[mark mann]

Hi Guys just wondered what the preferred add ons you have in your business - ie other than gutter cleaning and conny cleaning - any of you do associated cleaning areas like steam / pressure washing / carpet cleaning ?

if you have these or any other type of add ons is it to have a break from wcing
or to fill voids or s0me add ons lucrative when you can get the work?

any feedback would be interesting coz we want to go to the exhibtion in march to see what bolt on may be worthwhile.

[gr cleaning solutions]

When i first started i was mainly window cleaning and gutter and fascia cleaning ,Conny roofs now i do carpet and upholstery cleaning and i have now added power washing . And it all taken off well and im very busy like this week ive got windows mon to thrus with a carpet and stairs clean to fit in and a drive way to clean on friday , i like this as im not doing the same thing week in week out hopefully next year im looking to add eot cleaning

[Craig Trevain]

When i first started i was mainly window cleaning and gutter and fascia cleaning ,Conny roofs now i do carpet and upholstery cleaning and i have now added power washing . And it all taken off well and im very busy like this week ive got windows mon to thrus with a carpet and stairs clean to fit in and a drive way to clean on friday , i like this as im not doing the same thing week in week out hopefully next year im looking to add eot cleaning

I'm not being critical but in your "about us" section of your web site you have spelt "of"as "off" so it looks like 80% off (meaning discount) instead of 80% of clients.

[Craig Trevain]

Don't worry about it mr perfect can't get his capitals in the right place

Containing built In Urine Neutraliser.  Built in doh

Oh and your squeegee off is way to expensive I get it for £ 4.95 include vat at local store

Stop being critical it just makes you look like a nkob (meant to spell it wrong)

Gordon

I said i was not being critical, i didnt want it to look like it was 80% off.

And i will inform my bank manager that you are not going to buy our squeegee off, so to declare us bankrupt in the morning.

[Clive McDonald]

Craig
If you had pulled me on the same thing i'd have said thanks. 80% off, is different to 80% of customers.

[gr cleaning solutions]

Thanks Craig have not use that web site for a while as it all needs up dating

[Craig Trevain]

Hi Guys just wondered what the preferred add ons you have in your business - ie other than gutter cleaning and conny cleaning - any of you do associated cleaning areas like steam / pressure washing / carpet cleaning ?

if you have these or any other type of add ons is it to have a break from wcing
or to fill voids or s0me add ons lucrative when you can get the work?

any feedback would be interesting coz we want to go to the exhibtion in march to see what bolt on may be worthwhile.

Because window cleaners have a port folio of clients, these are great for marketing bolt on's, I moved into carpet cleaning while i was a window cleaner and found that my customers were pleased to use someone they already knew.

The same is true of Gutter clearing etc.

[bobby p]

i offer minor add ons-      doorway cleaning,lobby cleaning ,letterbox,kickplates .

[Londoner]

As an alternative point of view. Add ons are a distraction and take your mind off your core business. Although they might seem like good earners carpet cleaning and jet washing involve a lot of one offs and require constant advertising for new customers.

Better to stay focussed. A new window cleaning customer is repeat business for years to come plus referrals and picking up the neighbours as customers as well. Much better than a one off carpet clean.

If you are going to trawl for customers trawl for window cleaning customers.

[dazmond]

for me personally im happy with a regular (mainly 4 weekly)  round with a few commercial and some bigger country houses on 2 monthly.i do conservatory roof/fascia/soffit cleaning as well.it keeps me busy and im very happy!

as for adding carpet cleaning,pressure washing i think some guys mix the both but dont forget you ll need another van(or a bigger van)and the expensive equipment.

id much rather not spread myself too thinly.keep window cleaning as my main business with the outside add ons when asked.keeping costs/hassle/equipment to the essentials.but thats just for me!


dazmond

[Paul Coleman]

As an alternative point of view. Add ons are a distraction and take your mind off your core business. Although they might seem like good earners carpet cleaning and jet washing involve a lot of one offs and require constant advertising for new customers.

Better to stay focussed. A new window cleaning customer is repeat business for years to come plus referrals and picking up the neighbours as customers as well. Much better than a one off carpet clean.

If you are going to trawl for customers trawl for window cleaning customers.

I found this as well Vince.
I prefer to focus on one thing and do it well.

[supernova77]

As an alternative point of view. Add ons are a distraction and take your mind off your core business. Although they might seem like good earners carpet cleaning and jet washing involve a lot of one offs and require constant advertising for new customers.

Better to stay focussed. A new window cleaning customer is repeat business for years to come plus referrals and picking up the neighbours as customers as well. Much better than a one off carpet clean.

If you are going to trawl for customers trawl for window cleaning customers.

I agree!

Remember the saying - "Jack of all trades, master of none!"

Andy

[G Griffin]

As an alternative point of view. Add ons are a distraction and take your mind off your core business. Although they might seem like good earners carpet cleaning and jet washing involve a lot of one offs and require constant advertising for new customers.

Better to stay focussed. A new window cleaning customer is repeat business for years to come plus referrals and picking up the neighbours as customers as well. Much better than a one off carpet clean.

If you are going to trawl for customers trawl for window cleaning customers.

I found this as well Vince.
I prefer to focus on one thing and do it well.

 I thought Vince was a taxi driver too  .

[mick hay]

Not really an add on, but i also started pest control this year.

Very good business to get into, as long as you dont mind paying for ongoing advertising!!

[Londoner]

As an alternative point of view. Add ons are a distraction and take your mind off your core business. Although they might seem like good earners carpet cleaning and jet washing involve a lot of one offs and require constant advertising for new customers.

Better to stay focussed. A new window cleaning customer is repeat business for years to come plus referrals and picking up the neighbours as customers as well. Much better than a one off carpet clean.

If you are going to trawl for customers trawl for window cleaning customers.

I found this as well Vince.
I prefer to focus on one thing and do it well.

 I thought Vince was a taxi driver too  .

Thats right, gosh you have a good memory. i am a London taxi driver but started window cleaning again to get me out of the cab one day a week. Since then I have moved over totally to window cleaning.

Don't miss being stuck in traffic for 12 hours a day. Window cleaning is better.

[gr cleaning solutions]

Ive picked up lots off new customers for my window cleaning side of the business when ive been out to quote jobs for carpet cleaning and driveway cleans and the same when ive been to quote for windows ive picked up carpet and drive way jobs . Ive been out cleaning windows today picked up 2 new customers and 1 off them has booked in a patio clean.

[Clive McDonald]

I thought vince had started an online retail business???