The Best Pressure Washer For Roof Cleaning!

In this video me and Paul use a new Honda GX390 vs a Briggs & Stratton pressure washer for roof cleaning .
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[@aemackintosh]

I have now put all my best videos and information into my courses to help others in business: www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com/collections

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

Your by far the most professional and informative company I have watched on KZbin would you be so kind as to give me a rough figure of set up costs for all equipment needed please I’m based in Cornwall

[@aemackintosh]

@@Bushwacker-mb6hw Some guys are spending way more than they need to on steam setups which are not necessary. You can buy a decent cold water setup for around 6k with all the accessories you need. But that doesn’t include access equipment/scaffold tower, gutter vac, chemical application equipment, tarps, buckets and brooms.😉👍🏼

[@juliancantarelli]

Not gonna lie to you, I'm thinking of quiting my job, buy a power wash and start cleaning roofs. Then I remember that I live in Argentina and starting your own business here is a nightmare. Any way, keep the great content.

[@aemackintosh]

I’m not sure about the regulations in Argentina, but I’ve made a training course to help with setting up a business: www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com/courses/start-planning-your-business Don’t give up on your dreams!😎👍🏼

[@adamreighard6773]

Love your videos man you always do a magnificent job!!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@aqua-holiccleaning9449]

Great video, love the new pressure washer. Great job 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@luannvondracek439]

Great job Ash and team. The new kit will pay for itself soon!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!👍🏼

[@donnagordon9608]

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[@richarddervey5776]

Great work lads!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.👍🏼

[@dynajedi]

I have have owned both machines and prefer the Briggs , it runs quiter, and smoother under load, easier to start, and I think it has the edge on power too🙂

[@Danster547]

God I can smell it from here. Great work fellas!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😎👍🏼

[@darrinperkins2110]

Great video guys , where do you put all the muck off the roof ?

[@dustinadkins1016]

Do you see a muskeloskelatal physical therapist? They do loads of good for my shoulders, and posture. I wfp/ gutter vac all day, and these roof jobs seem brutal on the shoulders. Keep up the great work, this is my favorite channel!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! Yes, it’s the angles which are the tough parts. If you can get fairly straight on to the roof the pressure will counter balance the tool nicely.👍🏼

[@maiconcaio6097]

I try to offer this service here in Brazil, but lack good machinery and customer recognition. good machines would help in the process. your service is amazing

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I hope you can work something out.👍🏼

[@margiecano5910]

Discuss what is interesting is that plastic wood or steel and where can I find one like that one ? Ty😊

[@grondheise]

Could you tell me which machine setup and other stuff to get started please, and any links would be greatfull

[@sovereigncitizen8963]

Nice one!

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@matthewnedlwonk]

Have you used the FSC on man made slate tiles? Thanks very much.

[@garypick]

Thanks for sharing. I'm trying to find the small disc attachment you used. I've seen them before but haven't been able to find them online. Also, I just watched a separate video "My first time pressure washing" in which the cleaner used pressure and it resulted in "15" holes in the roof lining. Have you ever had a customer tell you the pressure (not softwash) cleaning damaged their tiles. Of course, I would never use the disc on an asphalt roof. Thanks in advance.

[@strongteee]

Great job as always, love your content. Did you purchase the scaffold?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. Yes, me and Paul went half’s on the scaffolding.👍🏼

[@strongteee]

@@aemackintosh Brilliant, roughly what sort of price was it? I'm thinking if it's worth buying some of just keep hiring.

[@mickgilzean9248]

Hi another great vldeo just wondering where I could get the pole and rotary cleaner as shown in video

[@rutlandpumps]

We are able to supply both Mick, if you need any help please do get in touch.

[@sussexexternalcleaning6276]

Same jet wash that I’ve got mate, great bit of kit

[@aemackintosh]

Fantastic.👍🏼

[@Charles_T]

Where can I buy one?

[@sussexexternalcleaning6276]

@@Charles_T Rutland pumps

[@duncan5800]

Great video as usual Ashley and great job! I've got the same pressure washer as your new one, but without the pressure gauge, and in the manual it says to service after the first 50 hours and then every 100 hours after that...did Rutland pumps say 20 hours when new? I got mine from Rutland pumps as well and they haven't mentioned that to me! I'm jealous of the pressure gauge because it's a complete guessing game without it

[@rutlandpumps]

Hi Duncan, Hope your’re well, feel free to get in touch and we can supply a gauge for you machine! :)

[@duncan5800]

@@rutlandpumps thanks for the reply :) shortly after this video I ended up ordering a guage from you guys!

