EXTERIOR CLEANING FAQ // Partridge Exterior Cleaning

[@torchw00duk]

"Bungelows! I tend to go a bit lower...", had me in stitches lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love your vids, thank you.

[@grenfellroad8394]

And in 2 years over 175K subscribers 👍👍👍

[@barbarellamaclure8382]

Thanks Sid, very informative, my driveway so badly needs doing, I'm considering hiring the equipment as there is a gap in the market out here in little ol' Taupo, New Zealand. I'm working my way backwards from your most recent video to here. 😅

[@larryfeeks6620]

Lots and lots of information! Thank you for being so straightforward and honest about the details of your work.

[@washawayexteriorcleaning9371]

Fantastic vlog. You really give a good insight to what’s involved in each part of the job. I found it very useful. Thanks

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Thank you mate I appreciate that a lot 💪🏻

[@jas905]

Thank you for the knolage and the insparation. I hope i finde teh corage to go this and get out of Tesco! one day.

[@robertbrame7447]

Keep up the good work your an inspiration, I've been looking to start a exterior cleaning business myself.im 32 worked construction most my life been thinking for a very long time about making the jump to being my own Boss watched about 30/40 of your videos good honest guy thanks for taking the time to inspire others

[@victoriasmith8814]

Pretty driveway-well done!

[@markspicer161]

Brilliant video very informative 👍😀Some people are so cagey with their prices but your very honest!!!

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers Mark always happy to help out with prices as it benefits everyone if we’re all charging well or Atleast within a reasonable distance of each other’s!

[@scottmatthews5848]

what a great video this is and thanks for all of your help nobody else wants to say how much they charge for some reason they shy away from it im surprised that you only have 500 subscribers should be 5000 keep up the good work as im sure you are helping out many newbies start off their journey...i purchased a 30ft renegade pole for roof cleaning like you got today and couldnt believe how heavy it is when extended haha im thinking it will be easy off a ladder we will see...anyway well done mate!!

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

I agree mate it's almost taboo to talk about for some reason but there's no need in my opinion, obviously I can't be too specific as every jobs different but if my prices give people an idea of what others should start at price wise then we all win. Makes it even competition instead of competing with people charging next to nothing. Hah yes it's heavy mate but you'll rarely have it fully extended pluss itll be resting on the tiles anyway as you're scraping so don't worry :D im 10st and can manage a few days graft with it before I want to curl up and die :D Cheers buddy

[@dongdipperadventures6565]

Or 30,000 + 😉 well deserved 👏

[@pon9847]

Very informative video Sid and congratulations on passing 500 subscribers well deserved for the effort you put in passing on your knowledge to others👏

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Thank you buddy that’s a kind thing to say. Really appreciate the support mate

[@pon9847]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning 👍

[@Secretcarpsociety]

Excellent video again , I have brought a lower tier waste licence it cost me roughly £43 and that last forever , you never need to renew it , only if you want to upgrade to a higher tier , the lower tier allows me to carry my waste I've produced on a job

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Ah interesting, I thought it was way more than that! Good to know mate cheers 👍

[@derekjohnson4444]

Lower tier is a free registration on environment agecey website

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers mate I’ll get on that tomorrow actually

[@craigredman6996]

Fantastic as always cheers mate

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers mate!!

[@lydiaweeks8562]

Loved this video, well done! Really informative and hopefully have helped out anyone with any questions👍😄 xx

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Thank you!! Xx

[@feebes1]

Very thorough Q & A.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

👍 hope it answered anything you were wondering Karl

[@feebes1]

Have similar operation www.relianceps.co.uk but don't do the you tube thing. Keep at it and as I mentioned, enjoy your blog.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

@@feebes1 Smart website and great pictures!

[@fortnightlygardenmaintenan8987]

Hi Sid great video i use the Honda Rapier GX340 11hp jet wash worth a look at that ive had it years and never a problem with it 👍🏼💦

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

woo sounds good mate ill check that out now, I like having an 11-15lpm as you can sometimes plug into most taps instead of messing about with filling up a tank or a wheelie bin as you go, Thanks a lot mate hope the weathers not too bad for you

[@malcolmcourt7478]

Great Video Sid 👍

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers malcom, hope youre doing well mate

[@pressurecleaningsolutions7896]

Definitely recommend the Honda go-390 mate from jet Mac they are a little bit expensive but comes with a 3 year Honda warranty and jet Mac have all the spare parts you will even need for it absolute beast of a machine 👌🏻

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Hopefully I can catch a sweet deal around spring time, their packages look great

[@milerale5286]

What is the metal pole you use for scraping roof and what ladders do you use. Thanks

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Hi there, I use the freeman's flexi scraper currently. And I couldn't tell you about the ladders, I've had them so long ive forgotten the name. I hope they last forever :D Lyte or ramsey are good brands to check out though

[@milerale5286]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning I can’t see any poles on their site, just lot’s of different blades

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Oh sorry mate I thought you meant scraper, I’m tired :D it’s a facelift renegade 30ft, check out window cleaning warehouse for it

[@ched999uk]

Masses of great tips, thanks very much. If there was ever 1 video to watch to give people an idea of running a exterior cleaning business this is it! Thanks. My partner has asked are you any good on the guitar, as she is teaching herself, and why do you keep moving?

