WiseGuys Pro-Wash FAQs
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Do you have Workers Compensation?
Yes, we do have Workers Compensation for all of our employees.
Why did you use the name, โCollege Student Pressure Washingโ previously?
The company was started by Wesley Bloeme during his Freshman year at Maryville College to pay for his tuition. Bloeme has now graduated college debt-free. The goal of the business is to utilize college students whenever possible so they too, can graduate debt-free.
How long have you been in business?
The business was founded in the Spring of 2014 under the name โCollege Student Pressure Washing, LLC,โ but was changed to โWiseGuys Pro-Wash, LLCโ in 2018.
Do you have a business license and general liability insurance?
Yes, we have a business license through DeKalb County and $1,000,000 General Liability coverage.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check or credit card. We do not accept payments through PayPal, Venmo, etc.
What is the cost to get a quote?
Our quotes are always free and never binding.
Do I, the homeowner, need to be there while you complete the work?
You donโt need to be present in order for us to clean most exterior surfaces. However, there are places that you will need to provide us access (such as decks).
What are your rates? Do you charge by the hour?
We charge by the job. There are many variables that can impact the cost of a pressure washing job including, surface type, accessibility, square footage, etc. We quote the job and stick to our quote regardless of how long the work actually takes.
I see that your truck/trailer has a water tank. Does that mean you bring your own water?
No, we rely on our customerโs water to power our machines. Our water tank merely acts as a buffer between the water coming from your property and the amount needed for our machines to run. This way we are always able to run our equipment regardless of the water pressure available.
Is it expensive for you to use my water?
No. We have some of the best equipment in the industry which allows us to work as efficiently as possible. The majority of our jobs can be completed with less than $10 worth of water. We are happy to you an estimate of the cost for our water usage if you like.
Do you always clean with high pressure?
No, we only use the amount of pressure that is necessary for each job. For example, we use very low pressure to clean surfaces like vinyl, polymers, and stucco. This method not only removes mold and mildew, but also minimizes the risk of damaging the surface itself.
What chemicals do you use and are they environmentally friendly?
First off, we avoid using chemicals unless absolutely necessary. When we do use chemicals, we use a small amount of industrial strength bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and environmentally friendly soaps which enable the bleach to work more effectively.
Is the bleach going to hurt my pets or damage my plants?
No. We make sure that the bleach is diluted both before and after it enters our machines. This means that by the time it reaches any exterior surface, it is at non-toxic levels of below 1%. As a precaution, we still rinse all plants and vegetation before and after we are done cleaning. Since sodium hypochlorite breaks down almost immediately after coming into contact with organic compounds, a pet would not be affected by its residue after our work is completed.
Are you able to clean my four story home?
Yes, we are able to clean up to five stories using low pressure. This helps keep our technicians safe by not having to use ladders.
Do you wash windows?
We have the ability to clean some types of exterior windows, but currently only offer it as an add on when we perform other pressure washing surfaces. We do not currently clean interior windows, screens, or sills.
Do you clean out gutters?
We do have the ability to clean some types of gutters, but currently only offer it as an add on when we perform other pressure washing surfaces. We do not currently offer it as a stand alone service.
Are you able to clean my roof?
We do have the ability to clean some roofs, but currently only offer it as an add on when we perform other pressure washing surfaces. We do not currently offer it as a stand alone service.