[@edwinnoort7661]

Challenging job. Well done 👍🏻 no need to prevent the dirt causing problems in the gutter? did you block the downpipe/gutter?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. Yes we check all the gutters and down pipes are clear after each job.👍🏼

[@mattsav1329]

Cracking job. If I were to just scrape the moss off, and apply biocide, over time is it likely to clean the roof too? Or would you advise getting a jet wash on it?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, I will scrape tiles that are more delicate instead of using the pressure washer. The biocide will kill off the remaining algae and the colour will improve over time. It could take up to a year to see the full benefit.👍🏼

[@omidmahmoudi2243]

Great video ash , did you use cold or hot water for this roof cleaning job ?

[@aemackintosh]

Cold water followed by a biocide treatment.

[@gordonbarrie6926]

Would highly recommend a flow-sensitive unloader valve from Rutland Pumps. From what I've heard they are much better for the longevity of the machine compared to the trapped-pressure one the machine comes with.

[@markharvey6749]

I've got the evo 21 ltr with the Honda engine. It's about 4 months old and I changed all the oils at 20hrs. I've just had to change the unloader valve on mine as was it playing up. Annoying really for a machine so new.

[@rutlandpumps]

@@markharvey6749 With pressure sensitive valves it is really important to check for leaks on the high pressure hoses or nozzle coupler if you have had issues with an unloader, also worth checking your filters are clean as sand can get through and that will cause premature wear too. 👍

[@markharvey6749]

@@rutlandpumps 👍

[@kimanibriscoe2774]

Where did you guys get that ladder from?

[@petercollier464]

Advise you wear a harness with hooks to scaffolding when working at height and going up and down you could bang your head or feel and fall,

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks

[@richardpowers4200]

Great video! What kind of surface cleaner is that for the roof? I just found the answer in you tool setup void:-)

[@aemackintosh]

😆👍🏼

[@timrutland9711]

could you do a video on the pole and dish looking at buying these but not shaw thanks

[@aemackintosh]

Link in the description.😉👍🏼

[@paulharkin906]

Great results! What type of tile is that? Is it slate or? Also is there a roof tile you wouldn’t pressure wash? I do roof cleaning as well and worried which tile i should scrape and bio and pressure wash & bio.. mainly I pressure wash and bio 👍🏼 thanks in advance

[@aemackintosh]

This is a concrete tile. Every situation is different. We prefer to pressure wash and bio if possible, but if the roof is very old and delicate or the tiles have a coating we will opt to scrape.👍🏼

[@paulharkin906]

@@aemackintosh ideal thanks for that! I had an issue with pressure washing a Stnthetic slate roof… a few months later it went white? Had to paint it for the customer 😵‍💫, apparently it takes the coating off? Not sure if you’ve come across this before? Even on a normal slate roof that I’ve done I’ve noticed it’s gone slightly whiter.. not as bud but think I’ll scrape n bio any slate roofs in future lol although the one you’ve just done as you said is concrete so if that was me I’d pressure wash that one as well 👌🏼

[@paulharkin906]

Hi Ashley great vid!! Wanted to ask what your thoughts are on man made slate? I’ve been told if I pressure wash it, scrape or bio it then it’s likely to go white? As it’s got a coating on it? And If you scrape it the moss will more then likely pull the coating off etc? I’ve got to is job on tomorrow 🤣 thanks again

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, they can be tricky. Bear in mind that the coating might have weathered away and the dirt might actually be hiding the fact that this has happened. Probably best to let the customer know that this is the worst case scenario, but hopefully won’t happen.👍🏼

[@paulharkin906]

@@aemackintosh thanks for the reply Ashley, would you still pressure wash them or scrape? Im thinking pressure wash on low pressure…?

[@ched999uk]

I didn't catch the max pressure of the new Pressure washer - is it more powerful than the old one? Great transformation. The bone conducting headphones are great - I use them every day, so nice to be able to listen to music or podcasts ;-) and still hear your surroundings. Amazon sell cheap hour meters that you connect via the spark plug lead so you know exactly how many hrs you have done, really helps for knowing when a service is due.

[@aemackintosh]

It’s the same pressure: 2900psi / 200bar. Feels like more though because it’s new and my old one was getting a bit worn out.👍🏼

[@Dani-qc3th]

Great job👍 how much you charged the customer for the job?

