Pressure Washing a roof for the FIRST TIME!

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Here's where I buy all my chemicals and sealers: puresealservic...
Find all my current equipment below 👇
Pressure washer - Honda GX630 30LPM 200BAR
Surface cleaner - Kiam 18” Steel
ST2600 Trigger - www.acpressure...
900mm lance - www.acpressure...
1200mm bent lance - pwsce.co.uk/pr...
Panther Gutter Vac - guttervacuumsy...
Gardiner WFP - gardinerpolesy...
Gardiner Backpack - gardinerpolesy...
(Hypo) Nu-clear pro - puresealservic...
Chapin Industrial Sprayer - puresealservic...
Broom - www.diy.com/de...
Dustpan - www.diy.com/de...
Sacks - www.screwfix.c...
Water tank - www.tanks-dire...
Ball valve - www.amazon.co....
Tank Fill valve - www.amazon.co....
Low pressure hose 3/4" (19mm) - www.toolstatio...
Rinse nozzle - / 1752975708490054
Turbo nozzle - pwsce.co.uk/pr...
High pressure hose: pwsce.co.uk/pr...

[@almilhouse9059]

Hi Jake and Zack, the duo that works so well together, you will e missed Zack, I hope you give it a good hard think and come back because the business could grow so much if you were in it. Jake as per usual great work and you really put 100% into it, great to see you helping out family and I hope she fed ye both well..... It will be a tough one losing the help but I hope 2024 goes really well and Zack hope all goes well abroad for you.

[@zacsmout5571]

Thanks buddy!

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks mate

[@marthabartel604]

Get flat trailer and scaffolding basics that can got 20 ft by 12 quick broke done. Put 20 gallon plastic square tank with heater, high pressure hoses, and hangers all tie downs. Ladders, pipes pressure main washers. You can chain everything down, storage in driveway. Get a hold of other companies had do now and do they have extras, because everyone get smaller and then go next stage and has the extras. Leaf blowing in fall, yes two or three leaflets on line. And store bulletin boards.

[@KirbsideCleaning]

I went from 2 roofs this time last year and then from August - December ended up doing about 15. You’ll need a bigger van and storage or smaller profit margins as you can rent towers (it’s the tower that takes up the most room) it’s bloody hard work but a great service to add.

[@SMOUT_]

I'd like to pick your brain about it sometime!

[@KirbsideCleaning]

@@SMOUT_anytime bro 👊🏼

[@luismgpestana]

Mate, such an amazing video! I started doing roof cleaning recently, I've done 2 roofs so far - I used a brush scraper and then once the moss was removed I then used some SH /w Surfactant and the roofs came out pretty good. Only issues I had were the immense amount of hard work scraping a whole roof whereas I'm sure an extendable pole with a surface cleaner on it would massively reduce the strainage on my shoulders... Also, on both properties once the SH has done its job within 1-2 weeks the gutters are packed with the little bits of mold/algae & moss that the SH cleared up which meant we had to go back and clear out the gutters again. Wasn't a big deal only took 45 mins but still its nice to see an instant beautiful transformation and not having to come back again on a different day :) Anyways, I'm thinking of upgrading my van too - so I can fit the tower in there for roof cleaning. In regards to the financing for business purposes, 3 of my uncles have really successful businesses and I've spoken to all 3 and they strongly advise me to utilize the debt and you'll multiply your business massively. It has worked really well for them and for me recently. So as well as you trust you will do what it takes, I'd say really go for it. Keep it seperate from your personal bank account and it will motivate you to go even harder.

[@luismgpestana]

Sorry just to add I've done a lot of pressure washing driveways, patio's the last couple years and I think the money from roof cleaning it something hard to pass up on..

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks for the advice mate, totally agree with everything you've said

[@skeletongamer2007]

In regards to your question..for me it was a gradual transition of more strings to my bow kind of thing. It kind of snowballed from just offering window cleaning originally. you have the add on services etc,And I found the customers who where fed up with constant sweeping up an bi annual gutter clearance it was a way to eliminate that problem for them. For me I am all year round window cleaning, gutter clear and cleans also unless we have a cold snap and all is frozen up there. But Roofs and Driveways/Patios etc tend to Start spring through to late autumn. That being said the pressure washing started earlier this year as the weather has been kind. But...I done a roof clean late Dec and like you mentioned when it's frozen it is a pig so I book in for March onwards. That way no issues with biocide effectiveness. I scrape and juice up on the roofs..I do like the idea of instant visual result but don't want the immense clean up. Like the videos mate keep them coming 👍 (I am not a pro gamer ,my little'n kidnaps my phone😂) All the best 👍

[@SMOUT_]

I appreciate the detailed response, and thanks for the feedback

[@RichardDowd]

Zak's going back Aus!!! I can't think why!!?? :D

[@neilgreen9285]

Great video ive just got a load of gear for roof scraping start my first 1 tomorrow and am doing nextdoors too

[@SMOUT_]

Thats amazing mate im really happy for you!

