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Just sell it to kevin for a $1. They can't sue you if you sell it. Only if you sell it to more than one person. Besides, it sounds like you got ripped off.... telling you to use 3000 psi and that sherwin crap.

Just got back home safe. Thanks to Tom and Barbara for hosting another get together. BIG thank you to Jack Kramer for sharing his experience and making us all aware of important issues that may need addressing with out insurance and hiring process. Thanks Jack for sharing. I'll be calling my agent in the morning. Of course I gotta say it was nice to see Scott Millen again as well as Ken Fenner. Great to meet Carlos finally. Robert H gave us all more of his environmental knowledge. Can't forget Jeff and Andy with his wife. Good meeting you guys. All in all, Great Round Table again

I had that request recently... Asked how much for entire exterior (1 story vinyl) $217..... Asked how much for just 1 side... $217. Doing the whole thing Monday.

3 words..... Location, Location, Location Already got the Harley......

ME!! The largest problem with composite I have found is that because it was pitched heavily as a maintenance free product, the consumer pays heavily up front and then finds out that I want $150+/hr to clean it. They are outraged. Who gets the beating? We do... The guy presently in front of them delivering the bad news while asking for $$$ to clean. No different thant the hack that pitches a stain like "One Time" and then a few years later, we are the bad guy delivering the bad news that it wasn't "One Time". Another objection for us to overcome. Barry and I hate the scammers out there. Deck builder looking for more margin or larger ticket jobs out there fibbing about maintenance free composite. Hack PW pitching One Time to get more $$. It only creates a bad environment for those of us with ethics and run legit businesses.

Quite the cunning linguist.... slip of tongue.. sorry

Search "Down Streaming" LOL Feel Free to call Myself or Barry, He is full of great info and like all here, willing to help. However, there IS a TON of info on house washing here to be searched.

If credit is fine, then leasing new is way to go for a business. Newer vehicle all the time under warranty and tax friendly. Also, typically the payments are less that conventional financing. And yes, it looks much more professional. Save cash for other investments.

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I want to give Russ big Thanks here...... I had an emergency clean project over the weekend. I needed 2 new Surface Cleaners and Russ opened up shop on Sunday Morning to get me 2 cleaners so that I could get this project done on time. Thanks Russ. Barry, I got that sme surfacer from Russ this weekend and my wife really likes it. I beleive it will continue to pay for itself over and over.

Beth, Place it where you feel it is best suited.

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That's a piece for DATELINE.... LOL

Non Pressure Roof Cleaning and Interior Cleaning Service (Maid, Janitorial)

Jumped up to 2.95 yesterday here. :lgtear: Good thing I raised my prices. :lgmoneyey

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Butter = MMMMMMMMM, Good This post helped me to reach #1 google search and sell something. I don't know what I sold yet. LOL

This is the mentality of what we call a low-baller.... Was slow so discounted price... Low-balling is defined as "Throwing out a number with the intent to be lowest price without any regard to actual factors to determine price." As seen in this thread... Try reaching a different type of prospect as this isn't a good customer. This is the type of customers you reach with $99 ads.... PressureNet.net Pressure Washing Business Forum -> Am I asking too much for my area? Most of this stuff was brought to his attention almost 2 years ago... Got good advice from Celeste and other seasoned folks..... PressureNet.net Pressure Washing Business Forum -> Another New Website Pricing was discussed... I guess he just decided to join the rest... PressureNet.net Pressure Washing Business Forum -> Pricing battle I suppose this is what quality work is?..... http://www.1234me.com/HTML/Photos/The%20Difference%20a%20Light%20Wash%20Makes!.jpg It isn't a question of whether a competitior does quality work for a lower price. It is usually a question of HOW a competitor is able to quality work for so much less. Most often if studied real close, corners are cut that consumers don't see. Example in my area.... The guys that are able to offer lower prices are usually paying help "under the table" bypassing the legitimate expenses that I pay like Matching FICA, Unemployment Ins., Workers Comp. Payroll Processing etc... Some are Just blasting plain water and covering with solid stains and consumers think it looks good so no problem until the crap is peeling and the "Contractor" is nowhere to be found. Some hire ilegal immigrants. Some don't even register with local government and are bypassing local taxes, school taxes. These are just a few corners cut. Had one competitor picking up workers from Homeless shelter. Not quite professional. So, it isn't the price itself, it's the methods used to get to those prices. A Legitimate, professional company can't work for the bids I've seen at times. I've seen bids that were equal to my customer acquisition cost. Why? Because the unregister door to door knocker has no "evidence" of thier "business" and can quote a lower price because he didn't spend a dime advertising for fear he'd be found by local Revenue dept. It DOES affect us. It leaves prospects/consumer false sense of what our services are worth. Consumer think that all of us are the same. They think Legitimate Contractors are gouging because we are covering legitimate expenses and trying to pay our salary which is more than a farm hands salary. SALARY... That's another subject altogether... SOme are able to do cheaper work because they aren't interested in running a BUSINESS that shows a profit and covers expenses and salaries. They are just working a JOB that they happen to make for themselves. Thinking $30K is a great Salary compared to the factory job alternative. Why be the President of a company, wear all the hats we wear as heads of companies for pennies only to say "At least I don't work for the Man"? For all that I do to keep a business running, I better be making more than the alternative. Enough from me.... I only post on the boards to increase my site ranking and sell products anyhow.... :lgmoneyey joke.... I have been accused LOL

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It's usually due to corner cutting. Perhaps misclassifying employees as subs to avoid FICA matching, unemployment Ins., workers comp., payroll processing, etc.... Perhaps not using chems. Maybe not registered business avoiding taxes. Lots of ways to come in with bids lower than can possibly be profitable. Only possible if the consumers are willing to turn a blind eye to those practices in the name of taking the lowest bid.

Lexington is going steady. No huge growth this year. Better customers and higher margins though. Scott (Integrity PSI) and I have teamed up on some nice gigs. Volunteering cleaning for "Safety City" tommorow for paint prep. Wanna help?

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Bump.... Thanks Russ Bail me out guys.... MDA fundraising. https://www.mdaevent.org/Participant...7-36dd38cf6caa