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- mettewjon456New Member
Great to see other junk removal and pressure washing business owners connecting here.
For anyone building a junk removal business, one thing that can help is making the service easy for customers to understand before they call. Clear information about the items you take, service areas, minimum charges, disposal fees, and how estimates work can reduce confusion and improve the quality of inquiries.
It also helps to build relationships with property managers, real estate agents, contractors, and local donation or recycling organizations. These connections can lead to repeat work while also creating better options for reusable and recyclable items.
For lead generation, I would focus on a strong local online presence, helpful service pages, consistent business information, customer reviews, and quick responses to calls or inquiries. Tracking where each lead comes from is also useful because it shows which marketing channels are actually producing booked jobs rather than just traffic.
What lead sources have been working best for everyone so far: referrals, Google, local partnerships, or social media?
- PierceFiveContributor 2
I’m in Florida, adding pressure washing to my property preservation business, anybody using a hot water pressure washer and any recommendations on one?
- Junkaroo2Contributor 2
Hi crownstar,
We own a junk removal service, JUNKKR, and are new to the industry. At this point, we are usually door-knocking around neighborhoods with higher income earners who either have more junk (retired residents especially) or are willing to pay the potentially higher prices associated with junk removal. We are trying to ask anyone who we talk to and that shows interest in out service if we may have their phone number so we may call back at a requested time when they are planning for a clean-out, and we simply put that info into a digital calender. Still testing the waters, ofcourse.
- PinklineserviceContributor 2
Just started a trash bin/ property soft wash and drive way cleaning company and how do you guys go about getting more clients
- sespbContributor 2
Signature Estate Services, here in Palm Beach, Florida! Going strong solo operator.
Let me know if you have any questions, Id love to share and bounce ideas. - 1754MasseyContributor 2
Wards haul away a junk / trash/ debris removal company happy to connect check us out on Google wards haul away helping western ny keep homes and businesses cleaned and free of unwanted debris
- koerodrigue809Contributor 2
Yes me as well just stared to clean trash cans . Hand wash pressure wash , but I’m ding it off out of my car. & I bring my own water to be self sufficient
- ThetossbosskingContributor 2
Right Here! Thetossbossking.com lets connect. Email: [email protected]
- JJPWSContributor 2
Any advice needed I can help
- jonesandsudsContributor 2
My husband and I are trying to start a Exterior Cleaning Service company and would love any advice you an give
- JunkSoup99Contributor 2
Start with the basics first. Register your business, get an EIN, open a business bank account, create a business email, and make sure people can actually contact you professionally.
After that, focus on getting customers before going crazy buying equipment. A lot of people spend thousands trying to “look” established before they even get their first real jobs.
You can start small and build as you go. Good communication, consistency, showing up on time, and doing solid work will take you further than people think.