battling the weather

« **on:** January 05, 2014, 09:58:46 am »

yes i know another boring weather post - just wondered how everyones dealing with this wet windy weather, im currently really behind and weather is set to continue, dont know if i should try and plod on or just leave it.
i dont mind working in rain but heavy rain and strong winds is totally pointless

« **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:24:51 am »

Same here.

I seem to frequently not know whether to work or not and my rounds are a complete mess. I guess all I can do is sit and wait.

« **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:28:42 am »

Quote from: rosskesava on January 05, 2014, 10:24:51 am

Same here.

I seem to frequently not know whether to work or not and my rounds are a complete mess. I guess all I can do is sit and wait.

same here

« **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:31:43 am »

We have no choice in the matter. Head down bash on. If your customer tells you not to bother tell them that is not a problem, you will see them next time round.

People will understand that you need to work.

« **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:34:13 am »

Think everyone is in the same boat, not a lot you can do about it I suppose.....although there are a few on here who reckon they still work through it

Looked at a few jobs I done last week and they are rotten again

« **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:42:28 am »

Round here it's lovely.
rainy yesterday but only showery.
I worked Friday, back tomorrow

« **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:00:56 am »

troble is it has a ripple effect and in 6 weeks time still chasing it to catch

« **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:03:34 am »

Quote from: Soupy on January 05, 2014, 10:31:43 am

We have no choice in the matter. Head down bash on. If your customer tells you not to bother tell them that is not a problem, you will see them next time round.

People will understand that you need to work.

That's exactly the way. If they don't want fine, but you can still crack on.

Forecast for next week is much improved by comparison.

« **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:10:12 am »

We worked all day Friday, it was atrocious here. One place that's £95 we turned up it just threw it out of the skies. We sat in the van until it passed, got out, she waved a cheery smile and didn't say a word about the weather or turning us away.

Don't make assumptions or try to second guess.

« **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:21:31 am »

All sorted here.round scheduled for this month which I sorted out back on the 21st Dec.

3 good days in already this year.

Tomorrow doesn't look good although I'll be cleaning unless it's a hurricane.

A big block of housing association flats first thing then a new ,£45 job booked in the afternoon. her Windows are filthy!as long as it's not Gale force winds I'll clean them as I'll have to use the 47 footer to reach the top windows.

I'm not behind with work really as 're scheduled for this year.

Regards

« **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2014, 01:16:04 pm »

got my feet up now till february....will back just in time to face
the snow

« **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2014, 03:05:13 pm »

Pretty much the same as most have said here. I am not happy working in the rain or wind (I'm trad), but work within reasonable limits. If I get a 'not today' it's not a problem. I just call back next time.

John

« **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2014, 04:02:23 pm »

Quote from: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on January 05, 2014, 11:10:12 am

We worked all day Friday, it was atrocious here. One place that's £95 we turned up it just threw it out of the skies. We sat in the van until it passed, got out, she waved a cheery smile and didn't say a word about the weather or turning us away.

Don't make assumptions or try to second guess.

Wise words matt, no point in getting stressed about.

« **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2014, 04:24:19 pm »

WFP everything in bad weather.

If you think the windows that you've cleaned look dirty after a storm, imagine how dirty they would look if you HADNT cleaned them!

« **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2014, 06:41:05 pm »

I was gonna brave it tomorrow but have van booked in for mot as it ran out last Sept !

« **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2014, 06:54:04 pm »

Quote from: dazmond on January 05, 2014, 11:21:31 am

All sorted here.round scheduled for this month which I sorted out back on the 21st Dec.

3 good days in already this year.

Tomorrow doesn't look good although I'll be cleaning unless it's a hurricane.

A big block of housing association flats first thing then a new ,£45 job booked in the afternoon. her Windows are filthy!as long as it's not Gale force winds I'll clean them as I'll have to use the 47 footer to reach the top windows.

I'm not behind with work really as 're scheduled for this year.

Regards

I'm guessing that you worked all day yesterday as we've only had two week days this year plus new years day of course!

« **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2014, 06:59:15 pm »

you guys that earn £300+ aday must be finding hard now,cause of no work

« **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:49:46 pm »

No problem cleaning in the rain but stormy weather is a no for me.
Make more than enough money over the year to cover a few lost days to stormy weather.

