[ronnie paton]

iv been asked to price for a mill 6 storeys now my issue is to clean the top level windows i will proberly have to be in the middle of the road, i could get there early and try and do top two levels b4 its gets busy but not sure i could do it that quick.

Anyone with experience Wfp that high?? what advice can they give?

[aztec]

spread the job over a few early mornings

[ronnie paton]

thought bout this but its 30-40mins away on way!

[Dean Aspects]

How long do you think the job will take?
Work that one out and then start that much earlier before the area becomes busy
or if you can cordon of an area so you can work

Dean

[Jon-scwindows]

start earlier, darker afternoons at 4-5pm means lighter mornings, maybe you could start at 5 or 6am

[ronnie paton]

it would mean starting in the pitch black!!!

do you have to see the window to clean it?? wot i mean by the way is from the position your going to clean it do you have to see the whloe window?

[ronnie paton]

round here its getting light bout 7ish(not sur were about were you are ;D0 so couldnt start much earlier

[gary evans]

Ronnie

You just have to get your timing right, get there as early as possible, set up fast & be ready to start as soon as its light enough.

1. Make sure all windows are shut before you start. Simple but can be the biggest mistake starting early.

2. Have cones & signs for road & footpath.

3. Start at the most awkward point to get it over & done.

4. Have other person to step in road to cover back & watch traffic & pedestriam
ns.

5. Swap over regular to keep pole going while you rest.

6. Complete the job as normal & get fried sandwich & coffee. Because the hard parts over.

I,ve a 5 storey & 6 storey to do saturday in town centre before the shoppers start.

Gary

[ronnie paton]

thanks gary for the advice.

I did suggest a cherry picker for the high level but i dont think they want the extra cost

[Wayne Thomas]

if using the 'supalite' pole pick a day that isn't blowing a gale or gusty winds for 6 storey work as it will get blown around otherwise as it's too light.
If it's possible, strategically park your van to protect yourself whilst working at height, ensuring you have adequate hazard warning signs in place for the passing public & motorists and start at 1st light in the morning whilst it's quiet.

[East coast window cleaning Services]

Start early not sure why people are mentioning if its dark or not. When working wfp at six storeys you aint going to see anything even if is light. I start 5.30/6.00 most days even in the winter.

[gary evans]

We have a council offices & the window is like an alloy sash window. If the central lock is not on these windows slide up slightly, so there,s a small gap at bottom & it is realy difficult to see, i have others that are no problem in dark, new build etc.

Its just  a case of knowing what to look for & preparing for what could go wrong.

The above office some windows slide open as you clean them aswell, so you realy have to be careful.

Gary

[trevor perry]

same advice as most comments above but also is it possible to clean the top two floors on a sunday morning this way there is likely to be less traffic and so less hazzards, we do a few commercial jobs on sundays where traffic and pedestrians would otherwise be a real hastle.

[ronnie paton]

that is something im considering thanks for all the help.

[r4g1t]

ronnie    ill ladder it for ya

[stevekennedy]

I did suggest a cherry picker for the high level but i dont think they want the extra cost

Had the same experience a few times. I find people don't like paying for anything if they think they might not have to  :

For example might say:

"We really need a cherry picker for that job. Only other way is if I scale the outside of the building using crampons and ropes, risking death, then swing like Wallace and Gromit with a sponge in my mouth wiping the windows as I swing past them."

How would they reply?

"Would the crampons damage my building?"  : : :

[ronnie paton]

everclean its 6 storeys i think your winding me up!
 

[ronnie paton]

doing the job next thurs so will post some pics!

[paul saunders]

ronnie    ill ladder it for ya

Do you want someone to foot the ladder for you.

[ronnie paton]

ronnie    ill ladder it for ya

Do you want someone to foot the ladder for you.

some people have nothing better to do :