Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Industrial Cleaning Equipment Specialists
Established in 1983, Powerwasher Services has built a reputation as a trusted provider of industrial cleaning and heating equipment across Scotland. Our family-run business combines over four decades of expertise with a commitment to delivering premium solutions tailored to diverse industries including agriculture, haulage, and food production. With a team of 25 dedicated professionals and 10 fully-equipped service vans, we offer comprehensive support from initial consultation to aftercare. Our Royal Warrant recognition for servicing the Balmoral estate underscores our dedication to quality and reliability.We maintain a diverse inventory of top-tier equipment from power washers to dust suppression units, supported by expert technical knowledge and nationwide service coverage. Our engineers provide on-site repairs, equipment demonstrations, and custom-built solutions to minimise downtime for clients. Through three generations of leadership, we've maintained core values of technical excellence, customer-centric service, and continuous innovation in industrial cleaning technology.
Services
Power Washers
Generators
Floor Sweepers
Industrial Heaters
Air Compressors
Scrubber Dryers
Dust Suppression Units
Equipment Hire
Maintenance Services
Custom Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialist experience in industrial cleaning equipment
- Family-run business with three generations of technical expertise
- Nationwide service network with 10 fully-equipped service vans
- Royal Warrant holders for equipment supply to Balmoral Castle
- Unrestricted brand selection for optimal equipment solutions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Warrant
Services
Power Washers
Our power washers deliver high-pressure cleaning solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Available in hot/cold, electric/diesel variants, these machines tackle heavy-duty cleaning tasks across agricultural, manufacturing, and transport sectors. Expert guidance ensures optimal selection between mobile/static units for specific operational requirements.
Industrial Generators
From 2kva to 1200kva capacity, our generators provide reliable power solutions for remote operations and emergency backup. Technical specialists assist with selection between portable and stationary units, ensuring appropriate power output for construction sites, events, and industrial facilities.
Floor Sweepers
Dust control equipment includes pedestrian and ride-on floor sweepers for warehouses, factories, and agricultural premises. Our range addresses fine particulate management in food processing plants to heavy debris removal in manufacturing facilities, with both mechanical and vacuum-assisted models available.
Industrial Heaters
Commercial heating solutions cover direct/indirect oil-fired and electric heaters for temporary and permanent installations. Applications include construction site heating, agricultural building climate control, and emergency heating for industrial facilities, with options for mobile or static deployment.
Air Compressors
Comprehensive air compressor range includes belt-driven, engine-driven, and screw variants for industrial applications. Our technical team advises on appropriate capacity selection for manufacturing processes, vehicle workshop operations, and construction site requirements, with both portable and fixed installations available.
People
Jack Whitecross
Director
Founded Powerwasher Services in 1983, establishing Scotland's leading industrial cleaning equipment supplier. Transferred operational leadership to his children while maintaining strategic oversight of business development and customer relationships.
Liz Carnie
Managing Director
Joined the company in 1990, progressing to financial director role. Oversees all accounting operations and business strategy implementation. Brings 30+ years of sector-specific financial management experience to company leadership.
Jim Whitecross
Managing Director
Royal Warrant holder who joined as engineer in 1999. Now manages sales and service departments, combining technical expertise with commercial leadership. Instrumental in expanding service network across Scotland.
Neil Ingram
Service Manager
20-year company veteran who progressed from apprentice engineer to associate director. Leads service team of 12 engineers, ensuring technical excellence in equipment maintenance and repair operations across Scotland.
Chris Forrest
Regional Sales Manager
Sales leader with decade of experience managing customer relationships north of the border. Organises equipment demonstrations and site surveys, providing technical sales support to agricultural and industrial clients.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We support agriculture, haulage, food production, manufacturing, construction, and commercial sectors across Scotland with tailored cleaning and heating solutions.
Do you offer equipment hire options?
Yes, we provide flexible hire of power washers, industrial vacuums, floorcare equipment, and heaters with delivery and technical support included.
Are you available for emergency repairs?
Our service team responds to urgent equipment failures with rapid diagnosis and on-site repairs to minimise operational downtime.
What makes you different from competitors?
Three generations of family ownership combine with Royal Warrant standards, nationwide service coverage, and unrestricted brand selection for optimal solutions.
How do you help customers choose equipment?
Our engineers provide technical consultations, equipment demonstrations, and application-specific advice to ensure correct specification for your operational requirements.
Do you provide maintenance services?
Yes, we offer scheduled servicing, breakdown repairs, and preventative maintenance contracts for all supplied equipment with nationwide engineer coverage.
