Maryland pressure washers guide to getting clients.

Professional Maryland pressure washers are usually some of the most difficult resources for home owners to find these days. Here is a guide for home owners to use when looking for a reliable Maryland pressure washers, and for pressure washers to make you stand out from the crowd.

How do clients find a Maryland pressure wash contractor?

First you need to establish where customers look for a Maryland pressure washers, then once they contact you, educate the clients so they know how to choose a reliable contractor from the pressure wash estimates they have recieved. Here is an example of some questions and answers that you can list for your prospective clients information.

pressure washers in Maryland must have liability insurance and workers compensation. If the pressure wash contractor is sealing any surface they must also have a home improvement license. (MHIC)

Here are standard guidelines to compare all pressure washers, this will help you find out if they have the experience necessary to provide the level of skill needed for the pressure wash job.

Does the pressure wash contractor use contractor grade products or purchase their materials from hardware stores?

Professional pressure washers use contractor grade materials to perform their work, these products are designed to work better and last longer than most products found in stores.

What types of sealers does the pressure washers use for wood surfaces?

Professional pressure washers usually use penetrating stains to protect wood surfaces, some of the most popular deck sealers used by pressure washers across the country are Ready Seal and Wood Tux.

Will you receive a written estimate?

All Maryland pressure washers should provide a written estimate on a form designed for the pressure wash industry.

Is the scope of work clearly defined including areas to be finished, type of material, number of coats, and special surface preparation?

In general most Maryland pressure washers will provide all of the steps of proper wood restoration on the forms to allow the client to compare services easily with other estimates. Make sure they understand what every company is offering them and what their process is. Some Maryland pressure washers fail to list important aspects like the type of sealer being used and this is required by law in most states.

Is the pressure washers using chemicals or high pressure to clean?

High pressure can destroy wood! Make sure your clients understand what 3,000PSI can do to the surface just in case other Maryland pressure washers fail to do so. As a professional Maryland pressure washer, you want to ensure that you provide quality service and long lasting results.

Has the pressure washers been in business 5 or more years?

List the number of years your company has provided pressure wash services in Maryland for.

Is the contractor properly insured?

If the pressure wash contactor is not adequately insured in Maryland, the client may face the risk of having to insure a potential accident at best, or at worst, they could be facing a lawsuit. This does not mean general liability alone - they should also see proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

Are recent and long term references offered from other pressure wash jobs in Maryland?

References will help them determine the pressure wash contactor’s ability to perform the job.

Has the pressure washers asked for a deposit?

In Maryland and most states pressure washers are limited to requesting 1/3 or less for a downpayment. Find out what the requirements are in your state to make sure your compliant with the laws!
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Is the contractor licensed?

In some states pressure washers are not required to have a license for pressure wash jobs unless they are applying a sealer to a surface. Find out what the requirements for pressure washers are in Maryland are and follow them to the letter!

Is the contractor a member of the pressure Washers Of North America (PWNA)? (www.thepwna.org)

We encourage pressure washers to join organizations like the PWNA to help them learn more about the industry and the process of pressure washing. Joining and organization will also open up new avenues of information and way's that you can expand your company.

pressure Washers of North America is the recognized leader in develping and communicating the highest standards in ethical business practices, environmental awareness and safety through continuing education and active representation of the membership.

Has the pressure wash contractor taken any training or certification to learn the proper procedures in pressure washing?

pressure washers have the opportunity to take advantage of quite a few certification programs:

PWNA Wood Certification
PWNA Kitchen Exhaust Certification
Wolman Wood Certification
ABR Wood Certification
PWNA Environmental Certification
WRAPI Wood Certification
Alliliance Certification and training programs
WRAPI Wood certification

Important

The most important thing for consumers to know is that pressure washing is a delicate process and to do the job correctly, you need the right chemicals, water volume and pressure.  Make sure they understand that if they use a company that takes shortcuts it can also cause thousands of dollars in damage . Most people believe using 3,000 psi to pressure wash is the quickest and most effective way to get the job done that amount of pressure can destroy wood and other surfaces!

  At Sun Brite Supply, we take the time to educate and train pressure washers to help them achieve success. Some of our employees have been in the pressure washing industry and they know how important proper training and education can be to a pressure washers success. This dedication to our clients and products place us among the leaders in the pressure wash industry across the country.

Make sure that when a prospective client hires a pressure washers, they can use the guide that you build from this resource so they will truly understand what's involved in finding a reliable and professional pressure washers. Tell them to be careful of the many unlicensed pressure washers in Maryland and make sure they deal with a company that has experience and the proper equipment , instead of just the cheapest price.