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.
1 Washing the exterior of a 2,100-square-foot home runs around $150-$750 or more. 2  Having an entire home pressure-washed (driveway, walkways, house, roof, deck, porch, patio, etc.), can be $500-$1,400 or more, depending on size, condition and local rates. Buying a basic residential pressure washer with an electric motor starts around $70-$200, depending on size and capacity. 2  A gas-powered residential model usually has a higher pressure rating than an electric machine, and is about $300-$1,000.