PRESSURE WASHING BUSINESS LAUNCH CHECKLIST
From https://www.brix.so/start/pressure-washing (updated 2026-10-24)
Print it, tick it off, keep it in the truck.

DAY 1

[ ] Call your city or county stormwater office and ask where your washwater is allowed to go
[ ] Register the business, get a free EIN and open a business bank account
[ ] Buy general liability insurance before your first house wash
[ ] Buy a reclaim setup (wet vac or vacuum boom and drain covers) along with the washer
[ ] Keep a safety data sheet for every chemical you carry in the truck
[ ] Ask the year the house was built before quoting, and don't strip paint on a pre-1978 home unless you're RRP certified
[ ] Write a price sheet: house wash, driveway, deck and fence, with a minimum charge
[ ] Get a business phone number on your truck, yard signs and door hangers

MONTH 3

[ ] Photograph a half-cleaned driveway on every job for your Google profile
[ ] Track minutes per square foot by surface and re-check your pricing
[ ] Offer an annual or twice-a-year house wash plan to every happy customer
[ ] Pitch the neighbors on every street where you work
[ ] Text back every missed call before your next job
[ ] Set aside money every week for taxes, pump repairs and chemical restocks

YEAR 1

[ ] Decide whether commercial work (storefronts, fleets, parking garages) needs a hot-water unit or a sewer discharge permit in your area
[ ] Add workers' comp and chemical training before your first employee starts
[ ] Review your insurance limits before commercial contracts or roof cleaning
[ ] Plan winter income or savings if your season shuts down
[ ] Raise prices on new customers once your calendar fills two weeks out
[ ] Look at which lead sources brought repeat customers and spend there

Rules, fees and licensing vary by state, county and city. Check your state
agencies and local licensing office before you take paid work. This checklist
is not legal or tax advice.

Questions? Call or text (518) 588-1122, or book 15 minutes:
https://cal.com/ethanharris/15min