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britishwill

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Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« on: April 29, 2010, 08:08:45 pm »
Evening guys

One of my clients has literally a 700sq metre patio!

I am wondering what to charge for this as its way bigger than I have cleaned before. Has anyone cleaned something that size before and how long did it take you?

Thanks so much in advance, I am just worried I am going to under charge....

Will


cleewindows

Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2010, 08:10:39 pm »
£1500 including re sand!

britishwill

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2010, 08:12:29 pm »
Thats the figure I am thinking but it seems loads. how long would you think it would take in your experience?

DaveG

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2010, 08:12:38 pm »
I used to do a little bit of pressure washing and used to charge £2.50 a metre (I think!?) ..At that rate the customer could buy a top quality washer and do it himself and still have some change for a weekend away with the Mrs!!!
You can't polish a turd

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2010, 08:12:52 pm »
I charge £4 per square metre. (so I would be charging them £2,100)
700 square metres is huge, thats like 10 metres by 70 metres.
you sure its not square feet?




Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

britishwill

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2010, 08:18:47 pm »
Hi Matt

Believe it or not its just over that!

This client is seriously loaded. I double checked it. The patio goes round the pool then there is a 11 x 39 metre higher patio!

Simon@ Clearview contractors

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2010, 08:20:28 pm »
What type of surface is it, flags, block paving?

What power is your machine(hp)? Do you have a turbo nozzle?
If's powerfull enough, I'd thinkabout getting a rotary surface cleaner

weetot

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2010, 08:23:16 pm »
Hi Matt

Believe it or not its just over that!

This client is seriously loaded. I double checked it. The patio goes round the pool then there is a 11 x 39 metre higher patio!

What, youve double checked that he,s loaded. Excellent business acumen... ;D
Never take financial advice from people who have no money!

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2010, 08:23:37 pm »
Will, the average price per square metre around here in Essex is £4, you could go with £3.
Before anyone states my last post was wrong with the figure it should of read £2,800 as I charge £4 per sqaure metre and not £3 lol
If you were to get it, get a high pressure high flow rate petrol washer and also get a turbo nozzle and wirl-a-way. the wirl-a-way stops all the splashing and doesnt leave any way near as much mess.



Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Simon@ Clearview contractors

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2010, 08:30:23 pm »
I'd also factor in any re-pointing that may need doing if so buy a pointing gun off ebay, they speed the job up at least fivefold. :)

britishwill

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2010, 08:37:31 pm »
Thank you guys for all the advice. Its amazing I posted 10 mins ago and had so many worthwhile responses. I hope to be able to give such a great advice to other people questions posted here.

Thank you

dan hughes

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Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2010, 09:09:07 pm »
OK then, what would you charge to repoint flags then !?

I've got to price this tomorrow!

and paint a chimney stack!

cleewindows

Re: Wondering what to charge for a 700sq patio
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2010, 07:42:26 am »
I think with it being 700 sq metres you would reduce your price thats where i came up with the £1500!
 
Will, the average price per square metre around here in Essex is £4, you could go with £3.
Before anyone states my last post was wrong with the figure it should of read £2,800 as I charge £4 per sqaure metre and not £3 lol
If you were to get it, get a high pressure high flow rate petrol washer and also get a turbo nozzle and wirl-a-way. the wirl-a-way stops all the splashing and doesnt leave any way near as much mess.



Matt