[suds window service]

evening everyone.
 just popped over from the window cleaning section as Ive just got myself into domestic house cleaning,
 got hold of a little business only a dozen or so accounts from our present window cleaning business.
 not sure about pricing though should it be hourly rate or should i split the rooms up into different price brackets? ie kitchen ,living room, bathroom ect.
 i will also look into the following
 CRB check.
 insurance.
 COSHH training.
 any advice will be most welcome.
                                          thanks david.
                                             www.sudswindowcleaning.co.uk                     

[suds window service]

nudge nudge :)anyone there?

[Pristine Clean]

Hi David

Hourly rate. Price varies from area to area but somewhere between £11.50 per hour.

However that depends. Why you may ask... research your market. Some companies go in as low as £9.50ph and are making a profit. You will aslo find residential wont want to always pay the top rate.

CRB checks are good but are not a requirement - but are good for marketing. There are 3 types of CRB Checks you only require a basic check.

COSHH is a requirement for your cleaning chemicals.

Insurance is a must public liability.. make sure you are covered for cleaning in homes.

if you have ironing service check you are covered...also a word of warning for ironing you are not insured for the item you are ironing but are insured if you drop the iron and burn the carpet.

You could look at risk treatment but it get more expensive.


if you do EOT Cleans then we price by the job.

hope this is of some help


Dave

[suds window service]

thanks for the detailed reply David.
sorry for my ignorance but whats EOT.
where can you sign up for a COSHH courses privately.
was thinking of ironing but may take it out of the equation for now.

[suds window service]

dont worry just read it on your other thread

[Nick Head]

David

Dave is right - especially about researching your market

I would add is that COSHH is quite straightforward - if you go onto the HSE website (just type HSE into Goggle) and there is load of staff on COSHH (and all things Health and Safety!) - it is a great site and full of useful info. You could also look at COSHH Essential (which I think is run on behalf of the HSE) which is also useful. If you need any further info everyone here is friendly and glad to help, or feel free to email me. If you are desperate I am sure that I could find something on a powerpoint which may be of use but try the HSE Website first.

Also, if you are employing people do not forget Employer's Liability Insurance!

Finally CRB checks are great for marketing, but can take time to receive back. Personally I would rather do them than not - but you have to be prepared to sometimes employ someone whilst you are awaiting the CRB check to be returned - which can make things complicated while you are waiting and if it returned with a positive result.

Hope this helps

Nick



 

[suffolkclean]

EOT = End Of Tenancy - Cleans done when tenants leave rented properties mostly are unfurnished.