[@simonwaring2336]

It’s hard graft roof cleaning. You definitely need to invest in a tower and 35ft converted pole at least. I started doing it a few years ago, I’ve now got a unit for all my stuff. As accumulate a lot of stuff offering these different services. You will need a bigger van. Roof cleaning is good money for a reason 😊 saying that the profit margin on a roof is not as good as a good old driveway clean, but the roof cleans and gutter cleans keep you ticking over in the winter.

[@SMOUT_]

Yes! The amount of equipment im collecting is crazy when you step back and look at it all.

[@bazrat69]

Good video as always bro. Some of that ladder work was narly man 🤣.

[@SMOUT_]

Agreed 😂

[@mattthornton5730]

Hi Jake another great video mate I love watching your videos I learn a lot as I started up on my own only a month ago and it's all a learning curve , I was going to say that if you need to subcontract someone else to work with you when Zack goes I'm based in Birmingham and would love to come do some work with you when ever it's needed 👍🏻

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks mate

[@tvcula]

Good afternoon, you do a good and professional job, what do you use to wash the house and the stone, apart from water, if it's not a secret, thanks for the answer, greetings from Italy

[@williamowen1316]

I took my time with getting into roof cleaning, Rutland pumps do good kits, but what you should look into is a decent van and think of selling your Peugeot for a little extra cash, something that’s a bit bigger to fit a Mi Tower in, they actually have a sale on their towers the now I picked up a 5m one about 3 weeks ago for about £2,200, but definitely take your time what you could do if you feel confident is booking 5/6 roofs in but take a deposit and use that to buy some new equipment and hire a scaffold mate it will keep costs low but book them in like a month away so you can get everything in that you need and test the equipment. All the best mate 👌🏻

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks for the sound advice

[@JCWExteriorCleaning]

Ahhh ur videos are amazing 😩❤

[@SMOUT_]

Thank you so much!!

[@SonnyTaylor-h6p]

What dose weather have to go down to for it to be to cold for the machine and not to make everything freeze

[@SMOUT_]

Anything below zero I believe

[@rileycoombes6516]

Gday smout love watching ur videos. I am curious as to what ur chemical sprayer and extendable brush is called or where to buy it I think it’s a great piece of kit

[@SMOUT_]

Gday 👋🏼 it's the Gardiner backpack with the Gardiner CLX 22Ft WFP 👍🏼

[@EByronMann]

I do not roof clean, so feel free to ignore me. However, I have had it done. I strongly suggest you not try it alone. It is very hard work. You might try going out with someone and do a few roofs as a trainee/assistant. See how you feel after a few roofs. There are probably many tricks of the trade you could pick up that might save you hard labor. I do not mean to imply you lack stamina, or determination, but it is groups of muscles in your legs and arms that don't usually get a strenuous work out. whatever you decide I wish you well.

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks for the advice, I think you're totally right

[@joehatton2237]

Love your videos mate. I’ve learned a lot! I highly recommend just biting the bullet and buying a bigger van. Get a scaffold tower and start offering roofing jobs. You’ll make your money back very quickly.

[@taylerzc1]

Nice job mate. I've just got my tool package from equip2clean and looking to get into all this. Love the videos. How do you quote for jobs like do you do I on a per square metre?

[@SMOUT_]

Hey mate, join us for the livestream in just over an hour and we'll go through it together

[@taylerzc1]

@SMOUT_ oh sweet nice one mate ill see you then haha

[@KarlFairclough-yb1ip]

Should of used a smaller surface cleaner for the roof

[@gotocov]

Not sure if you would be interested in this. I have invested in all the equipment scaffold and equipment. Dont have everything but have equipment to carrying out the job. If you have the jobs come in i could rent or divide profits. Based in Wolverhampton.

[@SMOUT_]

I will keep this in mind, thanks very much !

[@nicmcdonnell9864]

Great vid. You've kicked a football before too I can see 👌😁

[@skeletongamer2007]

Subscribed 🤘

[@SMOUT_]

Thank you!

[@jamieclarke8776]

Hi Jake, how to I join the channel mate to get access to the messaging system etc, the link on the bio isn’t working for me 😩

[@SMOUT_]

Hey buddy, are you on iPhone?

[@jamieclarke8776]

Yeah mate, iPhone 14

[@jamieclarke8776]

Any updates mate, really keen to join the channel

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great video. Bet you will miss Zack.

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks Dave. I sure will

[@Corryoncleaning]

What sort of bar pressure did you find you used on the roof?

[@SMOUT_]

I cant say for sure, but the machine was on idle with the unloader turned down, and we were using my 035 turbo nozzle instead of my red 080, so much less overall power than i'd usually use on block paving for example.

[@Corryoncleaning]

@@SMOUT_ cool, thanks. I’m looking to learn and add this service at some point too. I’ve lots to learn. Cheers Jake

[@dynajedi]

Bulldozer handle will break/bend bet ya 😂😂

[@stevem7250]

Wouldnt use high pressure on roofs its good to see the instant results dont get me wrong far better with a scrape and a biocide let nature do the rest then. Its about managing customer expectations so give them the choice then its on there head then.