Driveways, patios, facades. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€4,000–€15,000
Hours / week
20–45
First income
~4 wks
Net margin
70%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€1,000–€3,200
What nobody usually tells you
One of the most visually satisfying trades to market — the before-and-after sells itself on video. Seasonal though: six good months, and the equipment is more fragile than the sales pitch suggests.
The route, in five steps
Buy commercial kit: domestic washers die in a month
Price per square metre, quoted on site
Film the before and after — it sells the next five jobs
Chase commercial contracts, not only driveways
Winter is dead: save for it from month one
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every pressure washing pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
pressure unitvanwater tankinsurance
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.