If you conclude that your business premises and surroundings need cleaning and based on the large amounts of dirt, grime, mould, and mildew present, for example, you have decided that they need pressure cleaning, then that is the first important step to getting that building back to looking its best.
What needs to happen next is choosing a professional pressure cleaning company to do the necessary work and, unless you are in the unlikely position of having only one such company for hundreds of miles, then you will have a choice to make as to which pressure cleaning service you are going to hire.
For those who have never done so before, this can seem like a daunting task, however, there are a series of considerations you can make to ensure the selection process is easier, and more importantly, done correctly.
So, read on, and you will see we have outlined seven of the most important considerations to make to ensure you choose your pressure cleaning service wisely.
Consideration #1 – Determine Which Parts Of The Building And Surrounding Area You Want Pressure Cleaned
It stands to reason that, before you search for a pressure cleaning company, you determine what work you need done.
Is it the entire building, sections of the exterior walls, is the roof to be included, and does it include the walkways and the car park?
Consideration #2 – Seek Referrals And Recommendations From Other Businesses
You can easily identify a pressure cleaning company that does a great job by finding out about them from other business owners who have used one in the past.
Ask your business associates or post on social media requesting recommendations.
Consideration #3 – Research Local Pressure Cleaning Companies
If you have no recommendations you will need to start researching online for local pressure cleaning services.
You can gauge them by looking at their websites, their social media pages, and crucially, from online reviews on sites like Trustpilot or Google.
Consideration #4 – Ascertain Exactly What Pressure Cleaning Services They Provide
Once you have a few companies which look reputable, you now need to dig a bit deeper to discover exactly what pressure cleaning work they undertake.
This might require you to call them directly to ask them, just to ensure that they can provide the pressure cleaning services you require.
Consideration #5 – Ensure All The Companies You Are Considering Have Applicable Insurance And Offer Sufficient Guarantees
Given the nature of how pressure cleaning is done, and the fact that it is your business at stake if something disastrous goes wrong (albeit this is unlikely), you still want to ensure any company under consideration has all the appropriate insurances and warranties.
Consideration #6 – Request A Fully Itemised Written Quotation From Those You Have Shortlisted
With you now having a shortlist of pressure cleaning companies, next you should request that each of them provide you with a detailed and fully itemised quotation for all of the work that you require.
Verbal only quotes, or just a total amount with no details, should be regarded with a large degree of suspicion.
Consideration #7 – Once Selected, Discuss With The Pressure Cleaning Company What Preparations You Need To Make, If Any
The final piece of the jigsaw is to ask the pressure cleaning company what, if any, preparations you need to make to ensure the pressure cleaning goes smoothly.
This can include ensuring they have access, closing off certain walkways, or locking windows closed.