I liked your suggestions to take the oil, tools, plastic bin bags, gloves etc. Very important to have all the back-up things that help you get the job done at the first attempt. I'm thinking of this for a son as I've recently retired. It allows him to own his own business and gives me a chance to keep active while the business builds up. I think that you are doing a good job and at the same time showing how you can get into this at the ground floor. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the comment! I'm glad you found some value in this video. Yes, I ran out of oil in my washer yesterday whilst on a job but as I had some in the back, was a very quick fix! Well if you ask me, it is one of the cheapest businesses to set up and is one of the most enjoyable things to do! So if you're future planning for your son it should pay off for your whole family, not just him. Thank you, I just want to document the whole journey and be able to say "if I can do it, anyone can" I'm not anyone special, just a man with a dream!
Im also in the uk, very interested in this line of work, few questions if you don't mind me asking. How does the classic rain weather condition affect your day-day work life? Im guessing pressure washing itself is fine? But what about using chemicals? Would it just wash away before doing its job? And also (not sure if you do, this is the first video i've watched; Its great btw!) what about re-sanding? can you re-sand in the wet weather? Thanks in advanced keep it up mate!
Well us being in the UK with the weather we have (all over the place) you sort of have to work around it. Obviously, If you have a proper set up with a boiler and everything you can work in the winter. But with regards to the day to day life you’ve just got to work around it and juggle things around if need be. But if you have the pressure washing set up in the van, isn’t an issue really. Only you will get wet and not all of your power tools 😁. And just increase the strength of chemicals you would use so that it counteracts the dilution from the rain! To re-sand not really no, I have seen some people re sand in wet weather but it isn’t something I would do. You use kiln DRIED sand. So getting it wet defeats the point of the sand you use. Hope this helps a bit mate!
Thank you mate, amazing video. Quick question, i see some people also use a surface cleaner alongside a pressure washer and i want to ask , whats the point of this? Shouldnt a pressure washer be enough to clean out any dirty surfaces?
Unless you've got a Machine That puts out AT LEAST 21 litres per minute using a 20 inch Surface Cleaner I found them pretty troublesome for Monoblock but for Doing Concrete Driveways or Slabs they're Great it's Cut cleaning your times by Half Easily Personally I find me just doing it with the Turbo Nozzle
Just curious what do you do for a water supply? Do you just use a tap from the customers house? This is something I've been thinking about starting up doing but feel cheeky asking
Hi mate, what turbo nozzle did you end up getting for this washer? Mine is pretty much the same stats as your old one. Mine is a 3950psi miller and Mason washer 11 Lpm. Perfect for me starting out. Cheers.
Hi fella. I just got a 4000psi turbo off of Amazon and that did the trick. Accidentally bought a 3500psi one first so don’t make that mistake. I think it was listed in the description of the video? Best of luck to you mate!
@@ExteriorCleaningUK I started a carpet cleaning business out my car a year ago, works a treat. I’ve just bought a trailer and a pressure washer. What chemical do you recommend?
Hello mate just a question: Im thinking about starting my own pressure washing business but the thing that just makes me a bit weary is the laws with waste disposal. How exactly do they work, like do I need to cover up the drain and then vacuum up waste water, or can I just let them go down like the drain? Thanks
Hi mate, thanks for the comment! You do not need to do that no, just let the drain do it’s job. Just don’t put chemicals straight down is as that isn’t a good thing to do. Only if you get a load of moss and dirt that comes up and you offer to take it away for the customer so you need a waste license. Hope that helps !
Top video mate! Which garden hose do u connect this pressure washer machine upto because I heard u can't use a standard garden hose (connected to the machine) as it would destroy it due to the pull of the pressure? Can you recommend any brands/length? Cheers!
