Day In The Life Of Owning A Pressure Washing Business | We Scored Home Depot

[@jamesbass9797]

Just did a Lowes building last week. Washed 3 sides of the building including the front. Also washed down all their fiberglass buggies to. Sidewalks and cleaned the front windows. Did it for $6k and they were very happy to pay it. Manager told me the last time they had it done cost them over $12k which was a ridiculous price I thought. Everyone is happy especially my bank account.

[@jamesbass9797]

@jflekjfe0902 - Local contacts. All my commercial work is by local contacts. 98% of my company business is commercial. I hardly ever do residential work. I don't need it nor want it.

[@jamestribbitt9684]

These are always enjoyable and majorly valuable to see how you handle different jobs and what you charge. You can never make enough of these types of vids because every job is different.

[@MikeM247]

This about the only channel I'll take time out of my day to watch. Love the videos Austin!

[@AustinDavis24]

Thank you!

[@brandongrimes939]

Really enjoy your channel Austin, great videos, thanks for posting!!

[@tjones524]

Great video Austin! been watching you since the beginning! and great editing as well! you filming your feet as you walk reminded me of Mav on youtube, he does outdoor camping stuff, have an awesome year buddy!

[@northjerseykevin3915]

Nice.You’re the man 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oside760a]

Pretty cool to see you on the upward trajectory!

[@davidwyatt8242]

Great video - thank you for sharing

[@ALKExteriorCleaning]

I did some commercial janitorial cleanings for HD a couple years ago. They pay pretty well! Good luck with the exterior cleanings.

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Love these vids. Austin is on it ill admit i get the text messages about every other week!!

[@batemanjo9]

Lone Star on the wall and on the cooler. You see that star everywhere in Texas lol

[@luciusgorgo14]

Do you have to have a F250 or can you get by with a F150?

[@powerfulimprovements]

Sweet rig

[@AustinDavis24]

Thank you my friend!

[@MarkTrades__]

awesome vid. Would be nice to see the job at home depot get done. Industrial business seems like the place to be at - a little more barrier to entry than residential, less/corporate client management (imo easier typically). Homeowners get emotional - omg you damaged my favorite rock, or the classic "that damage wasn't there before you cleaned it - oh under those 2 inches of algae??" etc. Businesses in my experience typically if your paperwork & biz agreements are clear and contain language you can fall back on in cases of common disputes its much more of a standard negotiation process in resolving disputes.

[@Prospective24]

Great video. Random but I rarely see you use the trailer…. I’m thinking the skid might be the way to go for me

[@AustinDavis24]

Yea man I rarely use it. It collects dust lol

[@SpeedisSpeed]

Have you considered investing into a boom lift?

[@brettwelch468]

Tell me you moved the patio furniture before spraying !!!

[@ZanDeeMan]

Many people care about their stuff, it's if they have the money to regularly take care maintaining their stuff.

[@bucks9465]

Hey man. Was wondering what the dimensions are on the signs you have on your trailer? Wanting to put some on mine but not sure what the height should be. Thank you!

[@Beanwash]

can i use a size 29dc battery for a 12v soft wash pump?

[@yuhno09]

What kind of shirts are those

[@brianfletcher7942]

Was this referral through CBRE? That’s who handles the HDs in TN.

[@brandenpatterson9936]

Hey Austin, have you had any issues with corrosion running SH through your hose reels ?

[@MrWarrenTV]

How much typically a sq ft for this

[@tabloint]

Hey Austin, I commented awhile ago about some hose reels. I'm currently bidding and hopefully getting the contract for a 300k housing cleanup through the city. It really only goes up from having 0 dollars lol

[@AustinDavis24]

That’s awesome!

[@Johnny-gd3bs]

love the blue gun, but they don't last long

[@DJJs635]

Why not post treat it with a 2-3%???

[@mazter87]

Hey Austin. I was wondering what tip you are using. I see the x5 twist but was unsure what that blue thing was. Thanks in advance.

[@AustinDavis24]

That’s my power wash gun!

[@AustinDavis24]

Oh I’m sorry that’s my shooter tip.

[@mazter87]

Great! Thanks for the quick reply.

[@dustyblount7293]

I see you bro

[@ProCleanServices]

Are the real estate agents the people that hire you? Or do they suggest/refer you to the owner?

