First off. lets be honest. I, as well as most people, have made or make decisions based on price alone. Sometimes though, we inevitably find out, we get what we pay for. Lets take a scenario of having to buy paper towels. Most, more then likely, will go for the cheaper towel. Some of us understand, you pay cheap ,you get cheap, and the rest just don't care. With paper towels, whats the liability ? It falls apart after its first task , it absorbs less. you get one ply instead of two? In my experience, most people including me don't obsess over small ticket, easily termed generic items. But big tickets , brand and task specific items, are a whole other ball game. We read reviews, look at graphs, pull out charts, and make quantitative comparisons based on all kind of specifications. If its a service, we want references, methods of operation, Appropriate licenses, certification, and Insurances.
We make mistakes . Sometimes what seems to be a simple and generic task, involves and can possibly endanger, jeopardize, human safety and or very specific and expensive possessions. Like our homes buildings, property, of which protection of such items are more complex than we first thought.
We can not choose by price alone all the time, doing so is a losing proposition. Let's Take a power washing job, a subject I know very well.
Power washing on long Island NY, how much does it cost?
A home owner may ask , "hey $500 is too much" to clean a center-hall colonial house. I can a do it myself or I can rent a power washer for $50 and hire someone for $150 a day and have them do it.
On paper this may seem feasible , but wait, is it really?. Well maybe, if you are a high risk gambler and like to bet against the odds. It works in the movies, but lets see how things fair in real life. The chances are, who ever you hire at those rates is not a professional and may not know, head or tails of a power washing gun, or which tip to use 25 degrees 15, 0 . How to start a power washer , without causing damage or injury. The many different techniques of power washing for many different sidings. How about decks? Cleaning decks and wood work is a science by itself. Did you know, once you power wash wood you must protect it to retain any benefits of the cleaning?. Any longer then two and three weeks, your wood could begin to look more worst then it did before the cleaning. Can you afford or have access to a 28 to 32 ft. extension ladder. What about proper ladder safety and handling, avoiding power lines and other electrical hazards is critical. What is the proper pressure to use for the task at hand, what needs to be protected and how to protect things around the property that my be effected adversely by the power washing- shrubs, flowers , trees, decks, railings, grass ,windows, doors, screens, or any opening . whats the protocol. Lets not talk chemicals. Which are EPA approved?. Which to use on what, how and if some can be mixed for which result-brighteners, fungicides, soaps. The best way to apply, where and for how long can you allow the chemicals to sit-dwell time?. How you must protect what may be damaged by over sprayed chemicals. What about hoses, high pressure and low water. How many needed, whats the cost?. Do you have adequate available water supply?, and how to set up, to best accommodate job at hand. How about, do you have the proper o-rings, washers and connections to prevent leaks and possible damage ?. Scrub brushes, which are the best to use and how, when, why, and where they should be used?. Head spinning yet? It should be. Power washing is as serious an occupation as landscaping and kitchen remodeling. Especially after factoring in all the steps, knowledge and techniques needed to produce satisfactory results. Not as expensive, but just as important all the same.
Seems daunting?, you are not alone. When you really think about it, there is nothing simple or generic about getting a good power washing job done correctly. Doing it without injury or escalating cost, insuring possibly your biggest and greatest investment stays intact and getting the exact results you wanted. Being able to own total satisfaction guaranteed and having a competent, knowledgeable, professional doing this service for you, leaving you worry free . How much would you pay for that?. Long islanders will get there Kitchen Remodeled , Bathroom Remodeled, and Landscaping too. But how about the power washing?. Nothing mars the beauty of a home more then the garish sight of green and slimy mold growing up the side of one your most valued possessions. For only a few cents on their remodeling dollar you can restore your home's luster and sex appeal. Bring back the love that made you buy your home in the first place.
To sum it all up, Power washing is as serious trade as any other profession. Done right you can get some Amazing and lasting results that will leave you smiling; Done wrong, it can cost you more money than you bargained for. It can be hazardous to your health or cause injury to you as well as others, cause damage to your property , foliage, tress, and shrubbery, or in the least, leave you unhappy and unsatisfied. I'm sure by now, you can plainly see how, that the deal of the century can easily turn into a most losing proposition. I have found, by polling different resources, researching other area companies, the cost to power wash, lets say an average home on long island, can range anywhere from $250 to $600 and upwards. The cost hinges on many variables like, size, how many stories up, location, degree and type of contamination, the type of siding and what options you choose: windows, gutters -inside and out, detail and scrubbing of the capping,shutters and soffits etc. These and other intricacies make pricing for each job quite unique. Even exact homes on the same block may have different needs. That's why often time A trained professional must come out to the property to consult with the owner/caretaker to discuss the scope of the job and the many options they may have. Anyone telling you they can estimate over the phone should be a red flag, excluding ballpark figures, may indicate that someone does not know what they are doing or a scam is about to proceed. Say no to, low at first, mysterious, pie is sky pricing, that is forever changing, pulling on your purse strings / tearing the lining out of your wallet, with suddenly appearing fees and cost!
