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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Clever Forum Name on January 19, 2014, 08:45:08 am
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We have a lot of building going on round us, and they plan to do so other the nexy 7 years. It can be hard getting the work on the new housing estates as they are bombarded with leaflets and knockers.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1390120946_price.jpg)
That is the front, its plastic sash windows, rear windows are PLAIN
It is a semi detached house, with NO windows on the side.
The rear has the same amount of glass, but a set of patio doors.
It will be a regular customer.
So prices on 4 weeks and 8 weeks.
I will be honest and reveal my prices later.
price to include ALL windows
let the fun begin :)
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£12 monthly £14 two monthly
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I would say
£12 monthly
£15 bi monthly
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I wouldn't price a customers house from a fuzzy picture and 3 line description so couldn't say for sure.
I don't have any 3 storey houses under £15 though...
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12 5 weekly, 18 10 weekly
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£10.
We did some knocking on new estates here a few years back and what happened here was they just got soooo cheap as cleaners wanted as many as possible to make it feasible. Houses like this were priced by some (we know as people told us when we were knocking) that they were paying £6/£7 for a house like this and 4 bed detached were £10 or less!!
I think the psyche of the cleaners canvassing was get lots next to each other and you can price cheaper. The day we knocked up we eventually sold on as it ended up being a ball ache, or what felt like it. Doing a house for £8/£10 which you know you would normally charge £15 was too demoralizing, and as better work came in obviously it was getting harder and harder to keep as it was costing us money doing this day if we were behind.
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£10.
We did some knocking on new estates here a few years back and what happened here was they just got soooo cheap as cleaners wanted as many as possible to make it feasible. Houses like this were priced by some (we know as people told us when we were knocking) that they were paying £6/£7 for a house like this and 4 bed detached were £10 or less!!
I think the psyche of the cleaners canvassing was get lots next to each other and you can price cheaper. The day we knocked up we eventually sold on as it ended up being a ball ache, or what felt like it. Doing a house for £8/£10 which you know you would normally charge £15 was too demoralizing, and as better work came in obviously it was getting harder and harder to keep as it was costing us money doing this day if we were behind.
Yep i know exactly what you mean, we have similar but not to that extreme. I have tried similar. (quoted £10 for a little £12/£14 house and asked for neighbours as well) quickest way to get a low priced round.
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My theory is this: find one priced right. demonstrate that you are good and reliable and put come work on the rest of the street, the book will fill over time.. I find that on the second and third clean in a new street Im getting a couple of walk ups.. just because they see me coming back.. I also find that on a new street, if its UVPC and fairly grubby. I will always give it a deep clean with G101 as it makes the windows stand out for a few weeks... and lets the neighbours see what they can get from me.. picked up two by doing just that yesterday..
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WITHOUT the 3 story window - £12.00
WITH the 3 story window - £15.00
That would be my price on 6 weekly which is what we work at.
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£10.00 4 weeks
£15.00 8 weeks
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£12 monthly
£15 2 monthly.
£20 first clean (not builders clean)
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£10 front or £15 f&b 4 weekly
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I would say
£12 monthly
£15 bi monthly
+1
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i must admit i avoid new estates for at least 12 months, because of the feeding frenzy of window cleaners getting in with there low prices, i then wait till they drop off and go around and pick up the work and at a higher price.
just picked up one on my estate, some of the houses are in the £400,000 bracket(not the one i clean) and this guy was cleaning them for less then £10.00 but his service was poor, well i suppose it reflected the price, i priced at £14.00 on standing order and got it, so price is not everything
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
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how many of you would pay these prices you are quoting. imagine sitting in your house on a friday night, you answer the door, a man says window cleaner. that will be £20 please.
tell the truth, what would your reply be after choking on your tounge. ;D ;D ;D. your missus is not in. would you pay.
TRUTH. if you can get away with these prices good luck to you. here in the north east we like to keep hold of our money.
i hate asking them for payment when they owe twice. especially when they say i didnt get a card. its as if they think you are trying to pull a fast one.
lots of new areas going up around here. im ready. it could be the best thing to happen, 1000s of new houses getting planned in next year or two. this is the main reason i will be investing in a decent van system.
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how many of you would pay these prices you are quoting. imagine sitting in your house on a friday night, you answer the door, a man says window cleaner. that will be £20 please.
tell the truth, what would your reply be after choking on your tounge. ;D ;D ;D. your missus is not in. would you pay.
TRUTH. if you can get away with these prices good luck to you. here in the north east we like to keep hold of our money.
i hate asking them for payment when they owe twice. especially when they say i didnt get a card. its as if they think you are trying to pull a fast one.
lots of new areas going up around here. im ready. it could be the best thing to happen, 1000s of new houses getting planned in next year or two. this is the main reason i will be investing in a decent van system.
