Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jakey boy on December 17, 2014, 12:30:51 pm
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How much buisness do u think it generates?
Pros of having a sign written van?
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just quite simply do it
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Hides the scratch I just put down the side of mine drat!
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Cant say iv evee got a job off it but it makes you feel more professional no doubt
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It was the best money I ever spent on advertising by a long shot,.. don't even hesitate.
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Ok looks like I'm getting it done in the new year then ;)
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It was the best money I ever spent on advertising by a long shot,.. don't even hesitate.
best thing i ever done, ive received a number of jobs, conny roofs, gutter clearance, new regular customers etc etc
i think you do need to make it look professional though, and it needs to stand out, you see a lot of vans around that look really pikey
you dont need to pay the earth either, if you've got a bit of an imagination & dont mind putting it on yourself which is really easy, you can design your own, i did, i used http://www.thesignbuilder.co.uk/ i have a swb transit & for both sides + back n front for £129 inclusive
it helps to have a nice clean van as well.
also if you haven't got already, consider getting some uniform printed, that gives a good impression to, again you dont have to pay the earth, i used to spend a lot on getting tee-shirts & sweatshirts printed. but now i just where a printed hi-viz vest over whatever i am wearing costs less than a fiver inc print off ebay
definitely go for it
tony
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Looks good, I'll make inquiries for it to be done in new year, I've already got uniform, but been umming & arring about van for a while
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Lots of walk ups when doing soffit fascia gutter work, or ' I've just seen your van...' type calls to the office - never underestimate the power of advertising your van!!
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/472474f58cf91e84303562b3b0da4606_zps30ff314e.jpg)
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/imagejpg1_zps6bc98ad2.jpg)
Darran
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Lots of walk ups when doing soffit fascia gutter work, or ' I've just seen your van...' type calls to the office - never underestimate the power of advertising your van!!
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/472474f58cf91e84303562b3b0da4606_zps30ff314e.jpg)
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/imagejpg1_zps6bc98ad2.jpg)
Darran
If there was a LIKE button on here, consider it pressed. Very nice, clean set up by the looks.
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wroth every penny we get ours wrapped at raccon top place and top work
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Can't think of any reason not to. Customers trust you more if they can see your number displayed etc. I suppose if you like waving your fist at other drivers or flicking the bird then maybe don't do it.
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One possible down side. Insurance company's ask you if its written up. Don't know what difference it makes
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One possible down side. Insurance company's ask you if its written up. Don't know what difference it makes
I heard insurance hoes down as the van is less likely to be stolen, seen as it's got your details all over it, it puts car thiefs off...?
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Might be another expense when you prang it?
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Consider that LIKE button pressed again smudger !
I would defo like to get my van done but av never got round to it, may get it done now tho. First need get more staff on the go, loads of work out there just waiting for me but to busy to even consider it ???
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best thing i ever did was get my van signwriten
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just do it mate.ive picked up some good paying jobs through "i seen your van and wondered if you can do my windows/conny/fascia/soffits "etc.
and as dave said with a nice,clean sign written van people trust you more esp when you clean in more affluent/posher areas. :)
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Our latest addition!
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If i was to have sign writing it would look like yours david@kent clean.
Looks miles more proffesional with a nice simple font like that without the look at me graphics stateing every single thing that can be cleaned making you look desperate for work.
Imo sometimes little is more.
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Our latest addition!
Yeah that looks brilliant!
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Thanks Mick and Jakey. My van does list a couple of services other than windows but not over complicated. I like it kept simple.
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Very nice David
Clean and crisp 👍
Darran
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Lots of walk ups when doing soffit fascia gutter work, or ' I've just seen your van...' type calls to the office - never underestimate the power of advertising your van!!
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/472474f58cf91e84303562b3b0da4606_zps30ff314e.jpg)
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/huxleyhobbs/imagejpg1_zps6bc98ad2.jpg)
Darran
I do live a bit of porn ;D
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Looks like I'm the only one but I'm not sign written anymore.
Brought me minimal work, a lot of customers looking to save £1.
Nothing that was worth anything really.
