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Pristine Clean

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Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« on: October 09, 2010, 02:27:41 pm »
Hi Guys,

We do have a WFP system, and amazingly we do use it. However we are mainly traditional due to the height of the windows we clean.

We have been asked if we could clean a block of flats 4 storey's high. So I am assuming we would require a 40 foot pole? Is this correct? Or would we require a longer pole?

Can you recommend the cheapest place to purchase a pole of that size. As I have looked and they are fairly expensive for that length. So we would only require a "Value pole" to start with.

Our poles we have are only 17 and 30 feet which I dont think will be long enough.

Price for flats

Now, I know its hard to say what you would charge without see the job itself.

Its just a small block of flats, 4 storeys high, wanted on a monthly clean.

To be honest, we don't normally price on Flats. This would be our first block of flats. So could guys be so kind a recommend an average price so we could be within a competitive area. Access is easy.

Many thanks in advance

Dave


"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

mlscontractcleaner

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 02:37:07 pm »
We reach four stories using a 35ft Extel Hybrid; not expensive at about £300 or less; we bought ours from Varitech in Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Hope that helps :)
Come and talk dirty to us!!!

Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 02:49:49 pm »
i used a 35 extel pole the other day and only got to the top of the second floor,  it was an old school,   can u get a pic of the building

Pristine Clean

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 02:58:41 pm »
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the fast replies. ill have a look at the 35 foot poles.

As for pictures, Not Yet. As I have not seen the building in question. Viewing it on Monday.

"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

AuRavelling79

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2010, 03:22:57 pm »
If the flats are modern (60's onwards) and do not have ground sloping away then a 35ft pole, standing close-ish to the building will do it at a stretch.

If access is good why not use a fishing pole carrying the sections in a golf bag? Fit a supalite brush and hose up the outside. Dead light.

Price? Providing it's one cheque for the lot then £5 a flat if they are UPVC and no unusual characteristics. Bung in the common entranceways for free.

Maybe offer - £4.50 monthly/£5.50 two-monthly/£7.00 three monthly?

So if it's 25 flats on two-monthly and you get £130/£140 and take 3 hours (once you've got them up to speed) for one man then your giggling!
It's a game of three halves!

Pristine Clean

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2010, 04:05:36 pm »
Hi Gold,

Thanks for the info on the cheaper option for a pole. I might consider it.

As for the pricing info, That is much appreciated a lot. As we don't do many flats at all. (4 storey ones) So its good to have an idea of what the competition might be charging.

Thanks

Dave
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2010, 09:05:29 pm »
Hi Gold,

Thanks for the info on the cheaper option for a pole. I might consider it.

As for the pricing info, That is much appreciated a lot. As we don't do many flats at all. (4 storey ones) So its good to have an idea of what the competition might be charging.

Thanks

Dave
for yr pole id reccommend jeff brimble m8 ; ;) ;)
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Pristine Clean

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2010, 10:48:39 am »
Hi Gold,

Thanks for the info on the cheaper option for a pole. I might consider it.

As for the pricing info, That is much appreciated a lot. As we don't do many flats at all. (4 storey ones) So its good to have an idea of what the competition might be charging.

Thanks

Dave
for yr pole id reccommend jeff brimble m8 ; ;) ;)

Forgive me for sounding stupid, Who is Jeff Brimble? And how do I get hold of him to find out prices? Will he courier the pole?


Dave
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2010, 01:26:39 pm »
Hi Gold,

Thanks for the info on the cheaper option for a pole. I might consider it.

As for the pricing info, That is much appreciated a lot. As we don't do many flats at all. (4 storey ones) So its good to have an idea of what the competition might be charging.

Thanks

Dave
for yr pole id reccommend jeff brimble m8 ; ;) ;)

Forgive me for sounding stupid, Who is Jeff Brimble? And how do I get hold of him to find out prices? Will he courier the pole?


Dave
dave jeff brimble 07970727624 give him a call
will yr requirements im sure he can help u out m8 ;) ;) ;) ;)
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

ian1972

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2010, 01:35:28 pm »
Thought he's was only selling the 21 ft ninja pole not anything that's going to 40 plus ft?

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2010, 04:34:43 pm »
man of many talents ;D
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

jsm

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2010, 04:46:36 pm »
 i do a big 98 flat 4 story complex and it takes two of us a day - nice work id love more of it ...  :)
gold's spot on with the money to charge
John Malone
JSM. Window & General Cleaning
(  North Wales  )
Giving homes a shine sicne 1989

one of the early gang of wfp er's ---- remember , when you cant see out - give JSM a shout

ian1972

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2010, 06:06:18 pm »
So elaberate what other poles is he knocking out?

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2010, 06:09:32 pm »
he's the main man for modular stuff is nt e ;D ;D ;D
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

ian1972

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2010, 06:15:21 pm »
Handy to no new he used fishin poles for his own stuff didn't realise he did um for other cheers for info

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2010, 06:57:32 pm »
dont quote me on that but im sure he wud
point you in right direction etc etc  ;)
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

ian1972

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Re: Recommend cheapest Pole - 40 feet/ Price on Flats
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2010, 07:39:03 pm »
I can only ask at end of day cheers again