Thanks fella! Depends which part you’re on about, the hose that connects to the customers water supply is just a normal garden hose (can get a reinforced hose if you want). And then the black hose is a high pressure hose suitable for the 3950psi the machine puts out, which connects to the Lance. Brands - any really, I got a £70 40m hose from b&q for connecting to water Lengths - I had a basic 15m garden hose and 10m high pressure hose, so 25m overall, but if you have a big job, a longer hose is always better 😁
Thanks for replying! It's the hose (from the garden tap) that I was referring to - the one u plug into the pressure washer machine from the garden tap (not the hose gun). The Hyundai hyw3000p2 2800psi 210cc petrol pressure washer is what I'm thinking of getting - what's your thoughts my brother? :)
Not a worry! And yeah so that’s just personal choice, I wouldn’t buy a £6.99 10m garden hose as I would have trust issues with it, but even just the hose I bought, should be fine. Depends what you’re looking to do with it, 2800psi isn’t that high, and if you want to end up buying a surface cleaner then you’re gunna need something with higher pressure, what’s the flow rate on that machine? The usual minimum to aim for is 4000psi and 4gpm for a basic starter machine 😁
I do not currently but I am looking for that to be my next purchase. It’s been interesting, mildly inconvenient and not sustainable long term. However, depends purely on how much capital you have to start up. But, it’s still a way for me to carry my equipment so I can’t complain too much!
Thanks for this video! Thinking about going into it myself and this video is exactly what I was looking for what I needed to get for a first set up and was short and sweet
I use the WilksUSA TX750, 3950psi and Is a cheaper starting unit, the TX750i is on offer on Amazon I think at the minute which is the upgrade 👍 and go for it mate, see where it goes. Better to find out instead of wondering what if
Hi mate, yes it is, or 11.9lpm I can’t remember which. It’s got the power being 4000psi, but the flow rate is OKAY. It does the job and it isn’t too dear. If you’re just looking for a side hustle it’s perfect. If it’s for a lot of business use - go higher flow rate.
@@ExteriorCleaningUKfantastic thanks for the rapid reply! I’m going to follow in your footsteps and start with this machine, then upgrade as business grows. Keep smashing it mate
Buy the equipment. Get all your socials and marketing set up ready. When your equipment arrives, ask friends/family/neighbours if you can clean their drives or patios for free. Get photos of before and after, get some footage as well. Post the before and after photos on your socials pages. Make some reels/shorts. Join all your local Facebook groups, start making posts, offer promos on your first few jobs, so people start to interest with your pages. And go from there!
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I liked your suggestions to take the oil, tools, plastic bin bags, gloves etc. Very important to have all the back-up things that help you get the job done at the first attempt.
I'm thinking of this for a son as I've recently retired.
It allows him to own his own business and gives me a chance to keep active while the business builds up.
I think that you are doing a good job and at the same time showing how you can get into this at the ground floor. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the comment! I'm glad you found some value in this video.
Yes, I ran out of oil in my washer yesterday whilst on a job but as I had some in the back, was a very quick fix!
Well if you ask me, it is one of the cheapest businesses to set up and is one of the most enjoyable things to do! So if you're future planning for your son it should pay off for your whole family, not just him.
Thank you, I just want to document the whole journey and be able to say "if I can do it, anyone can" I'm not anyone special, just a man with a dream!
Good stuff mate, awesome setup,we appreciate you sharing that with us.
Thanks mate. Only did it because when I was starting up it was difficult to find a reasonable set up video for less than £1000. Happy to help!
Im also in the uk, very interested in this line of work, few questions if you don't mind me asking. How does the classic rain weather condition affect your day-day work life? Im guessing pressure washing itself is fine? But what about using chemicals? Would it just wash away before doing its job? And also (not sure if you do, this is the first video i've watched; Its great btw!) what about re-sanding? can you re-sand in the wet weather? Thanks in advanced keep it up mate!
Well us being in the UK with the weather we have (all over the place) you sort of have to work around it. Obviously, If you have a proper set up with a boiler and everything you can work in the winter. But with regards to the day to day life you’ve just got to work around it and juggle things around if need be. But if you have the pressure washing set up in the van, isn’t an issue really. Only you will get wet and not all of your power tools 😁. And just increase the strength of chemicals you would use so that it counteracts the dilution from the rain! To re-sand not really no, I have seen some people re sand in wet weather but it isn’t something I would do. You use kiln DRIED sand. So getting it wet defeats the point of the sand you use. Hope this helps a bit mate!
