[Joseph Michael]

Hi guys

I have just started out and I am getting all of my work by canvassing. Last week I went and done a job and it turns out that they also want their conservatory roof done, but I am unable to do this as I don't have the equipment. Then the nextdoor neighbours asked me to quote for them, but they also have a small conservatory roof which comes away from the house, with a couple of windows above, which also requires a WFP. I told both households that I would be back next month (both jobs are monthly) and that I would sort it out for them. Truth being that I didn't want to lose the jobs. So, what do you think I should do? Pass the jobs on/sell? Swap them for jobs that I can do (Trad).? Get help.?? I obviously don't want to just let them down.

Also, One of my customers has asked me to quote for his school (Headmaster apparently). They have not had a window cleaner for years and they were just about to start looking, but he told me it is a very big job.! He was impressed with my work and said he would love to put the work my way. The problem is that the job will obviously be too big for me but I did say I would go along, have a look and give him a quote. What do you think.?

Any help/advice on either, or both of the above would be much appreciated.

Regards

Joe

[ben M]

3 letters: WFP 

[*Hector*]

Why would the school be too big a job for you??

If it will take you 2 days to do it, then tell the bloke..... He likes your standard of work, so you tell him how long it will take and how much money you want... then it is up to him to accept it or not.....

As for the other parts of your questions, I cannot advise... sorry....

[stuart mc]

I used to just miss the windows above conservatory's and price accordingly

the school I would need to see, but you would be surprised on how many windows can be done in a day when it is all in the one place so don't rule out being able to handle it

[*Hector*]

Hey Stu... almost the same advice there.... And me being a rug muncher too 

[Total shine cleaning services]

hi mate,do you know any other window cleaners,try pull someone in and share the school and at the same time ask them to help out with the conservatory roofs until you are better equipped. there's a lot of good blokes out there whom I'm sure would help you out, where r u based?

Graham

[Joseph Michael]

Just to update - Basically, I can't afford a WFP at the moment, I don't even have a van yet, I am walking everywhere until I get some funds.!

[Joseph Michael]

Thank you Graham, that is what I was thinking a bit, I am in the Morden area, the jobs are in Norh Cheam, SM3.

Joe

[Joseph Michael]

Borders of South-West London and Surrey

[Total shine cleaning services]

grab the school and pull somebody with a wfp in to do tops and you trad the bottoms,if your new get some advice on quoting,you don't want to sell yourself short

graham

[Joseph Michael]

Sorry, where can I get advice on quotes please.? I think I might even need it for my residential jobs.!   hahahaha

[bob sj]

read the post if you email me i might be able to help you out........
jscleaningservices@ymail.com

[Tony Edwards]

Email me mate. I had the same problem when I started

images121@live.co.uk

[robbo333]

I agree, get someone to help you out with the school. You'll get a share of the money but more importantly you'll learn loads from the wfp guy.
Good luck
Cheers
Pete

[bob sj]

sorry meant jandscleaningservices@ymail.com

[Tony Edwards]

Have emailed you joe

[dean33]

Hi tony

If you've any advice on pricing it would be much appreciated

And if you could tony anything on how to put a good leaflet together

Like I said before much appreciated tony

Thanks dean       dljmrae@virginmedia.com

[bob sj]

joe have sent you a email...........

[colin purewater]

Price thè jobs, sub them  out  or pass em
On

Simples

[stuart mc]

why bring some one else into the picture? just price the windows on the houses not including the windows he can't do and quote the school himself, give the roofs to some one else by all means