeat application before final rinse.
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No one ever said this job was easy, but your friend must not have studied the process of pressure washing very well. Chemicals are used for very specific applications. Knowing what chemicals to use and when to use it in the correct proportions will keep you in business, unlike your friend.
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Usually after a house wash, they very seldom want to entertain other cleaning needs..:)
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I don't think the door hangers work well here in FL. I put out 200, got 1 call which turned into 1 sale for a $160 tiny patio. Maybe that's not enough to base my conclusion?!?! It took a long time to pass out 200 fliers! Incidentally the guy called me 2 months after I put out the door hangers...----------------
Wow...Amazing...Some had some success while others have not...:)
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One thing I've noticed is that homeowners tend to keep the glossy, high quality marketing pieces much longer than you'd expect. A :nice: door hanger" stick around, while a black & white flier, or flimsy, poorly made piece gets tossed in the trash. I routinely get call on my door hangers a month after I've put them out.------------------------------------
I am getting some the glossy door hangers
printed at VistaPrint...I printed some trifolds last year. Got some pretty good feedback and work from them!
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You could also try a form of proximity marketing. When you finish a house, why not place 10 or so door hangers, post cards, business cards or whatever on their neighbors doors? Maybe five on each side. I've picked up a few homes this way. Another way is to ask for referrals. Even offer "cash back" for new accounts they refer.Andy, how far south do you travel/work?
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I have done some of these after working on a house, where I would place some of my brochures at nearby homes. I am designing door hangers and plan to also use them for specific marketing. I stay within a 50 mile radius unless there is a specific request by a property owner who agrees to the requested work with an added travel charge. Don't get me wrong, I am willing to go wherever the job takes me as long as it is profitable.
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A good high quality door hanger ( like vista print) has worked well for me. I would just recommend not wasting your time on the really dirty ones. Some people just don't care what their house looks like and no amount of marketing will change their mind. Also, remember marketing is more of a "drip-drip" than a big splash! Door hang, and then hit the neighborhood again in a week with another round of door hangers. Think about how much adversting stuff you get. Sometime we really have to inundate the customer to call attention to ourselves. I attached a couple of examples of the doorhangers I use ( printed from VistaPrint) and have had great success with them!---------------
I used VistaPrint for my postcards and trifold...I am going to print some door hangers and do the same...Thanks for the input.
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I should have addressed them on the spot...:)
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Huge improvement...How long did it take to clean and stain...did you use per carbonate followed by a brightener?
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Nice before and after pics...what a difference a professional can make in restoring the house's beauty.
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Thanks for the advice...I will make a return trip with door hangers for the really dirty ones...Vista print has a good price on them...:)
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I was driving around various subdivisions targeting those with vinyl sided homes. It was obvious that most of the homes both single and two storey levels had their north face covered with thick mold and mildew. Just really terrible looking. I inserted my postcard in their newspaper slot below the mailbox. Unfortunately, some neighborhoods had metal boxes where you cannot place a card anywhere. These neighborhoods have two storeys homes (about 2000 sq.ft.) with the entire north wall covered in mold and mildew. Outside of mailing my cards to these homes, how can one tap into cleaning these vinyl cladded subdivisions? These homes have not been cleaned in sometime...I was able to post a yard sign at the entrance of one of the subdivisions since January but have not received any calls yet? I thought about doing a demo on the weekend but not sure if washing a 2000 sq.ft + size home for free is a viable option.
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Just make sure you rinse well, especially if the suns is hitting it...:)
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I use either SG or Purple Power...Brush on a small section at a time...Temp is a big factor.
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Does Washing per SQFT really get the point across...I mean sometimes you are having to deal with grading issues, shrubbery, trees etc..
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I agree using a 5 er is efficient, until the volume warrants improved efficiency. I have a roof tank (no bulk head fitting) and a 7 GPM delevan dedicated for roof washing only.
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I always include gutters. I let them know that second and third floor gutters would require hand washing to come out perfect, if they are willing to spend for the extra service. Otherwise, we will get them as clean as possible from the ground.
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I was asked to wash just this, and just that. What a pain, but the customer is a big commercial client so I did.Of course now they say. WOW. Oh, I guess you better do all of it.
Funny how it goes some times.
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Nice and clean...Awesome before and after pictures.
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That's what they were using to apply the chemicals from their 5 gallon bucket...They strapped two extensions together in order to brush the chemicals on the vinyl surface. It was hilarious as the extension pole was swaying allo ver the place.
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I am always willing to learn any technique(s), which will help me to better wash a house. See for yours self.:)
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Insurance for sure...What about chemical gloves or eye protection...My helper has to have both at all times. Weather out here has been cloudy with regular rain...Not fun having to reschedule.
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Richard,Give Roger a call - here is one we did last fall/winter. 200 year old brick with about 6 layers of paint. Diedrich's product was the best one we used and we did use them all!
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Wow...looks fantastic!!!
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I would either use a 0040 tip or simply an x-jet, though you would have to refill your bucket as you move along the building...:)
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None of the above. I used Purple Power because I ran out of F13 and forgot to reorder. Picked it up at advanced auto.***
I use purple power as well. Sure comes out sparkling white.
Yard Signs
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Pretty sad when these low-life decide to vandalize a sign when there is enough work out there. Obviously they are hacks without insurance and license.