How to test a laundromat site and utility scope before signing
Startup Costs | Blank working worksheet | September 6, 2026
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Result to produce: A site utility matrix, an installed-scope gap list and a lease condition tied to the unresolved technical work.

Business and format:
Address or service area:
Prepared by:
Date:

BEFORE YOU START
Bring a measured floor plan, machine schedule and manufacturer installation data. Obtain the landlord records, serving-utility contacts, contractor survey, proposed operating hours, accessibility route and the local authority responsible for the address.

DECISION RECORD
1. Machine schedule
Model, capacity, count, location and current manual
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

2. Water and hot water
Available and required pressure, flow, pipe, heater and shutoff
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

3. Drain and sewer
Discharge, receptor, pipe, capacity, charges and authority answer
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

4. Gas, exhaust and make-up air
Loads, meter, pressure, route, clearances and design responsibility
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

5. Electrical, structure and access
Service, panels, slab, anchoring, maintenance and accessibility
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

6. Lease and installed quote
Responsibility, timing, exclusions, conditions and next commitment
Finding or value:
Evidence, scope and date:
Status (Unverified / Assumed / Supported / Needs review):
Next action, person and date:

DECISION RULES
If: A required service or discharge route is unconfirmed
Action: Keep the site provisional and make dependent payments conditional on a written answer.

If: The quote omits utility trunks or commissioning
Action: Add comparable installed scope before choosing the supplier.

If: The layout blocks maintenance or accessible circulation
Action: Revise the machine mix or premises before treating nominal capacity as usable.

YOUR DECISION
Next commitment:
Conditions still to resolve:
Decision and reason:
Next review date:

Sources and background:
Alliance Laundry Systems: washer-extractor installation manual: https://docs.alliancelaundry.com/tech_pdf/production/f232181en.pdf
Alliance Laundry Systems: stacked tumble-dryer installation manual: https://docs.alliancelaundry.com/tech_pdf/production/M412060.pdf
U.S. Energy Information Administration: commercial electricity prices: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=table_5_06_a
IRS: state government websites: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites

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