douseahouse
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i have agreed to clean out some gutters for a client and i noticed that on one of the seams there is a leak. what do you gutter guys use to seal up the leak from the inside? thanks, rando
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i am looking at upgrading to a 8gpm/2500psi. due to the size of my motor i am cannot get a pump with more psi. my concern is due to the lower psi will i still be able to get good results out of my current surface cleaners which are 20"? what is the max size surface cleaner i can go on this type of setup? thanks, rando
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beth or rod, i started this thread in the wrong forum. can you move it to the right place? thanks, rando
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is the rig still for sale? i don't know how to get to your facebook page so send me some pics to douseahouse@embarqmail.com if you don't mind.
thanks pal,,
rando
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man, i am so glad you got back to me. no, i do not see any record about a message from you. i was not going to bother you again and just take it as a nice "no". somehow i have a good feeling about you and your business and was looking forward to any input that you may have for me. if you have the original message please resend.
thanks,
randy
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Oh the horror of Sherwin Deckscapes....
douseahouse replied to plainpainter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
ditto on the solid as i did my own deck with it a few years ago. did not look closely at all your pics as they take too long to load. can you resize? rando -
hey chad,
i'm randy taylor, owner of douse a house low pressure exterior cleaning in fayetteville. i am assuming you are a "hoodie" since you are on this thread. i am really wanting to expand in the kec part of the business but naturally i'm green as can be. do you clean any hoods in fayetteville? i really assume that you don't so i am going to ask you if i could spend a day with you on the labor for learning plan. this may not be something that i want to get into but i wanted to see what it was all about first before i started investing money into it. let me know what you think.
thanks,
randy
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Intro, The best rookie you ever saw!!
douseahouse replied to AmericanPowerWashing's question in Residential Pressure Washing
BUY THIS COMPLETE SETUP AND ALL YOU NEED IS A TANK, IT'S THAT SIMPLE!!! Super size the thumbnail to see the contents of the kit - COMPLETE 12 VOLT SETUPS you can get started in the roof cleaning business a lot cheaper that you think. rando -
you're probably not going to get a good answer without pictures. can you post some please? are you talking about stain from a fence or deck? krud kutter and elbow grease have worked well for me in the past if that is your stain. rando
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Intro, The best rookie you ever saw!!
douseahouse replied to AmericanPowerWashing's question in Residential Pressure Washing
good info little buddy but i would not say that getting into roof cleaning is a "massive investment". go to pressuretek.com and bob has roof cleaning packages that are very affordable and efficient. you can get your money back on the smaller package with very little effort. if you buy a diaphragm then my choice is the fatboy. it has served my needs very well. good luck, rando -
i watched a video that you posted on youtube and was impressed with the foamer you were using. i was also impressed on the job you did. i am looking to expand my business to inclulde hood cleaning and it appears to me that you may be one of the leaders in that field. do you mind if i call you sometime and get a little info? thanks in advance.
randy taylor
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me too william. i especially love the way the water beads up on the grey wood 3 months after cleaning. the homeowner then knows he spent his money wisely and will recommend you to all his friends. rando
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hey will, where are you getting the barlox and what is the equivalent you are talking about? it's good stuff but expensive unless i am buying it from the wrong place. are you getting local? i i know x-terior does sell it. thanks, rando
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okay, i don't know who you are but i want the real william back. rando
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william, remember that movie starring jodie foster about the girl named nell who was found in the north carolina mountains? didn't gutterdog say he lived in north carolina for a while? i think we found her brother. rando
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the reason i include gutter cleaning with my house wash is because dirty gutters can and will take away from the beauty of a freshly washed house. i do not like giving the customer the opportunity to take away from my work because he wants to save a little money. i get a lot of calls from people who say that they saw my work at mr. homeowener's house and liked what they saw. what if they saw dirty gutters? how do they know that were not included in the service agreement? as far as the roof cleaning is concerned i advertise them separate but do offer the customer a discounted price if the two are combined. how ya been ken? rando
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works well for me too william. i sell the whole package up front so the customer knows what they are getting. rando
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watch your step gutter mouth, you may be on somebody's toes. this is the second post that i have read from you that calls us "bunch of liars". if you want positive feedback then i suggest you show a little more respect on this forum. rando
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Who uses the "Ladder Saver"
douseahouse replied to Little Buddy's question in Residential Pressure Washing
sodium hydroxide can remove paint off metal surfaces so if you have not already done it then don't do it. i used a sodium hydroxide roof cleaner once and got it on the metal gutter covers. it took the paint off and i ended up sanding down the covers and repainting. don't use your customers as guinea pigs. try stuff like that on your mobile home first. good luck, rando -
you may want to start smaller with maybe something line a hamster or gerbal. let us know the end results. rando ...me to adrian...
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Help with pricing
douseahouse replied to Visionzlandscapes's question in Residential Pressure Washing
guttermouth, you talk a lot about people not wanting to pay what you ask. my question to you is do you present yourself as a professional to your customers? i am thinking that maybe your customers do not see you as a professional and therefore expect to pay the hack price. why do i think that? looking at your pics on roof cleaning your company displays a shirtless individual with bleached jeans spraying a roof with an inexpensive pump up sprayer. there are no ppe's in place, especially a respirator. i have a feeling that your work is good but if you look like a hack and act like a hack then your customers are going to think that you are a hack. and guess what? hacks do not get top dollar. this is just constructive criticism so don't take it to heart. believe it or not i am actually trying to help you solve your problem. good luck, rando -
Who uses the "Ladder Saver"
douseahouse replied to Little Buddy's question in Residential Pressure Washing
hey william, i had heard some of the guys talking about bob's newest injector. when you visit his store is it the adams injector that you are talking about? thanks, rando -
Switching From X-Jet M5 To Downstreaming
douseahouse replied to rick77's question in Residential Pressure Washing
i use 12.5% but there are times when i run out and have to use household bleach. i make sure what i get is 6% and i usually buy it from big lots for 1.50 per gallon. if i have to use household bleach then i do not dilute it at all. i just add my own little goodies to it (sc, dawn, etc) and spray away. my downstreamer is basically rated at 10:1 so i am hitting the house with around .06% as far as i can estimate. this is actually a weak mix but has worked well for me when i need it. good luck, rando -
Help with pricing
douseahouse replied to Visionzlandscapes's question in Residential Pressure Washing
yes i did. i left a message on his voice mail but never heard back. thanks anyway for the referral. rando -
Help with pricing
douseahouse replied to Visionzlandscapes's question in Residential Pressure Washing
wow, i understood everything gutterdog said. now i can visit his website. rando