[@maxamillion8363]

What nozzle size are you using

[@ronnie030585]

Hi guys thanks for the video. is it possible to perhaps send me some links to the equipment you use the extension pole the roof surface cleaner etc any chemicals you use if at all possible

[@aemackintosh]

Give Rutland Pumps a call, it mostly all comes from them.👍🏼

[@ronnie030585]

@@aemackintosh they are good I know I got the xjet from them thank you

[@thefishingbarrel6419]

Hi mate, was looking to buy the evolution pressure washer I saw in one of your videos and now seeing this watertek one.. which one would you recommend if I’m buying one for a new business, want to get something high quality straight away? Also, I’m going to start out in my car so are either of these machines too heavy or too big to take in and out of a Vauxhall Astra on a day to day basis? Thank you mate!

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, the Watertek is the Rutland Pumps version. They’re pretty much the same. Great machines.🤩👍🏼

[@rattlin9194]

Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

Hey, thanks so much!🤩👍🏼

[@rattlin9194]

@@aemackintosh oh, lol I didn't realise that would come up as a public comment. Looking back through past vids of you, Sid, Dave etc and making sure to acknowledge gems that have made and saved me tonnes of money along the way. In this vid it was the pressure gauge 👌

[@vincent4935]

Hello, I see that you do a cold pressure cleaning, what do you think of hot pressure?

[@aemackintosh]

Seems like a lot of hassle and expense for not much gain.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@danielhuggins3428]

Hey Ash I have the same machine from Rutland, but it didn’t come with the pressure gauge. Was this a request to be added on or did you fit it yourself.? Also, where do you get your hypo from? And what’s the best percentage to look for?

[@aemackintosh]

Give them a call and I’m sure they will help you out.👍🏼

[@rutlandpumps]

Feel free to get in touch Dan and we can sort you one out! :)

[@jayypee-jm9vu]

Have you brought a pole which you can attach the pressure washer to do roofs then one you can hold sort of like you would a bike for when doing slabs on the floor?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, you need a carbon fibre pole adapter kit for a high reach setup. It’s a standard flat surface cleaner on the ground.

[@mark90229]

Hi Ashley did you just use cold water on this roof and maximum pressure to the surface cleaner, and how did you apply the biocide?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes it’s cold water and I always apply biocide afterwards. Did you actually watch the video?

[@chrisgc77]

I’ve seen others with just a spray nozzle attached to the end of the lance but you have a surface cleaner. Is there a preference to what you prefer or do you have to use different ones for different tiles?

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds like it’s probably a turbo nozzle. I think it’s a bit too intense for cleaning a roof really. You can easily cause damage with one of those. With the flat surface cleaner the pressure is split across 2 jets and the surface can be cleaned much more gently and evenly.👍🏼

[@chrisgc77]

@@aemackintosh that makes sense. Thanks.

[@elliottmartineau3844]

How much do you think you need to spend to on kit to get into the business? Currently installing solar panels and done bits of roofing but been thinking about working for myself doing this. What's the bare minimum stuff you need to get started on some tiled roofs? Also do you always use the customers water from an outdoor tap? If there is no outdoor tap what do you do?

[@aemackintosh]

Scraper kit would be the cheapest way to start. Scaffolding is about £1600, presses washer is about £1200, plus pole, hoses and accessories, £1500 at least.

[@J80Hutchy]

What is the brand of scaffold use looks, both compact and sturdy?

[@xxxxxxJSxxxxxx]

Hi Ash Did you do a course on how to do this?

[@aemackintosh]

Not yet, but I’m working on it.😉👍🏼

[@trevorreeve2677]

Can you remind us how you price roof cleans. Price per m with or without biocide?

[@aemackintosh]

Up to you and the service you want to offer.👍🏼

[@PooleBayPressureWashing]

@aemackintosh what do you charge per sqm for the pressure wash and biocide treatment?

[@aemackintosh]

It depends on the roof, they’re all different, but usually between £6-8 per square meter.👍🏼

[@yewchewb67]

Hi.....just a little advice if I may.....I have a property maintenance business the north west & have been doing roof pressure washing as an add on this year.....at the moment I only have a domestic cold washer that's served me well to be honest but I'm now looking to upgrade.....what's your opinion on the hot steam cleaners ,vtuf for example.....worth it or unnecessary.....should I just get a decent cold one......thanks in advance

[@aemackintosh]

The VTUF is not powerful enough in my opinion. Cold water pressure with a chemical treatment is fine for 90% of jobs. Hot water is an unnecessary expense.

