[Jonny jones]

hi guys

ive been offered a contract for doing windows at a block of appartments, there are 7 blocks and a total of 50 appartments,

i havent got a wfp, im just wondering if its going to be worth it investing in wfp system,

they told me the highest window is aprox 60ft,
how much would i expect to pay for one to do the job and is there point investing in it


thanx jonny

[seandyer2003]

unless you are gonna do lots of similar jobs i wouldnt think so mate, a pole that goes that high would be best part of a grand to start with, plus a vehicle system etc, ..... however, get some help pricing it if you can from a wc you can trust and get a wc to sub it for you and at least its an income!! But its alot of expense, and its not as easy as going out and rubbing them up with a pole, there is some difficulty to it, but like i say if you wanna make a go of it, and not just one job thats different, but if you wanna land just this contract - sub it.....just my ten pence worth

[Tosh]

hi guys

ive been offered a contract for doing windows at a block of appartments, there are 7 blocks and a total of 50 appartments,

A job this size would go out to tender to at least two-other window cleaning companies.

i havent got a wfp, im just wondering if its going to be worth it investing in wfp system,

Yes, definately, if you just want to try it, why not start with a backpack system; the total cost would be about £600.

they told me the highest window is aprox 60ft,

That is very high; you should get experience working at lower levels, in my opinion, before doing that.

[lovewindows]

Sub it,  previous thread tells you where a lot of WFP people are

[pauld]

I just built My own wfp system and am on My 8th day using it after 8 years trad
It,s great and cost under 700 pound
My advice build one You,ll never look back !!!

[Pristine Clean]

It might be worth investing in WFP if the price is right, Are you cleaning the flats as well. If after you have the kit you can market it. I found the work easily

Ive purchased a WFP static system that produces 1000 litres in 4 hours.

I can't be bother in just running a small RO-MAN or Merlin it takes too long

I have a trolley system and I think they are great, you can double it up as a van system as well, just connect the hose up to it, leave it the truck. 

Since we have had this we have marketed it and we have gained 8 customers already. We have not done the work just yet. Thats in the last 10 -  12 days!

Go for it dont be put off, but as Tosh said get use to working at lower levels.

I have also found that not all residential owners like WFP!

Dave

[ccmids]

pauld can you tell me how you built your system im thinking about one myself ive herd they are very simple were did you get the parts from was it streamline .
is it  a van system bin doin trad for years want to change ive got the van

[HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy)]

60 foot pole?.......250 quid min second hand maybe....water purifier/soft water area 100 quid inc resin or hard water area/300 quid.......pump etc 100 quid.....250l  tank 60 quid second hand...........complicated?....yep........subby the work and get 20-30 quid per building surcharge for passing it on to a guy who has all the stuff......its done all the time mate, take it from me.

[ccmids]

i want to build the RO purifier system itself with bead filter and all, someone said its much cheaper than buying it off the shelf and you can make one better than the standerd ones they sell if you know were they sell the individual parts.
i,m sure its possible.

[Jonny jones]

i heard today that the guy they were using wanted £25 per appartment, and he would be doing it once every two months,   

i think i will get this job and if i do then i will invest, but i will also secure at least another 3 contracts, i wont jump in to this lightly,

how do i price these type of jobs, is it per window or something, and if so whats the range of the prices you guys have.


thanx jonny

[Jonny jones]

hi been shoping and looking on web, will this get me started and have i got everything or is this too expensive
 

Components Price Quantity
Starting Price             £825.98   
400 Litre Upright Baffled Tank 1010x360x1250            Included  x 1
6x18 Vessel Filled with Polishing DI Resin                     Included  x 1
Shurflo Pump 12v 100psi 6.8lpm                                   Included  x 1
Vari Stream Controller                                                   Included  x 1
8 mm Micro bore Hose 50m                                           Included  x 1
Metal Wheeled 100m (1/2" hose)                                    £37.12  x 1
21' Universal Pole With 11" Vican Brush 3 Section        Included  x 1
60' Carbon Fibre Pole With 11" Vican Brush 6 Section   £498.74  x 1
Handheld TDS Meter                                                        £16.40  x 1


total  £1,378.24

[NWH]

I wouldn`t go straight in doing windows WFP at 60ft,you need to work your way up to it.It`s a whole new ball game working at that height,it`s not just a case of buying the stuff and off you go you need experience to work at that kind of height.

[CLEANGLASSUK]

I wouldn`t go straight in doing windows WFP at 60ft,you need to work your way up to it.It`s a whole new ball game working at that height,it`s not just a case of buying the stuff and off you go you need experience to work at that kind of height.

Quite right.
Using the 60 pole whilst up isnt the problem, Its when you want to walk it round the building especially when its windy.