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vivaro 013

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outside builders cleans
« on: September 10, 2007, 01:08:23 pm »
been asked to quote for cleaning glass and frames on some new build three storey flats concern i have is the height restrictions i will be quoting these for cleaning with wfp system whats the going rate for builders cleans
any help would be appreciated.
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trevor perry

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 02:27:14 pm »
i dont think you will get them good using water fed pole as they will probably need scraping so i would price to use a cherrypicker but if it cant be accessed by cherrypicker then its the ladder and someone to foot it . as long as your risk assesment states reason for using the ladder there shouldnt be a problem.
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vivaro 013

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2007, 03:43:13 pm »
been and had a look at job , around about 48 frames to clean and about 112 pieces of glass to clean , it would need to be done using a ladder , 2 people reqd any ideas on going rate
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Jake

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 06:13:29 pm »
There is no 'going rate' for this type of work. If it is going to take 2 men a day to do it, then it's 2 times what you want to earn each. It also depends on which area of the uk you are. We would charge in the region of £250/£300.

Bear in mind, that the upstairs windows will most probably open 'inwards', allowing you to, safely, clean from inside.
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Exeter, Devon

Trevor Knight

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2007, 07:41:07 am »
Quote from: trevor perry on September 10, 2007, 02:27:14 pm
i dont think you will get them good using water fed pole as they will probably need scraping so i would price to use a cherrypicker but if it cant be accessed by cherrypicker then its the ladder and someone to foot it . as long as your risk assesment states reason for using the ladder there shouldnt be a problem.

Agreed, you will need to hire either a platform or tower, WFP from the ground will not give the results unless the windows turn inwards so you can do them from inside.
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steve m

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2007, 08:23:48 am »
if the company's big enough, get them to hire in the cherry picker. Also ask if the communal area has to be done, cos normally they dont have opening windows on and you will need a cherry picker for that.

failing that, use the cherry picker they hire in for the mastic man
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Trevor Knight

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Re: outside builders cleans
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2007, 09:28:37 am »
Sometimes the painters will also have a cherry picker on site, make sure you have the required licence to operate the cherry picker.
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