I would never knock for payment for that at £20, i would hope they pay online. Every time they paid online i would do a little dance ;)
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most full houses start at £5 upwards in middlesbrough. if you get your price wrong there will be someone else canvassing who will do them cheaper.
then put them up ;D ;D ;D
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how many of you would pay these prices you are quoting. imagine sitting in your house on a friday night, you answer the door, a man says window cleaner. that will be £20 please.
tell the truth, what would your reply be after choking on your tounge. ;D ;D ;D. your missus is not in. would you pay.
TRUTH. if you can get away with these prices good luck to you. here in the north east we like to keep hold of our money.
i hate asking them for payment when they owe twice. especially when they say i didnt get a card. its as if they think you are trying to pull a fast one.
lots of new areas going up around here. im ready. it could be the best thing to happen, 1000s of new houses getting planned in next year or two. this is the main reason i will be investing in a decent van system.
The prices bar a few sound bang on. How much would you charge for a 3 story house then??
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most full houses start at £5 upwards in middlesbrough. if you get your price wrong there will be someone else canvassing who will do them cheaper.
then put them up ;D ;D ;D
£5 for the whole house!
Are you sure that is the average where you live or is that your average price??
Maybe if you traveled out 20 miles more you will gain better prices as thats what i have to do.
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
What the hell, just read the thread. Im keeping my mouth shut lol, too busy today. But the quotes are great, ringing her soon. So will tell you the outcome and price :)
Not that is exciting ::)roll
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£12 4-6 weekly
£15 8 weekly
£20 first clean
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I never charge more for first cleans as i see the first clean as the investment clean to impress the customer so they will use me for the continueing future! Maybe im mugging myself off big style by not charging more. Fair play if all new customers go for it.
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
lol caught out. Another c.i.u. Bullsh**er.
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I never charge more for first cleans as i see the first clean as the investment clean to impress the customer so they will use me for the continueing future! Maybe im mugging myself off big style by not charging more. Fair play if all new customers go for it.
I used to work like that Mickey.
Got caught out one too many times by one offs though.
Almost always charge more for 1st clean now.
Still get caught out occasionally if I'm honest.
But never had someone say no to first clean price and lower regular.
Try it bud, they can only say no...
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Wouldn't entertain new estates and try avoiding 3st town houses as too few windows and too small.
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
lol caught out. Another c.i.u. Bullsh**er.
Oh dear, I have been back on here for 5 minutes, and the abuse has started already! I was just trying to offer some advice, and the best thing I ever did was to set a minimum price. Yes I have had some hard times recently and my work has suffered, I have been through a difficult divorce for one thing. I thought this place might have changed, but alas its still the same!! Goodbye, and goodluck everyone!!
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£12 4 or 8 weekly its a 10 to 12 minute job including set up time
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
lol caught out. Another c.i.u. Bullsh**er.
Oh dear, I have been back on here for 5 minutes, and the abuse has started already! I was just trying to offer some advice, and the best thing I ever did was to set a minimum price. Yes I have had some hard times recently and my work has suffered, I have been through a difficult divorce for one thing. I thought this place might have changed, but alas its still the same!! Goodbye, and goodluck everyone!!
Hahahaha.
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I would say
£12 monthly
£15 bi monthly
same here
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Well priced the house at £14 every 8 weeks and £12 every 4 weeks.
She did say from the start she wanted 8 weeks.
To be TOTALLY honest 6 months ago I would have quoted £10 every 4 weeks and probably £10 every 8 weeks.
After reading on here for a few months I have come to the conclusion that we needed to price higher. I can 110% say we do a really good job on every house (complaints are in single digits ever year over hundreds upon hundreds of houses)
So in the short time i have been here i have learnt price higher and you will get it.
At £14 every 8 weeks she aint getting ripped off, they will be lovely and clean and we are insured and do a great job.
So win win.
PS i really wanted £15 but not got that CIU level yet hahah
Thanks for all the comments,
now off to count all my £25 houses
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In South Yorkshire £8 per month if there was a few to do and little travelling
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£14 x 7 weekly
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It isn't clear what the access to the back is like, but I would say £17 8 weekly. Might have been £15 6 months ago.
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It isn't clear what the access to the back is like, but I would say £17 8 weekly. Might have been £15 6 months ago.
Side gate
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
Came across two of his posts on a search for a water meter.
One posts says he uses 800L a day then he wants to buy a volvo estate. Too god damn funny.
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4 weekly £10, 8 weekly £12
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I have a minimum price now of £25, so that would be my price. But I do not need the work, as I have plenty of well priced jobs. But if I was starting out and desperate for the work, and I was hoping to get a lot of work on the same estate, I would probably go in at £15- £20. I did this when I first started out, on a new estate, and had almost 100 houses on this one estate. I don't clean any of them now though, as I prefer my well priced work! So don't go in too cheap, because you will soon get fed up of working so hard, for not much money!!
