Epic Drive Clean And Biocide Roof Clean Revisited

This video is about an epic driveway cleaning job and a roof clean that I first carried out over a year ago.
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[@andrewminicozzi1634]

Ashley, you are one hard working man. Nice job. Keep the videos coming I really enjoy watching them.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I’m glad you find them useful.😃👍🏼

[@stevevanhorn9275]

Amazing how good that looks....you do excellent work!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@s1m0ngr1ff1n]

wow - what a transformation - must be a really satisfying job - thanks for the video - loved it!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you liked it.😃👍🏼

[@jonathanhart6005]

I show customers your video and how I'm going to do the job. It works. Thanks Mr A top job 😀

[@aemackintosh]

That’s great! I’m glad it works for you.😃👍🏼

[@Alb1n0blk]

Only just discovered your channel... Really satisfying to watch! Subbed! Good work.

[@aemackintosh]

Great, thanks! I hope you find it useful.😃👍🏼

[@gas1958ify]

Nice job to get ,also the roof looking good ,well done Ash.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! It was nice to be asked back the following year.😃👍🏼

[@JasonDunlop247]

Another fine job. Thanks for upload 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Good job and video Ashley, you'll be back again for another roof treatment soon 💰👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@davidguy6412]

Looks amazing well done

[@aemackintosh]

Cheers, thanks!😃👍🏼

[@lynwilliams4201]

That house is HUGE!!! Good job!!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@victoriabishop1057]

You done great job. Funny I came across you when I was surfing internet the German electric roof cleaning system No not for business- just my house. I might buy one available in UK for patio but I can not do reef cleaning will need to get some one like you.

[@aemackintosh]

Great! Thanks for watching. Enjoy.😃👍🏼

[@chocksaway100]

Brilliantly satisfying work not easy but worthwhile.

[@aemackintosh]

It’s surprising how much muck piles up sometimes.😬👍🏼

[@robprestonjames3581]

Cracking job and another great vid

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@greekgod5193]

Brilliant job 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@rukhsanabibi3836]

Looking really beautiful thank you 😊

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@casto87]

Quality job mate 👌

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@kanifuker721]

Now that's professional.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼

[@michaelcolleran9309]

Nice job mate

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@rogadev]

That you put the sand back in just revived my faith in humanity. So happy that I'm not the only company in the world that seems to do this ;) What kind of "biocide" are you using and can we get it here in Canada?

[@aemackintosh]

The biocide is AlgoClear. Not sure if you can get it where you are though?

[@teampristine4723]

Nice one Ash! I have just upgraded my pressure washer and surface cleaner so loving the pressure wash videos! I was about to pull the trigger on a SkyVac 85 but decided to hold of until next season and try to go petrol! More Power! Love the videos you put out keep it up mate! :)

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. By the way, the Skyvac industrial and the Interceptor have virtually the same suction power.😃👍🏼

[@teampristine4723]

Interesting! The petrol model that i am looking at cost less than the Interceptor but has equivalent of 10,000 watts (~ 3x) and is not tethered to the wall. Still weighing it up as it takes up more space and is heavier to offload so swings and roundabouts i guess!

[@WindowCleaningDutch]

Can u make a video what u need for surface cleaning? ( the sand,machines everything ) and how it works. :D great video's!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! Nice idea.😃👍🏼

[@McRaesWindowCleaning]

That is quite a job, Ashley. What a fine finished product! Love your soundtrack as well. 👏👏

[@aemackintosh]

Nice one. Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@BandiMasha]

Notice that when you were sanding there were still some moss inbetween some brick joints. That's why I hardly use a rotator cause they never get between the cracks like a nozzle does

[@aemackintosh]

Up to you. Enjoy.

[@damianevilsizor2677]

Love the funky tunes you work to!

[@aemackintosh]

Helps you to get into the groove!😎👍🏼

[@mick3120]

Love all your videos am just about to start my own business got a pressure washer and surface cleaner and hopefully getting a van this weekend what I would like some advice on is where you get your hose from and do you use anything to protect it from rubbing on the floor I.e tape or wrap?? Was looking for about 40m hose cheers and keep up the great work

[@aemackintosh]

Great, thanks! I’m glad you find it useful. The hose will wear out in time, like any tool that eventually needs replacing I suppose. I used to have a long hose, about 30meters I think, but it used to just get twisted up and you can spend ages trying to sort it out. I just use a 15m hose now and that’s plenty.😃👍🏼

[@mick3120]

Cheers for the the quick reply mate. I was looking to just leaving my washer in the van that's why am looking for a long hose didn't want to just buy some ebay crap, do you buy from someone local to you? Am from Newcastle and to be honest am find it hard to find suppliers but that's probably cause am not yet in this game. Been a roofer for the last 14 years and need a new goal! Thanks again for the help.

