Mobile graffiti removal service

Shop and restaurant owners, property managers, landlords, HOAs, churches and, in some areas, city or county contracts.

Fixed price per job or hourly rate, with extra for repainting or sealing. Monthly agreements with property managers give steadier work.

• Practical, hands-on work
• Knowing which products suit which surfaces
• Reliable and quick to respond
• Basic quoting and customer service

• General liability insurance, since damaging surfaces or neighboring property is a real risk
• Check local rules on chemical use and wastewater runoff from pressure washing with your city, county or state environmental agency
• Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and what government contractor registration involves if you want public work
• Get written permission from the property owner before removing or painting over anything
• Chemicals and ladders need proper protective gear and safe handling

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your vehicle, equipment such as pressure washing gear, and the products and protective gear you buy. Proper handling gear is needed for chemicals and ladders.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on your area, how many jobs you win and the surfaces involved. Business owners, property managers, HOAs and some local government contracts can all be sources of work.

Check local rules on chemical use and wastewater runoff from pressure washing with your city, county or state environmental agency. Check business license requirements and get written permission from owners before removing or painting over anything. Consider general liability insurance.