What???? £20 for that and you don't do any of them any more and you had a 100? that house is a 10 min house or less. That would be a £100 an hour ::)roll
I think he is blagging because in his other thread he says he has to buy a £500 old volvo untill he can afford a van. Being stacked out with £25 houses would mean £500 would be a day or 2 days max work. Maybe he has a big gambling problem or he meant his prices are £2.50 and not £25.
Who knows.
lol caught out. Another c.i.u. Bullsh**er.
Oh dear, I have been back on here for 5 minutes, and the abuse has started already! I was just trying to offer some advice, and the best thing I ever did was to set a minimum price. Yes I have had some hard times recently and my work has suffered, I have been through a difficult divorce for one thing. I thought this place might have changed, but alas its still the same!! Goodbye, and goodluck everyone!!
ALLTOGETHER NOW...
Don't let the door bash you on the arse on the way out.
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I never charge more for first cleans as i see the first clean as the investment clean to impress the customer so they will use me for the continueing future! Maybe im mugging myself off big style by not charging more. Fair play if all new customers go for it.
I used to work like that Mickey.
Got caught out one too many times by one offs though.
Almost always charge more for 1st clean now.
Still get caught out occasionally if I'm honest.
But never had someone say no to first clean price and lower regular.
Try it bud, they can only say no...
Will be hard asking for more than £10 for a front but i get what your saying to stop potential messers! A great way of looking at it, if i go on a mad canvas spree again ill certanly give it some thought.
Cheers.
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I never charge more for first cleans as i see the first clean as the investment clean to impress the customer so they will use me for the continueing future! Maybe im mugging myself off big style by not charging more. Fair play if all new customers go for it.
I used to work like that Mickey.
Got caught out one too many times by one offs though.
Almost always charge more for 1st clean now.
Still get caught out occasionally if I'm honest.
But never had someone say no to first clean price and lower regular.
Try it bud, they can only say no...
Will be hard asking for more than £10 for a front but i get what your saying to stop potential messers! A great way of looking at it, if i go on a mad canvas spree again ill certanly give it some thought.
Cheers.
Cool. Let us know how you get on.
For me, saying the first clean price then regular price all in one sentance and including something like 'obviously the first clean will take me MUCH longer than normal' seems to do it.
Even if you go £12 or £15 first clean then £10 monthly, it's an extra few bob and, as we all know, those few quids all add up!
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We offer 8 weekly and 16 weekly...
8 weekly = £20
16 weekly = £25
Andy ;)
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We offer 8 weekly and 16 weekly...
8 weekly = £20
16 weekly = £25
Andy ;)
Stuff that, i bet you need to have a lot of customers on board to maintain at those frequencys.
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We offer 8 weekly and 16 weekly...
8 weekly = £20
16 weekly = £25
Andy ;)
Stuff that, i bet you need to have a lot of customers on board to maintain at those frequencys.
But think of the hourly rate. Personally though, I refuse 16 weekly requests. I think 8 weekly is long enough. I get 6 and 12 weekly though.
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Quote from: Andy* on Today at 06:51:42 pm
We offer 8 weekly and 16 weekly...
8 weekly = £20
16 weekly = £25
Andy
Stuff that, i bet you need to have a lot of customers on board to maintain at those frequencys.
Yeah... When I started out I offered 8 weekly - which most of my customers are... I have some 12 weekly and some 16 weekly, and a few OCD customers are 4 weekly... I like the mixture of frequencies as it keeps my round very flexible, I can move jobs around to suit the areas I'm going to be in on a particular day etc...
It was a lot of leg work building the business up using longer frequencies - but you can charge more which means more £ in the long run... It's been well worth it.
Andy ;)
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Quote from: Andy* on Today at 06:51:42 pm
We offer 8 weekly and 16 weekly...
8 weekly = £20
16 weekly = £25
Andy
Stuff that, i bet you need to have a lot of customers on board to maintain at those frequencys.
Yeah... When I started out I offered 8 weekly - which most of my customers are... I have some 12 weekly and some 16 weekly, and a few OCD customers are 4 weekly... I like the mixture of frequencies as it keeps my round very flexible, I can move jobs around to suit the areas I'm going to be in on a particular day etc...
It was a lot of leg work building the business up using longer frequencies - but you can charge more which means more £ in the long run... It's been well worth it.
Andy ;)
I can imagine its a gold mine and top respect to you. I havnt the patience to do that although from doing a little working out you must earn more from that round working it yourself than many others do with an extra van out working for them. You Defo have your head screwed on.