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers Ched! Appreciate that! I’m okay but neglected playing a lot so aiming to get going again soon. I taught myself to but you’ll get good fast with lessons. And because this house is so noisy at times I had keep pausing and re recording what I was trying to say 😎

[@theanvil6886]

Awesome info bud. Do you ever weed kill before you go to do a job or it it waste of time

[@englishgrandad3298]

By the way you suggested a pink rubber awhile back, i don't find it as stiff compared to the other one i used :D Keep it clean !

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

The razr red is awesome :D

[@englishgrandad3298]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning Ah that's the name, couldn't recall.

[@englishgrandad3298]

Found it a bit floppy at the edges, but only used it for a couple of jobs, and like all rubbers ye need to work them in :D

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Yeah it will take a few houses to get going for sure

[@pressurecleaningsolutions7896]

Another great video mate what brush do you prefer to use for brushing in the biocide? Does a softer one work better?

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Hi mate thanks a lot! And to be honest I don’t think it matters too much, I might be wrong but as long as it’s giving it a bit of a scrub and agitating the solution there’s no worries.

[@ipcexteriorcleaning573]

Really good honest content. Good on ya.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers matey 👍👍

[@pon9847]

Hi Sid is it ok to apply algoclear at 5 degrees as that’s what temp is at the moment

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

They recommend 8 so try to stick to that if possible but I’ve had no problems around 6. Just try get it on during the early afternoon

[@pon9847]

Cheers Sid 👍

[@davordujlovic2394]

Hello, been watching a lot your helpfull videos... Question regarding your setup... What is your "liter per minute" machine? Ive got 15l/min and i have been wondering is 200l container be enough to keep water flowing even in low pressure home water (1,5 bar)? I have 1000l on my trailer, but i would like to conserve space and buy one that i can carry around on the job... Is 200l doable?

[@completeexteriorcleaningse750]

Quality buddy very helpful

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers Lee 💪🏻👍

[@LBCExteriorCleaning]

Great info , great vid 👌

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Cheers matey hope you’re well and putting that new machine to use

[@Eonednb]

Where did you get your hoodie done Sid?

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Hi mate I got it at workwearexpress It wasn’t cheap for a hoodie and 3 T-shirt’s though but I did get the better quality material.

[@Eonednb]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning OK I'll check them out.

[@mazman8343]

Hi friend when your getting a pressure washer concentrate more on a good pump as that what does the work like AR or inter pump I have a AR belt driven pump 15 lpm @ 150 bar with a return to tank water hose keeps the pump nice and cool great pump I went for briggs and stratton cf 6.5 engine there 200 pounds cheaper than a honda engine lincoln is also a great engine it also cheaper than a honda it has 100 feet of hose on hose reel it has an easy start pressure valve this is something I highly highly recommend makes it so easy to pull and start the frame is made from stainless steel the pump is belt driven 15 lpm @ 150 bar the pump runs 1450 rpm not 3000 rpm same pressure only the pump running at half the speed belt driven Or gearbox same price I think the belt driven is the ways to go I got mine from jet mac there in Belfast terry is the man in charge he delivery all over the UK my wssher i cost 1000 pounds . He can build any washer you want. The 21lpm with 13hp I had one great machine but it 500 pounds more and it loves gas ⛽ if you were pressure washing large large drives 7 days a week then 21 LPM is a bit better I can honestly tell you that there's not a big difference as I have both of them the 15 lpm washer will run any surface cleaner hands down . Hope this bit of info helps god bless and keep safe

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

I'll have to get in touch with you when im ready to buy then mate so you can point me in the right direction. thanks a lot mate

[@Josh-fk8ml]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning I think you deleted my comment twice I was only telling the truth 👍

[@Josh-fk8ml]