[@aemackintosh]

Try Rutland pumps, or Jetwash Direct , you should be able to find them easily online. They can help you with getting a hose and reel for your van.😃👍🏼

[@chrisbain9062]

Hi ashley, I’m going to start pressure washing soon, I’ll be using your method of measuring up for a price on cleaning. For the sanding though, do you just work out how many bags the customer will need, charge them that and then your labour on top? I’m not sure how to go about pricing the sanding

[@aemackintosh]

I usually include re-sanding in my cleaning quote.😃👍🏼

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Great video , how many bags of sand did you use. I run a gardening business in the north east and am about to do my first commercial job approximately 200 sq mt. Any advice is appreciated. Your videos made me take the jump. Thanks. Rob.

[@aemackintosh]

You might use 6/7 bags? Maybe more, maybe less. It can depend on how heavily you rinse it as well. I wish you all the best with your plans.😃👍🏼

[@christopherreid3520]

Hi mate great video.. have you got a on-board water tank or do you plug in at customers house..I'm thinking of starting doing this ,how much do you think I'd have to spend on equipment for doing drives ,I've been looking at starter set ups for about 2000 thats jetwash ,hoover , one of those round sprayers you push and a 1000 litre tank also would I need a pump from water tank to feed jet wash cheers

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I use a wheelie bin as a buffer tank.👍🏼

[@TheMrJurand2]

Great work. What do you use for re-sanding?

[@aemackintosh]

Kiln dry sand.😃👍🏼

[@karlcarrington9548]

Great job! Looks lovely .. in regards to the moss you bagged up - do you take that away or ask customer and if you do do you charge extra or put it in to the price of the job

[@aemackintosh]

I will ask the customer where they would like to dispose of it.😃👍🏼

[@karlcarrington9548]

@@aemackintosh thankyou was once again

[@germanavilan7005]

That is a real money maker quick question it'd better to do softwash first and use cleaner surface after ..??

[@paulhayhurst]

Good stuff. Just wondered if you ever worry about water getting underneath the tiles on a roof? I cleaned my own roof and didn't realise i had a damaged tile and rip in roof felt so water went into my loft and onto the living room ceiling 😬 oops.

[@aemackintosh]

This roof wasn’t pressure washed, it was treated with AlgoClear biocide a year ago after having he moss removed. This is done with a very soft spray. Check out the job via the link in the description.😃👍🏼

[@coffeecat1523]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@davidfisher7541]

Hi are you using there out side tap , great vlog

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. Yes, I always use the customers tap, as long as you check with them first it’s never a problem.😃👍🏼

[@FUTURE.Pressure.Washing]

Nice job 👏. Did you not use 'Hypo' ?

[@aemackintosh]

Not on the roof, but I did on the drive.😃👍🏼

[@deanpaton8141]

Smashing video mate! Have you ever mixed salt and kiln dried to fill between blocks slightly then top up with kiln dried to stop weeds? I read it somewhere and seems like a good idea? And how do you estimate how much kiln dried you'll need? Cheers

[@aemackintosh]

No I’ve never tried it with salt. I guess you just get a feel for how much sand you need. This job was only about 4 bags, but it will also depend on how you rinse. The more sand you rinse away, the more you will need to put back. So you are just making more work for yourself if you’re not careful.😃👍🏼

[@deanpaton8141]

I'm going to try the salt mix on my next job and see how it holds up. Not long added pressure washing to the window cleaning business and your video's are helping no end. Thankyou!

[@aemackintosh]

Dean Paton That’s great! I’m glad you find my channel useful. Let me know how it goes with the salt.😃👍🏼

[@deanpaton8141]

@@aemackintosh will do, cheers!

[@carlosordaz6858]

Here in California I started doing some work on my own. I have a 3100 psi: Yard force. But I want to go for something more powerful, maybe 3800. How many psi is yours and brand? Thanks. I love your channel.

[@aemackintosh]

Great, thanks! I made a video about my pressure washing setup recently. I don’t think it’s all about how much psi you have, but the flow rate makes a big difference to the cleaning power as well. Previously I had a 15litre per minute machine and now I have a 21litres per minute machine which gives much better cleaning results more quickly.😃👍🏼

[@carlosordaz6858]

Thanks. Just waking up here, and nice to see your response. You are the man.

