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a I am considering starting up a steam
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cleaning service for commercial and other vehicles. My immediate problem is to determine which districts are likely to offer sufficient scope to make it a viable proposition, whether I will be able to rent a suitable piece of ground, and what minimum capital would be required.
AWe consider that your proposition for
setting up a steam cleaning service for commercial vehicles is a good idea, particularly in view of the advent of annual testing of commercial vehicles.
It would probably be advisable to provide such a service with a mobile plant initially so e could offer "steam cleaning on your own mises", Investment would be relatively small and you should be able to assess the pctentiality and at the same time build up a cli ntele ready for the time when you could se up at permanent premises. By this pr cedure you will be able to determine the
b t location from experience. Otherwise, apiart from the obvious likelihood of there being more commercial vehicles in industrial areas prior advice as to the best location cannot be given.
Charges of between £5 and £10 have been quoted for steam cleaning and on this basis it would seem that a good living could be earned. on Pr
However, although a mobile service has been suggested as a temporary arrangement there could be disadvantages when considering long term plans. Customers would then need to have oil-separation equipment in drains and suitable equipment to raise the vehicle off the ground, in addition to a convenient water supply. Eventually, therefore, you would be able to offer a better service from your own premises already providing such facilities. Inquiries to manufacturers of appropriate garage equipment should provide you with reliable information as to the probable total outlay likely to be involved in putting your proposition in to practise.