House wash price on big job - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

House wash price on big job

Edward Yackenovich · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

jeff, if your math is right and it is 5800 sqft of surface area. your price is low...we do power washing.. this year we are going to use the soft wash system..with that said we charge .35 /sqft of surface area... that includes gutters and windows ..but you have to charge what ever the market will bear.....

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

You are about right for a list price of just siding. You will get that job done real quick. Even if they didn't ask offer a price for other services like gutters, windows, driveway, deck, roof. You should be able to do a bunch of services for $1500 and be done in 6 hours or less. Exceeding expectations will lead to referrals.

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Agree - price for siding alone is good. That would take 2 guys about 4 hours pretty easily.

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Thanks guys. That price was just for the siding. He has three walk out patios plus possible a paver patio ( can't tell for sure do to all the snow) that I can add on.

Dan Dykstra · Senior Member

Jeff,
That price is right in the ball park of what the market will bear here on my side of the state. I think you will be good.

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Jeff Thompson wrote:
Thanks guys. That price was just for the siding. He has three walk out patios plus possible a paver patio ( can't tell for sure do to all the snow) that I can add on.

Once he sees how nicely the siding cleans up, he'll want to add on!! Bring him out 20 min into the job and upsell!

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Thanks for the support. I just received word that the proposal has been accepted for $1200.00.

Ray Burke · Community Member

Congrats!

Chris Wegner · Junior Member

Congrats Jeff....

Kristofer

Micheal Pumphrey · Junior Member

I do it per lf. $1.5 for 1 story. $2 for 2 story. 3 for 3. Etc

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Great news!

AC

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I do it per lf. $1.5 for 1 story. $2 for 2 story. 3 for 3. Etc

Michael,

Like you we provide our house wash quotes based on linear foot. For us it's a lot easier. Our price structure is in line with yours.

Hank

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Hank Timmermann wrote:
Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I do it per lf. $1.5 for 1 story. $2 for 2 story. 3 for 3. Etc
Michael,
Like you we provide our house wash quotes based on linear foot. For us it's a lot easier. Our price structure is in line with yours.
Hank

Using that method, which I have always used in the past myself (but am thinking of changing to actual sq ft after this) would have brought this particular job in at $495.00 if I charged $3.00 LN FT (165 x 3.00 = 495.00). It is only 165 LN FT around the base...but 35' tall.

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

Jeff,

You're reading it wrong. 165 Ln ft x 3 levels. Those numbers should now work for you.

HANK

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Hank Timmermann wrote:
Jeff,

You're reading it wrong. 165 Ln ft x 3 levels. Those numbers should now work for you.

HANK

Huh....that makes more sense. When I do ln ft pricing I have a set price for a one story or a two story....different....I'll look at that way this spring.

Dan Dykstra · Senior Member

Congrats on getting the job Jeff. Now we just need this snow to stop and some warm weather to melt what we have on the ground.

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Dan Dykstra wrote:
Congrats on getting the job Jeff. Now we just need this snow to stop and some warm weather to melt what we have on the ground.

Thanks Dan.

Tell me about it. Sitting here looking at the next 9" of snow coming down. I was actually seeing some grass in my yard yesterday with the two warm days we had. I did see some Robins in the yard the other day so spring is got to be getting close.

Bob Riddick · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Congratulations on getting the job, Jeff. The larger task is waiting on better weather.

You guys in the north have really had it tough this winter. Soon, though. Very soon.

Micheal Pumphrey · Junior Member

Hank Timmermann wrote:
Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I do it per lf. $1.5 for 1 story. $2 for 2 story. 3 for 3. Etc
Michael,
Like you we provide our house wash quotes based on linear foot. For us it's a lot easier. Our price structure is in line with yours.
Hank

It is a whole lot easier. I cant imagine coming up with square foot for siding for every job. We don't have time for that.

We we measure everything by satellite

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
Hank Timmermann wrote:
Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I do it per lf. $1.5 for 1 story. $2 for 2 story. 3 for 3. Etc
Michael,
Like you we provide our house wash quotes based on linear foot. For us it's a lot easier. Our price structure is in line with yours.
Hank

It is a whole lot easier. I cant imagine coming up with square foot for siding for every job. We don't have time for that.

We we measure everything by satellite

Michael,

Using google earth to measure is extremely helpful to give us an idea on the size of the home. This along with info given to us by customers also helps. We still visit most sites beforehand as my trucks are always on the go. Many times customers have told me it's only two stories and then we get there and find out it's got a full walk out basement or some other issue.

Hank

Micheal Pumphrey · Junior Member

I've never looked at a home before quoting it. If you use bing maps if has a more detailed view than google earth. We use google earth strictly for measuring.

Bing maps allows you to see how many stories walkouts concrete etc.

Another possibility would be goilawn but you have to pay for it. They guarantee not having tree cover blocking your view. I used it before, didn't see where it was worth the extra money

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I've never looked at a home before quoting it. If you use bing maps if has a more detailed view than google earth. We use google earth strictly for measuring.

Bing maps allows you to see how many stories walkouts concrete etc.

Another possibility would be goilawn but you have to pay for it. They guarantee not having tree cover blocking your view. I used it before, didn't see where it was worth the extra money

Hi Micheal,

I looked at Bing Maps and could only see the top and one side of my house. What are you using to get a look into their backyard to see walkouts? I like the idea of not running out to see every house when they are routine...but this also gives you the option of seeing it first then deciding if it is worth a trip out there in person.

Micheal Pumphrey · Junior Member

Jeff Thompson wrote:
Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I've never looked at a home before quoting it. If you use bing maps if has a more detailed view than google earth. We use google earth strictly for measuring.

Bing maps allows you to see how many stories walkouts concrete etc.

Another possibility would be goilawn but you have to pay for it. They guarantee not having tree cover blocking your view. I used it before, didn't see where it was worth the extra money
Hi Micheal,
I looked at Bing Maps and could only see the top and one side of my house. What are you using to get a look into their backyard to see walkouts? I like the idea of not running out to see every house when they are routine...but this also gives you the option of seeing it first then deciding if it is worth a trip out there in person.

Push Birds Eye View. Zoom in and then there will be arrows by the compass to change your view

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
Jeff Thompson wrote:
Micheal Pumphrey wrote:
I've never looked at a home before quoting it. If you use bing maps if has a more detailed view than google earth. We use google earth strictly for measuring.

Bing maps allows you to see how many stories walkouts concrete etc.

Another possibility would be goilawn but you have to pay for it. They guarantee not having tree cover blocking your view. I used it before, didn't see where it was worth the extra money
Hi Micheal,
I looked at Bing Maps and could only see the top and one side of my house. What are you using to get a look into their backyard to see walkouts? I like the idea of not running out to see every house when they are routine...but this also gives you the option of seeing it first then deciding if it is worth a trip out there in person.
Push Birds Eye View. Zoom in and then there will be arrows by the compass to change your view

That's awesome Micheal. Thanks for the tip.

Dan Dykstra · Senior Member

I use this site along with google maps.--- neighbors.whitepages.com/

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Dan Dykstra wrote:
I use this site along with google maps.--- neighbors.whitepages.com/

Wow. That's a great site. This would let you target potential customers with dirty roofs and send them a personalized note offering your services.

Thanks Dan.