[@JamesBrownExteriorCleaning]

Massive job, do you mind saying how much you charged for it?

[@aemackintosh]

I’ve done a video on how to quote. For this job I charged a bit extra because it’s further away than I usually go.😃👍🏼

[@phillstimson1481]

Hello again, just wondering if you used a turbo Nozzle on the edges, and if you did what type of block paving is it? Thanks Phill

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, I use a turbo nozzle for the edges.😃👍🏼

[@phillstimson1481]

@@aemackintosh thanks again, would it be safe to use a turbo Nozzle on all of it, or would it damage the surface, I'm doing a small area like that next week and didn't want to get the surface cleaner out if possible. Thanks again Phill

[@aemackintosh]

The thing is, the jets on the fsc are angled slightly, specifically to remove only 10mm of sand from between the blocks. So you only clean the surface and you don’t disturb the foundation and dislodge the blocks at all. A turbo nozzle pointed straight down at the surface will penetrate much deeper and blast sand out everywhere. I try to keep turbo nozzle use to a minimum.😃👍🏼

[@phillstimson1481]

@@aemackintosh thanks for your advice. Cheers Phill

[@hungryboroboy]

Awesome work. Can I ask what pressure washer you use please?

[@aemackintosh]

A Honda gx390 21litres per minute. There is loads more about it if you check out the pressure washing playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼

[@hungryboroboy]

@@aemackintosh will take a look cheers 👍🏻

[@hungryboroboy]

@@aemackintosh just been having a quick look at your playlist... it looks like an awesome piece of kit! I started with a cheaper one, but ready to upgrade now. Thanks 👍🏻

[@aemackintosh]

It’s been a solid, reliable machine for years now.😃👍🏼

[@HILUXCHAINSAW]

That looks like a new driveway after. What would the price be for that whole job including the kiln dried sand?.

[@aemackintosh]

I measure up and charge per square meter.👍🏼

[@michaelgaryscott2113]

Do you use the wand to cut the edges in ?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes.😃👍🏼

[@helenhunt1330]

hi if you dont mind me asking what lpm is your pressure washer

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a 21 Lpm , 3000psi machine.😃👍🏼

[@clothman7570]

Nice vid lad...were did you get the surface cleaner from?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I’ve had the flat surface cleaner for quite a long time now, I think it came from jet-washdirect.com 😃👍🏼

[@clothman7570]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services cheers lad ...Am thinking of getting one👍....nice to see you brushing the dirt up aswel in between...work smart not hard😉

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@clothman7570]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services surface cleaner arrived today..jus need a longer hose.were did you get yours and what length do you recommend

[@tommylee910]

How much did you charge to do that driveway

[@timrutland9711]

how long is your hose thanks tim

[@aemackintosh]

I use a 15meter pressure hose. Much longer than that and it can become a bit of a handful and get easily twisted up. You can always add 10 meter lengths with adapters if you really need it to be longer, but I find 15 meters is plenty for most jobs.😃👍🏼

[@skyrider29]

Hi Ash what size pressure washer do you use ?

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a 21litres per minute machine at 2900psi. I did a video about the setup recently.😃👍🏼

[@amishpaterson1845]

How much did you charge to clean the driveway and sand it could you tell me please

[@aemackintosh]

There is a video about how to quote on my channel. Check out the pressure washing playlist.😃👍🏼

[@samuelthewlis1830]

Will the algo clear work if it rains after the application?

[@kentroofcleaning4060]

If possible, no rain for 48 hours.

[@samuelthewlis1830]

Steve Lawrence thanks Steve!

[@aemackintosh]

You got it.😃👍🏼

[@tommylee910]

And how much did it cost for the sand

[@tgol6891]

Hi ash, just wondering what LPM & psi your pressure washer is , thanks

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, it’s 21lpm at 2900psi. I did a video recently talking through the pressure washing kit I use. I’ve also put a link in the description here.😃👍🏼

[@tgol6891]

@@aemackintosh Do you ever find with weeds & thick moss that your flat surface cleaner wont lift them out. mine is 25lpm & 4600psi & it seems to struggle with thick moss. I have now ordered a double arm to switch over from my triple arm in hope that i get better pressure & flow

