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dave f

preasure washing very large drive
« on: March 21, 2017, 02:58:06 pm »
i have been asked if I could pressure wash a large drive way it is more like a runway .big house in its own grounds  its going to be a venue for their daughters wedding. I very much suspect they have already had quotes firstly I don't own a pressure washer secondly i would not know what to charge .some thing is telling me to avoid but just out of curiosity the drive way is about 2oft wide snakes round  200ft opens out 50 ft sq what sort of pressure washer would be need and what to charge i am up in west Yorkshire

nathankaye

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 03:24:21 pm »
Mate if your gutts telling you to avoid and you have no idea what machine, how to clean it etc and how much to charge then go with your gutts mate.
Or sub it to someone who can, if you know anyone in that trade perhaps. Especially if its a big job.
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Smurf

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2017, 03:29:42 pm »
Why not just  ask the likes of big nozzle to sort it for you? https://www.youtube.com/user/BlastAwayManchester/videos
I'm sure when he turns up with two lwb vans, 4 workers and 2 falch hot pressure washer trailer rigs the custard will be impressed. But not so much with the price I'm thinking. lol





Stoots

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2017, 05:02:33 pm »
Dave f.

Im in wakefield and have a decent ish pressure washer you can borrow for a rental charge or possibly sub the job off you.

Give me a shout if you want me to have a look

Thing is its very much dependant on what machine you have available and the level of cleaning required as to how long it will take. For exame I don't own a rotary so it might take a long time with a turbo lance only. If you had  a rotary available you could price it accordingly.

Or if you just want an idea of pricing put some pics up or email them.

adam@thompsonprocleaning.co.uk

duncan h

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2017, 05:13:24 pm »
Walk away. Go by your gut.
If you already did pressure washing, then fine...but you don't. It snot going to pay unless you hire one and charge a good rate

Shrek

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2017, 05:18:37 pm »
Question is - how would you feel if you cock it up and it's her daughters wedding venue?
If you don't know what your doing then leave it to someone who does

jk999

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2017, 05:39:35 pm »
It depends how much you like to earn in a day ,I have done a couple of small jobs don't normally do them but got a call off a customer one day asked me to do her back garden took me 4 hours but I only used a karcher k2  charged her £120 but I to live in west Yorkshire where the tight folk live lol 😁

Smurf

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2017, 06:21:58 pm »
Got any pics of the drive in question and more importantly what type of surface/s is it for a start?

Aqua Power Solutions

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2017, 09:00:32 pm »
Ring me , i can advise or sort out for you
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Susan Dean (1stclean)

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2017, 12:09:30 am »
if you cant do it pass it on the someone that can for a drink this way you both win

Don Simon

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2017, 12:55:35 am »
RING ME I can help you, phone is 075211 13721 ask for Jay
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Don Simon

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2017, 01:00:32 am »
I can do the job and split the money 50/50
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Don Simon

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2017, 02:03:07 am »
Will show you how to price job up too  ;D
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Don Simon

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2017, 07:35:07 am »
Dave give me a call today about the p washing and I can help with the window cleaning as well, you can borrow the van.
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dave the rave

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2017, 10:02:43 am »
Hi Dave , i have a mate that does this full time. His number is 07770903230 asks for Dave.

Don Simon

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2017, 10:09:22 am »
Hi Dave , i have a mate that does this full time. His number is 07770903230 asks for Dave.
Yeah but can he clean windows ???
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dave the rave

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2017, 11:19:42 am »
Yes , better than most . Nice but Dim

dave f

Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2017, 02:14:26 pm »
thanks for all the kind offers I have passed it on to a guy

Solar Steve

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2017, 08:53:02 pm »
i have been asked if I could pressure wash a large drive way it is more like a runway .big house in its own grounds  its going to be a venue for their daughters wedding. I very much suspect they have already had quotes firstly I don't own a pressure washer secondly i would not know what to charge .some thing is telling me to avoid but just out of curiosity the drive way is about 2oft wide snakes round  200ft opens out 50 ft sq what sort of pressure washer would be need and what to charge i am up in west Yorkshire
If you are serious about pressure washing, contact Nick or Nigel from Smartseal. They have an excellent business going that may help you grow this side of your business.

Stoots

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Re: preasure washing very large drive
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2017, 08:54:42 pm »
Or rather than let smartseal cream a bit of the top like steve does, go it alone dave