2 year Pressure Washing: From a $500 Startup to a Commercial Rig

In just 24 months, we turned a small, $500 pressure washing side hustle into a thriving business handling large commercial contracts. This video is the honest breakdown of our journey-the equipment upgrades, the financial struggles, and strategies that led to massive growth.
When I started, I was using a cheap, low-GPM machine and spending way too much time on simple residential jobs. We quickly realized we had to invest smartly and learn fast. The solution? Going DIY.
What we Cover In This Journey:
*The Critical Equipment Leap:* Why GPM
(Gallons Per Minute) is the ONLY number that matters, and the step-by-step process of upgrading our rig to handle commercial volume.
**Saving Thousands with DIY: ** How we custom-built our own trailer setup, plumbing our tanks, installing hose reels, and creating a dedicated soft wash system
all to keep capital costs low.
**Building Trust for Bigger Jobs: ** Our proven strategy for collecting consistent
5-star reviews and leveraging social proof to land our first major commercial pressure washing contracts.
*Year 1 vs. Year 2:* The biggest mistakes we made, the lessons we learned the hard way, and what we would do differently if we started over today.
If you are thinking about starting your own service business, looking for advice on pressure washing equipment, or just want to see the path from a basic setup to a dedicated commercial operation, hit play!