The more spring gains momentum, the longer the queues to the car washes become. And the more people who want to systematically wash their cars, the more often entrepreneurs begin to think about opening their own business in this area.
So how much does it cost to build a car wash? What permits for this need to be obtained? How much money will you need to invest and how much can you earn from it? Let's talk about all this in more detail.
Worthwhile business
It should be noted that experts predict a sharp increase in demand for this service in the near future. This is due to several factors. Firstly, it is seasonal, because it is known that in spring and summer motorists tend to wash their vehicles more often. Secondly, with the general increase in the number of cars. Finally, the third factor is the high profitability of such a business.
In general, it is definitely worth doing it. But before investing your finances, understand in detail the types of car washes and decide what exactly suits you. The volume of the initial investment and subsequent "exhaust" will depend on the chosen format. There are three types of car washes: capital, collapsible and mobile. Let's consider each of the options.
Capital
To start a business, you will need 5 million rubles or more. The peculiarity of this type is that the car wash is equipped in a large industrial room, and all kinds of systems and communications are connected to it. The payback of a car wash depends on which part of the city you place your outlet, what the flow of customers will be.
Collapsible
The second type is a little simpler. The car wash is equipped with two posts. Accordingly, the costs will be slightly less. Entrepreneurs who already have experience in this area note that here you can get by with two million rubles. This car wash has a slightly lower profitability than the previous type, but it does not require industrial hangars either. It is enough just a flat concrete or asphalt site and thin-walled metal structures, which are then sheathed with special sandwich panels.
Mobile
This is the simplest possible car wash. Due to its mobility, it does not require serious investments. In case of an unsuccessful location, you can always move it to another, more profitable point. True, the return will be less than from the previous two options.
How much does it cost to build this type of car wash? In order to become the owner of this business, you must have at least 1 million rubles. Most of the amount will need to be spent on a trailer, in which, in fact, the car wash will take place. The disadvantages of a mobile type car wash are that it is designed for only one car. And the advantages lie in the fact that it does not require the connection of special communications.
And now it's time to decide which type to focus on. Compare your financial capabilities and expectations from the business you are starting. If you are still confused, then let me give you a little advice. We recommend starting with a collapsible car wash. It will require average costs from you.
In case of urgent need, you can always move it to a new point. In addition, it is designed for two cars. You can wash only light vehicles at one post, and equip the other for trucks. This allows you to quickly justify your investment. You already know how much it costs to build a car wash of this type, so let's move on to the next points.
Choosing a place for a business and collecting documentation
The success of almost the whole case depends on where your point will be located and how many posts you can place on it. Approach this issue carefully. Study and analyze the density of passing traffic, the number of competing companies, the remoteness of your business from residential complexes, and a number of other factors. Ideally, you should open a point near the road junction, near the residential complex. As for the number of posts, equip them at your discretion.
Now let's talk about documents. Land for business or rent or buy out. If the land belongs to the state, we go to the Committee for the Management of the City Property and take part in the auction. If the site on which you decide to settle belongs to agricultural land, you will need to transfer it to the industrial category. This procedure is also in the form of an auction and can take about 6 months. A stationary car wash must be approved by the department of architecture and urban planning of your city.
How much does it cost to build a car wash?
Let's say right away - not cheap. And given that you are just starting to work, and you already have a lot of expenses, it is better to abandon this idea. It is much more correct to rent a premise suitable for this business and equip it according to all your needs.
In this case, everything will be much more rational. To agree on the location of your enterprise, you must submit to the inspection authorities a document on the conclusion of an agreement for the lease of land or a plot; a certificate of registration of a legal entity as an LLC or individual entrepreneur, a copy of the sketch of the car wash project and a certificate of the fact of tax registration.
In the case of creating a business from scratch, it will be necessary to attach to this package of documents a permit from the city administration for the construction of a building, its plan, certainly agreed with the department of architecture, firefighters and SES. And also you should have a conclusion from the Nature Supervision in your hands. In addition, experienced entrepreneurs advise to draw up and execute an agreement for the removal of garbage and solid waste, a certificate of the number of jobs and quality certificates for the equipment you have.
