Virginia power washers guide to getting clients.

Professional Virginia power 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 Virginia power washers, and for power washers to make you stand out from the crowd.

How do clients find a Virginia power wash contractor?

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

Power washers in Virginia must have liability insurance and workers compensation. If the power wash contractor is sealing any surface they may also be required to have a home improvement license.

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

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

Professional power 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 power washers use for wood surfaces?

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

Will you receive a written estimate?

All Virginia power washers should provide a written estimate on a form designed for the power 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 Virginia power 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 Virginia power washers fail to list important aspects like the type of sealer being used and this is required by law in most states.

Is the power 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 Virginia power washers fail to do so. As a professional Virginia power washer, you want to ensure that you provide quality service and long lasting results.

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

List the number of years your company has provided power wash services in Virginia for.

Is the contractor properly insured?

If the power wash contactor is not adequately insured in Virginia, 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 power wash jobs in Virginia?

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

Has the power washers asked for a deposit?

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

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

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

Power 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 power wash contractor taken any training or certification to learn the proper procedures in power washing?

power 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 power washing is a delicate process and to do the job correctly, you need the right chemicals, water volume and power.  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 power wash is the quickest and most effective way to get the job done that amount of power can destroy wood and other surfaces!

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

Make sure that when a prospective client hires a power 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 power washers. Tell them to be careful of the many unlicensed power washers in Virginia and make sure they deal with a company that has experience and the proper equipment , instead of just the cheapest price.