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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Micky Boy on November 09, 2010, 01:53:18 pm

Title: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Micky Boy on November 09, 2010, 01:53:18 pm
just got my gutter cleaning kit today need help with priceing tho, can any one tell me how they price up gutter jobs please as i am lost on this one  ;D
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: ant french on November 09, 2010, 01:58:56 pm
ive heard a few lads quote either 3 quid or 5 quid a meter  :o
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: ian1972 on November 09, 2010, 02:39:31 pm
Price it up on how long it going to take u no on meterageif you think u can do it in a hour price acorrdingly I do and my weekends are full of gutter clearences
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Wc Solutions on November 09, 2010, 03:05:55 pm
i always go for around £30 a side (front or back)

so for example: front £30 back £30 then £10 per down pipe and say another £10 for garage.

thats on a min charge aswell and thats wfp the gutter and fascia.

Regards clearing it out i charge £10 to do a 'gutter health check' this is basically me going up a ladder checking what needs clearing and that the downpipes are not blocked and so on.

Once done the check i would work out how long it would take to clear and charge for time.
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: richard jagger on November 09, 2010, 03:18:45 pm
I charge 5 quid a metre
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: rg1 on November 09, 2010, 03:41:46 pm
Charge by the metre and you will have fairly consistent pricing for different types of property. That way when you get an enquiry, you can tell the customer roughly how much it will cost.
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: glen parva on November 09, 2010, 03:57:20 pm
i charge £5 per meter
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: e newlands on November 09, 2010, 04:58:00 pm
What system did you buy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Micky Boy on November 09, 2010, 05:22:25 pm
onivac good bit of kit
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: chopsie on November 09, 2010, 05:28:31 pm
so it gutter clearing, not cleaning. The kit needed seems expensive as just an add on to my business, I too would be interested as to what people charge
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Sean Dyer on November 09, 2010, 06:32:52 pm
a big ladder you need :) thats about it, i charge about £25 a side but usually go in at a rough estimate and get 99% did 4 on saturday £50, 65, 55, and £150 took 20 mins, 30 mins, 15 mins and 2 hours, for 2 of us that is though

 
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: chopsie on November 09, 2010, 07:10:07 pm
a big ladder you need :) thats about it, i charge about £25 a side but usually go in at a rough estimate and get 99% did 4 on saturday £50, 65, 55, and £150 took 20 mins, 30 mins, 15 mins and 2 hours, for 2 of us that is though

 
So you needed 2 big ladders then  ;D
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: gutterman on November 09, 2010, 07:31:14 pm
Domestic £3-£4 per metre----Commercial £5-£6 per metre , downspouts cleared £15,,,, i have the omnivac system

Had a guy ring today looking for a quote for the front of a terrace approx 10 mile trip, quoted £45 said he had already been quoted £15  i  explained the pitfalls of an uninsured operator on his property  he wasnt interested said he was willing to take the risk.
For him to ring me shows he wasnt happy with £15....
Picked up around £1200 worth of gutter cleaning today - omnivac is now bearing fruit.
Price up Gutters according to how you percieve your business image

Regards
Billy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 09, 2010, 07:49:48 pm
Domestic £3-£4 per metre----Commercial £5-£6 per metre , downspouts cleared £15,,,, i have the omnivac system

Had a guy ring today looking for a quote for the front of a terrace approx 10 mile trip, quoted £45 said he had already been quoted £15  i  explained the pitfalls of an uninsured operator on his property  he wasnt interested said he was willing to take the risk.
For him to ring me shows he wasnt happy with £15....
Picked up around £1200 worth of gutter cleaning today - omnivac is now bearing fruit.
Price up Gutters according to how you percieve your business image

Regards
Billy
what part of the country are you billy ???
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: gutterman on November 09, 2010, 07:52:03 pm
I am in Manchester, initially the gutter cleaning was slow but built a website and distributed a few flyers and things have looked up

regards
Billy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 09, 2010, 07:53:21 pm
I am in Manchester, initially the gutter cleaning was slow but built a website and distributed a few flyers and things have looked up

regards
Billy
ok thanks mate.
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: mick hay on November 09, 2010, 08:12:45 pm
Hi Billy,

I'm in Manchester, any chance having a look at your gutter kit?

Mick
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: gutterman on November 09, 2010, 08:28:19 pm
no probs
give me a ring on 07859830220
regards
Billy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: mick hay on November 09, 2010, 08:29:47 pm
Cheers. Billy, will give you a call tomorrow
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: Jimmy Jon on November 09, 2010, 10:02:12 pm
Gutterman, Do you use a camera system? If so what camera set up are you using?  ???
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: martinsadie on November 09, 2010, 10:13:44 pm
a big ladder you need :) thats about it, i charge about £25 a side but usually go in at a rough estimate and get 99% did 4 on saturday £50, 65, 55, and £150 took 20 mins, 30 mins, 15 mins and 2 hours, for 2 of us that is though

 
So you needed 2 big ladders then  ;D
unless he has it footed  :)
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: NJWindowCleaning on November 09, 2010, 10:48:09 pm
I do not charge by the metre as I charge from £15.00 per side and have alot of gutter cleaning jobs.
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: gutterman on November 10, 2010, 05:02:54 pm
I bought a full set up from omnivac - CAMERA SET UP is great but is a bit bulky, would look at a wireless set up next time round.
Purchased a gutter rake from Ionics and have this set up on a pole to loosen up debris prior to vac

regards
Billy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: e newlands on November 10, 2010, 05:36:40 pm
Domestic £3-£4 per metre----Commercial £5-£6 per metre , downspouts cleared £15,,,, i have the omnivac system

Had a guy ring today looking for a quote for the front of a terrace approx 10 mile trip, quoted £45 said he had already been quoted £15  i  explained the pitfalls of an uninsured operator on his property  he wasnt interested said he was willing to take the risk.
For him to ring me shows he wasnt happy with £15....
Picked up around £1200 worth of gutter cleaning today - omnivac is now bearing fruit.
Price up Gutters according to how you percieve your business image

Regards
Billy


gutterman
do you just to gutter cleaning or do you do other stuff as well
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: gutterman on November 10, 2010, 06:55:19 pm
Pressure washing- Steam Cleaning-Upvc Cleaning-windows doors conservatories etc
Chewing Gum removal
Refrigeration Case Cleans
Painting/ decorating
Valeting

Although of late Gutter Cleaning has been at the forefront of what we do , picked up a sub contract on some big housing associations

regards
Billy
Title: Re: price up gutter jobs
Post by: e newlands on November 10, 2010, 07:36:13 pm
reason i ask im taking on someone full time for gutter cleaning domestic only
been using ladders up til now
but buying a gutter vac so he can work alone

i reckon i can keep him going and earn a wage out of just gutters

thanks for reply