[@thomassmith8760]

What steps did you take to keep all those plants and flowers safe outside Home Depot? I find even with 5% smaller plants tend to take damage ?

[@AustinDavis24]

Lots of rinsing. I also put a thin plastic tarp over it.

[@thomassmith8760]

@@AustinDavis24 Thanks, I’ve been subscribed and watching since the beginning. We both actually got started in this field about the same time.

[@davidlicht4418]

Will they move the plants or you have to cover them

[@AustinDavis24]

They can’t exactly move all of those plants because of the sheer amount of them. We will cover them

[@AustinDavis24]

They can’t exactly move all of those plants because of the sheer amount of them. We will cover them

[@davidlicht4418]

Just worried about the heat under the cover that’s all

[@TheRealBananaMan94204]

Hey man, thank you for all the great content. Within the next month ill be getting into the business around KC. Do you have a video or any tips regarding runoff (best way to disperse or remove after cleaning)? Appreciate you

[@AustinDavis24]

Runoff with roof cleaning?

[@TheRealBananaMan94204]

@@AustinDavis24 Driveways/sidewalks

[@TheRealBananaMan94204]

My plan is to start with trash can, driveway, and sidewalk cleanings (graduate to houses once I've got a better feel for my equipment). The main thing I'm wondering is if you redirect runoff into the dirt or the lowest paved area. I'm planning on downstreaming, so the highest SH concentration I'd be working with is ~2% if I'm not mistaken. Thank you for your time.

[@anthonysanpaolo]

Sick hoodie, what brand? Thanks!

[@nikolashamon2830]

I understand that you use Markate for your CRM. What benefits or differences do you see that made you choose Markate over QuoteIQ?

[@AustinDavis24]

lol because I know that when a customer submits a payment that I’ll actually get the payment unlike QuoteIQ

[@nikolashamon2830]

Oh wow lol! Good to know!@@AustinDavis24

[@rickyhill3587]

Hey Austin I’m sure I’m not the first to have this concern, but do you do water reclaim? Being in Austin I’d imagine you’re in a hotspot for it being an issue and I’m just curious on your thoughts on the subject. As I’ll likely be doing mostly flatwork starting out I’m just wondering if I should be concerned.

[@taptsmooth]

Did you use your soft wash system or downstream?

[@AustinDavis24]

Both. On this job I used my softwash system

[@taptsmooth]

@@AustinDavis24 ok just wondering and I’ve watched your video about the skid but I couldn’t remember if with your soft wash system you would have to go back and forth to the truck or did it work like your remote downstream

[@MarkTrades__]

surface-dilution is another reason why chemical applications might not work. Yeah you are spraying 5% solution on the surface. But you pre-wet it with 100% water and then that water (COULD) sit on the surface during the chemical application (not saying that happened in this case, but if someone is rushing this app it could happen). Then you are spraying that 5% mix into a film of water onto the surface rather than the surface itself. Learned this from watching vids & personally testing automotive cleaning chems on things like wheels & brake dust. In auto detailing its generally agreed upon now that pre-treating dry surfaces is better. However, car detailing does not have as strong of a need to be careful about nearby surface damage.

[@AustinDavis24]

I know what you’re talking about. But pre-wedding. My surfaces has always been something that I’ve done for the last five years and have never had an issue. the pre-wet is negligible in comparison to the amount of chemical that I’m putting on the grounds.

[@MarkTrades__]

@@AustinDavis24 definitely. This is one of those things in practice that doesn't really matter (because job gets done either way) In a case like this with this surface (porous) it probably wouldn't be worth experimenting with at all.

[@NonSophisticated]

Now what if your customer has WELL water and not city water and you don’t want to risk running their well dry. And let’s say you also have well water and don’t want to run your well dry filling your tank. Where would you get your water from?

[@AustinDavis24]

Well I’ve never had to worry about that issue. I would say bring a big tank of water on your truck or trailer. Bid accordingly

[@NonSophisticated]

Yea, to be safe bring your own water. But in my case I’m on WELL water too. I can’t just fill up a 200 gallon tank, I’d run my well dry long before filling the tank, then I’d have to wait for the well to refill, etc, etc. and hope I don’t damage my well pump. I’d have to buy water from somewhere/someone. You ever have to buy water?@@AustinDavis24

[@Vlonde]

Hey Austin, with you're six figure pressure washing course, is the user limited in how much they can progress through the course per month?

