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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: REXyv on December 09, 2010, 06:47:11 am

Title: quote,and then i come across
Post by: REXyv on December 09, 2010, 06:47:11 am
I arrive have a look around,dirty windows..Great.WORK. Asked questions.Turn up for job and discover paint, a lot of licks and varnish left from sloppy reno work done years before.I did ask if they had windows cleaned before, and yes was the reply.SO i gave a quote to clean windows as i see it, a 5 hour estimate. It took 6,To remove all the excess i came across would have taken 8.I explained the situation to the home owner and they were'nt fussed.BUT I DID SAY I WOULD CLEAN THE WINDOWS... Any words from the experienced would be appreciated.cheers
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Andy@w.c.s on December 09, 2010, 07:03:05 am
?
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: AJ on December 09, 2010, 07:21:25 am
Always ask what they are expecting you to achieve before guving a price and starting work. That could have easiy bitten you on the rear end.
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Matthew Bateman on December 09, 2010, 07:35:56 am
Any words from the experienced would be appreciated.cheers


I guess you've learnt something, don't quote over the phone.
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Poles R Us on December 09, 2010, 07:38:25 am
I arrive have a look around,dirty windows..Great.WORK. Asked questions.Turn up for job and discover paint, a lot of licks and varnish left from sloppy reno work done years before.I did ask if they had windows cleaned before, and yes was the reply.SO i gave a quote to clean windows as i see it, a 5 hour estimate. It took 6,To remove all the excess i came across would have taken 8.I explained the situation to the home owner and they were'nt fussed.BUT I DID SAY I WOULD CLEAN THE WINDOWS... Any words from the experienced would be appreciated.cheers


what  you on about?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Jackal on December 09, 2010, 07:45:41 am
I arrive have a look around,dirty windows..Great.WORK. Asked questions.Turn up for job and discover paint, a lot of licks and varnish left from sloppy reno work done years before.I did ask if they had windows cleaned before, and yes was the reply.SO i gave a quote to clean windows as i see it, a 5 hour estimate. It took 6,To remove all the excess i came across would have taken 8.I explained the situation to the home owner and they were'nt fussed.BUT I DID SAY I WOULD CLEAN THE WINDOWS... Any words from the experienced would be appreciated.cheers


what  you on about?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????


iv read it 3 times and cant work it out  ???
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Poles R Us on December 09, 2010, 07:47:30 am
Jive Talkin ;D
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: darren clarke on December 09, 2010, 07:53:00 am
check the windows more carefully,
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Jackal on December 09, 2010, 07:53:35 am
he is just basically saying he quoted the job over the phone,got there the job was worse than he thought,cleaned windows but hasnt scraped all the varnish or whatever from the glass,customer was happy with job,just wants some advice for jobs like this in the future but matt has said dont quote over the phone  ;)
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: the bfg on December 09, 2010, 08:30:57 am
I havent got a scooby do what your on about mate ?
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Matthew Bateman on December 09, 2010, 08:31:52 am
Herman, where you been man?

Not seen you in ages.
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Post by: bobby p on December 09, 2010, 08:48:34 am
i think its windies that are bothered about paint on glass. not once has a customer ever mentioned it, though i usually scrape it off  and dont mention it
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Post by: the bfg on December 09, 2010, 05:33:23 pm
Herman, where you been man?

Not seen you in ages.
















Hi Mat.


hows tricks ?      I suppose charlie drakes love child told you to call me herman the german  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Dave Anderson on December 09, 2010, 05:35:34 pm
Personally I do not touch paint or varnish on glass...unless I get a waiver signed from customer.

For some it's ok but I do not.

Cheers
Dave.
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: G Griffin on December 09, 2010, 05:42:50 pm
The OP is Australian (I think); so that might explain something.
Perhaps he should ring the Fosters blokes.
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Matthew Bateman on December 09, 2010, 05:50:25 pm
Herman, where you been man?

Not seen you in ages.

















Hi Mat.


hows tricks ?      I suppose charlie drakes love child told you to call me herman the german  ;D ;D ;D ;D


Aye he did. I'm easily led mate, sorry.


How's the work in Burghfield coming on?


 ;D ;D
Title: Re: quote,and then i come across
Post by: Crystal-clear on December 09, 2010, 05:57:21 pm
Personally I do not touch paint or varnish on glass...unless I get a waiver signed from customer.

For some it's ok but I do not.

Cheers
Dave.

Same here I wouldn't dare