[Fin Clearview]

Hi fellow squeegees/wfp'ers,

It's been a tricky decision over the last few years making the big leap to wfp, but after seeing mates switch to wfp and having a couple of reps come out to do demo's yesterday we fitted the van out.

Few jobs done today - love it, no more wiping everything down by hand, picking up applicators, squeegees, scrapers, scrim etc.

Not anywhere near there yet with the same fluency I had with the tools on the pole but sure it will come.

A whole new world and tbh it's given the old buzz back I had when I first started...until something brakes down I suppose

Cheers

Fin

[David Lingard]

The best of luck to you!

[Londoner]

Don't underestimate the learning curve you still have to negotiate. Milky frames, customers who don't like their windows left wet etc. But it is the way forward in profitability, just don't despair when the cracks appear.

[Granny]

Don't underestimate the learning curve you still have to negotiate. Milky frames, customers who don't like their windows left wet etc. But it is the way forward in profitability, just don't despair when the cracks appear.

Second that Vince - converting them can be tricky. Had one the other day "Aren't you going to dry them off?"
Left her leaflet with phone number explained system told them any problems call.
Yes they called "We have got another window cleaner don't bother with us next time!"
Can't win them all it seems.
G.

[Elfyn]

Give them all a simple leaflet that explains the benefits of WFP first.

[g.brookes]

dont understand this give them a leaflet stuff.  just talk them through it.  you can answer any questions they have then and there.  dont talk about the negatives, dont be apologetic about it i.e 'its too dangerous on ladders' etc, make it sound like youre doing them a big favour- cleaning the frames and sills etc.
i like to think im pretty good at this part of the job and i've not had one problem

[Cliff perkins]

Goodluck need any advice just ask me or anyothers on here.

[Fin Clearview]

Cheers chaps learning every day just like the old days at the moment. Had my first 'milky' frames today, I've noticed it before on the scrim but never seen what looked like pints of milk pouring down! It ran clear.. in the end though.

I am feeling the pace though as I'm so used to 'ladders down job done' when I used to finish work now its like work never stops! Fill tank, charge battery, check DI etc etc

With regards to informing the custy's about the changeover, im going to give them a letter with the benefits (although I haven't got round to it yet), the main reason being many are out when I call, and if i do see someone and their partner or whoever is out the info can be read when they return.

Can I ask you chaps what van is the best for wfp, we converted my astravan for this new start, however I think I'm going need something bigger ASAP, mates are running about in vivaro's transporters etc..

[steven ainger]

The size of van depends on how many operators/ how much water you will need.
If its just one person, then a 400/500 tank will be more than enough, if its two persons, you will looking at 650-800 ltr tank.
You then have to look at a vehicle with enough load capacity to accomadate these tanks plus all the rest of your gear.
A ltr of water weighs 1kg, if that helps.

[dave f]

good luck and be prepared ive been wfp for 2years been the best thing ive done but it aint plain sailing

[Spruce]

Cheers chaps learning every day just like the old days at the moment. Had my first 'milky' frames today, I've noticed it before on the scrim but never seen what looked like pints of milk pouring down! It ran clear.. in the end though.

I am feeling the pace though as I'm so used to 'ladders down job done' when I used to finish work now its like work never stops! Fill tank, charge battery, check DI etc etc

With regards to informing the custy's about the changeover, im going to give them a letter with the benefits (although I haven't got round to it yet), the main reason being many are out when I call, and if i do see someone and their partner or whoever is out the info can be read when they return.

Can I ask you chaps what van is the best for wfp, we converted my astravan for this new start, however I think I'm going need something bigger ASAP, mates are running about in vivaro's transporters etc..

If they are out all day, then I probably won't bother with a WFP letter.

Sometimes I found that I over explained something they still didn't understand and created more problems for me.

I once did someone's house for 3 years WFP and they didn't know I did it that way. Then one day she was in an appalled that I didn't dry the windows off. The answer is that I have always done it this way, and you have always been satisfed/delighted with the results. Never seen them in again during the day when I clean and money is always ready when I collect on a Friday evening.

I would say there are many who have had the same experience.

[Mist A Bit]

I didnt bother with any letter or even telling them. I just changed over and got to work. I lost 2% and now doubled work load in two years of being wfp
Steve

[Cliff perkins]

I didnt bother with any letter or even telling them. I just changed over and got to work. I lost 2% and now doubled work load in two years of being wfp
Steve

Sais it all steve

[Cliff perkins]

Hi
Regarding vans if you are going for a 500l tank and only window cleaning a smallish van will be ok like a combo etc.
If you are going for a 1000l tank gor for the vivaro transporter or transit etc

I would always get a bigger van as it gives you more options

Regards cliff