PRESSURE-WASH TO $20K/MONTH IN 6 WEEKS

Pressure Required: $1,500 Low risk

The only thing standing between you and $20k/month is relentless action. Just you, your gear, and the grind. Get out there, hit the gas, and don’t stop until you’re too booked to breathe.

Every driveway you clean is a step toward freedom. Every door you knock is another chance to turn sweat into cash. You’re not just power washing — you’re building a machine that prints your future.

If I can blast my way to $20k, so can you.

Pre-Step: Bare-Minimum Startup: Spend Only What Moves the Needle (Day 0)

Goal: Be job-ready tomorrow with the smallest possible spend that still delivers pro results.

Bare-minimum budget (everything used or bargain-new): ≈ $1,550

Pressure washer (gas, 3,000–3,500 PSI, 2.5–3.0 GPM, used Honda/Simpson/DeWalt): $350
100’ high-pressure hose + gun/wand + quick-connects + 4 tips: $190
15" surface cleaner (budget/Amazon/used): $150
Downstream injector + J-rod/soap/rinse nozzles: $65
2x 50–100’ garden hoses (good flow): $40
Pump-up sprayer (chemical-resistant) for pre/post treatments: $25
PPE (gloves, goggles, respirator cartridges for bleach): $60
Gas cans + funnel: $30
Chemicals: 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (SH) 15 gal, surfactant, degreaser: $120
10 yard signs (18x24) + stakes (“DRIVEWAY $129 TODAY | CALL/TEXT [number]”): $120
500 flyers/door hangers (cheap, single-sided): $50
2 vehicle magnets: $30
Business basics: DBA/license $100, on-demand liability insurance (set aside) $150
Website landing page (Carrd/Google Sites) + domain: $20
Misc (towels, buckets, nozzle o-rings, tape): $50

Optional “Lean-Pro” upgrade later (~$3,900): 4 GPM belt-drive washer, 200’ HP hose on reel, 20" surface cleaner, dedicated soft-wash sprayer, extra SH tank.

Step 1: Name, Number, Money, Map (2 hours)

Goal: You can be found, booked, and paid today.

Business name + domain + Gmail.
Phone number that texts (Google Voice) and auto-replies: “Got it! Text me your address + driveway size. I have a slot at 3:30 or 5:00 today.”
Square account (tap-to-pay), Google Calendar, and a single-page site with:

3 packages, clear prices, “Book by text,” your service area map, and 3 before/after photos (you’ll capture these in Step 3).

Create your Google Business Profile (GBP). Add hours 7am–7pm Mon–Sat.
Insurance: turn on on-demand coverage on workdays.

Step 2: Price to Move Fast & Upsell Hard (30 minutes)

Goal: Simple menu that sells in 15 seconds.

Core prices (start low, raise weekly):

Driveway Blast: 2-car up to ~600 sq ft — $129 (add walkway/porch +$49)
House Wash (soft wash):

1-story up to 1,500 sq ft — $279
2-story up to 2,200 sq ft — $349

Patio/Sidewalks: $0.20/sq ft
Fence: $1.25/linear ft
Add-ons (high-margin):

Gutter exterior brightening $99–$149
Rust/stain removal spot $49+
Window exterior rinse (post-wash) $99

Targets: Avg ticket $320–$380, 3 jobs/day by Week 6 ⇒ $5,000/week run-rate ⇒ $20k/month.

Step 3: Build Proof in 48 Hours (Day 1–2)

Goal: 10 fast “portfolio” jobs for photos + 10 GBP reviews.

Knock your street + message local friends: “I’ll do your driveway today for $49 if I can film/take photos + you leave me a Google review before I leave.”
Document everything: wide before, close-up before, during, after, and one smiling “owner with client” shot.
Post each set to your site + GBP + Facebook local groups. Caption with address area + time to complete + price (social proof).

Checklist at each job

Place a yard sign visible from the street.
Ask the neighbor across and on both sides: “I’m already set up. I can do yours right after for the same street price.”
Leave 3 flyers on the block with a hand-written “TODAY ONLY.”

"Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them."

— Ann Landers

Step 4: Street-Level Lead Machine (Day 2–7 and ongoing)

Goal: 15–20 booked jobs in your first 7 days.

Daily schedule (solo)

7:00–8:00 Yard-sign drop route (15 signs at high-traffic intersections near target neighborhoods).
8:30–11:30 Jobs 1–2 (driveways/patios).
11:30–12:00 Lunch + posting before/after content + review request texts.
12:00–3:00 Job 3 (house wash or bundle).
3:00–5:00 Door-knock the same street (you’re already trusted).
5:00–6:30 Overflow Job 4 or estimate visits.
6:30–7:00 Pick up 60% of yard signs; leave top performers overnight.

Door-knock script (memorize)

“Hey! I’m [Name]. I’m doing two driveways on this street right now. I can fit one more for the street price of $129. It’s 45 minutes, zero hassle. 3:30 or 4:15 better for you?”

Booking text template

“Awesome, you’re on for today at 3:30. Please reply with address and where to park. Card or cash is fine. See you soon!”

Free channels you hit daily

Facebook local groups + Marketplace “Service” listing.
Nextdoor post: “Today Only: $129 Driveway Blast in [Neighborhood] — Before/after in comments.”
GBP post with fresh photos.
50 flyers/day on target streets (mailbox flags are off limits; use door hangers).

Step 5: Fast Ops: How to Finish Each Job in 45–90 Minutes (repeatable SOP)

Goal: Predictable quality, zero rework, consistent times.

Pre-job

Text “On the way” at −20 minutes.
Walk-through: note delicate areas, outlet covers, door seals. Move mats/furniture.
Hook to customer spigot nearest the area (check flow).

Mixing (simple)

House wash (soft): In pump sprayer, 1 qt 12.5% SH + 3 qt water + 1–2 oz surfactant ⇒ ~1.5%.
Concrete pretreat: Degreaser 1:1 on oil spots.
Post-treat concrete (if streaks): Light mist of 0.5–1% SH, rinse.

Sequence

Blow debris (or rinse) → pre-treat stains.
Surface cleaner in overlapping passes; keep pace steady.
Rinse edges with wand.
House: apply mix bottom-up, dwell 5–7 min, rinse top-down.
Windows final rinse.
Neighbor knock while drying: “We’re set up. Same street rate if I do yours now.”

Safety

PPE on chemical handling. Keep SH off plants (pre-wet and post-rinse landscaping).
GFCI awareness. Tape doorbell chimes. Cover exterior outlets if needed.

Step 6: Cash Stackers (Upsells You Offer Every Time)

Goal: Lift avg ticket by $80–$150 without extra drive time.

“Bundle & Save $50 if we add walkway/porch.”
“Gutter brightening adds curb-appeal ($99). I can do it now while we’re set up.”
“Your patio has organic growth — add it for $0.20/sq ft today?”
Rust/orange battery stains: “$49 spot treatment, guaranteed improvement.”

Step 7: Reviews, Referrals, and Re-routes (Nightly)

Goal: 2+ new Google reviews per day; 25% of days are double-booked.

Before leaving: show the homeowner the GBP review link QR on your phone. Say:

“Would you mind dropping a one-sentence review right now while I’m here? Photos help neighbors find me.”

Referral text that night:

“Thanks again! If a neighbor books by Friday, I’ll knock $25 off their job and yours next time. Here’s the post to share: [link].”

Step 8: The Numbers That Make $20k Inevitable (Know Them Cold) >

Your math to $20k/month

Need $5,000/week run-rate by Week 6.
That’s 3 jobs/day at $320–$350 avg ticket, 6 days/week.

Daily non-negotiables

15 yard signs out by 8am.
3 posts (GBP, FB Group, Nextdoor) with fresh before/after.
10 door-knocks after every job.
Ask for the review before you coil hoses.

KPI dashboard (track on a notepad or sheet)

Leads/day, booked jobs/day, show rate, avg ticket, jobs completed, reviews added, yard signs driving calls (write code on the sign’s corner).