I have a reduction gearbox petrol pressure washer a honda GX 390 with a reduction gearbox and Comet pump I have had the pressure washer for 4 years and apart from a oil change and spark plug change I have had no problems with the pressure washer, from my experience i would not buy a belt drive petrol pressure washer as you need to use a tension plate underneath the pressure washer pump Jetmac are using metal brackets which are attached to the pressure washer pump and bolted to the frame of the pressure washer and the metal brackets will eventually snap this comment will probably get deleted this is the last I will say on this, it is explained more in the link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/haSxf6aImpaKmpI

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

@@Josh-fk8ml I havn't deleted anything mate ;o

[@Josh-fk8ml]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning Ok thanks, when I posted the comments they disappeared straight away 👍

[@onetruecharlatan]

Re: Turbo Nozzle vs FSC - IF your pressure washer is up to the task, with regards to both lpm AND psi, then the Falsch Pointspeed 5 will blow any FSC out of the water, (excuse the pun), with both coverage per minute and lichen removal. Sid, if you're lookng at seriously upgrading your pressure washing side of the business, look into these units. Flasch won't sell them to you unless you meet their criteria. German superiority :)

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Yes mate been hearing a lot about that nozzle lately. Hefty price tag!! I’m going to be going all in later this year so will start doing my homework for sure. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@onetruecharlatan]

Good man. All the best for 2021 and the imminent move.

[@TweakRc]

89.6K subscribers Time for an update on all this Sid! :)

[@englishgrandad3298]

Informative video there mate, feel like i know you :D

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

:D weird, me too :D Long watch wasn’t it but hopefully the clips throughout kept it watchable!

[@englishgrandad3298]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning I like it though, more so after finishing a hard day's graft :D

[@englishgrandad3298]

I look forward to them mate, pretty sure others do.

[@Mowgliy2k]

I’m interested to know about safety working at height. 1) what do you do if the ground is uneven on a roof cleaning job and can’t safely place the ladder? 2) You mentioned in one of your previous videos that you might be getting a scaffold tower. How do you plan on transporting that? Wondering what van you’re using and if you would need a trailer for the tower if you get one. Thanks.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Hi mate will have a video up in a week ish about this but I’ll answer what I can here, As far as ladders being uneven, the tools I use are generally versatile enough to reach from pretty extreme angles so for difficult spots to get to I’ve always just about managed so far. And I’ll be hiring the towers straight to be delivered to the job and then picked up once I’m finished, I don’t have the means to transport them at the moment so it’s expensive in the short term, about £90 per job. But hopefully soon I’ll upgrade to a big enough van. If not a trailer is completely fine to use, most people use them but I work from a car with no tow bar currently!

[@Mowgliy2k]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning appreciate the quick reply. It’s pretty hilly where I work so a lot of sloped driveways and gardens to contend with. I use a gutter vac for clearance so never a problem, but thinking of branching in to roof cleaning/treatments so not all too sure how I’ll manage with just a ladder!

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Yeah I’d always recommend anyone to use a tower, it’s not the best example I’m setting with the ladder work, although it’s not against HSE it’s just making life riskier than it needs to be!

[@Mowgliy2k]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning Yeah, it’s just the initial cost of the gear that hurts! Thanks again. Look forward to your next vid.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Yeah it is pricey but don’t count out the hiring for you first few jobs. Roughly between 80-100 for a weeks hire

[@jonathanhart6005]

Hi sid your knowledge is brill. Atm my van blow up so carrying kit ! Not nice ! Cleaning gutters and Windows I'm in Cheltenham so if your coming to Gloucestershire and you want help I'm your man. I'd learn loads too. Let me no. What van do you have?

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Ah nightmare mate but I know how you feel. I work out of my Mrs car at the moment pinching every penny to make sure we are financially good when we move in the next 6 months or so. I’m going to purchase a van just before I move so I’m in full saving mode at the moment. Cant stand working out of a car but needs must for now. I’ll be in touch mate if I get a decent sized job down your way 👍

[@jonathanhart6005]

My min price is £20 first clean min £40 .. Gutters £40/£50 full gutter clean £70/£100 if there black gutters £60 sometimes. Hope this helps are community pricing there jobs..don't sell yourself cheap. Keep posting sid 😁

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Sound as a pound those prices mate. I charge higher on some as it’s my main job so make the most of each one 👍 thanks for all the support my friend I appreciate it

[@KennethTaylor900]

👍👍👍😄😄😄

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

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[@Анна-МарияПикколо]

В вас живет нереализованный учитель или лектор)))))

[@terrancemiller8350]

I really did like the posh office with the mirrors. When your in the office with the guitar we get a better look at your very handsome face and thoughs masculine hands (should be a hand model),your information bank (brain) deffently exceeds your age. Think about it, all the people you are helping, Brovo to you. It's a privilege. Bye for now, keep up the good work.🤑