I actually (when I got my last new van) didn't get sign written because I subbed a fair bit from a mate then. But the subbing got binned, 'cause he went mental.
New van time and I didn't want to get it done.
Subsequent motors-still not signed, and won't be.
I'm happier now I'm not sign written.
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Got me loads of work, but I'm full up now so wouldn't get it done again if I was changing the van.
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For me there is no such thing as "full" just more opportunities...
Darran
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Got this done a couple of years ago, it works very well - lots of people say they recognise the van when they receive our leaflets or cards as the branding is all the same.
Definitely go for it.
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Got this done a couple of years ago, it works very well - lots of people say they recognise the van when they receive our leaflets or cards as the branding is all the same.
Definitely go for it.
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As you can see I'm having trouble saving images :-\
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It was the best money I ever spent on advertising by a long shot,.. don't even hesitate.
+1 and also having a good website.
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What a silly original question,sorry but common sense
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Well it's not really a silly question, it's good to get feedback first, your first name is silly. HEATH - unlucky ;D
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our cost around 3k to wrap and I would want that back in new work with in 18 months on carpet cleaning and as done so since 2006 when we started warping them
the quickest paid for itself with in 1 year the longest 18 months
with window cleaning we spend 400 pounds and it paid for it self in 8 months
hope this helps
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Best form of advertising imo
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Be form of advertising imo
That looks very good mate
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After today, I'm starting to wonder. I'm currently using a hire van while mine is undergoing repair. I was just finishing a job when the hire company phoned me. My customer's neighbour had phoned them because she didn't like where I was parked; it seems that the neighbour and the customer have issues with each other and the neighbour wanted to get me in the crossfire.
I was parked on shared roadway (not public highway) in a position that would not obstruct anyone. Apparently, the deeds say that bit should be left clear for turning - though there is no signage to indicate this. Normally I park on the customer's drive but it was full today.
Honestly, for the sake of 20 minutes parking 8 times a year (a lot less if driveway space is available). If that's all she's got to worry about she should be feeling lucky.
I'm still wondering how I managed to (just about) keep it reasonably polite.
The irony is that I ended up parked there about 5 minutes longer due to the hassle of taking the call etc.
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And, with perfect timing, this appeared in my inbox when I returned home:
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q797/Onionman9999/PerfectWindows-BookingForm_zpsebb8d109.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/Onionman9999/media/PerfectWindows-BookingForm_zpsebb8d109.jpg.html)
Get it signwritten. It'll pay for itself ten times over.
Make sure it's clear, concise and easy to read your contact details.
Vin
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Great form !
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For me it all depends on what work you do and what new work you are after.
If your domestic then it will pay for itself and bring in new work in know time if your commercial then I would say there no harm in it but it very rarely brings anything in.
My last van was signed,but having just bought a new one I'm in to minds as to bother as I know longer target residential.
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just worked out how to upload image ::)roll
the best £129 i ever spent and took me less than a day to put on. has paid for itself already, only had it on around a month
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1418937410_rsz_20141201_153243.jpg)
tony
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Would do my head in a domestic customer who isnt on any roads i clean already wanting theres done. Defo not for me, i think im 1 of a few as i that like to find my own domestic work, nothing worse than going to just 1 job.
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Would do my head in a domestic customer who isnt on any roads i clean already wanting theres done. Defo not for me, i think im 1 of a few as i that like to find my own domestic work, nothing worse than going to just 1 job.
i see it as a way of breaking into more territory, ive had a few customers move, and wanted me to clean there new address, providing its not to far away ill just canvas around it to make it worthwhile traveling to
tony
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just worked out how to upload image ::)roll
the best £129 i ever spent and took me less than a day to put on. has paid for itself already, only had it on around a month
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1418937410_rsz_20141201_153243.jpg)
tony
Hi Tony, for a DIY that looks brilliant & professional, didn't you buy a new Ford connect recently.
Lal
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hi Lal.......nope...not me?
was looking at one but, but worked out that it would be a tab to small, so went for this, glad i did :)
tony
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tony did you buy some brushes on ebay ? :)
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Nice job tony,
Take no notice of Micky boy, he seems a bitt grumpy of late.
