ROOF CLEANING SERVICES

• Services
• Hospitality

Introduction
The algae, dust, decomposed leaves and rust and smoke have made many roofs of houses to look “older
than the actual age of the house” .They do accelerate the depreciation process of the buildings. This project idea is developed after realizing the opportunities that exist in the cleaning service sector. An estimated total operating cost amounting to 64,129US$, when injected in the project can realize revenue of 840US$ in the first year of operation. The estimated fixed capital is 12,495US$.
Process of Offering the Service
The process of offering the service involves mixing cleaning detergents,water,scrubbing tools, dust blowers all combined to wash the roof top. Where painting is needed, spray paint can be sprayed on the top or if it is cleaning, then cleaning oil is applied after washing.
Investment Scale, Capital Requirements & Equipment
The capital requirements depend on the investment scale portfolio of the project. The equipment tabled below can be used for a good start of the project.
Capital Investment Requirements in US$

Production and Operating Costs
(a)Direct Materials, Supplies and Costs

1) Production costs assumed 312 days per year with daily cleaning of 2 building roofs.
2) Depreciation (fixed asset write off) assumes 4-years life of assets written off at 25% per year for all assets.
3) Direct costs include materials, supplies and other costs that directly go into production of the product.
4) Total monthly days assumed are 26-days.
5) The valuation currency used is United States Dollars.
Market Analysis
The market for cleaning services widely exists as most of the houses these days are made of tiles plus colored iron sheet roofs that need repainting .Getting tenders for cleaning housing estates can be a very
profitable venture as most suburbs of city are now turning into estates.
Project Product Costs and Price Structure

Profitability Analysis Table

Facilities and Incentives
The government offers 25% on start-up costs spread equally in the first four years of operations.