[matty72]

Okay, saw five window cleaners today, new ones, I think for years to many window cleaners have been saying how great there job is, basically boasting, now the market is flooded, eventually it will be windows cleaned every 3 or 4 months for a tenner,
stop boasting, SHUT UP, and maybe the industry can last, think smart, ok rant over

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

... untill 1 savage winter and half of um give it up 

[Ian Lancaster]

There are certainly a lot more window cleaners about than there were when I started

If the market gets flooded the weak will go to the wall, or back to a cozy factory.  Keep the faith - if it got to the '£10 every 4 months' stage 90% of window cleaners would pack in and leave the field clear for the ones with the nerve to hold out.

[matty72]

yea but why make it hard for our selves im trying to top my work up at the mo, its so much harder now than 5 years ago and will cost more

[Jonny 87]

How to have a successful cleaning business.

 - Do a good job

- Charge a fair price

Everything else will look after itself.

[matty72]

what do industries do to drop prices, they introduce more competition, that drives the price down in the long run, all im saying is do our job and say nothing, i know other window cleaners in my area that love to tell everyone there earning a fortune even though it might not be true, but people listen.

[hasti]

what do industries do to drop prices, they introduce more competition, that drives the price down in the long run, all im saying is do our job and say nothing, i know other window cleaners in my area that love to tell everyone there earning a fortune even though it might not be true, but people listen.

Its true in a way, I have had few of my old customers drop me because they saw me driving my nice car in shopping centre.   

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

We turn over twice what we were doing compared to two years ago. You're doing something wrong. There's plenty of work out there.

[roundbuilder]

Lol every 4 months...get a grip customers want clean windows which means 4 weekly 8 at the most defo not 4 monthly...some people worry too much.
If you feel like this then hit the iron whilst its hot and get as many regular customers in your books now so minimal poo will hit the fan if it does get totally flooded with window cleaners..just remember if it does get flooded that only the best will survive as there will be a lot of competition for customers to choose from.

[G Griffin]

what do industries do to drop prices, they introduce more competition, that drives the price down in the long run, all im saying is do our job and say nothing, i know other window cleaners in my area that love to tell everyone there earning a fortune even though it might not be true, but people listen.

Its true in a way, I have had few of my old customers drop me because they saw me driving my nice car in shopping centre.   

That might be because it's dangerous.

[Soupy]

You should quit. Get a proper job.

[geoffreyspecht]

my area is over run with window cleaners but but im still picking work

[SeanK]

Worked another full day in the pouring freezing rain yes I can see why
everybody would be looking to get into this business.
If I had a tenner for every person who's started up and quit in my area I could take the rest of
the year off.

[supernova77]

yea but why make it hard for our selves im trying to top my work up at the mo, its so much harder now than 5 years ago and will cost more

That's business!

Just work smarter...

Andy 

[jk999]

Ive been cleaning over 29 years thanks to my dad if I didnt have a job now I wouldnt start window cleaning as there is to many people trying to do job , luckily I have a good customer relations with all my customers many window cleaners have tried and failed in this business its a dog eat dog world out there now , if your good at what you do there is nothing to worry about

[DaveG]

That might be because it's dangerous.
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[dave f]

where i live over past few years its packed with windys and i mean packed.i got a phone call of one of my custys  only last  nights aying hes just had aguy touting for work. nowt you can do but i must admit it gets me back up a bit but hey ho just hope he aint under cutting then you may see prices start falling

[C o z y]

Ive been cleaning over 29 years thanks to my dad if I didnt have a job now I wouldnt start window cleaning as there is to many people trying to do job , luckily I have a good customer relations with all my customers many window cleaners have tried and failed in this business its a dog eat dog world out there now , if your good at what you do there is nothing to worry about

+1

[dazmond]

well im on course for my best earning month EVER in window cleaning!!and its only january!!!

whatever any window cleaner says its not "easy" money.most newbies get a shock when they realise they cant make enough money at first as its hard getting good regular solid work in the first place.month in/month out to pay the bills.

working in all weathers doesnt suit a lot of people,sorting out tax,insurances,no holiday or sick pay etc,etc.

oh i forgot to mention ITS HARD WORK!!day in/day out.

there are lots of window cleaners in my area.at least 20 i know off.most trad but some are companies with 3 or more vans on the road mainly wfp.

customers pay for YOU!not just the service you provide.if your friendly,do a good job and reliable then you ll do well.

loads of houses out there and lots of them want clean windows but dont/cant do them themselves.thats where we come in!!

[Ian101]

try selling cars if you want to see how competetive things can be.

window cleaning a walk in the park