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Blue Frog Systems

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Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« on: August 11, 2011, 10:05:16 pm »
Ok, looking to add this service and push it. I already clear gutters out, but its only by request (which i dont get alot of). The way i do it is ladder and my brother in law footing the ladder.

Am thinking of getting a gutter vac & genny from gutter cleaning systems and a couple of extra sections.

So whats the going rate for clearing out the inside of gutters only ?

2 bed
3 bed
4 bed
 
yes some will be terrace style / semi / detatched, but what would your min to max be ?

Am thinking of getting a load of leaflets printed and delivering them to large estates

Your thoughts please  :mrgreen:
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

L.J.Thorpe

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Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2011, 10:09:49 pm »
charge by the metre and it always pays to have a look before you quote.....ie inside the gutter!!!! they vary a lot

colin purewater

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Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2011, 10:17:38 pm »
just startd using myn today,
first thoughts was with all 4 5ft poles together very hard to handle
not impossible but youve got to have your wits about you
could easyly make a mistake and damage property

2 bed £40
3 bed £50
4 bed 65

discouns for window custys

picked loads of work up

hope this helps

colin.
keep it simple

Smudger

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Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 10:25:14 pm »
you need to take other things into account - any1 can do 'standard' houses with access and prices for these are generally lower as there will always be a 'suicidal sid' willing to work off a ladder for beer money

however those with dormers/conny's and anything else that stops ladder access can be done at decent price.

time wise a 3 sided semi takes around 25 mins to clear (inc unpack/pack) - if heavily overgrown 1/2 hr - depends on your vac
and access

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2011, 07:53:36 am »
I would test the market with price. If you get every quote put the price up for the next one, then repeat until you get 60% of quotes.

Plus as smudger says look for difficult access houses with gutter vac. Get some cards made to post through the door.


Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2011, 07:56:26 am »
Plus have a minimum rate like we do for window cleaning.

Don't forget they don't pay for OUR TIME, rather they pay for the VALUE of having the job done.

gr cleaning solutions

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Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2011, 08:01:00 am »
My prices start from £50 and thats just for inside only

Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2011, 08:04:23 am »
I think a minimum of £50 is reasonable if you use a gutter vac, maybe less for ladder users.

gr cleaning solutions

  • Posts: 810
Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2011, 08:20:01 am »
I use a vac mate a lot quicker and not as messy untill i have to empty the vac

Lee Gilroy

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Re: Gutter clearing - whats the going rate?
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2011, 08:30:08 am »
3 bed terraced house front and back £30 only takes half hour.

If you get more then you can do nearly 3 in an hour.