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@KofiS-h4o 2 күн бұрын
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price? Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
@KofiS-h4o 2 күн бұрын
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price? Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
@KofiS-h4o 2 күн бұрын
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price. Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
@aurorasoftwash 2 күн бұрын
How do you price gutter cleaning? Specifically, maintenance cleans?
@steppspressurewashing 2 күн бұрын
@@aurorasoftwash I have a base price for a 1 story up to 1250sqft home with 2 straight gutters $99. From there I add an additional $15 per 500sqft and $50 per additional floor. There is also a $50 fee for impacted gutters, and additional cost if the gutter system is more complex needing more ladder placements. I.E. instead of a 50ft stretch of gutter line you have 2 10ft sections 4 5ft sections and 5 2ft sections.
@steppspressurewashing 2 күн бұрын
@@aurorasoftwash I also offer discounted rates for those who elect multiple cleaning per year. I have one client that I do for $89 every 3 months. It's also takes 30 minutes because I do it every 3 months...
@aurorasoftwash 13 сағат бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing awesome, thanks for sharing! What do you mean by impacted gutters?
@calklobuchar 3 күн бұрын
Do you have a personal vehicle or just use your work truck as a personal vehicle as well?
@steppspressurewashing 3 күн бұрын
The work truck is my personal vehicle, so i do a lot of loading and unloading.. When i first started everything fit on the trailer, so this wasn't an issue. Thinking about a bigger trailer soon
@JohnStepp-sg6uh 2 күн бұрын
U make sure you do every job correctly.
@anthony8484 3 күн бұрын
Hi I was wondering how it’s been so far with this setup? I’m curious what your pressure washer is and is the pump rpm 3400-3600? I have a belt fed but it’s 3400 rpm same as direct drive so the manufacturer says it does not pull from a tank.
@steppspressurewashing 3 күн бұрын
Hey Anthony, I actually don't know what my RPMs are. But this setup has worked perfectly for me all year. The motor rpm should be the same whether it's Direct Drive or belt drive. But the belt gears should spin the pump at a lower rpm than a DD. Try pulling out of a 5 gallon bucket and a short hose. That might save you from needing the verticle tank.
@fran73968 3 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@AJK-3 3 күн бұрын
How has your buffer tank been working with a direct drive pressure washer? Been thinking of installing a gravity-fed buffer tank to my direct drive unit. Is it worth it? Thank you!!
@steppspressurewashing 3 күн бұрын
It has been amazing!! It feeds my pump without issue, and bypassing to the tank is a game changer. 10/10 highly recommend!! I just wish I could ride without emptying, but 50 gals fills up pretty quickly..
@AJK-3 3 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing is there any more to it other then putting the tank above the washer? Could it work if it was level with washer?
@steppspressurewashing 3 күн бұрын
@@AJK-3 no, I think as long as the water level is higher in the tank than the inlet for your pressure washer
@brahimdz7896 4 күн бұрын
How to get jobs
@steppspressurewashing 4 күн бұрын
Here's a video I made about getting leads. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWmvq4qfoKuMqqc
@JohnStepp-sg6uh 4 күн бұрын
Another teaching stepp. Chip off the old block. Good job son!
@steppspressurewashing 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Dad!
@JohnStepp-sg6uh 4 күн бұрын
Big job good job well done.
@steppspressurewashing 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Dad!
@makycaris4672 5 күн бұрын
I just can’t find anything that works on marketing what tends to work is it better buying leads
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
What are you trying for marketing? All marketing is buying leads in a sense, and you will most likely have a lower ROI for marketing during the summer than the spring. Here's a video I made about my marketing experiences kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWmvq4qfoKuMqqc
@JohnStepp-sg6uh 5 күн бұрын
Good video son
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
Thanks Dad!! 👍
@jazzy1190 5 күн бұрын
Great tips!
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
@arnierider7096 5 күн бұрын
In my slump days , what makes it good for me is I also do handyman work, i do it year around, when my pressure washing is slow that helps get me through the year to. Have a great day and try and stay cool
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
Thanks man, and good luck getting through the summer!!
@fran73968 5 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
Don't forget to stay hydrated guys!!
@SP-mg3li 5 күн бұрын
When you are giving your clients "Arrival window" What hours do you typically use? And when you don't arrive in the beginning part of the window, Do you call your clients and let them know that you are running behind from a previous client, or do you just show up anytime during that arrival window?
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
I usually just give them a 2 hour window then call when I'm on my way with an exact time.
@All_cleanexteriors 5 күн бұрын
Not trying to be rude but with any wfp research you would find this setup is not what you need. Also being spaced out like that should be using traditional window cleaning in this scenario.
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
@@All_cleanexteriors I agree, more research was needed.
@All_cleanexteriors 5 күн бұрын
Build your own ro/di setup super easy and way cheaper
@steppspressurewashing 5 күн бұрын
I will have to look into that. I've been looking at the xero di tanks. I think they're around $350
@Steve0thegreat 6 күн бұрын
So you think the xjet is better than downstreaming with the actually pressure washer? I’ve got a Simpson 2.5 g per minute pressure washer with a built in down stream injector. Do you think running the regular downstream injector on the pressure washer would be better? Or run the xjet instead?