Thank you mate, amazing video. Quick question, i see some people also use a surface cleaner alongside a pressure washer and i want to ask , whats the point of this? Shouldnt a pressure washer be enough to clean out any dirty surfaces?
Thank you! It’s to make the job get done faster. You cover a much larger area much quicker! So either or, personal preference 🙂
Unless you've got a Machine That puts out AT LEAST 21 litres per minute using a 20 inch Surface Cleaner
I found them pretty troublesome for Monoblock but for Doing Concrete Driveways or Slabs they're Great it's
Cut cleaning your times by Half Easily
Personally I find me just doing it with the Turbo Nozzle
Just curious what do you do for a water supply? Do you just use a tap from the customers house? This is something I've been thinking about starting up doing but feel cheeky asking
Hi there, we always use the customers water supply, don't feel cheeky to ask - it is 99% of the time always assumed you will be!
Good to see mate hope your business is booming
Thanks mate! Ever since the government raised rates I’ve gone super quiet, getting out of the season now as well’
Hi mate, what turbo nozzle did you end up getting for this washer? Mine is pretty much the same stats as your old one. Mine is a 3950psi miller and Mason washer 11 Lpm. Perfect for me starting out. Cheers.
Hi fella. I just got a 4000psi turbo off of Amazon and that did the trick. Accidentally bought a 3500psi one first so don’t make that mistake. I think it was listed in the description of the video? Best of luck to you mate!
Would recommend a dog seats cover, I’ve got a rubber one and they clip behind headrest, much easier than tarp
That would also work if you’re using your car! Good idea that!
@@ExteriorCleaningUK I started a carpet cleaning business out my car a year ago, works a treat. I’ve just bought a trailer and a pressure washer. What chemical do you recommend?
@HarryMason-n6h sodium hypochlorite is the industry standard 👍
Hello mate just a question:
Im thinking about starting my own pressure washing business but the thing that just makes me a bit weary is the laws with waste disposal.
How exactly do they work, like do I need to cover up the drain and then vacuum up waste water, or can I just let them go down like the drain? Thanks
Hi mate, thanks for the comment! You do not need to do that no, just let the drain do it’s job. Just don’t put chemicals straight down is as that isn’t a good thing to do. Only if you get a load of moss and dirt that comes up and you offer to take it away for the customer so you need a waste license. Hope that helps !
Really practical video. Thank you!
Thank you for the comment and you are more than welcome!
Excellent video 😮!
Thank you! Need to make a new one soon 👀
Top video mate!
Which garden hose do u connect this pressure washer machine upto because I heard u can't use a standard garden hose (connected to the machine) as it would destroy it due to the pull of the pressure?
Can you recommend any brands/length?
Cheers!
Thanks fella!
Depends which part you’re on about, the hose that connects to the customers water supply is just a normal garden hose (can get a reinforced hose if you want). And then the black hose is a high pressure hose suitable for the 3950psi the machine puts out, which connects to the Lance.
Brands - any really, I got a £70 40m hose from b&q for connecting to water
Lengths - I had a basic 15m garden hose and 10m high pressure hose, so 25m overall, but if you have a big job, a longer hose is always better 😁
Thanks for replying!
It's the hose (from the garden tap) that I was referring to - the one u plug into the pressure washer machine from the garden tap (not the hose gun).
The Hyundai hyw3000p2 2800psi 210cc petrol pressure washer is what I'm thinking of getting - what's your thoughts my brother? :)
Not a worry!
And yeah so that’s just personal choice, I wouldn’t buy a £6.99 10m garden hose as I would have trust issues with it, but even just the hose I bought, should be fine.
Depends what you’re looking to do with it, 2800psi isn’t that high, and if you want to end up buying a surface cleaner then you’re gunna need something with higher pressure, what’s the flow rate on that machine?