« **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:53:17 pm »

Cabin fever setting in!

« **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2014, 09:56:16 pm »

Me to.

« **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:31:45 pm »

Monday looks to be very bad in north Wales but as van in garage tomorrow for clutch pedal repair it wont effect me but no sitting on bum all day as will be canvassing deeside industrial estate instead for commercial work that can be done in this kinda weather .

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=deeside+industrial+estate&ll=53.228286,-3.025103&spn=0.026615,0.084028&hq=deeside+industrial+estate&t=m&z=14

think it may take me more than 1 day though

« **Reply #21 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:34:52 pm »

Im bang up to date with my work,just brought some forward by a few days on George for this week

« **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2014, 07:35:45 am »

Currently in a cottage high on Birker Fell in Lake District nice and cosy next to wood burning stove .

Going home today though and will crack on tomorrow and hopefully get caught up about 3 days behind at the moment. Mike

« **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2014, 11:00:50 am »

Now on the third heavy/torrential downpour this morning with strong winds. Looks like it's going to be another day written off.

« **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2014, 12:36:41 pm »

I'm half way through a block of flats and it's torrential rain with strong winds! the old dears don't mind tho.even got a few more tips!

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Waiting it out in the van at the moment though

« **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2014, 01:32:23 pm »

lovely day round here...almost seems a shame not to be working

« **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2014, 01:39:54 pm »

Storm force winds here and intermittent heavy rain. I've been out this morning and have done a few, but I've 3 more to do and I don't think they are going to get done, especially as one is a large detached rural property.

I'm sick of this now. I was £520 down on what I should have taken in December, and January is panning out similar.

« **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2014, 01:46:26 pm »

Quote from: rosskesava on January 06, 2014, 11:00:50 am

Now on the third heavy/torrential downpour this morning with strong winds. Looks like it's going to be another day written off.

me too, another day lost, nearly a week behind now

« **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2014, 01:51:40 pm »

Was blowing a gale earlier and that's interspersed with heavy showers and sunshine here. I've done a couple of small jobs this morning, and have an hour's work at a school this afternoon. There's no chance of doing any ladder work today, so, other than that, I've sacked the day off.

John

« **Reply #29 on:** January 06, 2014, 02:00:49 pm »

Quote from: Carl2009 on January 06, 2014, 01:39:54 pm

Storm force winds here and intermittent heavy rain. I've been out this morning and have done a few, but I've 3 more to do and I don't think they are going to get done, especially as one is a large detached rural property.

I'm sick of this now. I was £520 down on what I should have taken in December, and January is panning out similar.

Hi Carl
I seem to recall you were quite against working in the rain because of customer service concerns.
I don't like working in bad weather either for the same reasons - hence at home - blown back home!!!!!
Are you re-considering??
P.

« **Reply #30 on:** January 06, 2014, 02:03:25 pm »

actually not too bad here managed too clear a bit up, looking grim now tho

« **Reply #31 on:** January 06, 2014, 02:22:25 pm »

Quote from: Positivity on January 06, 2014, 02:00:49 pm

Quote from: Carl2009 on January 06, 2014, 01:39:54 pm
Hi Carl
I seem to recall you were quite against working in the rain because of customer service concerns.
I don't like working in bad weather either for the same reasons - hence at home - blown back home!!!!!
Are you re-considering??
P.

Yep, I am generally against working in heavy rain, but luckily today i've been able to do ones where I know the results will be OK (they are not on a main road) and where the custies are out - I'm fairly sure I won't get any comebacks. I'm sat at home now waiting for a break in the weather to do those last 2 and it does look like I might be able to get out in a few mins. Day to day I'm going to continue vetoing heavy rain days. Been hard hasn't it

« **Reply #32 on:** January 06, 2014, 03:03:40 pm »

been out since 6.30 am finished at 2.30 pm,weathers great gale force winds and heavy rain most of day here

« **Reply #33 on:** January 06, 2014, 09:10:08 pm »

Quote from: rosskesava on January 06, 2014, 11:00:50 am

Now on the third heavy/torrential downpour this morning with strong winds. Looks like it's going to be another day written off.

I made it out today mate, although had to duck 2 stormy showers it didn't turn out bad from 11ish. Haven't seen tomorrow's yet?