Pressure Washing Pricing

Midwestpro · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject: Pressure Washing Pricing

It can't really be said what you can expect to pay for a particular pressure washing service because it varies around the country, but here are a few things to consider and to be aware of.

(1) A reputable contractor will almost never give a solid quote right over the phone. An experienced contractor knows there are too many variables that can affect the price from one job to the next. The good news is most of them will offer a free estimate and will put a quote in writing so you know exactly what the exterior cleaning project will cost you. If a contractor willingly quotes you a price over the phone it may be a sign of a fly-by-night company.

You Should Hire the Company that Offers the Lowest Price. Maybe, but not always. Here are some points to consider:

(1) The price you see advertised may not be the price you pay. Many homeowners have learned that the low price they saw advertised was only good until the estimate. Then they were bombarded with a variety of up-charges.

(2) Some contractors' market strategy is to land jobs by being the lowest bidder and then will cut corners in order to turn a profit.

(3) Due to low start up costs, many companies come and go. When first starting up, a lot of companies do not educate themselves, because power washing looks easy and profitable. So, they lack the right equipment, cleaners, insurance, knowledge, professionalism, and normally, will charge an extremely low price.

TNTPW · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject:

#3 is soooo true. Also, to all homeowners, please do not argue with the price. As a contractor we give estimates based on knowledge and experience. I understand that everyone wants the "best" price, but its better to pay a little more now than pay a lot later.

joe_black · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 3

I have gone the "cheap" route before and I got burned. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for the advice it's so true.

Joe