@steppspressurewashing 6 күн бұрын
@@Steve0thegreat if you already have the dsi you are pretty much ready to downstream, which is what I do 95% of the time. You will eventually need a stronger mix, and the X jet will be needed for that.
@Steve0thegreat 6 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing do you think it would be best to go ahead and get the xjet? I’m getting the best hoses for this. I am going to buy a surface cleaner, maybe 14 inch.
@Steve0thegreat 6 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing thanks for responding, I’m nervous about starting this man.
@steppspressurewashing 6 күн бұрын
@@Steve0thegreat that's normal, but you'll never know until you try it! Focus on client acquisition, and have a strong financial plan in place when you start. There are busy seasons, and slow seasons so make sure you are budgeting for both.
@Steve0thegreat 6 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing yeah, I’m really trying to figure out what to do in the winter so I’m not stuck without pay.
@MrBill-rs3do 6 күн бұрын
Out of all the videos I have been watching in my research for beginners start up, I must say this has been the most informative and transparent. Thank for you sincerity and humbleness!
@steppspressurewashing 6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words!! I am glad you found the video useful, and i hope you continue to enjoy future content!! 😁👍
@jerrymeyers2075 7 күн бұрын
You're crazy Bro...LOL!
@steppspressurewashing 7 күн бұрын
I know 👍
@CRracer52lfd 9 күн бұрын
I used a xjet today on a hose and driveway. I use 50 ft of hose for my xjet, and it works perfectly fine. It can be a pain at times, but it does work good
@steppspressurewashing 9 күн бұрын
Yep!! It's definitely an effective tool. A pain at times yes, but I love my xjet!!
@christopherm.esparza705 12 күн бұрын
I am going put a trailer together and get my ass moving.
@steppspressurewashing 12 күн бұрын
Good for you man!! We're about to slow down some for the summer, but it wouls be good to be ready for Fall. Might not slow down as much where you are, just depends on how hot it gets
@fran73968 13 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@CarterspowerwashingNC 13 күн бұрын
New guy needs sunglasses, good to see “competition” helping each other. Be blessed. I live in Clinton, if you ever need anything hit me up.
@steppspressurewashing 13 күн бұрын
I agree, but at least he had some safety glasses for a bit of protection.. Thanks man!! I will keep you in mind!
@Mike-vr6xf 13 күн бұрын
I could use straight 10% sh in a 5 gallon bucket with 2.1 injector and get 1% sh at the gun, right? With a 4 gpm pressure washer.
@steppspressurewashing 13 күн бұрын
Need to do a bucket test to find your ratio. Mine is 7:1 with a 2.1 injector. Yours may be different
@Mike-vr6xf 13 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing Yeah, you're right. I'm going to have to do the test. If I filled a 5 gallon bucket with 10% sh with assuming I'm getting 4 gpm with the pressure water, that would be like 2%. I'm happy I asked you that question. That could have been bad.
@steppspressurewashing 13 күн бұрын
I'm glad you asked a well! I have gotten a lot of great customers who killed plants because of too strong of a mix. and best case scenario, you could be wasting a lot of SH. Good washing Mike!
@Fromgreentoclean 13 күн бұрын
I hit the lichen with a 3% as soon as I get to job then it rinse off like butter
@steppspressurewashing 13 күн бұрын
Nice, I will remember that for next time.
@biz1107 14 күн бұрын
Not using the orange 2305 gun anymore? I’m looking into what type of gun I should get
@steppspressurewashing 14 күн бұрын
Nope, it broke after 6 weeks of use... Back to the 2605 now. Hopefully it lasts longer
@steppspressurewashing 14 күн бұрын
I feel like it might be wearing out faster because I'm letting my pump bypass now that I have the buffer tank... So now the hose, and gun are getting 4k psi until I let off the pressure coming out of bypass...
@nagazinafireworks7594 14 күн бұрын
I wish you had a link to everything that you are saying that we need that you said thanks
@steppspressurewashing 14 күн бұрын
I actually didn't add links to this one because it's a bit more generalized. So if I put links for a 4gpm, and you got a 5.5gpm most of the equipment for the 4gpm wouldn't work.. As far as getting a machine, you might be better off buying from a Pressure Washing supply store locally. My local store has much better pricing than most online stores that sell pressure washers, and because they build them they service them. I will definitely be buying local when I upgrade to 8gpm.
@fran73968 15 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@shauncrochet7934 15 күн бұрын
Awesome job. I used a fernco fitting and hose clamps at the base of the sludge sucker to 2inX2ft PVC pipe and 90 at the top. Then 2in camlock on the 90 to attach a hose if needed... I can send pics if that helps.
@steppspressurewashing 15 күн бұрын
Pics please! I really wanted this to work better than it did, and any suggestions are helpful!!
@Mitchell_prowash 15 күн бұрын
Nice! Sounds like a big ticket also haha. Keep washing brother!
