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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: matt on August 04, 2009, 09:36:14 am

Title: raining again
Post by: matt on August 04, 2009, 09:36:14 am
 :(

getting a bit fed up with it all now
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: john k on August 04, 2009, 09:59:08 am
me too sat at home waiting for it to pass aaaarrrhhhh :'(
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: S.A.J on August 04, 2009, 10:01:18 am
Yeap bad in Plymouth  AGAIN >:(

And who said that you can clean commercial in the rain!?

Done 2 jobs this morning in heavy rain and both really really did not like the fact I was there cleaning. Job number 3 said you are not cleaning our windows in this, come back another day!

So called the rest of the day off (commercial only today) I’m now home very very wet, with 3 not very happy commercials. Going to do it my way from now on, if its raining I’m not working can’t afford to alienate my customers.
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: matt on August 04, 2009, 10:45:54 am
Yeap bad in Plymouth  AGAIN >:(

And who said that you can clean commercial in the rain!?

Done 2 jobs this morning in heavy rain and both really really did not like the fact I was there cleaning. Job number 3 said you are not cleaning our windows in this, come back another day!

So called the rest of the day off (commercial only today) I’m now home very very wet, with 3 not very happy commercials. Going to do it my way from now on, if its raining I’m not working can’t afford to alienate my customers.


you need a rain guarantee  :P :P

on a serious note, you make a good point "if its raining I’m not working can’t afford to alienate my customers."

though i am sure the rain-workers will say " customers just need to be trained "

 
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: Steve CM on August 04, 2009, 10:50:05 am
though i am sure the rain-workers will say " customers just need to be trained "

got it in one! ;)
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dazmond on August 04, 2009, 10:50:27 am
its raining here and windy{manchester}cant be bothered today but will have to get a move on the rest of week inclu sat if dry.going new york for 10 days a week 2moro :D cant come soon enough.i need a BREAK :-\ recharge the batteries ready for the winter months ::)
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: Steve CM on August 04, 2009, 10:51:51 am
its not actually that bad here. only really grey and a tiny bit of drizzle!
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dazmond on August 04, 2009, 11:00:45 am
hi steve if customers need training what u doing on here u should b working in the rain ;D i do work in the rain sometimes but i find it a bit miserable TBH.when im in the mood or mega behind like i will b when i get back from hols i tend to work thru it unless is heavy and windy.roll on WINTER :o
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: Steve CM on August 04, 2009, 11:09:24 am
i got guys that do the work. i work in the office all day
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: Llaaww on August 04, 2009, 11:10:06 am
it has been raining so much here lately that I find myself looking forward to winter, when hopefully I can get some work done.
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 04, 2009, 11:14:15 am
Just back from an "in and out" commercial today and off to do a con roof safto unless the rain gets really bad.

But no domestic for me in this weather.
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: kevin James on August 04, 2009, 11:53:07 am
Come on in! The waters well warm!
Seriosly, how do your custies expect you to earn aliving?
If you don't come regularly then maybe you won't be there at all in the future. It probably helps that I'm cheap & cheerful.
When I take on a custy, I let them know I shall be there all weathers. It's there from the start.
I wear a lght Dri as a Bone coat over shorts, t shirt & open sandals. Plus a leather wide brimmed hat. I never feel wet & as I said, the waters warm!

Kevin
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dazmond on August 04, 2009, 12:01:37 pm
ha ha u r taking the mickey kev.u work in spain do u or is thet where ur villa is while ur employees r working hard? ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: cybersye on August 04, 2009, 12:34:10 pm
Does anybody on here really think customers give a monkeys how your expected to make a living, pay your bills etc. if theres bad weather !  ::) Ha !, and as for rain guarentees and training your customers  ??? they probably think we're the ones who need the training, afterall who's paying our wages and giving us an income ? We are just the window cleaner
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: M & C Window Cleaning on August 04, 2009, 01:08:32 pm
I don't normally work in the rain but I was this morning.
I'm doing the front of one house wfp when out comes the neighbour.
"How much do you charge?" she asked.
Gave her my rates.
"Yes please," she says "Can you start now?" Then Pays me before I even start.
New custie on my books!
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: kevin James on August 04, 2009, 02:33:05 pm
ha ha u r taking the mickey kev.u work in spain do u or is thet where ur villa is while ur employees r working hard? ;D

thas not true massa. Isa a hard working slave same as you!
I'm in the deep south ( well, somerset) & if you've been at it more than 5 years wiith the same custies then you gets respect.
They appreciate it's every 6 weeks come what may. Even snow.
Let's get this in perspective:
as soon as you leave their house, the windows start getting dirty. So every 6 weeks is maintenance. In effect, their tenner is securing them a place on your valuable round. It's a service.

Kevin
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dazmond on August 04, 2009, 02:50:35 pm
hi kev ive cleaned some of mine for 15 years :o :o :ogood loyal customers.brews,xmas tips and had loads of guys canvass my round NEVER LOST A SINGLE ONE TO ANOTHER CLEANER.mostly every 4wks ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: kevin James on August 04, 2009, 03:05:40 pm
hi kev ive cleaned some of mine for 15 years :o :o :ogood loyal customers.brews,xmas tips and had loads of guys canvass my round NEVER LOST A SINGLE ONE TO ANOTHER CLEANER.mostly every 4wks ;D

nice one! There's joy in being appreciated. It's the 'new' custies who can irritate you.  Some don't realise when they're getting it good.

Kevin
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: jeff1 on August 04, 2009, 03:41:04 pm
:(

getting a bit fed up with it all now

pistantly raining here is Somerset  ::)
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: s.hughes on August 04, 2009, 05:57:22 pm
I've never really worked in rain but i must admit I am pushing it now as its every day and the forcast shows everyday in the future (at least next 5 days)
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: martinsadie on August 04, 2009, 07:17:36 pm
due to the forcast set clock a bit later and expected the day off,but have worked all dayalthough it rained at dinner and has been overcast with drizzle  ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dave.e on August 04, 2009, 07:23:34 pm
Hi hope its not raining when i come down there stopping in a camp site the other side off brud in kilkhampton and mite bring me gear down and do some window.
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: johns window kleen on August 04, 2009, 07:29:37 pm
Rain, Dog Poo, Cat Poo, wheelie bins, car tyres, pot plants, dick head custies, more rain. And its summertime!! >:(

What a job ay!! I dont know why I do it somedays.
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: jodan63 on August 04, 2009, 07:34:32 pm
you mean Bude ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dazmond on August 04, 2009, 07:36:43 pm
hi stan gona b dry and sunny for the rest of the week here up north.ill get plenty done b4 new york next week ;D ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: dave.e on August 04, 2009, 07:45:54 pm
you mean Bude ;D


yes sorry (bude) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: raining again
Post by: martinsadie on August 04, 2009, 08:07:57 pm
hi stan gona b dry and sunny for the rest of the week here up north.ill get plenty done b4 new york next week ;D ;D
yes summer is back  ;D ;D