PREFERRED CONTRACTORS CAN BUILD A SOLID BUSINESS
Removing bottom paint by SodaBlasting is a win-win for both boatyard owners and the independent Preferred Contractors who perform the work. For the yards, SodaBlasting is faster, cleaner, less expensive and environmentally friendly. For the contractors, it provides an excellent opportunity to own their own business and provide a service that is in high demand.
Robert May operates Tidewater SodaBlasting in Virginia. What started as a part-time job has grown. "The demand in the marine market is growing and I can't keep up with it by myself," he said.
Boat owners and yard and marina owners also benefit from contracting the work. Independent Preferred Contractors bring their mobile equipment directly to the site, and install plastic tenting around the boat, perform the Sodablasting and then wrap up the paint and other residue for disposal. This contains potential environmentally damaging pollutants and keeps neighboring boats free from dust or debris. "By tenting the boat we protect the air and water as well as all the other boats from getting dirty, and that's a draw as well," May added.
The actual SodaBlasting step only takes a few hours and, depending on the size of the boat, the entire process can be completed in a day or less.
For more information about becoming a SodaBlast Systems LLC Preferred Contractor, visit www.sbsllc.com and click on "SodaBlast Preferred Contractors."
