[Perfect Windows]

There is probably a local glazing doctor or whatever they call themselves that you could get in with to do this kind of work for you.

I guess there is Smurf. I was kind of hoping someone might have had their own experiences to share though, plus we'd all benefit from the thread. I sort of wish I hadn't bothered asking now lol.

I'd suggest a local glazing firm.  Normal glazing, not double glazing.  In my experience they are much, much cheaper than anyone who claims to do anything with double glazing.  A customer was asked £1,100 for a pane in a conservatory by a double glazing firm where a local glazier asked £500 (it was a 12 ft long weirdly shaped pane, hence the price).

Despite just being glaziers, they deal with double glazing all the time, they just charge massively less.

Vin

[Shane sharples]

Jeez guys, I wonder how some of you stay in business, I really do. Some of you need to read posts a bit more fully too.

Shrek - like I said, read the post: I- have- NOT- got- enough- customers! So I am running around after ex customers who have sacked me! I'm just enquiring whether it can be done and what's involved.

Nathankaye and p@f - She did NOT say that i'd damaged the seals - they were wrecked before I had the job a few years back and she knew that. I simply wanted to provide my customer (and - get this - future customers) with some advice in an attempt to provide good service and try and retain her business. I'm not desperate but it's a job that very much suits me.

Some people I dump - messsers, people who don't pay on time, people who don't clean up after their dogs. Others that are lovely and profitable, pay on time, nice big Christmas tip, easy to do and who are just, well, nice, well call me old fashioned but i'd like to try and keep these.

She didn't "blame" me for the windows being blackened - she knows it is the seals. She loves the "pole thingy" and the clean it gives to the glass, however you all know that if you use any sort of TFR or similar product it only get the frames partially clean - they need a good going over with PVC cleaner or stubborn stains remain. Now you'll also know that this is an up-the-ladder, cloth-in-hand job and takes a while, only for the leaking seals to spoil the job in a relatively short time afterwards because we and she knows that it's the rain that makes them run as much as any wfp.

I find it hilarious that some people on here just dump custies for no real good reason. You carry on lads, but you'll forgive me if I run my business in the way that has seen it grow to the highly profitable enterprise it is now.  There are people who run their business with good customer service in mind, then there are others.

Sorry, il read properly next time 

[Clever Forum Name]

Buy a bottle of vision 

[SeanK]

Clean along the seal rinse and then clean the rest of the window, go back and rub the brush edge along the seal removing any
droplets of water and rinse from about 3 inches below, if they have openers then do them all first before doing the glass below as to stop anymore water running onto the seals below.
This usually works for me or at least gets them to a passable state, I don't like a job getting the better of me as well so I know
where your coming from.

[dazmond]

Clean along the seal rinse and then clean the rest of the window, go back and rub the brush edge along the seal removing any
droplets of water and rinse from about 3 inches below, if they have openers then do them all first before doing the glass below as to stop anymore water running onto the seals below.
This usually works for me or at least gets them to a passable state, I don't like a job getting the better of me as well so I know
where your coming from.

yeah thats what i do sean on all dodgy top rubber seals whether they leach squid ink or not.good technique.

[P @ F]

OK then , she knew her seals were naff and the problem wasnt going to go away , yet she still sacked you , is that then to say that she will never have her windows cleaned again ?
Perhaps there is more than meets the eye here , i used to run my work like you , bending over backwards for folk usually never pays , i have not come across a case yet and i have only been at it 14 years or so , run it how you like but you will become a busy fool pandering to needs , lets not forget she is an old girl , what she wanted to hear you say was "i will get me ladders off and scrub them up for you " it did not happen so she binned you in wait for the next fool .
Old ones are the ones to watch , they have been in the game of life longer than us , and we all think they are losing it !

Rich 

[Carl2009]

OK then , she knew her seals were naff and the problem wasnt going to go away , yet she still sacked you , is that then to say that she will never have her windows cleaned again ?
Perhaps there is more than meets the eye here , i used to run my work like you , bending over backwards for folk usually never pays , i have not come across a case yet and i have only been at it 14 years or so , run it how you like but you will become a busy fool pandering to needs , lets not forget she is an old girl , what she wanted to hear you say was "i will get me ladders off and scrub them up for you " it did not happen so she binned you in wait for the next fool .
Old ones are the ones to watch , they have been in the game of life longer than us , and we all think they are losing it !

Rich

I'm more than happy to be the "busy fool" with the income, customer base and reputation I have. 

[P @ F]

Fair play to you Carl , if you are happy then i am happy , we just run different thats all , it dont mean one is better than the other .
I had a wake up call 12 months ago , i then stepped back from running around like a "ladies play thing" and do what is wanted from me with the least effort and the most return .
Not saying im glad that i got what i got , but it made me see the wood through the trees for sure .

All the best mate .
Rich     

[matthewprice]

Had one that the seals had weeped all over her frames .brush would not remove.got ladders off.washed all frames and seals with a spray soap .rinsed well .never had any problems since .that was 3years ago

[Cookie]

Carl, FrazerGlaze in Carmarthen will do this. They will cut a small sample of seal then simply match it. Then it's a case of pulling out the old seal & replacing with new. I had to ask the same question for one of my customers in Fishguard.

BTW which area of Pembs do you normally work in? I don't see you around much....

[Carl2009]

Carl, FrazerGlaze in Carmarthen will do this. They will cut a small sample of seal then simply match it. Then it's a case of pulling out the old seal & replacing with new. I had to ask the same question for one of my customers in Fishguard.

BTW which area of Pembs do you normally work in? I don't see you around much....

Cheers Cookie. I contacted my custie already and explained what sort of a job it was so we'll see what she does with the info - they leave very badly...

I live in Crymych and cover Narberth to Cardigan and Haverfordwest to St Clears. I stick to the north of the county but do have a day a month in Newcastle Emlyn. You?

[Cookie]

I live in Maenclochog but the majority of my work is in and around Fishguard. I have a days work in Haverfordwest once a month. I only do 2 days per week at the moment since I have another job for the other 3. If I see you around I'll come & say hello!

[Carl2009]

I live in Maenclochog but the majority of my work is in and around Fishguard. I have a days work in Haverfordwest once a month. I only do 2 days per week at the moment since I have another job for the other 3. If I see you around I'll come & say hello!

Oh yeah, i've seen your website (inc your FAQ's which cheekily bore a striking resemblance to mine  . Dim problem lol I took it as a compliment and as I was changing the website I changed these too - same text on two website ain't good). Def say hello if you see me - it would be good to chat. Give me a bell if you need any help with anything.

[Cookie]

Yes I did base some of my FAQs on yours... I didn't realise it was so obvious however  . Thanks for not taking offence. Thanks also for the offer of help & hope to bump into you soon...