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.
In the Chicago area, Ward says pressure washing prices are around $250 to $300 for the average 2,000-square-foot home. While homeowners can buy or rent power washers from many home improvement stores, hiring a pressure-washing professional can actually save you time and help avoid mistakes caused by using too much pressure to clean the dirt or algae.