Help required new system

[Hugh1]

Hey folks I'm looking for a set up to put in a transit van I'm new to this and have a budget of around £2k. Ideally I'd like a system that's easy to use and operate. Any help suggestions would be great thanks. 

 

[AW Services]

Good evening Hugh. There are some great threads and information from other members on here 

 

[Hugh1]

Thanks I've had a look at this thread. Though alot of what I'm reading is still over my head. My situation is I'm currently working on a zero hours contract for a company. I'm look to get away from that all together and start a soft wash company. Total newbie at this game so need to know what I actually need to get started thanks 

 

[Part Timer]

Thanks I've had a look at this thread. Though alot of what I'm reading is still over my head. My situation is I'm currently working on a zero hours contract for a company. I'm look to get away from that all together and start a soft wash company. Total newbie at this game so need to know what I actually need to get started thanks 

Apologies if my reply appears blunt but don't you think you should try and find a course and learn from there. People on here, overall, are very helpful and point people in the right direction and will give technical advice. But if you think someone is going to tell you what equipment, how to use it and how to start a business then unfortunately I don't think there will be many takers.

Search softwash training courses pick the phone up and ask them what you need. Applying chemicals isn't the same as washing windows.

 

[Hugh1]

No don't be silly it dosnt sound blunt and yes your right. I will get booked onto a course but at the same time was just trying to gather as much info as possible on systems and prices so I could put it in my business plan. 

 

[Part Timer]

was just trying to gather as much info as possible on systems and prices so I could put it in my business plan. 

This very much depends on size and types of jobs you're looking at doing. Probably get a backpack chemicals and WFP brush for circa £400 but this will limit you to what you can do.

 

[Hugh1]

I did look as these as a starter I've also been doing alot of research on benz website. My main areas of work will be roofs, driveways and walls. I appreciate the help you have been. 

 

[scottish cleaning service]

Hey folks I'm looking for a set up to put in a transit van I'm new to this and have a budget of around £2k. Ideally I'd like a system that's easy to use and operate. Any help suggestions would be great thanks. 

Why not buy a pressure washer? That's what I use mostly, softwashing is mainly used to get rid of lichen and alga. If you want to do roofs, driveways and walls then a good pressure washer is all you need and you won't do any damage. ?

 

[Hugh1]

Why not buy a pressure washer? That's what I use mostly, softwashing is mainly used to get rid of lichen and alga. If you want to do roofs, driveways and walls then a good pressure washer is all you need and you won't do any damage. ?

I've heard mixed reviews about pressure washers taking coatings off of tiles and it's the whole being on the customers roof and possibly causing damage that puts me off. Also how can I safely stand on a steep inclined roof. 

 

[THL4KEL]

Attend a training course, buy a fall arrest system, cat ladder/ladders, hire a cherry picker/scaffolding..