Starting a Pressure Washing Business in the UK: A Practical Guide
Looking for a rewarding new venture in the UK? Setting up a pressure washing business can offer low start-up costs, high demand, and the chance to work outdoors. From choosing the right pressure washers to building your client base, here’s how to launch and grow your business successfully.

Machines & Accessories: What You’ll Need & Product Suggestions
Having good chemicals is key, but without the right machines and accessories, you won’t be able to use them effectively. Below are essential machines & tools from Chemway, and extra accessory suggestions. All links are to actual products you can stock or use.
Essential Machines
Here are several pressure washers (and related machines) from Chemway you could use in your business, depending on job size & workload:
- Honda GX160 12 LPM Petrol Pressure Washer – 12 L/min at 150 bar; comes with Interpump 51 series pump, 8 m high-pressure hose, lance. Great for demanding residential or smaller commercial jobs.
- Loncin G200 9 LPM Petrol Pressure Washer – 9 L/min, 160 bar; solid for lighter commercial / heavy residential use.
- Honda GX390 15 LPM Petrol Pressure Washer – 15 L/min at 250 bar with Interpump 47 series pump; suitable when you need more flow & pressure.
- Loncin V-Twin Pressure Washer (500 Bar / 15 LPM) – heavy duty, very high pressure, for industrial scale jobs.
- Honda GX390 21 LPM Petrol Pressure Washer – 21 L/min, 200 bar; for large surfaces, frequent jobs, contractors who need serious throughput.
- Honda GX390 30 LPM Petrol Drain Jetter & Pressure Washer – includes 40 m jetting hose, good for drains or harsh jobs.
Accessories & Add-Ons
To get better results, increase safety, and improve efficiency, you’ll want accessories. Here are some you might carry or use, with links:
- Whirlaway 24″ Stainless Steel Surface Cleaner – ideal for cleaning large flat surfaces like patios, driveways; speeds up work.
- 14″ Whirlaway Surface Cleaner – smaller surface cleaner; useful for tighter spaces.
- Suttner ST357 Turbo Nozzle – powerful “spinning” nozzle, very effective at removing stubborn deposits on brick, concrete etc.
- skyScraper® Head – for roof cleaning, safe high-reach with blade or brush attachments.
- skyScraper® Telescopic Pole Package – extends reach, comes with head + blades/brushes; good for safely working at height from the ground.
- skyVac® Commercial Plus Gutter Vacuum – heavy duty vacuum for gutters, removes debris efficiently with less mess.
- Mazzoni Firebox / Hotbox 21 Ltr 250 Bar – 230V – hot-water accessory to convert cold water into hot; helpful for grease, oils, tougher stains.
Choosing Machines & Accessories: What to Consider
- Flow rate vs pressure: Some jobs need high bar (pressure), others need high flow (LPM); surfaces & dirt type affect this.
- Cold vs hot water: Hot is better for grease, oil, stubborn stains; but hot units cost more. Hot accessory like the Mazzoni Firebox helps.
- Chemical injector / dosing: To use surfactants, biocides etc effectively, you’ll want equipment that lets you inject/dilute correctly.
- Reach & access: Poles, surface cleaners, gutter vacuuming kits/systems help working safely & faster.
- Durability & maintenance: Good pumps (Interpump etc.), quality hoses, nozzles with ceramic tips, strong frames. Spare parts are worth having.