[Klean07]

If theres a sign in their window saying "We do not buy from door sellers, please don't knock" or something similar.
I have and still got work from it. Only had occassional one ask me if I CAN READ!!

[Steve CM]

i knock as normally i don't see them until i've rang the bell

i normally find they don't really mind as its a service people normally use. its not like were pushing a hard sell and selling them some crap out of a suitcase

[peter holley]

i knock! just smile and be freindly... im a wc so i cant read anyhow... lol....we may laugh, but that is the image we often portray : lsefe;nfdjn;fd/; ;knkx./l mxv,.xk,mj.xkv c,.m /cln.{see its all image} lol :

[Tosh]

I wouldn't; we get plauged round this area with people trying to sell double glazing, patio cleaning, roof cleaning, scrap metal blokes, blokes who sell cleaning products from impoverished backgrounds, conservatories and probably other stuff...

Don't knock if there's a sign.

[DASERVICES]

I remember one place I used to live where nearly every house had them signs, Telford.

Nearly thought about going into business with them signs

Personally would now not knock due to trading standards no calling zones. If they want you they will phone you.

[Niall McAllister]

no calling zones have no legal standing at the moment, but i wouldn't knock. I would put a flyer through, so they still have the option of getting back to you

[Ian Lancaster]

My tatic is simple:  I knock.  Then I stand there till someone opens the door.  Before they get a chance to say anything, I say:"I'm sorry!  I knocked before I noticed your sign.  I do apologise!"  Then I turn as though I'm about to walk away. 

Curiousity gets the better of them.  The usual response is: "Oh, that's alright.  What was it about?"

[peter holley]

My tatic is simple:  I knock.  Then I stand there till someone opens the door.  Before they get a chance to say anything, I say:"I'm sorry!  I knocked before I noticed your sign.  I do apologise!"  Then I turn as though I'm about to walk away. 

Curiousity gets the better of them.  The usual response is: "Oh, that's alright.  What was it about?"

lol.....

[Steve CM]

I think if we never knocked them doors we would have to miss out half of the estates. besides if all the wc thought the same and never knocked on them think how much business you get if your the only one that knocks on them!

[seandyer2003]

just say hi, dont worry im not gas and electric, phone etc, just been told that you and your neighbours were looking for a friendly, reliable, and good looking window cleaner haha...... bet no one is nasty if you are genuine..

I used to be a door to door canvasser, ive knocked so call no call zones and never been turned away on account of a door sign....just be confident and genuine, butter people up they just wanna feel special if you can do that they would buy a broken tele from you - anything!!

Good luck

[prestigeclean]

they are the best one,s to knock , regards alan

[Klean07]

I think if we never knocked them doors we would have to miss out half of the estates. besides if all the wc thought the same and never knocked on them think how much business you get if your the only one that knocks on them!

Have to agree here. It seems that 1 in 5 houses have those signs nationwide. My answer would be I'm not selling any of the things mentioned on your sign. Although if the word window cleaner was on there. I may then have second thoughts.

[williamx]

The signs don't apply to you, because you are NOT SELLING anything, you are offering a service.

[clean]

The signs don't apply to you, because you are NOT SELLING anything, you are offering a service.

Sorry but yes you are selling as there is money involved you are selling your services as a window cleaner,unless you are daft and do it for free   

[Slash]

I would'nt knock but put a flyer through.

[clean]

I would'nt knock but put a flyer through.

Then run like hell     

[Slash]

I would'nt knock but put a flyer through.

Then run like hell     

Maybe put a flyer through and then knock and then run like hell!

[Paul Coleman]

I wouldn't; we get plauged round this area with people trying to sell double glazing, patio cleaning, roof cleaning, scrap metal blokes, blokes who sell cleaning products from impoverished backgrounds, conservatories and probably other stuff...

Don't knock if there's a sign.

That's the view I take too Tosh.
I reckon the sign is there for a reason.
I do put a leaflet through unless there's a sign saying not to.

[Slash]

I have a sign on my front door and people still knock selling a service of some description,really winds me up!

[Steve CM]

i wouldnt knock,ive got one on my door and if anyone knocks they get the boot 

don't be surprised if you get the boot back!