When it comes to getting ready for fall and the holidays that are right around the corner, pressure washing can do a lot for your home’s maintenance and aesthetics. But as with any service, it is important to know what gimmicks some pressure washing companies use to get you to hire them. If you are going to treat yourself this Halloween, don’t get tricked by these tactics!
Upcharges and Add-Ons
Some companies will give you an upfront price for pressure washing services, but then when you get the bill, what they charge is very different from the estimate. Make sure that an estimate isn’t just that: an “estimate.” Instead, get it in writing that the price quoted is the total cost and know what that cost includes so that you aren’t hit with some unpleasant surprises after the fact!
Sub-Par Equipment and Products
Pressure washing is only as good as the person running the pressure washer and the quality of the materials they use. If a company doesn’t invest in maintaining their equipment and upgrading when necessary, they aren’t going to be able to deliver the results you deserve. Anyone can throw a pressure washer in the back of their truck, but that doesn’t mean that they are a pressure washing company with the right to call themselves experts.
Coupons and Promotions
Sure, it is always nice to use a coupon, but only if it is actually something that saves you money. If a company is always running a “special,” guess what – that’s not a special; that’s the price. And the reality is, if someone is always significantly less expensive than others, then they are sacrificing somewhere – and that typically is not a good thing for their clients. It is a good thing to take advantage of a special or deal, but make sure that it actually is a deal!
A La Carte
At Chiefs Pressure Washing, we only provide comprehensive service because we have the expertise to know that our customers aren’t going to be happy with the results if we don’t. A company that prices everything a la carte knows that if you have your house washed and you don’t wash the driveway, it is just going to make the driveway look bad, forcing you to pay for the driveway as well. So what begins as a reasonable price can quickly become very unreasonable.
Pressure Washing Only
In the industry, although most companies say they offer “pressure washing,” they offer both soft washing and pressure washing. Make sure that you ask a company what methods they use before hiring anyone. The gimmick in this is that they aren’t really qualified to wash your home if they don’t know the difference or what goes where. If they don’t, it can end in some very expensive and extensive damage!
As we head into fall, a great way to prepare for holiday guests is to have your home pressure washed. Make sure that if you treat yourself, you aren’t tricked by some of these tactics used by other pressure washing companies. At Chiefs Pressure Washing, we are professionals in all senses of the word, and deliver the highest-quality results at a cost-competitive price without sacrificing! Contact us to schedule your service today!