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I see to many otherwise nice homes that are vinyl or brick with filth all over them. I think a powerwash can clean it off. Or how about houses with say trim around the windows and streak stains running from the window corners made of rust or paint. Some people have their house for sell like this, it make the house look a lot more ran down than it is. There are also older houses with the gutter falling off or tear in the wood looking panels on the side of the house. I bet someone could make good money around here doing this type of work because these people must be old or busy or think it's to costly to not spruce their place up.
i think as people get older and kids move out they are more complacent. my dad's house is stucco exterior and he always has some mold around the exterior of the house. he has had it powerwashed but he gets annoyed that he has to do it every few years so he doesnt do it.
another thing i notice about my dad's development. it is 20-30 years old now so most of the kids have grown up and moved out. when i was growing up there, you could see the houses clearly and everything was beautiful. now, the trees have taken over. some houses you can barely see at all, most have a significant amount of tree cover. they just give up on the maintenance and nature takes over.
I see to many otherwise nice homes that are vinyl or brick with filth all over them. I think a powerwash can clean it off. Or how about houses with say trim around the windows and streak stains running from the window corners made of rust or paint. Some people have their house for sell like this, it make the house look a lot more ran down than it is. There are also older houses with the gutter falling off or tear in the wood looking panels on the side of the house. I bet someone could make good money around here doing this type of work because these people must be old or busy or think it's to costly to not spruce their place up.
Yes, they need to powerwash. Hiring someone to powerwash a whole house isn't cheap though, so that probably factors in.
Yes, they need to powerwash. Hiring someone to powerwash a whole house isn't cheap though, so that probably factors in.
I'm sure guys out there (not companys) would do it for 30-50 dollars which is about 10 dollars an hour depending how big and bad the mold is. All u need is a latter and machine, a good one pricey one or it'll take forever, time is money
I'm sure guys out there (not companys) would do it for 30-50 dollars which is about 10 dollars an hour depending how big and bad the mold is. All u need is a latter and machine, a good one pricey one or it'll take forever, time is money
A whole house for 50 dollars? Powerwashing can take all day if you do it right. You have to systematically go over every single piece of siding. I guess you could just try to hit the moldy spots but that wouldn't be doing it right. In that case, you might as well just try to climb up there yourself with a bottle of dilute bleach and water and an old undershirt.
A whole house for 50 dollars? Powerwashing can take all day if you do it right. You have to systematically go over every single piece of siding. I guess you could just try to hit the moldy spots but that wouldn't be doing it right. In that case, you might as well just try to climb up there yourself with a bottle of dilute bleach and water and an old undershirt.
I once spent a whole day cleaning mine but I had an average powerwash machine. I figure if u get the big powerful ones that can cut a hole through your arm, that crud would come right off the first time around. 50 dollars is how much people make all day minimum wage, I think an experienced person could do 2 houses in a day. But its about working smart not going over the same area several times like a jackass.
Dhanu I go into peoples homes all day everyday. The things I see I can write a book about but no one would believe it. Most people say I'm sorry for the mess but....... Yet others dont even notice it and welcome strangers inside.
If any of you think teenagers only keep their rooms like a pig sty you should see what I see.
My local handyman does this alot. Were having him put up some screen doors and he has been complaining that he cant get to all his powerwashing jobs because of all the rain. He said he charges $100-300 depending on the size of the house. Typical job lasts about 4 hours because he has some uber powerwasher that puts out close to 4000psi. Its HUGE. Anyway, just thought it was funny we were talking about it yesterday and this thread pops up today. If any of you are in Woodbridge, Edison area and want a good guy to do some work for you, send me a private message. He is NOT a licensed contractor, just a local handyman working for himself.
Question: I have a powerwasher and been thinking about using it to clean the siding, but I have been hesitant, since I don't want to remove the paint as well.
How do you guys do it? Just powerwash or use some additive, like bleach or something?
My local handyman does this alot. Were having him put up some screen doors and he has been complaining that he cant get to all his powerwashing jobs because of all the rain. He said he charges $100-300 depending on the size of the house. Typical job lasts about 4 hours because he has some uber powerwasher that puts out close to 4000psi. Its HUGE. Anyway, just thought it was funny we were talking about it yesterday and this thread pops up today. If any of you are in Woodbridge, Edison area and want a good guy to do some work for you, send me a private message. He is NOT a licensed contractor, just a local handyman working for himself.
U just proved my point. He has the right machine and people paying 100-300 in suburbia? I might just start doing this
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