Consumer Warning! Read This Before You Hire a Power Washer
Consumer Warning! Read This Before you Hire a Power Washer to Clean your House or Deck We've all seen them.
The signs tacked illegally on telephone poles around town offering to power wash your deck or house on the cheap, or someone who decided to become a "power washer " as an add on, like Painter and "power washer", Landscaper and "power washer", or (I love this one) Surveyor and "power washer".
It's probably tempting to consider using someone who will charge less - after all, it's just a bit of high powered water, right? What could possibly go wrong? Plenty.
Sub-Standard Equipment Let's start with the equipment these "splash and dashers" use.
They go to the local big box store and purchase a little pressure washer.
These machines aren't intended for use on big jobs like houses or decks, which is one reason they don't come with long hoses.
They also don't have the cleaning capacity that professional pressure washing equipment does, so your house won't be as clean as it could be.
Insurance Many homeowners assume that anyone in business for himself has insurance.
This is a dangerous assumption that could cost you more than just money.
Always ask to see proof of liability and Workman's Compensation insurance.
A cheap cleaning job isn't worth it if your uninsured contractor has an accident, and you lose your house to cover his medical bills.
Why Hire a Professional Power Washer Professional power washers are just that, Power Washers.
They are trained in the best practices for cleaning, restoring, water reclamation and environmental issues.
They take the time to learn their craft and become certified by the Power Washers of North America (www.
pwna.
org), an organization dedicated to the support, education and being the voice of the power washing industry.
Professional power washers use cleaning and sealing products appropriate for each surface.
In addition, because they're environmentally conscious, they use as many products as possible that are earth-friendly.
This also includes safe and prudent water use so that they not only don't pollute, but use just enough water to get the job done right.
Professional power washers will also guarantee their work and work with you until you're satisfied.
And they'll still be around next time you want to reach them.
The signs tacked illegally on telephone poles around town offering to power wash your deck or house on the cheap, or someone who decided to become a "power washer " as an add on, like Painter and "power washer", Landscaper and "power washer", or (I love this one) Surveyor and "power washer".
It's probably tempting to consider using someone who will charge less - after all, it's just a bit of high powered water, right? What could possibly go wrong? Plenty.
Sub-Standard Equipment Let's start with the equipment these "splash and dashers" use.
They go to the local big box store and purchase a little pressure washer.
These machines aren't intended for use on big jobs like houses or decks, which is one reason they don't come with long hoses.
They also don't have the cleaning capacity that professional pressure washing equipment does, so your house won't be as clean as it could be.
Insurance Many homeowners assume that anyone in business for himself has insurance.
This is a dangerous assumption that could cost you more than just money.
Always ask to see proof of liability and Workman's Compensation insurance.
A cheap cleaning job isn't worth it if your uninsured contractor has an accident, and you lose your house to cover his medical bills.
Why Hire a Professional Power Washer Professional power washers are just that, Power Washers.
They are trained in the best practices for cleaning, restoring, water reclamation and environmental issues.
They take the time to learn their craft and become certified by the Power Washers of North America (www.
pwna.
org), an organization dedicated to the support, education and being the voice of the power washing industry.
Professional power washers use cleaning and sealing products appropriate for each surface.
In addition, because they're environmentally conscious, they use as many products as possible that are earth-friendly.
This also includes safe and prudent water use so that they not only don't pollute, but use just enough water to get the job done right.
Professional power washers will also guarantee their work and work with you until you're satisfied.
And they'll still be around next time you want to reach them.
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