[groundhog]

On a large estate I do, my record is 40 houses in a day! (thats wfp) I aim to break that record this summer! 

so your back on here then fella, any more vids ?


as to subject I do not worry about the amount of windows or houses, it is down to the amount of money always has been.

Hello mate, good to see you back on the forum!!   I only post occaisionally these days, and I've deleted all my youtube vids as I was fed up with certain people on here using them to attack me!

I totally agree with you concerning money taken being important and not jobs done! but I always like to set myself targets and records to keep myself motivated, these include highest amount of money taken, the most number of houses cleaned in a day, and I always time each job I do, and try to beat that time each time I clean!  

[groundhog]

 I didnt make that post and spend time reasearching the forum to read irrelevant answers and comments to ny post.

 

You better get used to it buddy!!!!!!!!!  

[Tosh]

Yes,

but is twenty houses at £5 not better than

5 houses at £10

No

why not mate?

And chasing twenty payments of £5 is a pain too.  All those customers you have to smile at and be nice too; just for a fiver?

[Tosh]

 I didnt make that post and spend time reasearching the forum to read irrelevant answers and comments to ny post.

 

You better get used to it buddy!!!!!!!!!  

Yup!

[davids3511]

Okay,

As a new window cleaner working trad on 'standard semi-detached houses' (if there is such a beast), I reckon you could do ten houses a day; this is taking into consideration traveling time, because no doubt each one will be a 'drive between'!

Once you get upto speed, 15 would be a comfortable figure.

I hope this has helped.

I second this - seems realistic.

[kris84]

to be honest mate, that is one of my biggest concerns about doing a round lol

fingers crossed, how much as a percentage do would you say has to be written off untill the following month? or do you deal with it in a different maner when strugling to get payment asap?

[kris84]

Okay,

As a new window cleaner working trad on 'standard semi-detached houses' (if there is such a beast), I reckon you could do ten houses a day; this is taking into consideration traveling time, because no doubt each one will be a 'drive between'!

Once you get upto speed, 15 would be a comfortable figure.

I hope this has helped.

I second this - seems realistic.

It means being your own boss, answering to yourself etc this is what I preffer and that cost would justify that for me.

totally agree

[davids3511]

I only post occaisionally these days, and I've deleted all my youtube vids as I was fed up with certain people on here using them to attack me!

That's a shame Groundhog. I found your videos a good way of seeing how to get faster and it's always good to see other peoples technique. It would have been be invaluable if I was starting up again with nobody to show me the ropes.

[Tosh]

to be honest mate, that is one of my biggest concerns about doing a round lol

fingers crossed, how much as a percentage do would you say has to be written off untill the following month? or do you deal with it in a different maner when strugling to get payment asap?

I take it you're asking about cash flow and getting your dosh?

Most of the rich established guys here will shout 'evelopes', as in you clean and leave a SAE with payment instructions.

I do this also, but only for my rural accounts.  I have two estate areas I collect from on a Saturday morning; I find arriving there about 10.00 am works for me and it takes an hour; twice a month; I can park up and walk round.  If they're not in, I leave a SAE with payment instructions.

If I don't get sent a cheque, I just add it onto the following month.

But if you're new, with loads of drive betweens, collecting is going to be a pain.

[kris84]

I think a set day e.g. sat would work best for me.

I hope I dont sound niave but, I dont plan on making the sacrifice of having jobs scattered all over the place. e.g. if I can get at least a few houses on a street then I wont bother taking work on that street, I will move on to the next street. I will try my best to have each street within a reasonable distance from one antheron each day if possible.

I am not desperate enough take on scattered work, I will take my time to build up a half dcent round hopefully as I will be starting off part time.

My income will be topped by of home maintenance srevices etc which, I already have at evening and weekends at present.

[Tosh]

I hope I dont sound niave but, I dont plan on making the sacrifice of having jobs scattered all over the place. e.g. if I can get at least a few houses on a street then I wont bother taking work on that street, I will move on to the next street. I will try my best to have each street within a reasonable distance from one antheron each day if possible.

I am not desperate enough take on scattered work,

You're sounding naive!  Unless you're lucky enough to find an area that a window cleaner has disapeared from, you'll have NO chance of creating a compact round from scratch.

I'm willing to bet £1000 on this.

[kris84]

If you guys have work five days a week do you find that your weekly income is consistent that week every month?   and how much can your worload/ income vary from week of rounds to the next?

[windowwashers]

If you guys have work five days a week do you find that your weekly income is consistent that week every month?   and how much can your worload/ income vary from week of rounds to the next?

thyat depends if you work in all weathers or not, some dont like getting wet so this greatly affects there working wage

[Tosh]

I think you'll find the weather is the bugger that plays the biggest part in wreaking havoc with our weekly/monthly totals; that and idleness!

[peter holley]

I hope I dont sound niave ......

sorry m8   but u have to take what u can and build on it, thats how rfounds are built....

[kris84]

I hope I dont sound niave but, I dont plan on making the sacrifice of having jobs scattered all over the place. e.g. if I can get at least a few houses on a street then I wont bother taking work on that street, I will move on to the next street. I will try my best to have each street within a reasonable distance from one antheron each day if possible.

I am not desperate enough take on scattered work,

You're sounding naive!  Unless you're lucky enough to find an area that a window cleaner has disapeared from, you'll have NO chance of creating a compact round from scratch.

I'm willing to bet £1000 on this.

I guess all I can do is try

Seriously, It couldnt be worthwile for me traveling all over for a job here and a job there. I couldnt get enough houses completed in a 8hr working day (thats would I intend to work if I can fill it.

If this becomes the case I will need to try and get bigger houses or expand into commercial work.

[kris84]

I hope I dont sound niave ......

sorry m8   but u have to take what u can and build on it, thats how rfounds are built....

yes mate, learn from mistakes etc

[kris84]

Honestly mate,

Saturday is the way forward lol take the kids with you as they will off school or nursery, this way you can guilt trip the customers and they will probs be realy nice if the kiddies are there

[Tosh]

Seriously, It couldnt be worthwile for me traveling all over for a job here and a job there. I couldnt get enough houses completed in a 8hr working day (thats would I intend to work if I can fill it.

If this becomes the case I will need to try and get bigger houses or expand into commercial work.

Target posh detached houses; I personally like the £20 type that takes about 20 - 30 minutes to do.  They're worth doing as drive betweens and this type of customer WILL (usually) post a cheque promptly.

[kris84]

That sounds better, I could agree these terms at the beging I guess and save the hassle. If payment by cheque is not suitable for them then it should be payment on completion a specific collection date or not at all. It would realy need to be worthwhile for me to travel to a single job.