What you should look for is someone who, is knowledgeable, courteous and patient enough to answer questions, will provide a detailed proposal that explains scope, detail, and their transparent pricing policy. You want to see the cost broken down so you can see exactly where your money is being spent and then you can have more leeway to decide which options you want and how your property gets clean, keeping inline with your wishes and budget.
Power Washing Dragon and Painting -PDP. "The Difference is Here."™
HERE ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
Dragon's Ultra wash-Our premium structure power wash: we offer No, soft and high pressure washing depending on existing surface conditions , the entire standing structure (Depending on scope) will be thoroughly power washed (and stripped if applicable according to scope) and cleaned with EPA approved chemicals, mold and mildew fungicide, hand scrub where necessary/ can include special chemicals for graffiti and or paint removal, We will Protect Plants, Flowers, Shrubs, trees near and around Property.
Dragon's scale, Ultra shield-A Multi-Surface Algae & Mold Stain Barrier with Tetraflex 50-This is a chemical that is sprayed on after a thorough power washing. It is an invisible molecular barrier that is the ultimate protection against the reappearance of mold, mildew, algae and debris on any surface for up to double your usually cleaning intervals. Guaranteed to keep your house looking cleaner longer.
For masonry surfaces we also offer a sealer / protector to help protect surfaces against unwanted painting or graffiti vandalism to make any reoccurrence of such each action less damaging and much more easier to remedy and therefore less expensive and help prevent the absorption of water.
Dragon's EZ Care Wood Deck, fence, furniture wash-Our premium wood, decking and fencing, wash. (stripping when applicable) wood planking, railing, steps, lattice, arbor, trellis, furniture, and all other composing wood components, where applicable (Depending on scope), will be power washed and cleaned with EPA approved, soaps, Wood conditioners Brighteners and strippers, mold and mildew fungicide. We will brush scrub where necessary. We will Protect Plants, Flowers, Shrubs, trees near and around property from chemical over spray. (clean patio furniture)
Dragon's magic seal / stain / on fences, decking, concrete, siding or light painting on decking and fences, with clients choice of product this can include deck, siding, Fencing, furniture, swing / play sets, or any wood staining application as contracted
Dragon's TLC, Tender Loving Care for your gutter-(external gutter cleaning) Clean & detail exterior of gutters / leaders hand scrub and brushed where necessary. If you choose the Gutter TLP.- Total package, that will include internal gutter cleaning by Hand and may include Hand cleaning of the capping, window sills, shutters, leaders, etc, as add-on items depending on what and how options are describe in the detail. This require a large amount of hand and ladder work (Depending on scope).
Dragon's Tail wash - The ultimate power washing for ground work: masonry, slate, concrete, brick, walkways, patios, stoops, interlock, and or paves, swimming pools, etc. according to contract.
Dragon's PVC Ultra Wash-the ultimate for power washing PVC fencing and all other PVC compositions. we are Experts at cleaning fences on long island. We will thoroughly power washed (and stripped if applicable according to scope) and cleaned with EPA approved chemicals, mold and mildew fungicide, hand scrub where necessary according to scope / can include special chemicals for graffiti and or paint removal, We will Protect Plants, Flowers, Shrubs, trees near and around Property.
Dragon's flame, exterior or interior spray paint job: scrape, prime, paint, and caulk where necessary (Depending on scope).
Dragon's back exterior painting: Beautiful and protective exterior paint work which may include all prep caulking, scraping, sanding, patching, nail hole fill, special priming where necessary, prime and finish according to Scope and or detail.
Dragon's chest interior painting - Paint work can include but not limited to all prep work, covering, with drop cloths, painters plastic and or protective tape and paper where necessary, caulking, scraping, sanding, patching, tape and Spackle work, wall paper removal, nail hole fill, repair of hairline and stress cracks, popping nails, cracked out corner beads, skim coating all the way to level 5, special priming where necessary, prime and finish (Depending on scope).
Dragon's eyeglass Detail - clean exterior glass by hand with squeegee or pads depending on contract, will leave windows squeaky clean
Dragon's head shampoo: roof cleaning, we perform low or no pressure roof cleaning. We use the most effective, yet safest roof cleaning chemical employed (oxygen based or alkaline based depending on existing conditions) to get rid of those ugly black stains and on your roof, Algae, moss, lichen, mold, bird droppings, and other such contaminates.
Depending on the degree of contamination and the aggressiveness of the organism found on your roof We sometimes use Tri-Sodium Phosphate and Sodium Hypochlorite along with a specially formulated Enzyme Detergent as a cleaning vehicle
We can also treat your roof as well with a specially developed-sustained time released long life Biocide and antimicrobial that will increase the longevity of a roof free of algae and moss contamination as much as one and half times the usually cleaning interval for your roof' and neighborhood.
All of these Chemicals are safe for your roof and guaranteed NOT to void your shingle warranty"
We set out and are fast becoming Long Island New York's premiere pressure / power washing company. Merchantcircle has already dubbed us as , " Long Island's #1 grime Fighters " and we work hard everyday to make this true.
serving the greater Long Island
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