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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: MAKING TAX DIGITAL - DISCUSSION

« Last post by Soupy on Yesterday at 02:30:53 pm »

Quote from: dazmond on January 26, 2026, 06:09:02 pm

Quote from: dazmond on January 14, 2026, 08:57:49 am
Apparently 'overture' is back on the agenda of Rob Morgan. If its anything like cleaner planner then i think it's going to be a massive success for MTD eligible window cleaners. I'm not ready to beta test it yet as I don't need to be compliant until April 2027 but in the long run it could make some of our business lives easier.

Rob is actively building this new MTD window cleaning software as we speak. Hopefully it'll be up and running properly by April 2027 and ill avoid too much extra admin.

What's this now? Has he popped his head back up?

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: things are on the up !!

« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on Yesterday at 08:25:03 am »

I have a new luxury estate going by the prices up the road from me and I have a dozen customers. I try and clean them on a Saturday so I can talk to any of my customers to see how they are selling. I have noticed the buyers have bought and sold homes which means they don't need a big mortgage. In the end I just post cards every time I am at the estate and usually pick up at least one new clean. My card tells the customer how much the monthly clean will be, which saves then texting and asking the price and frequency.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: things are on the up !!

« Last post by tlwcs on March 12, 2026, 07:22:01 pm »

Quote from: dazmond on March 12, 2026, 06:56:33 pm

Ive picked up a few decent jobs the last few weeks which helps replace other jobs that I've lost through normal shedding. Moving is the number 1 reason I lose jobs these days (with no guarantee the new owners will want my services)

I’m the same on the sellers. The new guys are often unsure and don’t seem to want the commitment of another bill.
One offs that I don’t normally do, will become the norm I’m thinking.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: things are on the up !!

« Last post by dazmond on March 12, 2026, 06:56:33 pm »

Ive picked up a few decent jobs the last few weeks which helps replace other jobs that I've lost through normal shedding. Moving is the number 1 reason I lose jobs these days (with no guarantee the new owners will want my services)

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Price of new vans!

« Last post by EandM on March 12, 2026, 04:32:55 pm »

I'm still running my two Ford Rangers: 23 & 18 years old, respectively.
£5k for the pair, 13 years ago for one and 5 years the other.
Other than fuel, very little has been needed for either of them.
Under £500 to insure them both and they've been great.

Highly suitable for working out here in the sticks.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: texting customers and cancellations

« Last post by Tam1872 on March 12, 2026, 03:49:11 pm »

I don't text and dont have any hassle with anyone skipping cleans at all. It literally never happens unless there getting work done.

They get told to mark it in there callender and itl be that week in 4 weeks time. Although if its been bad weather we might be running a bit behind. But as rhe run is done in the same order, its likely they will know when im close as in the couple of days before getting to them im going to be in the next couple of streets.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Price of new vans!

« Last post by NBwcs on March 12, 2026, 12:56:07 pm »

Quote from: Tam1872 on March 12, 2026, 12:10:14 pm

Unless your planning on changing the van after 3 years and just keep paying the depreciation all the time. Then its absolute bonkers buying something to keep that looses up to 50% of its value after 3 years.

Theres not anymore risk in buying a fully serviced 3 year.old van with similar miles than the one youd have of you bought it brand new.

I wouldnt advise buying something to old or with very high mileage, but 3 to 4 years old with millege that represented that then aslong as its been serviced you really shouldn't have to much of a problem.

Main dealership services though. Not independant garage services.

Ex fleet vans from someone like BT, and you won't go far wrong.

General Cleaning Forum / Re: Guttersucker junior

« Last post by Tam1872 on March 12, 2026, 12:16:51 pm »

Get rid of it, il give you my ex down for a week, she's had more experience than any gutter sucker.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Price of new vans!

« Last post by Tam1872 on March 12, 2026, 12:15:16 pm »

Its actually true what hes saying too, if reliability is your main issue, then buying an older van with a tried and tested bullet proof engine is more than likely going to give you less hassle than a new one.

Modern engines are more complex adding stress to them with having to be built to meet tree huggers emissions etc.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Price of new vans!

« Last post by Tam1872 on March 12, 2026, 12:10:14 pm »

Unless your planning on changing the van after 3 years and just keep paying the depreciation all the time. Then its absolute bonkers buying something to keep that looses up to 50% of its value after 3 years.

Theres not anymore risk in buying a fully serviced 3 year.old van with similar miles than the one youd have of you bought it brand new.

I wouldnt advise buying something to old or with very high mileage, but 3 to 4 years old with millege that represented that then aslong as its been serviced you really shouldn't have to much of a problem.

Main dealership services though. Not independant garage services.

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