@steppspressurewashing 15 күн бұрын
Lol, yeah it was definitely worth working all day at 95 degrees lol!! I was so happy to have Ben helping!!
@JohnCrow6 18 күн бұрын
You can purchase a high pressure ball valve, this little tool saves you from needing to hold the trigger and walking from the machine to where ever you need to go, run your hose with this on the end open valve, Turn garden hose on start pressure washer, walk back to wherr you dropped the ball valve attached to the end of hose, attach your gun or surface cleaner whatever your using and open ball valve, easy peasy, And if client comes to chat with you simple turn off ball valve detach from your gun/surface cleaner whatever, And open ball valve, Quick and easy and will save your pump, You can also use it to spray by adjusting ball valve leaver.
@steppspressurewashing 18 күн бұрын
This is true, but the open valve couldstill pull soap. I actually used this meathod for a little while before I got the buffer tank. It worked pretty good, but I never opened it up while chatting with the client. Just preference I guess. I know some guys use just a ball valve and no gun at all...
@brandonl2175 22 күн бұрын
Great stuff! Curious how you found Ben, and what % you paid him!
@steppspressurewashing 22 күн бұрын
I talk to just about everyone I meet about pressure washing. He also did gutters, and pressure washing so we exchanged numbers if we either needed help. It was about 20% of gross on this one, I provided the supplies and equipment.
@brandonl2175 22 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing very cool. I do gutters primarily, and have found a few people the same way. When I was really getting buried in work I called around local companies and met with a couple people who sounded friendly and professional to kind of "interview" them over lunch and see if they'd be a good fit. It's hard to find quality help these day, so treat them well!
@steppspressurewashing 22 күн бұрын
@@brandonl2175 I agree! Always nerve racking when you have to rely on someone else, but when you get too busy. You have to do it!!
@jasonbraun9060 22 күн бұрын
Team work males the dream work. That's quite a bit of gutter guards.
@steppspressurewashing 22 күн бұрын
Yeah it was a big day! I was glad to have the help!!
@EverymanEvangelism 22 күн бұрын
Nice! Ben looks good in that shirt!
@steppspressurewashing 22 күн бұрын
Lol, it's a nice shirt!!
@jazzy1190 22 күн бұрын
I’m so happy your business is growing so much that you hired Ben!
@steppspressurewashing 22 күн бұрын
Thanks!! Yeah he was a huge help!!
@stillXpist 24 күн бұрын
First $1k day?? Congrats! Best feeling!
@steppspressurewashing 24 күн бұрын
Thanks man, yeah lots of days were close. But adding the extra house pushed it over..
@jennamanderson8310 25 күн бұрын
Trying to start hard to find customers though
@steppspressurewashing 25 күн бұрын
Starting up is very tough! I spent way too little on year 1 advertising... Yard signs changed my business, and got my phone ringing in years 2 & 3. Good luck to you man!!
@jefffrangullie977 25 күн бұрын
How do you switch from soap to water for rinsing? Do you have to go back to the truck and just pull the injector out of the soap?
@steppspressurewashing 25 күн бұрын
Hey Jeff, I actually use the M5 X jet Nozzle along with the M5 DS nozzle as my jrod setup. So the m5ds pulls soap, and the X jet doesn't because it is a high pressure nozzle. No need to go back to the truck to rinse. I just change nozzles, and bleed the pressure line.
@tjmars37 26 күн бұрын
How did you figure this out? That the barb doesn't pull soap?
@steppspressurewashing 26 күн бұрын
If you mean the how did I figure out that the XJET doesn't pull soap from the DSI. I don't actually remember the exact place, but I watched a lot of youtube, and read a lot of forums online before starting my business. I spent about 18 months researching everything that I could think of... I still missed a lot lol.
@tjmars37 26 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing well you sold me on it!! Do you just order the x jet for your specific gpm? This will save so much time instead of walking back to the truck to put the drop stick into the water tank
@steppspressurewashing 26 күн бұрын
@@tjmars37 yep! I have actually used this one for almost 4 years as a rinse nozzle.. One of the best investments I have made as far as equipment!
@tjmars37 26 күн бұрын
@@steppspressurewashing thanks again. Ordering now
@fran73968 26 күн бұрын
@steppspressurewashing 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@jerrymeyers2075 28 күн бұрын
Hey Man you should show everyone how the plumbing is from your buffer tank to your machine is. I for one would like to see it.
@steppspressurewashing 28 күн бұрын
Hey Jerry!! Here's the video I made when I added my buffer back in January. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4O6hKWdm5hpedEsi=6Uj0bkck0JUYIKYM the plumbing is at 3:50
@EverymanEvangelism 29 күн бұрын
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@fran73968 29 күн бұрын
@Z811T Ай бұрын
Hello, I’m working on getting my pressure washing business started here in holly springs NC. What would it cost to ride around with you for a day to see what a day in the life is like and see your process?
@steppspressurewashing Ай бұрын
Text me your info
@EverymanEvangelism Ай бұрын
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