How to bid a power washing job?
Short answerBid power washing by surface type and area, then adjust for how dirty it is, how hard access is and whether you have water on site. Concrete, siding, decks and roofs wash at different speeds, so price each surface separately. Walk the property or review photos before giving a number.
The explanation
Surfaces set the pace. A flat driveway goes quickly with a surface cleaner, while siding with a soft wash, stairs, or a wood deck take longer and need care. Measure each area and note the material, since pressure that suits concrete can damage wood or soft siding.
Condition and access change the time. Heavy mold, oil stains or rust need pre-treatment and extra passes. Multi-story work needs ladders or extension tools. Check the water supply, and note if you must bring your own tank or have limited drain-off.
Write the bid by area, with the method named, such as soft wash for siding. State what is excluded, such as oil stains that may not fully lift, and add a line about water and power access. Offer a bundled price if the customer wants several surfaces done in one visit.
Steps
- Walk the property and list every surface to be washed.
- Measure each area and note the material.
- Check soil level, stains and water supply.
- Price each surface by the method you will use.
- Write exclusions such as stains that may remain.
What to watch for
- Using one rate for concrete and siding.
- Promising that every stain will fully lift.
In pressure washing
Pressure washing is seasonal, with demand rising in spring and fall. Because surfaces and methods vary, an itemized bid by area helps customers compare and reduces change requests. All pressure washing scheduling questions.
How Apex does it
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Apex is designed to support measurement takeoffs, aerial measurement import and estimate templates by service. It also includes a carpet, pressure-wash and window cleaning pack, which is built for the first business only.
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- ES12Aerial / satellite measurement import(Rolling out)
- IP01Carpet / pressure-wash / window cleaning pack(Built)
- ES15Estimate templates by service(Rolling out)
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