I Lost $7,000 Quoting an Emergency Job (Pressure Washing Pricing)

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This might be the dirtiest pool deck cleanup you’ll ever see… but the real story is how I lost $7,000 on an emergency job because of pricing. In this video, I break down exactly what happened, how I quoted it, and the best strategies for charging for last-minute or emergency service jobs.

If you run a home service business—whether it’s pressure washing, window cleaning, lawn care, roofing, HVAC, or pest control—this video will show you how to protect your time, price jobs correctly, and avoid losing thousands when customers are in a rush.

I’ll walk you through:
✅ How to set emergency pricing without scaring customers off
✅ Tiered “speed fees” (same-day, next-day, weekend/holiday)
✅ Why you should charge for hazard cleanup, disposal, and equipment
✅ The $7,000 mistake I made (and how you can avoid it)
✅ How to balance being fair without being greedy when demand spikes

⚡ The Million-Dollar Question: How much would you charge for this emergency pool deck cleanup? Drop your number in the comments before you see my breakdown.

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👉 Watch until the end to see the full pricing formula I use for emergency jobs.

Timestamps:
0:00 – The Dirtiest Pool Deck You’ve Ever Seen
0:40 – Hurricane Flooding Story (Why This Job Is Different)
1:30 – InstaQuote Notification: “Need to Talk to Somebody”
2:15 – The Million-Dollar Question: How Do You Price Emergency Jobs?
2:45 – Drop Your Price in the Comments (Viewer Engagement)
3:15 – Tiered Speed Fees Explained (Same-Day, Next-Day, End-of-Week)
4:00 – After-Hours, Weekend & Holiday Surcharges
4:40 – Rush Percentages, Hazard Cleanup & Disposal Fees
5:30 – Equipment & Mobilization Costs (What to Add)
6:00 – My $7,000 Mistake Story (Apartment Community Job)
7:00 – Don’t Be Greedy: The Delicate Line in Emergency Pricing
7:30 – The Emergency Job Pricing Formula (Step-by-Step)
8:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action (How Much Would YOU Charge?)

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If you’ve ever wondered how to charge for emergency jobs or last-minute service calls, this video breaks down real strategies for pool deck cleaning, pressure washing, lawn care, HVAC, window cleaning, and pest control businesses. Learn about same-day service fees, weekend surcharges, hazard cleanup, disaster pricing, and how to avoid the $7,000 mistake I made. Emergency job pricing, GEO, SEO, and AEO tips every home service business owner needs. LEts gooo!