[matt]

i never take on extra work 3 weeks before chistmas, as its normally just the once and then they will not be back

i look after my regulars the best i can, the only downside to 6 week cycles is that some have it doen 6 weeks before the big day, which a few moan about

[Chris Cottrell]

Ive taken on 5 new cleans this week ... none of which will be done before xmas .... HaHa bet they think there all set for a xmas clean 

[texas girl]

Yes, we do a lot of additional cleans before Christmas. I charge the first-time clean amount which is usually 20% more.

But keep in mind we usually clean regulars about every 6 months. 30-50 windows; $325-$500.00 per clean.

If I was doing a smaller house 1/month (10-15 windows) I would charge 3 times normal for first time. Then if they continue on schedule as they say, the reduced rate after.

Christmas is a time when a lot of people have family gatherings/parties and they need extra services.

Your time is very valuable; charge accordingly. 

Cheers,

Texas Girl 

[windowwashers]

Yes, we do a lot of additional cleans before Christmas. I charge the first-time clean amount which is usually 20% more.

But keep in mind we usually clean regulars about every 6 months. 30-50 windows; $325-$500.00 per clean.

If I was doing a smaller house 1/month (10-15 windows) I would charge 3 times normal for first time. Then if they continue on schedule as they say, the reduced rate after.

Christmas is a time when a lot of people have family gatherings/parties and they need extra services.

Your time is very valuable; charge accordingly. 

Cheers,

Texas Girl 

Spot on there with that post Texas Girl 

[windowwashers]

i never take on extra work 3 weeks before chistmas, as its normally just the once and then they will not be back

i look after my regulars the best i can, the only downside to 6 week cycles is that some have it doen 6 weeks before the big day, which a few moan about

if they moan Matt change it, say you can do before but it is twice the price and they will be cleaned again at reg time........ think about it m8 makes total business sence 

[matt]

i never take on extra work 3 weeks before chistmas, as its normally just the once and then they will not be back

i look after my regulars the best i can, the only downside to 6 week cycles is that some have it doen 6 weeks before the big day, which a few moan about

if they moan Matt change it, say you can do before but it is twice the price and they will be cleaned again at reg time........ think about it m8 makes total business sence 

funny enough i offered it to 2 who complained last week

[Helen]

i dont take any new work on in december, unless they pay extra for it. too many cancel in january and just want a clean at xmas.

How true this is! We TRY not to take new work in December as more than enough to fit in with our regular custies. If we do (more often than not!) we charge 2.5 times what we would normally charge.

Don't be fooled and swayed by the "yes I want you to come regularly next year" brigade and yes we accept your price of £50.00 for the first clean. Keeping your monthly £15.00' ers is much more important