[shine services]

Im just about to start building a round and was wondering should I canvass during the day with all the equipment ready and do the jobs there and then 4 the custi? working from 1 house 2 the next. does any1 do this or would you just canvass and arrange the clean?

[Ian101]

I rekon it depends on how much time you have .. a first clean takes me about 2 hours  but Im just starting out so a few of them and thats half a day gone but at least there done and money in bank .... me personally I canvass an estate and go back the next day to do the ones I got.

No wrong or right way its personal preference I rekon 

[cleewindows]

blimey 2 hours first clean is long m8,half hour max for me !
i always do them the next week m8!

I rekon it depends on how much time you have .. a first clean takes me about 2 hours  but Im just starting out so a few of them and thats half a day gone but at least there done and money in bank .... me personally I canvass an estate and go back the next day to do the ones I got.

No wrong or right way its personal preference I rekon 

[The Jester of Wibbly]

my god, 2 hours on a first clean?  how big are these houses ?

I agree with Cleewindows, around half an hour

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

We normally arrange for following week. Doesn't pay to look too desparate even if you are (!). They might expect it for nothing!

Average house 15/20 mins (with 2 of us). Our longest domestic clean is approx an hour/hour and a quarter but that is a HUGE house inside and out.

[formb]

Ask how soon they want it.

If they want it straight away inhale through your teeth like a mechanic looking at a white van engine and tell them you might be able to manage.........insert time that suits you.........

[Ian101]

my god, 2 hours on a first clean?  how big are these houses ?

I agree with Cleewindows, around half an hour

4 bed detached with garages in front under bedroom window and conservertory in back .... mind invested in a WFP trolley so prob quicker on next batch of first cleans ... I do frames as well which were all minging .. nice posh estate with no W/C it would appear 

trying to get em down to 1 hour

[Tom White]

Ian, I'm pretty sure when I first started I was the same, however each and every job was immaculate.

You'll get faster with practise, but if you can, try and find a friendly local window cleaner, (someone who looks like they're doing well) who'll take you out for a day and show you the ropes.  This could be worth £1000 of pounds in real terms since you'll learn how to work faster and price without making too many mistakes.

[Ian101]

Ian, I'm pretty sure when I first started I was the same, however each and every job was immaculate.

You'll get faster with practise, but if you can, try and find a friendly local window cleaner, (someone who looks like they're doing well) who'll take you out for a day and show you the ropes.  This could be worth £1000 of pounds in real terms since you'll learn how to work faster and price without making too many mistakes.

Cheers Tosh ... good advice