[tom2009]

What would you do if you'd been asked to do work that another windy you know already does?

[Sunshine/Cleaning]

Give them a good price and do the job if they say yes. If it's someone I know well I would tell them I would do it next time and speak to the other cleaner. There may be reasons they are not good customers for the other guy so that would affect the price.

[Window Washers]

What would you do if you'd been asked to do work that another windy you know already does?

if it is work I do, I would ask you to call and speak to me first 

[Scrimble]

i'd price high and if they accept then the other windy is doing something wrong, no i wouldnt tell the other windy business is business and if they cant take care of the customer then someone else will

[darren clarke]

most wc would just price it and say tuff,  if the custy wants to go with someone else that is up to them,  its when i go looking for  the work that its a problem

[tom2009]

What would you do if you'd been asked to do work that another windy you know already does?

if it is work I do, I would ask you to call and speak to me first 

I'm moving onto your patch next week 

[tom2009]

most wc would just price it and say tuff,  if the custy wants to go with someone else that is up to them,  its when i go looking for  the work that its a problem

I leafleted an area and the custard called me. I saw the other wc and he first of all said "what are you doing here" I said quoting. Didn't ask what other wc price was just quoted and custy said yes. There are a few issues the customer isn't happy with.

[Window Washers]

What would you do if you'd been asked to do work that another windy you know already does?

if it is work I do, I would ask you to call and speak to me first 

I'm moving onto your patch next week 

no probs, I will send your flowers and sour grapes to the hospital then 

[dazmond]

ive picked up work off other windys and ive lost the odd one or two to other windys.its swings and roundabouts IMO.just quote i do it if its worth it.

i do know a guy who wont go "on my patch" as its not worth it for him.i sometimes also give his number to a potential custy if its where he works as its not really worth it for me either.it helps to keep our rounds compact.


dazmond

[tom2009]

ive picked up work off other windys and ive lost the odd one or two to other windys.its swings and roundabouts IMO.just quote i do it if its worth it.

i do know a guy who wont go "on my patch" as its not worth it for him.i sometimes also give his number to a potential custy if its where he works as its not really worth it for me either.it helps to keep our rounds compact.


dazmond

The previous chap missed windows as he couldn't reach them and broke some tiles they tell me. What annoyed me was he asked what I was doing up here on an estate where he had 3 houses (he showed me which ones) 

[gewindows]

Picked up a gutter clean and con roof job today on a bungalow, she already has a window cleaner. Why worry?

[mlscontractcleaner]

Just clean the windows and buggar the other guy.

You're in business to take of you and yours not to make friends :

[tom2009]

Just clean the windows and buggar the other guy.

You're in business to take of you and yours not to make friends :

alright point taken, I'll stop whinging 

[dazmond]

i am friendly with some of the local windys near me and i also get the odd glare off the odd one or two i dont know.sod em!just keep your head down do a good job,regular and reliable and quote for ANY work if itll be worth it for you.

ive no qualms about taking other window cleaners work if they cant be bothered investing in wfp to clean all the windows.go for it tom and take no crap off anyone!!

best wishes

dazmond

[tom2009]

i am friendly with some of the local windys near me and i also get the odd glare off the odd one or two i dont know.sod em!just keep your head down do a good job,regular and reliable and quote for ANY work if itll be worth it for you.

ive no qualms about taking other window cleaners work if they cant be bothered investing in wfp to clean all the windows.go for it tom and take no crap off anyone!!

best wishes

dazmond

Thanks dazmond! 

I also know for a fact that this windys missus has told him to get the 'long brush thingy' (wfp) but after 30 years trad he says theres no way  :

cheers

Tom