gman201

Make a good year of it!

Rod & Beth

Yeah, My updated info. from the Gov't is that we will be able to start on the 19th.
This is one of those times when having Toronto right next door is a hindrance, The more rural areas could open but Toronto is so dense it  makes it more problematic.
dense def. 1) highly populated
                    2) thick headed
both apply.
OK kids.
Stay safe and have fun.
 

I slowed down quite a bit in March & April but starting to pick back up now ? Hopefully we all will get back close to normal but my expectations of that happening this year are low?

I hear ya.
We are beginning next week on the 11th. Given our season is finite and ends late november, I feel much of this year is going to be diminished and our biggest concern is people dropping off due to financial reasons.

Rod & Beth

I slowed down quite a bit in March & April but starting to pick back up now ? Hopefully we all will get back close to normal but my expectations of that happening this year are low?

We're hoping the first week of May but we'll see.
In Maryland, this is a hub of major infrastructure and as a result have not reached that plateau.

Rod & Beth

yup.
Still stopped here.
Probably until mid may till uncle Doug lets us go back.
We got a real problem here with long term care, and its getting worse.
Stay the course.
Be well all.

Been on pause since late march.

Rod & Beth

So how is everyone's pressure washing business doing during this pandemic ?

The majority of us work in the out doors so distancing is easy. I'd like to hear what the hood cleaners are doing since they are close together when working on them indoors.

Wearing gloves and washing hands helps cut down the spread. When people sneeze or cough, the area should be sprayed with a disinfectant and the surfaces addresses as you already have been doing.
The virus is transmitted through air, can last on surfaces and is contained in the droplets of a persons respiration.
Have people take their temperatures at least once a day. Twice if possible. Look for spikes and isolate that person or send them home.

Rod

Hi all
New to the forum I joined specifically because of COVID 19. I am building a 120k furniture warehouse in nor cal, I am looking for tips to keep my crew members safe.
Currently we are staggering shifts so everyone is not in our job trailer at the same time and in our warehouse we are practicing social distancing. We are spraying bleach on all tools, gang boxes, entrances etc.
I am reaching out to the cleaning pros for any helpful tips and ideas. Thanks in advance.
Steve

Yes Sir F13 Gutter Butter they all yield different results based on the gutters manufacturers and the age of the gutters. You have to be careful with the paint and surface and keep it wet all times 

There are a number of them that people use and most find best according to their desired method of application and removal.
F-13 Gutter Grenade is one.
Gutter Butter is another I am aware of.
The rest found in a search are mostly 'consumer' grade.
Perhaps others may chime in ...

Rod
 

Sorry about the delay in getting these pics uploaded.
Couldn't do it with the van loaded from helping Roger and Celeste finish their log home.
 
The first is of the 2-gun unit at the rear of the van.
The second is a view into the side door showing the tank, accessory drawer, hose reel stack and tool box.
Third is of the winterization port between the tank and the pw'er.
 
Rod

Wow those are some wonderful lessons could not agree with  you guys more. As far far guarantees I do not offer because As Rod implied there are those customers who will never be satisfied no matter how hard you try to please them.  I always vouch to do the best job possible and yield the best results. I  wish every one a prosperous 2019. Happy Spraying Mike 

My only "guarantee" is to turn up & do my best (results as explained)

we did the website in-house

I hired a professional to do my work.

I have done this when I started out now I do not do it anymore Mike 

How many of you send out Christmas cards to your customers ? I never have but was considering it .

 

I learned if a customer starts off asking a bunch of questions and seems like there nit picking that to bid it high because of all the extra BS you'll have to put up with. Had that to happen two different times this past year! Found out that both customers had already had others clean but wasn't satisfied with any one's results on two other pressure washing business? Go figure that ?Always follow your gut feeling on any bids? Got into a little more wood & concrete cleaning to help our 2018 be a success! May try and boost a few post on FB for increase sales ?

I am curious to learn what lessons you learned in 2018 and what things you would do differently to increase your business output. And how would you rate 2018 a success or not so much. Mike Movila 

I find that customers like you described are often ones that have been either taken by another contractor or were given
unreasonable expectations.
I have won these types over by setting the expectations and when possible over delivering.
Then there are ones that just can't be pleased no matter what and they expect miracles. These often have conditions that can't
be reversed and likely induced by either the homeowner/diyer or a hack.
Some people are so difficult that I will intentionally bid it high to deter their acceptance but in the case they become desparate
set a very low expectation.

In the case of excessive questions, I find it that they are insecure and often a bit squirrelley to begin with. I try to be patient but
sometimes find I have to control the narrative and leave them with either yes or no responses because they don't understand
aspects about the project/scope/technology/chemistry etc. This helps them to find a path to a decision but I often have to leave
a comfort line at the end, something to the effect of....if you have any further questions you can call me at...

Guarantees. What is to guarantee in our line of work? That the dirt will come off? That the results will last 'X' years?
I offer none where this is concerned even if I am the first one on the job because there are things I have no control over.
I don't make the sealers, chemicals, stains etc. that are being applied. I didn't get the substrate dirty and have no idea of
what it has been subject to and no way to tell until AFTER the work begins to reveal what was hidden or obstructed/disguised.
What are your thoughts on Guarantees?

Rod