Before you hire any pressure washing company make sure you ask them the following questions, our answers are listed below!
Will you receive a written estimate?
All of our estimates are written using a 3 copy, custom designed forms that explain our entire process so you know what to expect.
Is the scope of work clearly defined including areas to be finished, type of material, number of coats, and special surface preparation?
All of the steps of proper wood restoration will be listed on our forms to allow you to compare our services easily with another company. Make sure you understand what every company is offering you and what their process is. Some companies fail to list important aspects like the type of sealer being used or if they are only using high pressure to clean decks. High pressure can destroy wood!
Has the company been in business 5 or more years?
Henry's Housework has provided a variety of pressure wash services in the DC Metro area since 1989. With 20 years of experience, you know we will be here any time you need us!
Is the contractor properly insured?
If the contractor is not adequately insured, you may face the risk of having to insure a potential accident at best, or at worst, you could be facing a lawsuit. This does not mean general liability alone - you should also see proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance. For copies of our insurance policies contact our office! All of this information is on file to protect you.
Are recent and long term references offered?
References will help you determine the contractor’s ability to perform. Check ours here.
Henry's Housework has provided pressure washing services for 20 years. Our companies combined experience is over 50 years of knowledge from providing services to over 19,000 residential and commercial properties.
Beware of companies that list years of experience, in some cases companies will list experience that does not involve actual pressure washing or they may list their employees experience combined. This can mislead consumers into believing a company has more experience that it may actually have, that's why we have ours listed both ways.
Has the pressure wash company asked for more than 1/3 for a deposit?
In Maryland pressure wash companies are limited to requesting 1/3 or less for a downpayment. In Maryland most pressure wash companies ask for a deposit, just make sure they don't ask for more than they are allowed to collect by law!
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Is the contractor licensed?
In Maryland pressure washing companies are only required to have a home improvement license to apply deck sealers. Henry's Housework has made several attempts to get this law changed to protect consumers. What the Maryland Home Improvement Commission fails to understand is that most damage is caused from improper use of the pressure washer, not just sealing decks. Our MHIC License number is MHIC#65039
To check a companies licensing status in Maryland, use this link.
Is the contractor a member of the pressure Washers Of North America (PWNA)? (www.pwna.org)
Henry's Housework has been an active member of the PWNA since 1999
Henry Bockman is a BOD Member of the PWNA national org, and President of the local PWNA, Maryland Chapter
Power Washers of North America is the recognized leader in developing and communicating the highest standards in ethical business practices, environmental awareness and safety through continuing education and active representation of the membership.
Has the pressure wash contractor taken any training or certification to learn the proper procedures in pressure washing?
Henry's Housework has taken and passed the following certification programs:
PWNA Wood Certification
Wolman Wood Certification
ABR Wood Certification
PWNA Environmental Certification
We are also recognized as being among the leaders in the pressure washing industry by providing training courses and contractor education to companies all over the country.
Our experience and qualifications put us among the leaders in the
pressure wash
industry. No other company in the area has our hands on experience, training and customer satisfaction. We are also the only company that offers
exterior maintenance and cleaning contracts
to make sure your property looks it's best, at incredible discounts!
Henry's Housework has been providing
pressure wash
services for over 19,000 satisfied clients
residential
and
commercial
properties, since 1989.
Protect Your Property!
Before hiring any contractor make sure they have a valid License, Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, professional grade cleaners and the proper training to do the job!
Hiring a contractor that doesn't meet these minimum requirements may easily cost you thousands of dollars in damages, legal actions and more, without any recourse at all!
All of the contractors that meets these minimum requirements will usually have very comparable pricing. If there is a difference in price, it is probably because the contractor is using high pressure cleaning methods or playing chemist and making their own chemicals to do the job. We just hope they have insurance to cover the damages they may cause to your property!
Other factors that will affect pricing are the companies experience and training. We all want to save money but do you really want someone "learning" how to power wash decks or houses while doing yours? Do you want the cheapest clear deck sealer you can get, or something that will last at least a year?
If you find a comparable company with a lower price using the same high quality cleaners, sealers and equipment, we guarantee we match it!
"With 20 years of experience in the pressure washing industry as a contractor. All of the years I have spent teaching courses for the Power Washers of North America, and Alliance Trade Service, I can honestly tell you, you don't want to hire the cheapest guy! If you do, you will usually end up paying 10 times the amount of money you think you saved, to get the damages fixed!"
President George Bush
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Service Areas
Maryland, Virginia, DC
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Prince Georges County
Ashton
Beallsville
Bethesda
Boyds
Brinklow
Brookeville
Burtonsville
Cabin John
Chevy Chase
Clarksburg
Colesville
Damascus
Darnestown
Derwood
Dumfries
Fairfax
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Glen Echo
Hyattsville
Ijamsville
Kensington
Laytonsville
Montgomery Village
Mount Airy
New Market
North Bethesda
North Potomac
Olney
Poolesville
Potomac
Rockville
Sandy Spring
Silver Spring
Takoma Park
Washington Grove
West Bethesda
West Friendship
Wheaton
Woodbine
Fair Prices And High Quality Services You Can Count On!
