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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: courtnall on February 24, 2005, 09:23:34 am

Title: Where do I start
Post by: courtnall on February 24, 2005, 09:23:34 am

Hi
I am thinking about starting my own window cleaning business - i have been reading other post on this forum and all have been very useful!!(excellent site!!)

What kind of ladders should i look to buy? Where's the best place to buy?
Also where to buy T-bar & applicators?
What are scrims?

What is a basic price on a terrace? 2 windows at front / 2 at back?

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Roy Harding on February 24, 2005, 09:47:28 am

give Dave a ring on 01449760606 " soap national" very good products at knock down prices every thing you want. :)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: courtnall on February 24, 2005, 10:08:47 am

Thanks I'll give him a call

The other thing? I've not worked for a window cleaner (contacted all but none taking on) but not afraid of graft and a quick learner is it possible to learn on the job? Is there any websites/ documents giving tip/techniques?

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Roy Harding on February 24, 2005, 10:50:53 am

If you post on the site your area you live. and state you would like a day or so to learn the ropes. Im sure somebody will help. :)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on February 24, 2005, 09:28:03 pm

Quote from: courtnall on February 24, 2005, 09:23:34 am

Hi
I am thinking about starting my own window cleaning business - i have been reading other post on this forum and all have been very useful!!(excellent site!!)

What kind of ladders should i look to buy? Where's the best place to buy?
Also where to buy T-bar & applicators?
What are scrims?

What is a basic price on a terrace? 2 windows at front / 2 at back?

hi there and welcome, for tbars scrims etc try www.scrimcity.co.uk they are very helpful and resonable priced, 1 tip when you buy scrims go for factory washed, buy the way where do you live?

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: courtnall on February 25, 2005, 08:38:46 am

Living in sheffield

Thanks, i'll have a look on this website

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: petski2 on February 25, 2005, 09:06:26 am

Hi Courtnall,Im from Wakefield just round corner mate. ;)
Scrimcity is excellent and so are cleantech.co.uk.
I learned at home,after a few days browsing this forum I bought the gear and practiced on my house for a few days.Only then did I unleash myself on the public.
Good luck and owt else ya need to know post it.Cheers

Wildcats forever. ;)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Roy Harding on February 25, 2005, 09:46:30 am

I looked at Scrim city, but Soap National are a lot cheaper for the same products £5 on a bucket on belt. :) unger same brand.

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Temps on February 25, 2005, 04:53:06 pm

http://www.ionicsystems.com/pop/popinfo.html

The best place to start ;)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Jon T.C. on February 28, 2005, 01:47:42 pm

Quote from: Roy Harding on February 24, 2005, 09:47:28 am

give Dave a ring on 01449760606 " soap national" very good products at knock down prices every thing you want. :)

Roy, can you check this number, as I was getting a number not in use tone?

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Roy Harding on February 28, 2005, 03:04:10 pm

Sorry they changed number 01473 89 00 80 sorry lads ask for Dave :)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: Jon T.C. on February 28, 2005, 10:09:59 pm

Yes he is cheap ;D Told him it was you that posted his number - he was well chuffed, could be an extra discount for you next time Roy ;)

Title: Re: Where do I start
Post by: AuRavelling79 on March 01, 2005, 12:16:07 am

For what it's worth - I use soap national too.