Farm Cleaning

cleaner2019

I am first time poster to Boards but do get a lot of info from the site so thought maybe you could help with a query.

I have a small business that does commercial vehicle, commercial property (external) and domestic (external) cleaning.

I was looking at the possibility of extending into the area of Agri also. From experiences, is there a desire for farmers to bring in someone to clean the likes of slatted houses or farm vehicles?

Thanks

PoorFarmer

There are plenty cleaning farm buildings already but I guess it depends on whether there is anybody else in the area doing similar. A power washer and a disinfectant is about all that's needed.
Wouldnt think there is much interest in cleaning farm vehicles. Cattle boxes are washed at the marts or factory and when moving cattle a quick run of the hose when its fresh usually works. Almost everything else is done fresh too, fertiliser and dung spreaders, tank and mower usually get done straight outta the field before it dries in.
Might have the odd young lad looking to valet the tractor alright ;-)

Cavanjack

Definitely a market for power washing slatted sheds in the spring or summer. If farmers would pay a lad to do it for them or not is another thing.

funkey_monkey

Cleaning the sheds here is a task we do ourselves over a period of time when things are quiet, weathers poor, etc. There is a window of time between June and October to get them cleaned so the lack of need for a quick turnaround would be against you.

However, maybe some of the more intensive farms such as those in the poultry industry would require a quicker turnaround - I'm not sure.

Also, cleaning out pig and cattle sheds would (I'd imagine) be a lot more work and effort than cleaning agri sheds. You would not just turn up with a washer. I'd expect you to require usage of a graip or shovel and wheelbarrow. Might be a lot of effort and muck for little gain.

I'd suggest you think hard about expanding into the agri sector. It will be dirty work and some fellas might not pay up easily compared to your current customers.

Have you considered the HGV sector? If you are near a few yards you could do some type of deal there.

Also what about cleaning residential properties? There are a lot out there with that black mould on them with needs a chemical to wash it off. You could get driveways too.

I think there might be a few easier options for you than agri. Hopefully others can give you an alternative viewpoint.

Belongamick

Hi,


In relation to cleaning, consider small commercial premises first perhaps..
Also, consider school buildings - somewhat seasonal but outside the school, their grounds need some maintenance.
No disrespect but if you had some formal hygiene training or something to stand out from the rest it may help.

cleaner2019

Thank you all for the replies and ideas. All taken on board!
Appreciate the feedback.