[@yewchewb67]

@@aemackintosh Thanks for that

[@user-le4dk9wi2r]

How much did you charge please

[@tritonpressurewashing]

Hi m8. Can u drop a link of that scaffold tower please? I can see few on the Market but those seems to big I think 🤔. Thx

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a 6m Mi Tower.👍🏼

[@tritonpressurewashing]

@@aemackintosh thank you

[@wheres_bears1378]

What is the name of the attachment that allows you to clean the roofs from the ground?

[@SlickRickTPB]

long stick

[@tidalwavecleaning]

What pressure you use on machine to clean roofs cheers

[@aemackintosh]

I adjust the pressure down to around 2000psi from my machine.

[@chelseajack1188]

Hi where abouts can I buy the see through hose you connect to the pressure washer from bin at 11:10 thank you

[@aemackintosh]

Try Rutland Pumps.👍🏼

[@matthewnedlwonk]

Will the cold water remove the white circular lichen? Thank you 🙏

[@aemackintosh]

Not always completely, but we always treat the roof with biocide after cleaning to kill anything left behind and prevent it growing back.👍🏼

[@matthewnedlwonk]

@@aemackintosh Thank you 😊

[@VXRHSV]

Ash do you ever get complaints from using the pressure washer from customers where water and muck has blown under the roof tile into the loft space?

[@aemackintosh]

Never had anything like it.

[@VXRHSV]

Cheers mate

[@goodcat1982]

can you hire those telescopic surface cleaners like the one he is using at 4:53? And is that what they are called or are they called something different in the trade? I'm struggling to find someone that rents these attachments out

[@aemackintosh]

I don’t think it’s possible to hire it.

[@didntknowthat]

Whats the telescopic extension lance

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a carbon fibre pole with a conversion kit for pressure washing.

[@stevematthews4214]

How do you transport to the scaffold, mate?

[@aemackintosh]

It is easily dismantled and I can just about squeeze it in my van.👍🏼

[@andrewjames3109]

How much would you charge for a job of that size? Or would you charge per meter?

[@aemackintosh]

I usually charge around £7/8 per square meter.

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

How much roughly for the pump and all the tools you need to set up a roof cleaning business please? Thanks in advance I’m asking you as your the most professional roof cleaning company I have watched on KZbin and I’ve watched many ?

[@aemackintosh]

Some guys are spending way more than they need to on steam setups which are not necessary. You can buy a decent cold water setup for around 6k with all the accessories you need. But that doesn’t include access equipment/scaffold tower, gutter vac, chemical application equipment, tarps, buckets and brooms.😉👍🏼

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Hi Ashley, ask the neighbours to use their water and slip a few bob

[@aemackintosh]

😆👍🏼 Yes we’ve asked to use the neighbours water in times past.

[@SuperLebopride]

What size is that pressure cleaner?

[@aemackintosh]

12 inch fsc.

[@davonrevels9184]

Is that a regular surface cleaner?

[@aemackintosh]

Yes

[@DeanGuest1]

Roughly how much would this job have cost the customer? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

I don’t discuss price on here. Sorry

[@ABW777]

How much do you charge for a job like that bud?

[@aemackintosh]

I charge per square meter.

[@adamford871]

Gret video content as normal. Can you not just run the pressure washer off a direct mains feed

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. In most cases the pressure from the tap wouldn’t be enough to keep up with what the machine needs, hence the use of a buffer tank.👍🏼

[@adamford871]

@aemackintosh so if I was too look at purchasing one I would need to get a tank for the van ?

[@aemackintosh]

Lots of guys use wheelie bins like me, that makes the whole thing totally mobile, but there are plenty of others that prefer to have everything mounted in the van.

[@Spaciestspace67]

😂😂 they must not know about soft washing it’s way faster and easier and way less chance of taking up the shingles with the high pressure

[@aemackintosh]

You must not know that there are actually different types of tile other than shingle, and that I’m actually not in the USA.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@chapderek]

🇮🇪

[@thedrvn]

That watertek looks poverty spec compared to a Hugh Crain commando.

[@phexteriorcleaningservices]

62 kilos v 255 kilos. Commandon is barrel set and electric. Not like for like I think

[@rutlandpumps]

Hatz 2G40 diesel would be equivalent to our Yanmar 3TNV76 we use the water cooled to keep down on noise and emissions.

[@jasoncummings853]

Hi pal what height is the scaffolding

[@aemackintosh]

6 meters.👍🏼

[@jasoncummings853]

@@aemackintosh ok thanks for that pal