[TomCrowther]

One of the great things about WC is that you can earn what you want {within reason}. If you want to earn £60 a day, that's fine, if you want to earn £400 a day, that's fine too. Horses for courses as they say.
I have a simple plan, year 1 £25k, year 2 £45k year 3 onwards £60k. If I don't get to the £60k figure I might give myself a written warning  That is the best thing about being a WC, your the boss and your business can be whatever you want.

[JoeMax]

Tom, I like your thinking.

I really want a 3 yr plan as well - I don't want to be in the same position in year 2 as year 3.

[andrewwebb1]

Would the figures quoted be realistic for a domestic WFP operator.
As I have been cleaning domestic for about 6 years with WFP and would never be able to achieve these figures.

Andy.

[TomCrowther]

Hi Andy, I would say they are achievable but to do it you would have to work hard and get your system "optimised for speed". I am just getting my head around what is needed. Originally, I did not want to work Saturdays, but after the poo weather we have had it has made me rethink. I have also turned work down because the customers requested Saturdays due to security issues etc. So now my idea is to work every other Saturday even if I have had a good full week in nice weather. Get the van system working for me properly, because one of our challenges is physically tiring. My right elbow is killing me for example just now. I am going to get lighter poles and an electric hose reel set up like Lee's and Slumps. This will allow me to do more jobs in the same amount of time. Very importantly you have to value your work. This means pricing it right. I have a minimum charge for a three bed semi and never go below it. Plus I target larger houses and am doing driveways as well now. there are lot's of WC's earning much more than £60k by the way, they are just more business minded in their approach.

[JoeMax]

You know I think a lot of window cleaners should go on a basic business course - even a part time one! It would be so beneficial.

Tom, how long have you been going for? I really admire your aspirations.

[careless.david@gmail.com]

Hi Tom - just wondered what your min price is for a 3bed semi - mine is £10 but i often feel pressured to go below that.

[TomCrowther]

Been going just over a year, so still lot's to learn. My min price is a little more than yours David, but not by much. {don't want to be too specific on here but am happy to chat if you want}

[s.w.c]

the main thing to me is i enjoy what i do, also allows me quality family time and the wage ain't bad.

[TomCrowther]

exactly S.W.C. theres no right or wrong income level, it's a lifestyle thing.

[Sean Dyer]

exactly S.W.C. theres no right or wrong income level, it's a lifestyle thing.

You sound like your head is screwed on tom, good luck getting your round set up im sure you will achieve 60 k if you want too, it s do able. Im trying to get to similar level but will have a bit of help to make it easier, although its possible like you say its a slog!!

[Nathanael Jones]

My min price for a 3 bed semi is €15,.. the vast majority are €18 or €20 though.

[dai]

My min price for a 3 bed semi is €15,.. the vast majority are €18 or €20 though.

Your prices are just about double what I can get round here.

[Nathanael Jones]

My min price for a 3 bed semi is €15,.. the vast majority are €18 or €20 though.

Your prices are just about double what I can get round here.

Most of mine are 6 or 8 weekly though & only 1 in each area. If i could do a few without moving the van they'd get a discount.
The cost of living in ireland is nuts too,... so prices have to be high.

[chopsie]

My min price for a 3 bed semi is €15,.. the vast majority are €18 or €20 though.

Your prices are just about double what I can get round here.

Most of mine are 6 or 8 weekly though & only 1 in each area. If i could do a few without moving the van they'd get a discount.
The cost of living in ireland is nuts too,... so prices have to be high.

its also euros and not pounds (if you never noticed dai)

[cozy]

My min price for a 3 bed semi is €15,.. the vast majority are €18 or €20 though.

Same here Nat, but soldiers are from all over the UK. Now and again you hear a sharp intake of breath when you quote, but either they take it or leave it. Some will, some wont..................

€15 is about 12.50 quid at the moment I think.

[Alex Allen]

Hi Andy, I would say they are achievable but to do it you would have to work hard and get your system "optimised for speed". I am just getting my head around what is needed. Originally, I did not want to work Saturdays, but after the poo weather we have had it has made me rethink. I have also turned work down because the customers requested Saturdays due to security issues etc. So now my idea is to work every other Saturday even if I have had a good full week in nice weather. Get the van system working for me properly, because one of our challenges is physically tiring. My right elbow is killing me for example just now. I am going to get lighter poles and an electric hose reel set up like Lee's and Slumps. This will allow me to do more jobs in the same amount of time. Very importantly you have to value your work. This means pricing it right. I have a minimum charge for a three bed semi and never go below it. Plus I target larger houses and am doing driveways as well now. there are lot's of WC's earning much more than £60k by the way, they are just more business minded in their approach.

lots earning 60K 
I would say lots earn much less
and many more earn less than half of that amount

[chopsie]

and many more earn less than half of that amount

Put me in that category