Step 9: Week-by-Week Ramp (6-Week Calendar)

Week 1 (Proof & Presence) — Target $1,500–$2,000

10 portfolio jobs at discount for photos + 10 reviews.
15 yard signs/day; 500 flyers out by Sunday.
Close 8–12 paid jobs (driveway heavy).

Week 2 (Lead Surge) — Target $3,000+

Raise driveway to $139.
Launch “Street-Price Week” posts daily with pictures and timestamps.
Aim for 12–15 jobs; keep avg ticket $280+.

Week 3 (Raise & Route) — Target $4,000+

House wash at $299/379. Bundle driveway + house: $449.
Optimize routes: two jobs AM within 10 minutes of each other.
20 reviews total. Put QR on every flyer.

Week 4 (Partnerships) — Target $5,000

Realtor/PM blitz: 25 “curb-appeal” one-pagers with your before/afters; offer same-week scheduling.
Keep signs in higher-end neighborhoods only.
15–18 jobs @ $320–$350 avg.

Week 5 (Capacity) — Target $5,500–$6,000

Hire a helper (1099) $18–$22/hr for setup/rinse; you focus on passes & sales.
With helper, cut job times by ~30% ⇒ +1 job/day.
Raise driveway to $149; bundles to $499.

Week 6 (Lock Run-Rate $5k+/wk) — Target $6,000–$7,000

Two-crew days 2x/week: borrow/rent a second washer for $40/day if needed.
Book 18–21 jobs this week; maintain avg ticket $330–$360.
Cross 40+ Google reviews; prices now stick.

Step 10: Scripts That Print

Answering price shoppers

“We’re the same-day crew on your street. Driveway is $149, takes 45 minutes, and I’ll send the before/after to your phone. 3:30 or 4:45?”

Neighbor knock after a job

“We just finished across the street — still set up. I can do yours now for the street rate and be gone in under an hour.”

Upsell line

“While the chemicals dwell, I can add the porch and walk for $49. It makes the entry pop in photos.”

Step 11: Micro-SOPs (Laminate These)

Pre-trip: Fuel, SH level, tips, spare o-rings, towels, PPE, 15 signs, 50 flyers.

On-site: Walk-through, plants pre-wet, tape chimes, mix, clean, photo, collect, review ask, neighbor knock, post before/after to GBP in the truck.

End-day: Pick up signs, text tomorrow’s customers ETAs, restock chemicals, log KPIs.

Step 12: Quality That Sells Itself

Even, overlapping passes; no zebra stripes.
Rinse windows and plants thoroughly.
Wipe front door + threshold (customers notice).
Leave a door hanger with a handwritten thank you + QR for review.

Step 13: Scale Levers Once Run-Rate Hits

Price step-ups every Monday (+$10 driveway, +$20 house) until close rate dips below 40%.
Niche offers: pool decks, paver sealing (high ticket), storefront sidewalks (weekday mornings).
Subcontract overflow to another vetted operator at 60% of ticket; you keep 40% margin for the lead.

Step 14: Risk & Compliance (Keep It Clean)

Check local business license requirements; carry on-demand liability on workdays.
Never spray SH near koi ponds or open windows; always pre-wet plants.
Mark trip hazards with a cone; keep hoses tight to edges.

Step 15: Daily Checklist to Hit $5k/week by Week 6

□ 3 completed jobs
□ 2 new reviews
□ 15 yard signs placed (10 retrieved)
□ 10 neighbor knocks per job
□ 3 posts (GBP/FB/Nextdoor)
□ All invoices paid same-day (tap-to-pay)

Why This Works (Blunt Math)

3 jobs/day × $340 avg × 6 days = $6,120/week (overshoots; you can miss and still hit $5k).
2.8 jobs/day × $320 avg × 6 days ≈ $5,376/week.
At $5k/week run-rate, you’re at $20k/month. Everything here is engineered to guarantee leads, speed, and ticket size.