Pressure Wash companies in Maryland can be found through a variety of ways but when you are looking for a pressure washer in Maryland, make sure the company you hire has the proper insurance and licensing required by the state of Maryland. When comparing one pressure wash company to another use the guidelines below to compare all pressure wash companies, this will help you find out if you should even consider having them bid the job.
Will you receive a written estimate?
All of our estimates are written using a 3 copy, custom designed forms for the pressure wash industry.
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 Maryland since1989.
Is the contractor properly insured?
If the contactor 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.
Are recent and long term references offered?
References will help you determine the contactor’s ability to perform. Check ours here.
Henry's Housework has been providing pressure wash services for 16 years. Our companies combined experience is over 45 years of knowledge from providing services to over 12,000 residential and commercial properties in Maryland.
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 wash 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 done during deck cleaning is caused from the use of high pressure, not just the sealing. 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 develping 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 and contractor education to companies all over the country.
The most important thing for a consumer to know is that pressure washing is a delicate process and to do the job correctly, you need the right chemicals, water volume and pressure. If you use a company that takes shortcuts it can also cause thousands of dollars in damage. Most people believe using 3,000 psi to pressure wash is the quickest and most effective way to get the job done that amount of pressure can destroy wood and other surfaces!
With so many pressure wash companies out there, we realize that sometimes it can be difficult deciding on the right company to use.
We can make this choice easier because we know what counts the most:
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Professional equipment
and knowledge.
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16 years and 12,000 clients of actual pressure washing experience.
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Fair prices and an outstanding record.
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Fully licensed, bonded and insured. (MHIC Lic# 65039)
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Seasonal contracts with discounts.
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Extensive and on going training and certifications.
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Better business bureau member.
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Assists the PWNA by helping to teach pressure washing classes.
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Member of the board of directors for the pressure Washers of North America.
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Member of pressure Washers of North America.
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President of the PWNA Maryland Chapter.
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PWNA wood certified contractor.
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Won the PWNA professional Image Award in 2005.
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American builders and restoration certified.
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Wolman certified contractor.
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Service magic approved.
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Home connections approved.
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Family owned and operated.
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Member of womans council.
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Member of pressure washing instutute.
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Member of deck guide.
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Member of the pressurewash network.
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 12,000 satisfied clients
residential
and
commercial
properties, since 1989.
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We use Professional grade pressure washing products from Sun Brite Supply of Maryland!
We are proud members of the PWNA with certifications in wood restoration and environmental cleaning. Henry Bockman is also a BOD member and President of the Maryland PWNA chapter and PWNA instructor.
301-216-9675
"
One Step Above The Rest"
MHIC # 65039
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Henry's Housework Inc.
13433 Tilford Court
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Office: 301-216-9675
Fax: 301-216-9679
We power wash house exteriors, decks, roofs, fences, concrete and brick too. Click a photo for specific information!
