[doak]

hi
thinking about starting a round, one or two house a day to fit in with my current job (once learnt then will take the full time plunge)
left post other day about doing it old fashion way with ladders
for the love of god cannot decide on what to do
you guys mentioned this wfp system

1  is it really worth it if my round is only part time
2  if you recommend ladders what length  (will only be doing ground and first floor to start)
3  if you recommend wfp which system   
i have a van already but like the sound of the trolleys
i also realise i need to get insurance and declare my earnings which i shall do 

[merson]

Start trad if you can !  If you have some money , then buy a round in your area , if not go door knocking    If you need some advice you can call me ok ?

[doak]

cool cheers

[merson]

cool cheers

07892 764 854 

[cvdewsbury]

hi
thinking about starting a round, one or two house a day to fit in with my current job (once learnt then will take the full time plunge)
left post other day about doing it old fashion way with ladders
for the love of god cannot decide on what to do
you guys mentioned this wfp system

1  is it really worth it if my round is only part time
2  if you recommend ladders what length  (will only be doing ground and first floor to start)
3  if you recommend wfp which system   
i have a van already but like the sound of the trolleys
i also realise i need to get insurance and declare my earnings which i shall do 

start the traditional way..
you won,t need a van, use yr current vechile just add a roof rack for ladders
ladders you will need 11 foot double extension ladders...try getting them from a window cleaning shop and I,d recemend safety spikes for the bottom of the ladders and a pair of rubber mitts for the tops.
you can get public liability insurance from most brokers costs are under aprox £90.00 for£500k

Traditional isn,t old fashioned I,d say most w/c  work from ladders....were are you based someone on here will probabley give you a bit of work experience to get you going if you ask

finally all the best with yr venture!!

[doak]

cheeeers for advice guys

thanks for number will call over weekend if ok

thanks

[johnny_h]

my advice is always stop and chat to other window cleaners they may give you some work i have seen 2 new guys in my area both blanked me out if they came over to say hello i would of passed at least a dozen houses over to them

[merson]

my advice is always stop and chat to other window cleaners they may give you some work i have seen 2 new guys in my area both blanked me out if they came over to say hello i would of passed at least a dozen houses over to them

Maybe they were intimidated by you !!! 

[merson]

If you never intend to use ladders go wfp!

 

Sorry but that is bad advice for somone just starting up !  I only have 25 yrs experiance so what do I know anyway LOL 

[merson]

cheeeers for advice guys

thanks for number will call over weekend if ok

thanks

You can ring anytime 

[merson]

If you never intend to use ladders go wfp!

 

Sorry but that is bad advice for somone just starting up !  I only have 25 yrs experiance so what do I know anyway LOL 

It’s the right advice if he never intends to use ladders.

But I would like to hear the correct answer from someone with 25 years experience. So how do you clean 1st floor and above without ladders and wfp?

 

Jet pack 

[windowwashers]

If you never intend to use ladders go wfp!

 

Sorry but that is bad advice for somone just starting up !  I only have 25 yrs experiance so what do I know anyway LOL 

It’s the right advice if he never intends to use ladders.

But I would like to hear the correct answer from someone with 25 years experience. So how do you clean 1st floor and above without ladders and wfp?

 

A trad pole would be a good start

[Moderator David@stives]

I would bite the bullet and go straight into wfp, ladders hurt

[GAZZA B]

Hi,

I have just got someone going, trad all down, and a backpack for all tops.
you must be able to find someone with pure water, if not make it yourself,
£400-£500 will get you going with no ladders!

Gazza

[doak]

thats what i think i gonna do

was gonna try just using a pole but dam hard to sque dry i found

would look to spend as you say 400-500 quid
would that get me everything i need to start  including pure water system

if so which set up on trolly would you reccommend

thanks (dont fancy to much diy)

[doak]

ooooh forgot to say what is a back pack and how does that work

 

[Moderator David@stives]

Dont waste your time with a backpack, they are good for spraying weeds but not window cleaning

[GAZZA B]

I’m sorry Dave, but I have to disagree with you there, While I agree it’s not the best method out their, it’s certainly the best way to start on a tight budget. You can then progress with something better as more money comes in, and the backpack will still be useful for the inaccessible house.

Gazza

[merson]

Dont waste your time with a backpack, they are good for spraying weeds but not window cleaning

It would fit snuggly in the back of the porche  Dave 

[darragh windows]

never mind ladders or wfp make sure you can clean windows first with a blade many customers like to have the choice of having there insides done