12 Steps to Building a Car Wash
The following is a list of the typical steps you will follow when building a self-serve car wash. (Proper zoning is assumed.)
- Estimate cost of construction at $60,000.00 per self-serve bay and $120,000.00 per automatic bay (includes equipment) and complete site analysis questionnaire for return on investment estimates.
- Obtain a water, sewer, electric and gas availability letter from local utility authorities.
- Select equipment supplier.
- Work with local architect/engineer and equipment supplier to discuss local building codes and necessary utility requirements.
- Architect/engineer draws complete set of building plans.
- Submit plans to city for permitting and to potential contractors for construction bidding.
- Finalize equipment order and select building contractor.
- Obtain building permit and start construction
- Make application for utilities… gas, electric and water/sewer.
- Complete construction and install car wash equipment.
- Utilities turned on and car wash equipment started up.
- Obtain occupancy permit and open your car wash for business!
