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samson

I need to pack in the windows !
« on: July 19, 2015, 07:40:34 pm »
I really need to pack in the window cleaning, as it just so hard to move the gear in and out of the van, but the pressure /gutter cleaning work dries up over the winter months, so what can I do ?

davids3511

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2015, 07:42:02 pm »
I really need to pack in the window cleaning, as it just so hard to move the gear in and out of the van, but the pressure /gutter cleaning work dries up over the winter months, so what can I do ?
Do you mean the power washer and such like? If so I feel your pain, would love a trailer, packed and ready to go but have nowhere secure to put it.

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2015, 07:45:38 pm »
I really need to pack in the window cleaning, as it just so hard to move the gear in and out of the van, but the pressure /gutter cleaning work dries up over the winter months, so what can I do ?
Do you mean the power washer and such like? If so I feel your pain, would love a trailer, packed and ready to go but have nowhere secure to put it.
I just really hate the moving around, stopping starting, cold freezing weather, moaning customers, chasing payments .
I could pressure wash 24-7 love it, and the feedback is good for my low confidence  ;D

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2015, 07:47:58 pm »
Got a conservatory/gutter cleaning job in morning, then have to unload all the gear, and load pressure washing stuff for afternoon !
Two vans would be great  :(

Smurf

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2015, 08:18:47 pm »
Get a bigger van then maybe?

I use to have all the hassle in loading and unloading swapping stuff around until I got a larger van.
Now I can carry all the gear I want around and have reduced the hassle next to nothing.

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2015, 09:15:44 pm »
Just hate window cleaning, been doing it for over 30 years, and for last two been pressure washing which has been a God send  ;D

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2015, 09:17:56 pm »
When I am pressure washing I get in the "zone " and I lose all track of time . . . . . the feedback we get, and getting paid is a big bonus
too  ;D

Smurf

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2015, 12:03:03 am »
If I'm honest I prefer hard surface cleaning to any other services I offer.
Apart from block paving cleaning as can make a hell of a mess  ;D

When I am pressure washing I get in the "zone " and I lose all track of time . . . . . the feedback we get, and getting paid is a big bonus
too  ;D

Rob@Blast off

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2015, 07:43:48 am »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2015, 07:50:57 am »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Rob@Blast off

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2015, 08:31:39 am »
Hopefully just carry on I was steady last winter.

Kev Martin

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2015, 09:59:12 am »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Internal Hard Floor Cleaning!!!!!!
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2015, 11:45:16 am »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Internal Hard Floor Cleaning!!!!!!
Talk to me Kevin  . . . . .

Stoots

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2015, 05:13:16 pm »
Get into carpet cleaning/ instead, its indoors for a start.
If you want to sell any of  your window work samson let me know  ;)

samson

Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2015, 05:28:11 pm »
Think I need to stop spending, and saving a bit more, and just spend the winter months in spain with the family  ;D

Rob@Blast off

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2015, 05:36:02 pm »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Internal Hard Floor Cleaning!!!!!!

Funny you should mention floors, one of my customers has asked me to do a terracotta workshop floor  ;D

Kev Martin

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2015, 06:13:16 pm »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Internal Hard Floor Cleaning!!!!!!

Funny you should mention floors, one of my customers has asked me to do a terracotta workshop floor  ;D

Rob

You shouldn't have a problem with it!  It won't be Terracotta though it will be Quarry or Porcelain (Unless it is in Mexico ;D ;D)
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

Kev Martin

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2015, 06:15:24 pm »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.
What you gonna do through the winter months ?

Internal Hard Floor Cleaning!!!!!!
Talk to me Kevin  . . . . .

About what?  Internal Hard Floor Cl;eaning?  Can you be a bit more specific?
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

Rob@Blast off

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2015, 08:38:08 pm »
Kev
I will give you a ring tomorrow as they want a test patch doing.

supernova77

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Re: I need to pack in the windows !
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2015, 07:49:59 am »
I hate window cleaning now as its just so boring cleaning clean windows, going to pack it in as its just not worth running around chasing tenners.

If you're chasing tenners then you're not pricing high enough...

Window cleaning can be monotonous - but you can't beat it for regular repeat ££

It just takes time to build a good sized business of well priced work.

Andy