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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 10:05:16 pm

Title: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on August 11, 2011, 10:05:16 pm

Ok, looking to add this service and push it. I already clear gutters out, but its only by request (which i dont get alot of). The way i do it is ladder and my brother in law footing the ladder.

Am thinking of getting a gutter vac & genny from gutter cleaning systems and a couple of extra sections.

So whats the going rate for clearing out the inside of gutters only ?

2 bed
3 bed
4 bed
 
yes some will be terrace style / semi / detatched, but what would your min to max be ?

Am thinking of getting a load of leaflets printed and delivering them to large estates

Your thoughts please  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: L.J.Thorpe on August 11, 2011, 10:09:49 pm

charge by the metre and it always pays to have a look before you quote.....ie inside the gutter!!!! they vary a lot

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: colin purewater on August 11, 2011, 10:17:38 pm

just startd using myn today,
first thoughts was with all 4 5ft poles together very hard to handle
not impossible but youve got to have your wits about you
could easyly make a mistake and damage property

2 bed £40
3 bed £50
4 bed 65

discouns for window custys

picked loads of work up

hope this helps

colin.

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: Smudger on August 11, 2011, 10:25:14 pm

you need to take other things into account - any1 can do 'standard' houses with access and prices for these are generally lower as there will always be a 'suicidal sid' willing to work off a ladder for beer money

however those with dormers/conny's and anything else that stops ladder access can be done at decent price.

time wise a 3 sided semi takes around 25 mins to clear (inc unpack/pack) - if heavily overgrown 1/2 hr - depends on your vac
and access

Darran

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: SunShineCleaning on August 12, 2011, 07:53:36 am

I would test the market with price. If you get every quote put the price up for the next one, then repeat until you get 60% of quotes.

Plus as smudger says look for difficult access houses with gutter vac. Get some cards made to post through the door.

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: SunShineCleaning on August 12, 2011, 07:56:26 am

Plus have a minimum rate like we do for window cleaning.

Don't forget they don't pay for OUR TIME, rather they pay for the VALUE of having the job done.

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: gr cleaning solutions on August 12, 2011, 08:01:00 am

My prices start from £50 and thats just for inside only

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: SunShineCleaning on August 12, 2011, 08:04:23 am

I think a minimum of £50 is reasonable if you use a gutter vac, maybe less for ladder users.

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: gr cleaning solutions on August 12, 2011, 08:20:01 am

I use a vac mate a lot quicker and not as messy untill i have to empty the vac

Title: Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
Post by: Lee Gilroy on August 12, 2011, 08:30:08 am

3 bed terraced house front and back £30 only takes half hour.

If you get more then you can do nearly 3 in an hour.