[Londoner]

Once I have a couple of customers in a road I will try to build up a cluster around them.
I have a leaflet that says
"I was cleaning windows in your road today. If you would like me to clean yours next time Please call me on ......."

I will hit the whole road with them from time to time. Its amazing how effective they are. Once you get a few more follow.

[pylofm]

As a new guy here I also find that it takes getting a customer in order for other customers in the same road to 'trust' me....it is a slow process and I look forward to the day that I can start to mold my round.

Dave.

[Londoner]

Thats right, the others watch you and then after a while you get known as "THE" window cleaner. You may think that when you turn up at a house the street is deserted but behind those curtains eyes are watching.