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Archer

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Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« on: February 10, 2010, 12:11:49 pm »

Hi,

I am looking for alittle advice if anyone can help me on this subject.

I do work for someone (big contract) & i provide only window cleaning, as i never really wanted to offer other services as i believe i am very good at window cleaning & thats the way i prefer to operate.

However, i have been asked to do jet washing infront of his store, but dont really know how to go about it

ie: price, how long it would take, etc


So my options are:

Sub it out or buy the equipment to do the job

I will buy the equipment, but i dont need to be buying the biggest, best, most expensive equipment at this stage so would appreciate some advice please.

Im not bothered about losing money further down the line if i have to upgrade to a better piece of equipment , i just need whatever input you could offer

Many thanks

Chris.

MJH

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Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 03:50:18 pm »
I am the same as you, i normally just do commercial windows but work for some biggish firms that ask for jet washing every now and then, i hire a petrol honda as and when required for 65 a day, saves the hassle of buying one and all costs can be passed onto client!!

Roger Oakley

Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 04:00:28 pm »
Archer,
To buy a set-up that is going to last then look at around £1500-£2000.
this should get you all that you might need.

The hire option is another way to go also.

If it's only going to be a one-off then subbing it out is a hassle free way also.
Could be worth finding a good pressure washing company/person in your area and set-up some sort of deal that works for both parties.




Mr T

Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 10:06:30 pm »
Are you feeling better now Chris. Warren from A4 Access said you wasnt feeling so good.
He also said it was quiet in Bolton as you had trouble speaking

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 10:16:08 pm »
av a eord wiv dean tab or ritcy wiltshire both wc jet washers sure they wud be ov help to u or point u in rite direction
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

richywilts

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Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 11:04:53 pm »
alrite chris like lammy said we offer pressure washing we have two hinda pressure washers and would be happy to sub work from you.my email is richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk my mob is 07894821844

richy
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Archer

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Re: Advice needed - Window Cleaning / Jet Washing
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 01:48:52 pm »

MR T,

Do i know you, with you knowing Warren ?


Also thankyou all for your replys, and i will give you a ring nextweek when feeling alittle better.

Over past 3 weeks, i did 4 days in Hospital with kidney stones (unreal pain)

and on Monday had a very deep rooted Wisdom Tooth out - so in quite abit of pain, hence the reason its quiet in Bolton Mr T  ;)