Virginia power washing contractors guide to getting clients.

Professional Virginia power washing contractors 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 powerwash company. For a recommendation of a contractor in your area, contact our store at 301-519-9274.

How to find a Virginia power washing contractor?

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

power washing companies in Virginia must have liability insurance and workers compensation. If the power washing contractor is sealing any surface they must also have a home improvement license. (MHIC)

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

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

Professional power washingers 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 washing company use for wood surfaces?

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

Will you receive a written estimate?

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

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

Has the power washing company been in business 5 or more years?

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

Is the contractor properly insured?

If the power washing 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 washing jobs in Virginia?

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

Has the power washing company asked for a deposit?

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

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

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

power washingers 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 washing contractor taken any training or certification to learn the proper procedures in power washinging?

power washing companies 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 washinging 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 washing 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 washingers to help them achieve success. Some of our employees have been in the power washinging industry and they know how important proper training and education can be to a power washing companies success. This dedication to our clients and products place us among the leaders in the power washing industry across the country.

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