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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: big J on July 19, 2009, 11:23:06 pm

Title: gutter vac
Post by: big J on July 19, 2009, 11:23:06 pm

hi boys and girls i know a number of you use gutter vacs so 2 questions for you

how long does it take to do a typical 3 bed semi for gutter clean only and then the time including the exteriors as well?
also what do you charge for the service

also if you use other methods how long and how much do you charge

Sorry was more than a couple of questions  ;D ;D :P

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: cleanshinewfp on July 20, 2009, 08:27:37 pm

I work it out on linear metreage.

ground floor gutters = £1 per metre
1st floor gutters = £3 per metre
2nd floor gutters = £5 per metre
and so on

For jet washing oof sofffits/fascias and exterior guttering......
ground floor = £1.5 p.m
1st flr = £3.5 p.m
2nd flr = £5.5 p.m
and so on

Hope this helps........................

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: cameron on July 22, 2009, 10:55:10 am

A question for owners of gutter vacs;

the upkeeper system uses three inch tube, so I would assume is less likely to become blocked but is also more difficult to hold.

The omnivac type system on the other hand has thinner tube that is more likely to block but is much easier to hold.

In the real world, which is the best option?  The height that these systems reach is not really an issue for me but constantly clearing blockages would be.

Cameron

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: big J on July 22, 2009, 01:11:07 pm

Quote from: cleanshinewfp on July 20, 2009, 08:27:37 pm

I work it out on linear metreage.

ground floor gutters = £1 per metre
1st floor gutters = £3 per metre
2nd floor gutters = £5 per metre
and so on

For jet washing oof sofffits/fascias and exterior guttering......
ground floor = £1.5 p.m
1st flr = £3.5 p.m
2nd flr = £5.5 p.m
and so on

Hope this helps........................

cheers for this nick it does help but how many houses could you do in a day ?

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: drive surgeon on July 22, 2009, 04:00:37 pm

gutter cleaners by us charge  20 or 25 quid per length.

so typical 3 bed semi  (3 sides, 3/4 hours work ) £60 or £75     (fascia/ soffit  extra)

4 bed detached   4 sides, 1 hours work  £80 or £100   (fascia/ soffit extra)

if you turn up with a ladder and bucket people will expect it for peanuts but if you turn up with van, vac and looking smart you can charge extra.  they seem to like to pay more for professionals.

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: andy east sussex on July 22, 2009, 04:42:26 pm

i know silly question dont mean t be dumb but would it not be possible to use a small light normal home hover to do gutter with ????

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: steven ainger on July 22, 2009, 04:45:49 pm

no

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: matt on July 22, 2009, 08:00:51 pm

Quote from: steven ainger on July 22, 2009, 04:45:49 pm

no

not strictly true , i know some1 who uses a 1400 motor vac for domestic houses, he swears by it

Title: Re: gutter vac
Post by: andy east sussex on July 22, 2009, 08:58:01 pm

oh ook thought id ask