If your business needs a pressure washer for site clean-ups, machinery washdowns, or shutdown prep, you’re likely weighing up the decision to hire or buy. While owning a unit outright might seem like the smarter long-term move, hiring can often provide greater flexibility, lower costs, and fewer headaches – especially in industrial, construction and mining environments.
Here’s why hiring a pressure washer might be the better option for your next job.
1. No Large Capital Outlay
Buying a commercial pressure washer — especially a mine-spec trailer-mounted or skid unit — can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000+. Hiring lets you preserve your cash flow and avoid tying up capital in equipment that may only get used occasionally.
2. Use the Right Unit for the Job
Different jobs call for different pressure washers — hot vs cold water, diesel vs petrol, electric vs trailer-mounted. Hiring means you can match the right machine to the task, every time. One month you might need a skid unit for shutdown cleaning, the next a compact electric unit for warehouse or yard washdowns.
3. Avoid Ongoing Maintenance Costs
When you buy, you also take on the responsibility of servicing, repairing and storing the unit. Hiring from a specialised supplier like Perth Pressure Washers ensures:
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All units are fully serviced before dispatch
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You never worry about breakdowns
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Support is available if something goes wrong on site
4. Stay Compliant Without the Hassle
For mine sites, shutdowns and major infrastructure projects, your gear needs to be site-compliant and ready to go. Our hire fleet includes fully mine-spec trailer units, saving your team time and risk during pre-start inspections.
5. Only Pay for What You Use
If you’re only pressure cleaning during shutdowns, pre-inspections, or on an as-needed basis, why carry the cost of ownership year-round?
With flexible short- and long-term hire options, you only pay for the time you actually need the machine.
6. Fast Turnaround, No Storage Headaches
When you hire, the gear arrives ready to go — no need to store it between jobs or worry about long-term space in your yard or workshop. Our fleet can be delivered across Perth or WA-wide, often with next-day dispatch.
7. Try Before You Buy
Still thinking about buying long-term? Hiring lets you trial a machine under real site conditions, so you can see how it performs before making a capital investment.
Should You Hire or Buy?
Here’s a quick guide:
| If You… | Hire | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Use a washer occasionally | ✅ | ❌ |
| Have multiple job types or locations | ✅ | ❌ |
| Want to avoid storage or maintenance | ✅ | ❌ |
| Have steady, high-volume use weekly | ❌ | ✅ |
| Need tax write-offs or asset ownership | ❌ | ✅ |
Need Help Choosing the Right Unit?
At Perth Pressure Washers, we offer a full range of:
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Trailer-mounted diesel pressure washers
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Skid-mounted units
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Electric hot water pressure cleaners
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Mine-spec and site-ready machines
📞 Call us on 1300 385 899
📧 Email us at info@perthpressurewashers.com.au
Or contact us here for a fast quote.
