[john63.]

Out last night canvassing got 2 good jobs, 2 biggish bungalows next door to each other.
priced first one at 20 pound was happy got the job, next door similar size but would only pay 15.
I would of done both for 15 would you go back to first one and say 15 seems a bit unproffesional.
thing is once the neighbours discuss it.
Its bloody hard pricing

[lee09]

Out last night canvassing got 2 good jobs, 2 biggish bungalows next door to each other.
priced first one at 20 pound was happy got the job, next door similar size but would only pay 15.
I would of done both for 15 would you go back to first one and say 15 seems a bit unproffesional.
thing is once the neighbours discuss it.
Its bloody hard pricing

Thats easy, just don't clean the £15.00 one.
If its a £20 job to you, then they pay that or get someone else. If you did them both at £15 and the second one drops out, would you be able to increase the first property to the £20? I doubt it
Lee

[Alex Allen]

he's right if it falls below your average price, dont do it
your surposed to be increasing your average price

[john63.]

Thanks for replys thing is probably overpriced first one at 20 pound still can only learn by mistakes.

[G Griffin]

John, you could explain to the first one that you can do it for £15, providing you are doing next door too. Less travelling time and all that.
But if you were only doing the one, you`d have to charge £20.
Just say you prepared to do both for £30, one for £20 and make it sound as you`re doing them a deal. 

[andyjm1]

I think you're worrying too much. There's a good chance the neighbours won't ask each other how much they're paying, they'll probably just assume it's the same.
I'd just leave things as they are and cross that bridge if and when you come to it.

[lee09]

John, you could explain to the first one that you can do it for £15, providing you are doing next door too. Less travelling time and all that.
But if you were only doing the one, you`d have to charge £20.
Just say you prepared to do both for £30, one for £20 and make it sound as you`re doing them a deal. 

This in theory is the answer. However I find when someone dictates the price to you, they also dictate what day, what time they want you to call, rearrange your day as they are going to be out and then leave it this time because of the weather.
This may not be the case with this custard but they are out there and as you say, you will learn.
Lee

[G Griffin]

John, you could explain to the first one that you can do it for £15, providing you are doing next door too. Less travelling time and all that.
But if you were only doing the one, you`d have to charge £20.
Just say you prepared to do both for £30, one for £20 and make it sound as you`re doing them a deal. 

This in theory is the answer. However I find when someone dictates the price to you, they also dictate what day, what time they want you to call, rearrange your day as they are going to be out and then leave it this time because of the weather.
This may not be the case with this custard but they are out there and as you say, you will learn.
Lee

Yes, you`re right. If a customer is dictating before you`ve even started, it could be a bad sign.
I suppose a lot depends on how much John needs the work. If they are a pain, use them until you can replace them.