Recent Posts

Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 10
1
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: First commercial quote
« Last post by Slacky on Today at 03:46:55 pm »
£105.00.

Nice little job, it's an hours work tops. You'll look forward to doing it.
2
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: First commercial quote
« Last post by Spruce on Today at 03:24:21 pm »
At the most, I would suggest 30 to 40 minutes a side. Multiply that by your hourly rate.

There are always a couple of issues you need to consider. When would you do it, foot traffic and vehicle parking? When I'm asked to quote, I ask myself if this is a job I could do when the building is closed. It makes things much easier if you don't have to deal with pedestrians and traffic.

I do believe that the worst part of the clean is going to be those glass canopies.  We had them when we cleaned the local school. They consist of flat plates of glass which are the linked together with clear silicone. In no time, the silicone attracts moss and lichen. If you try to get the moss and lichen off, you run the risk of 'damaging' the seal.

You really need to be working off a ladder cleaning those canopies, which from a H&S perspective, is a no-no. They will want you to tie off the ladder to the canopy frame and then wear a front clip safety harness tied off to the canopy frame as well. (Like the Sky satellite installers use.) The other suggestion is a short scaffold tower.
Depending on your course of safety action, then you need to add that to your estimate.

I'm guessing they will need to see proof of Liability insurance and I expect they will also need you to provide a RAMS (risk and method statement) document. This is why cleaning when the building is shut removes a lot of the risk involved.
3
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Electric vans
« Last post by Perfect Windows on Today at 03:24:03 pm »
Quote from: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on Yesterday at 02:51:47 pm
Just buy one, simple. Why you on here lecturing if you're so convinced, it's a no brainer surly? So, what you waiting for?

fo·rum
/ˈfôrəm/
noun
1. a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
4
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: scaffold tower
« Last post by Steve H on Today at 03:02:35 pm »
Are you licensed? (comment from Slacky)
Not sure if this question is for me?
I dont currently have a PASMA certificate, but looking into it.
If we use a scaffold tower, i have a guy who helps me put it up, he's been using scaffold for years, so i'm sure hes deemed competent as they say.
We would only use a tower, not actual scaffold, generally low level for bungalows...
5
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: pressure washer issues
« Last post by Steve H on Today at 02:51:35 pm »
Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.
I have an inline filter, so dont think its muck in the pump.
When the engine is idling (nothing in use) it ticks over fine, with the release valve open and the water circling around the pump and back to the water tank. (i dont leave it idling for long, as i was told the water could overheat and cause damage to the pump?)
I then close the release valve and it can start to judder straight away, or sometimes when im using a fsc or lance (its all working fine), i then let go of the trigger, and the machine will judder around, when i then try to open the release valve, the valve will feel stuck and under pressure like there is air in the system?
Anyway, i will have a look at some of the things mentioned, see how i get on - many thanks
6
General Cleaning Forum / Re: what lance for tall lads
« Last post by rb4no on Today at 02:40:57 pm »
What you suggest is actually what I found most comfortable, i.e. right hand on trigger, left hand palm down on top of the lance pipe, however even then it was most uncomfortable than my shorter lance. Is there any merit in using a straight lance?
7
Window Cleaning Forum / First commercial quote
« Last post by Russ Hawthorne on Today at 02:29:23 pm »
Hi all,

Someone approached me today to put in a price on a commercial unit. I’ve only ever done residential so I really don’t know how to price this and what other things to consider.

If anyone is willing to offer their opinion on how to price this I’d really appreciate it. It’s in Birmingham if that makes much difference.

I’ve struggled to attached photos but I’ve managed to get 2 finally uploaded.  So there’s 2 sides showing with the other 2 sides mirror images of those attached.

They want the windows, canopies and cladding cleaning. Any ideas in price would be greatly appreciated.

Many TIA
Russ 👍🏻
8
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Commercial
« Last post by Slacky on Today at 01:06:33 pm »
Quote from: AuRavelling79 on Today at 09:22:27 am
If the other two sides are the same with no porch I reckon an hour's work once regular. Would price at £100 first clean and £75.00 thereafter.

I don't do gutters anymore. But looks really easy.

That's cheap.
9
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Commercial
« Last post by tlwcs on Today at 12:11:55 pm »
You once rang me and offered to show how to make £80 ph window cleaning, for a fee obviously.
Now I’d like to help you here but there is a fee obviously 😁
Tony
10
Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Commercial
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on Today at 09:22:27 am »
If the other two sides are the same with no porch I reckon an hour's work once regular. Would price at £100 first clean and £75.00 thereafter.

I don't do gutters anymore. But looks really easy.
Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 10