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Edita D.
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Pressure washing: RENT from Home Depot or HIRE a contractor?

Edita D.
  • Investor
  • San Diego, CA
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Hey guys!

I need to power wash concrete surfaces at the property. What is more cost-effective: rent the equipment from home depot and power wash it myself or hire a contractor to do it for me?

Thanks!

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Sylvia B.
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Sylvia B.
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That depends on the value you place on your time and the likelihood that you will mess something up. Not knowing how "handy" you are brings that question to mind.

Generally speaking, you will be out of pocket less by renting and doing it yourself, but you must consider other factors. How far away is HD? Driving there and back costs you something. Do you have to take a day off of work to do this? Are there more valuable ways you could use your time? Only you can answer those questions.

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