The usual minimum to aim for is 4000psi and 4gpm for a basic starter machine 😁
Great stuff! Do you use a surface cleaner?
How has the experience been without a van and using a car? Is it manageable long term?
I do not currently but I am looking for that to be my next purchase.
It’s been interesting, mildly inconvenient and not sustainable long term. However, depends purely on how much capital you have to start up. But, it’s still a way for me to carry my equipment so I can’t complain too much!
@@ExteriorCleaningUK I started my window cleaning business from a car. Bloody nightmare but I do miss it
It is very tedious, but I think it’s all part of appreciating growing and then getting a van 😁
@@ExteriorCleaningUK it does feel amazing getting that upgraded vehicle. Such a sense of achievement.
I don’t know the feeling yet but hopefully soon!
how do you price up your jobs brother? starting up myself and got everything just not too sure on best way to price my jobs by lol
Thanks for the comment! Check out the other video on my channel after this video which explains how I charge 😁
Hi bud which starter washer would you recommend for a new starter? I have about 500 to play with, thanks nice video
I went with the WilksUSATX750 for my first washer. Did the job and was only £350 ! Thank you for the comment !
I retired 2 years ago, and hate it, 63 Now, I’m thinking that this might be a good business for me, Part time? Cambridge uk is where I am thinking!
Absolutely, start with yourself, then your neighbours, then family, then branch further. Get it going! Life is too short 😁
It’s all you need mate good luck to you 👍
Thanks mate! It’s gone well for a first year!
Thanks mate! It’s gone well for my first year!
Get out there mate and smash it
Thanks fella!
Thanks for this video! Thinking about going into it myself and this video is exactly what I was looking for what I needed to get for a first set up and was short and sweet
@@milesy123456789 you’re welcome. It is a great area to get into! Glad I have helped 😁
Hello sir can you tell me please how long can run pressure washer continuously
Hi mate, you can run it until it runs out of fuel or you turn it off
Hey, good video, how do you work out pricing jobs?
Thanks fella, I have a video out on my channel already for quoting jobs 😁
Me and my pal are starting a jetwash business how do you get known
I’ve answered this question in the comments already 😁
Any links to the waterproof gloves an trousers please
Hi mate,
Gloves: Meditrade 1284S Nitrile Black,... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0776XTHN8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Trousers: TACVASEN Winter Trousers Mens Waterproof Softshell Trousers Thermal Windproof Trousers Mens Mountain Fleece Camping Warm Hiking Trousers Zip Pockets, www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0819VZ2R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6IwokLvxuR5pc
what jetwash is it you use mate im thinking of going out on me own and starting me own pressure washing business round my area
I use the WilksUSA TX750, 3950psi and Is a cheaper starting unit, the TX750i is on offer on Amazon I think at the minute which is the upgrade 👍 and go for it mate, see where it goes. Better to find out instead of wondering what if
@@ExteriorCleaningUKhi mate, this is an 11lpm machine right? Do you find that it’s strong enough? Thanks!
Hi mate, yes it is, or 11.9lpm I can’t remember which. It’s got the power being 4000psi, but the flow rate is OKAY. It does the job and it isn’t too dear. If you’re just looking for a side hustle it’s perfect. If it’s for a lot of business use - go higher flow rate.
@@ExteriorCleaningUKfantastic thanks for the rapid reply! I’m going to follow in your footsteps and start with this machine, then upgrade as business grows. Keep smashing it mate
Good man, I hope it serves you well! Just maintain it and look after it and it should be fine for you! Thanks fella! All the best!
What is the most effective way to start your pressure washing business off ?
Buy the equipment. Get all your socials and marketing set up ready. When your equipment arrives, ask friends/family/neighbours if you can clean their drives or patios for free. Get photos of before and after, get some footage as well. Post the before and after photos on your socials pages. Make some reels/shorts. Join all your local Facebook groups, start making posts, offer promos on your first few jobs, so people start to interest with your pages. And go from there!