Having the van sign written shows you turn up month in month out, the neighbours see you, and before long get another, all nice and compact, your not zipping into a road "undercover" and leaving like a thief in the night :D
Darran
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tony did you buy some brushes on ebay ? :)
hi H20....yes i did 3 gardiners brushes, i bought mainly for the sill brush as iv been using a vikan but to heavy, but will get some use from the others as well 8)
Was it from you?
tony
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thanks darren ;)
tony
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Would do my head in a domestic customer who isnt on any roads i clean already wanting theres done. Defo not for me, i think im 1 of a few as i that like to find my own domestic work, nothing worse than going to just 1 job.
Ah, but customers are like bacteria. You start with one then they multiply.
Vin
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tony did you buy some brushes on ebay ? :)
hi H20....yes i did 3 gardiners brushes, i bought mainly for the sill brush as iv been using a vikan but to heavy, but will get some use from the others as well 8)
Was it from you?
tony
Yeah it was. Hope you was happy with em lol. Been sat in my van for 6 months and thought meh. Might do someone a turn lol.
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tony did you buy some brushes on ebay ? :)
hi H20....yes i did 3 gardiners brushes, i bought mainly for the sill brush as iv been using a vikan but to heavy, but will get some use from the others as well 8)
Was it from you?
tony
Yeah it was. Hope you was happy with em lol. Been sat in my van for 6 months and thought meh. Might do someone a turn lol.
yep very happy, will certainly do me a turn ;)
coincidentally how did you know it was me ???
tony
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tony did you buy some brushes on ebay ? :)
hi H20....yes i did 3 gardiners brushes, i bought mainly for the sill brush as iv been using a vikan but to heavy, but will get some use from the others as well 8)
Was it from you?
tony
Yeah it was. Hope you was happy with em lol. Been sat in my van for 6 months and thought meh. Might do someone a turn lol.
yep very happy, will certainly do me a turn ;)
coincidentally how did you know it was me ???
tony
Deleting emails and the PayPal one was similar name to screen name :)
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aaaahhhh good detective work ;D
left ya feedback buy the way ;) ;)
tony
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I'm getting this done on 5th January...
Andy ;)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52303233/vivaro%20sign.jpg)
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I'm getting this done on 5th January...
Andy ;)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52303233/vivaro%20sign.jpg)
that looks good andy, where you getting it done?
how much?....if you dont mind me asking
tony
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Thanks Tony.
www.wellingtonsigns.co.uk
£310 +vat
Andy ;)
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New van mate ?
£310 inc vat? Not bad price the old maxus cost me around that 3 years ago, the citreon was £140 last month 8)
Darran
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You can kind of see it I think.
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New van mate ?
£310 inc vat? Not bad price the old maxus cost me around that 3 years ago, the citreon was £140 last month Cool
Darran
Hi mate... No I've had the van about 18 months, just never got round to sign writing it yet.
It's £310 +vat ;)
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1419011635_image (2).jpg)
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1419011639_image (4).jpg)
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You can kind of see it I think.
I'm surprised you're not dressed in pink ;)
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Only when I sub for Iconic ;)
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Tom - you missed the window ;D
Andy - still good price, it will look the dogs, please post a pic when done !!
Darran
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Thanks Tony.
www.wellingtonsigns.co.uk
£310
Andy ;)
hi andy...is it already booked in?
the reason i ask, is that you could get exactly that for a lot cheaper, for your van it should cost about £130 inclusive thats back front & both sides, with as much or as little graphics as you like, also you can design your own image or download.
this is with http://www.thesignbuilder.co.uk/ the vinyl they use is very good quality, a friend of mine does graphics and he was really impressed with the quality of it, and the price
i suppose the only downside is you`ll have to put it on yourself, although its really easy...trust me ;D me and the wife done it in less than a day....and she`s not the brightest spark ;D ;D
just thought id make mention ;)
tony
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i think you do need to make it look professional though, and it needs to stand out, you see a lot of vans around that look really pikey
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What a bit like me in my Truck ;D ;D :P