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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: icibici on May 16, 2007, 11:20:52 pm
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Hi Guys, I am just about to hire Canvasers called "PDS Window Cleaning Rounds".
They claim to be the best canvasers in England and charge twice the value of the house (front and back). Do you know anything about them. I would appreciate your help and feedbacks.
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If you used them make sure that they canvas the type of work you want,some of them say they will canvas certain priced propertys but then say it would take to long to build a round of that spec.They advertise to build rounds to your requirments but in reality it dosen`t happen,It might be better to use them in order to get a customer base and then build on that to what you want.
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I would assume that PDS is run by Pat_Dudley-Smith who regually advertises his rounds on here, I dont who anything about him but some older members might.
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I thought he flogged rounds at 4 times there value. Times must be hard.
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NWH, Do you mean that they price houses sometimes less than the going rate or more? Cause it does not really bother me wether they canvas big or small house.
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ICIBICI,
I think you are confused, we are not PDS, and have no associations with PDS Cleaning at all.
We are Window Cleaning Rounds LTD.
Please confirm the above, a per our meeting yesterday.
Many thanks
Nathan
WCR
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Some companys say that they charge 2x the price of a clean , thats ok if its a high priced job , But if it is not then they will charge you 3 times the price of a clean,
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We Charge x2 on domestic, no matter what the client price will be.
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Yes Nathan, I got confused between your company and PDF
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No problems, just we work very different to PDS.
Did you have a look at that big estate (chiswick) and get some idea of the price per job (minimum).
Regards
Nathan
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I did but we'd better speak on the phone not here.
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Does anyone know what the retention rate is on a doorknocked round after 12 months.
Dave
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I had a meeting with WINDOW CLEANING ROUNDS LTD and when we spoke about money we agreed the price of the job +60%, they were due to start canvassing as I offered them regular work but could not meet them due to persoanl problems, when I arranged to meet them again they said they will now charge double the price of the job. I found them to be messers and so I went out and hired my own canvassing team and pay them for the price of the work that they get, it is allot cheaper and you can rely on regular canvassers.
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Hi Stuart (QCS)
Please give us a call, we are booked for next 6 weeks.
How are you getting on with GSS, the canvassing company.
Thanks
Nathan
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Hi Stuart ,(QCS)
Can we have a word privately please?
Feel free to drop me a line: icibici12@hotmail.com
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For all reading this, we had 2 months ago met with Stuart (QCS) and had arranged to start canvassing the following day, stuart had postponed us, then 6 weeks later agreed to commence the marketing, again decided not to commence even though we had made adjustments to our diary putting us in a situation of delaying one of our customers, which was dealt with happily.
Since then as no contract between both parties was signed, a 3rd approach by QCS was made, this time we needed to re-think and change the circumstances of how our two company's would work together, as you all would understand, the result - QCS have found another team of canvassers.
We wish QCS all the best.
Thank you
WCR
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I read lots of posts about canvassing companies on here, everyone has seemed to have had a problem with them in one way or another. I can honestly say the only problem i have had with my canvassers is trying to get hold of them, i always want to talk to them when they cant talk to me, ha ha. They are always polite, helpful and trustworthy and i ask my customers about them and they always say how nice and polite they are! Im so glad i picked the right ones out of the 3 or 4 others out there!!
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I have a lad working for me part time , he used Doorknockers. They did not get him the ammount of work he wanted . but not far off the amount.
Anyway he has lost a few and has been trying to get in touch with them to sort out either a refund or replacement customers , but is not having much look with there mobile number or emails
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I have a lad working for me part time , he used Doorknockers. They did not get him the ammount of work he wanted . but not far off the amount.
Anyway he has lost a few and has been trying to get in touch with them to sort out either a refund or replacement customers , but is not having much look with there mobile number or emails
That sounds very familar ::), dont hold yout breath
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I ask for quality not quantity, i think this helps when you have canvassers. Ok so i have a couple with pain in the bum access, but hey rough with the smooth. But also if you have quality work you dont have any or some drop outs, they look forward to the window clean, and the main thing they always pay!! Or maybe i have just been lucky??
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Niceandclean,
Thanks for your support for people who can canvass.
I believe the canvassing market for window cleaners is something that can be done to a very high level of service.
Our approach is very unique, the householder or business feels at ease and very confident of the service we are selling, where it has gone wrong for us in the past is if cancellations happen between the yes and the window cleaner turning up to clean.
We have put into practice as much as possible to combat this issue, which is an issue!!!, we will always contact the cancellations to find out what there changed there situation.
Striving to get 100% commitment from the householder/business is what we at Window Cleaning Rounds Ltd achieve in more than one way.
Canvassing for you guys out there, getting you more business and a name/brand is so important, but on the flip-side we have to be very careful of who we market for, this can have it's problems and implications for us also, ie. the window cleaner not following through with the promise he has made to his customers, not even paying for the new business gained, not insured or having a criminal record, Window Cleaning Rounds Ltd has to be certain that it's company itself is representing Window Cleaning Businesses that are matching the high quality and reliable service that we provide.
For more information and testimonials please contact us, we would over to hear from you, at the end of the day it is you and your business we are representing, so any advice or criticism is took on the chin ;)
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It sounds like you operate in exactly the same way as the girls i use at Roundbuilders. To be honest when i was looking round at canvassing companies you were not about, how long have you been going??
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First time 9 years ago, back then there was no one else doing it.
Bu just over last 8 months we have been full time, turned ltd, have other members to the team, buy and sell rounds, build new and existing rounds, sub contract.
We are undergoing new brand development, also secured investment for future business plan to take further our business and brand. More on that later.
To be honest we have had our upsets in this game in the past, but how you cope and overcome is key to becoming successful.
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Excellent, good luck to you for the future, you have done extremely well in such a short space of trading. To be honest, and no disrespect to you, but i prefer to use smaller companies for all things at home and work, i find i get looked after better and find it more personal.
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Niceandclean,
Can I use your canvasers?
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You will have to arrange it with them direct. The girl you need to talk to is Gemma, and her email address is roundbuildersuk@hotmail.com I can recommend them 100%, they do a fantastic job for me, been using them for about 6-7 months now. Well organised, top quality work and prices! She got me a job last week which i cleaned today, it took me 6 hours, windows in and out, conservatory in and out £320.00, and i got a £20.00 tip well chuffed. And she will be a regular customer every 4 weeks outside, every 8 weeks in and out! Also if she says the customer wants a fascia and soffit clean, i normally price it and price in a few quid for them as well, not that they have ever asked me to but, we have got a good working relationship now, i look after them and they look after me very well, so i think that helps. So as i say can recommend them to anyone!