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, the double area will definitely help. The pressure from your machine is being split three ways with the triple arm fsc. So a double arm will have more concentrated pressure from the two jets. Sometimes I still go over sections with the turbo nozzle to get the weeds out.😃👍🏼

[@tgol6891]

My only issue with turbo nozzles is that I get covered in 💩💩💩 & so does everything near me 😂😂😂

[@marccleaning8093]

How many bags of sand do you reckon was used

[@aemackintosh]

Maybe 4/5, can’t remember now.😬👍🏼

[@Name-ml6pi]

how much do charge for 1 square meter to pressure washer

[@aemackintosh]

Usually around £3-4 per square meter, but this was maybe £2.5 as it was quite large.😃👍🏼

[@keithsawyer6356]

5:48. I can't help thinking that the lyrics of the song is "or cowpat".

[@aemackintosh]

😆👍🏼

[@isctony]

oh no, now you've said it thats all i can hear haha

[@stevethea5250]

@@isctony Won't he keep record of quote in system 😋

[@spencerj1413]

Can I ask what you charge for that ash

[@aemackintosh]

I did a video about how to quote. It’s in the pressure washing playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼

[@ala08sam]

Such a beautiful house BUT IT HAS PLASTIC WINDOWS I SOMETIMES DONT GET PEOPLE

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a bit of a shame I suppose, but I guess they are just easier to maintain.

[@bowlchamps37]

Of course plastic windows. It´s called shine.

[@marccleaning7985]

How many litres does your black bin hold ash ?

[@aemackintosh]

Only about 100litres I reckon. I used to use a wheelie bin which holds about 225litres, but it won’t fit in my van now.😃👍🏼

[@marccleaning7985]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services I’m guessing you have to refill the bin a few times ?

[@aemackintosh]

You keep a constant flow from the tap coming into the bin, then the machine can use as much water as it needs from the bin without being reliant on the tap pressure.😃👍🏼

[@nrgcarrington]

Maybe do quotes on (headed) paper in future - avoid nasty surprises... and add an expiry date.

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, I do use nicely headed paper quotations but having an expiry for the quote is not a bad idea. I was happy with the quote for this one though, so all good.😃👍🏼

[@amishpaterson1845]

I don’t mean to be rude but do you canvas doors and are you a gypsy because in my local area I am from Wigan and I have people cameras in doors every day is not clean my driveway I have had it done three times in the last five years and every time I have been ripped off and I also always been by a gypsy once I paid 1500 I never even sanded it once I paid 750 who sprayed it with detergent and never even come back to jet wash it I am sick of this situation how do I stop it🤯🤯

[@victoriabishop1057]

He did not sound Gypsy to me. And to get ripped off one does not have to bee gypsy. I have been ripped of by English and gypsy guys and I am from your backyard Manchester. but another Gypsy brothers did and doing great job laying patio and later will help me to build a shed and garage conversion. He will do cleaning for you. give me a shout on "[e-mail]" I will give you his number if you need. I met them when they did good job for my neighbour.

[@G71cleaningServices]

Worst part of the clean is constant removal of the sludge. I have a heavy duty floor squeegee, works well, no more clogging of the brush. Why don’t you upsell another bio treatment, I now have 12 clients who have me back to top up the treatment. Spray the roof and clean the gutters every year with a 30% discount. Easy repeat business.

[@G71cleaningServices]

I have a heavy duty floor squeegee, works well, no more clogging of the brush

[@aemackintosh]

That’s a good idea on the Biocide re-treatment. I often mention that to customers but never chase it up. Yes, the pile of sludge can especially be a problem on a big drive like this.😃👍🏼

[@kamilfrancoolczak]

There should be a better way to rinse that

[@aemackintosh]

It was difficult in front of the house since it was so flat there. It’s better when there is a bit of a slope. I’ve seen an attachment called a water broom, which has several jets, but I’ve never tried it. On a large area, the muck soon piles up.😃👍🏼

[@jennifermarcum5849]

I don't understand why such large areas are bricked. There is nowhere for the rain water to go. No wonder it's so dirty. Plant some grass.

[@aemackintosh]

It’s not so bad if there is good drainage installed, but so often it’s not adequate.

[@LednacekZ]

Sun came out at the end, must be a fake video. :-)

[@procleanaccessltd9806]

Great video but walking on 30 year old concrete tiles with no safety equipment bloody stupid 🙄

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. The roof was a very shallow pitch, but yeah. I don’t do that sort of thing any more.😆🤦🏻‍♂️