He could have quit two years ago with a pension equal to at least 50 percent of his salary, an amount that can be substantially augmented with overtime. The average annual police officer pension in 2009 was $58,563, which does not include an annual supplement of about $12,000.
Hiring a professional pressure-washer costs about $0.08-$0.35 per square foot (depending on local rates), but can go as high as $0.40-$0.80 a square foot depending on the amount and type of stains, dirt, mold or other problems.
Cost breakdown. Labor: armed with an arsenal of safe, fuel emission solvents to remove the oil stains and black haze, professional pressure washers are ideal for pressure washing a driveway. Professional pressure washing will cost between $60-$100 per hr. An area of less than 100 sq.ft. will take about 1 hour for a total cost of between $60-$100. Equipment rental: pressure washing a driveway is possible to do as a DIY style project. Rent a pressure washer from most hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes with a $100-$150 deposit for $76-$99 per day.