Hi, my name is Chris Hill and I am the owner/operator of Riverview Pressure Cleaning. I started pressure washing in March 2013. It was a slow start, and I am grateful for all the customers that stuck with me as I worked on growing the business. My current service area includes Riverview, Balm, Apollo Beach, Gibsonton, Ruskin, Lithia, Valrico, Wimauma and Brandon.
My Story-
In 2006, I felt like I hit the proverbial glass ceiling and my career was not moving forward. I was a struggling single dad who wanted more for both me and my son. My father had always emphasized the importance of education and getting a degree. Now was the time, I thought. I sold my condo and moved to Gainesville with the hope of attending the University of Florida. I spent two years at the community college and was accepted to UF on my first try. In 2011, I graduated with my Bachelor degree in Landscape and Nursery Management.
I interviewed with a few companies and accepted a position in Ruskin. I spent one year learning how to grow plants from seed in greenhouses. Farmers would buy these seedlings and plant in their fields. My background was ornamentals, not agriculture, and this job was not a good fit for me. I found another job just down the road with a company that focuses on ornamentals. While I enjoyed this work, I just didn't feel this company was a good fit for me either.
Towards the end of fall 2012, a friend shared how he had started his own pressure washing business. He was earning a decent income, but what impressed me most was his control over his schedule. He could enjoy breakfast with his kids in the morning, pick them up in the afternoons, and take time off to attend their sports events or go on vacations. This sounded great as I was working seven days a week sun up to sun down. We continued to talk and when my tax return came in the following year, I spent the money on a used SUV and bought the bare bones setup to start my own business.
March 26, 2013 marked my first job working for myself. While I was still establishing my business, a friend offered me opportunities to work with him a couple of times a week for hands-on training. In just a few months, I gained significant knowledge and confidence in the work. He also assisted me with marketing, and by fall 2013, my business began to gain traction. To cover my bills, I still had a part-time job delivering pizza in the evenings. Within two years, I was able to leave that second job and concentrate fully on pressure washing, earning more in my third year than I ever had while working in the greenhouses.
In 2019, after six years, I made my first major upgrade, transitioning from low-end professional equipment to high-end equipment. Two years later, I made another significant investment, reaping incredible returns from both upgrades. The next phase involved updating my technology for scheduling and reminders. My initial choice, Thryv, was helpful but somewhat limited for a service business. In 2023, I switched to Housecall Pro, which filled the gaps, and I saw immediate positive feedback from my clients. By 2025, I implemented further technological changes that expanded Riverview Pressure Cleaning's online presence. I couldn't be happier with the business I've built and eagerly anticipate continuing my path to success.
Time flies when you're having fun, our recent anniversary in March marks 12 years in business serving the wonderful people in South Hillsborough County