[@AustinDavis24]

No! You can get it done in 2 days if you want.

[@Richiemartin2]

If i sign up for your program, will i be able to ask direct questions?

[@AustinDavis24]

Of course. You get access to my calendar where we can talk M-Friday on the phone from 5-9pm. Ask questions in the group, weekly zoom calls. It’s about helping you!

[@AustinDavis24]

Of course. You get access to my calendar where we can talk M-Friday on the phone from 5-9pm. Ask questions in the group, weekly zoom calls. It’s about helping you!

[@AustinDavis24]

Of course. You get access to my calendar where we can talk M-Friday on the phone from 5-9pm. Ask questions in the group, weekly zoom calls. It’s about helping you!

[@ECSSTL]

You’re wild not wearin gloves spraying 5%😂

[@AustinDavis24]

I put gloves on after I filmed because I realized I needed it lol

[@ECSSTL]

Don’t blame you🙃

[@RocMerc]

Is that $29 total or $29 a month?

[@AustinDavis24]

If you choose to stay in monthly then it’s $29/month and you can take advantage of the benefits of being in the program on a monthly basis, with the coaching calls, and weekly mentorship. However if you just want to go through the course you can do that and then cancel the membership all within one month and be done and it’s only $29

[@RocMerc]

@@AustinDavis24 appreciate the response. Thanks man

[@JayKatie-w8o]

Austin bro forgive me i dont mean any disrespect but to be honest bro i think your dad might have been a theif an stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes lol. Thank you for all the info you give out, i need to start doing videos like this with my contracting company but not a tech guy by know means lol

[@patrickirwin4827]

People that care about their house? You just said it was for sale...

[@josh.miller]

I'm sorry, you paid for a car wash?! Bro put on a 40 degree or even a 65 degree and keep a few feet back on your lowest gpm machine lol

[@AustinDavis24]

No I washed it my self at a self serve

[@LilMissPris]

​@@AustinDavis24 You did NOT go to a self serve carwash... get yourself a foam cannon! 😁

[@patrickirwin4827]

It's not that people don't care about their homes. It's that most people don't want to pay your "industry standard" of $650 for 90 minutes worth of work just to have their roof or sidewalks sprayed down with a hose. This seems like something an average Joe or high schooler could do with a $300 power washer from lowes/HD, maybe a hose and/or ladder if necessary and some bleach/cleaning solution. You'd still save probably a couple hundred bucks initially and about $500 every time after. I can see why these guys start KZbin channels and start selling classes like the "six figure power washing club." Lol. It's like a pyramid scheme. The real money isn't in the actual power wash business. It's in getting suckers to sign up for a course. It's like those infomercials with some realtor that's going to make you rich by teaching you the "secret" to flipping houses. All you have to do is buy their book. 😂 I'll leave you with this thought... When a mechanic does an oil change, he usually has a shop, maybe an employee or 2, equipment, overhead, insurance, he probably went to automotive school, etc... He uses 5 quarts of a specialized substance that has to pumped from deep underground, refined in a giant refinery, was scientifically engineered with additives or maybe fully synthetically engineered, etc... He usually has to jack up the car or put it on a lift and get underneath a two thousand pound vehicle where he usually gets splashed and covered in toxic motor oil, he busts his knuckles on all sorts of things, he has to dispose of the toxic used oil, etc... And he does all this for about 40-60 bucks per job, at maybe 20-30 minutes each, making maybe $100 an hour, depending on how many he can get done per hour. He makes most of his money in turnover. These pressure washers though like this dude are out here expecting $650 to wash a patio with bleach or $1250 to wash a roof by just applying a solution and letting the rain wash it off. I have a degree in business... i understand having to cover costs and make profit... it's why a restaurant can sell $4 worth of hamburger for $15. But these pressure washers charge so much it's almost like buying a burger for the price of the restaurant. I could just about start my own small pressure washer business for the price they charge for 1 job. I guess then you wouldn't get the "six figure power washing club" though. Lmfao.

[@JAG220.]

Hater lmao