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LHill

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This guy has given me the hump
« on: September 04, 2011, 11:24:09 am »
http://robinson-solutions.blogspot.com/2011/08/uks-window-cleaners-call-to-stop.html

The part where he claims traditional is better than wfp...
clearly demonstrates his 1 years worth of window cleaning knowledge.

Erithwc

Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 11:32:09 am »
the guy looks like a pro look at the third picture down i can't see any ladder stand off it looks like the ladder is resting on the gutter very dangerous

Pope vader

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2011, 11:32:43 am »
i love the way he says if they charge under £10 they aint insured  you can get public lia  for £60  which is about 2-3 hours work for most window cleaners

Pope vader

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2011, 11:38:56 am »
if you read his web sites, he stated that it is not illegal not to be insured, (true)  but says you must be a conman then,  sounds like a other tradder who thinks he should be on £300 a day as it is a skill then only a few can master

Smudger

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2011, 11:51:20 am »
I can see where the guy is coming from but reading the extract from the website i get the feeling that
he's a bit bitter and twisted that he cant get enough work,   

he's young and fit (supposedly) but can only do 15 terrenced houses  ???  when i did trad i could do 12 large detached homes inc.  frames and doors - so i must be a right cowboy  ::)

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

LHill

  • Posts: 201
Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 12:03:01 pm »
the guy looks like a pro look at the third picture down i can't see any ladder stand off it looks like the ladder is resting on the gutter very dangerous

Yes and one way to break it.

Mike_G

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 12:05:08 pm »
http://robinson-solutions.blogspot.com/2011/08/uks-window-cleaners-call-to-stop.html

The part where he claims traditional is better than wfp...
clearly demonstrates his 1 years worth of window cleaning knowledge.

Whats wrong with him say Trad is better than wfp? Lots of my customers prefer  it to wfp

Tom White

Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2011, 12:05:27 pm »
the guy looks like a pro look at the third picture down i can't see any ladder stand off it looks like the ladder is resting on the gutter very dangerous

Yep!



He's breaking a few common sense rules here.  Three points on the ladder?

And not only that, it's hard work; that window is two ladder moves whereas with a WFP it's not even a foot step.


LHill

  • Posts: 201
Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2011, 12:08:59 pm »
http://robinson-solutions.blogspot.com/2011/08/uks-window-cleaners-call-to-stop.html

The part where he claims traditional is better than wfp...
clearly demonstrates his 1 years worth of window cleaning knowledge.

Whats wrong with him say Trad is better than wfp? Lots of my customers prefer  it to wfp

"Some" customers may prefer it. But i'll think you'll find that wfp when used correctly, it will provide better and longer lasting results.

"Some" customers still clean there inside windows with vinegar and newspaper.. point here is the customers are not experts in window cleaning.

CLEANCARE WC

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2011, 12:10:02 pm »
PLUS thats a cheap DIY ladder not really pro is it.
WE CLEAN BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT WITH WATER FED POLE WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT.

AuRavelling79

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2011, 12:17:03 pm »
http://robinson-solutions.blogspot.com/2011/08/uks-window-cleaners-call-to-stop.html

The part where he claims traditional is better than wfp...
clearly demonstrates his 1 years worth of window cleaning knowledge.

Whats wrong with him say Trad is better than wfp? Lots of my customers prefer  it to wfp because I'm rubbish at wfp.

Fixed that for you Mike G!  ;D
It's a game of three halves!

Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2011, 01:05:52 pm »
I have left a comment awaiting Karl's approval.

The guy doesn't know what he is talking about.

mci services

Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2011, 01:16:13 pm »
seen this a few days ago, he is anti wfp, anti anyone that can charge less than him, anti anyone that is faster than him, anti anyone with a large round,sounds very bitter and his only conclusion that everyone else is on the fiddle, he should consider speeding up and doing a better job before accusing everyone else

CLEANCARE WC

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2011, 01:26:40 pm »
bloody newby know it all!
WE CLEAN BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT WITH WATER FED POLE WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT.

Dale Smith

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2011, 01:56:25 pm »
I'm in Swindon & have never met him! He does sound bitter though. Where he lives is a major WFP guy, with at least 3 vans and is very agressive in getting new customers.
Saying that he appears to be more bitter about the little guys with their buckets..... I wonder what he will be like in 4/5yrs time? .... Out with a machine gun no doubt.....  ;D
Swindon, Wiltshire.

C-Thru.

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2011, 02:29:56 pm »
Sounds to me that he IS the little guy with the bucket!  ;D

Dale Smith

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2011, 02:57:23 pm »
Tee hee ....  ;D
Swindon, Wiltshire.

sf

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2011, 03:51:08 pm »
I must be 1 of the little guys with a bucket he keeps refering to.Im trad,average 20-25 3 bed semis a day (including wiping down all frames sills and doors).Price depends on how many windows on house.He wouldnt get 1 terraced house at £10 here in south wales valleys.The word muppet comes to mind.

Slash

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2011, 04:12:00 pm »
HOW MANY ROOF TILES HAS HE BROKEN THEN! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Dave.

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Re: This guy has given me the hump
« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2011, 04:37:06 pm »
Quote
"Some" customers still clean there inside windows with vinegar and newspaper.. point here is the customers are not experts in window cleaning.


Just bought 25L of vinegar on eBay.....  it it not the best way??