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Trade standard
Pressure Washing
Driveways, decks, siding, and patio pressure washing.
A practical checklist — not legal advice and not a guarantee by TryHardly. Use it to set expectations and turn finished work into clear proof and reviews.
What good work includes
The bar for a job well done.
- ✓Confirm the scope, timeline, and agreed price before starting.
- ✓Show up on time, or give as much notice as you can if plans change.
- ✓Keep the client updated and flag any surprises early.
- ✓Match pressure and tips to the surface to avoid damage.
- ✓Pre-treat tough stains where appropriate and rinse thoroughly.
- ✓Protect plants, fixtures, and nearby surfaces from spray and runoff.
What workers should document
Notes and photos that protect both sides and build trust.
- ✓Take clear before photos of the work area.
- ✓Take after photos once the job is complete.
- ✓Note anything unexpected you found (existing damage, hidden issues).
- ✓Before/after photos really show pressure-washing results — capture both.
What clients should clarify
Settle these before the work starts to avoid surprises.
- ✓Exactly which surfaces to wash and any to avoid.
- ✓Surface material (wood, concrete, siding) so the right pressure is used.
- ✓Water source and access, and any detergent preferences.
- ✓How to handle runoff and protect landscaping.
Completion proof expectations
How to show the job is genuinely done.
- ✓Clear before/after photos of each washed surface.
- ✓Confirmation the area is rinsed and left tidy.
Safety & property respect
Protect people and the property throughout.
- ✓Treat the property and belongings with care.
- ✓Tell the client right away if anything is damaged.
- ✓Leave the area at least as tidy as you found it.
- ✓Keep the spray away from people, pets, windows, and electrical fixtures.
- ✓Wear eye protection and maintain stable footing on wet surfaces.
Turn this into proof
Follow the checklist, document the work, and let your finished jobs build your reputation through reviews and skill badges.