[D Scott]

Went to one of my regular customers who told me that another window cleaner had called round last week. The other guy told my customer that I had given up my round and he had taken over. She believed him, let him do the windows and paid him

Obviously this other guy was lying. But the really annoying thing is he knew my name, and also when I do them (i was a week late this time), that is why she was taken in by him

I do about 20 odd houses in this street and he had said the same to a few of them, quite aggressive as well apparently, but fortunately they all knew me well enough to know I wouldn't quit without telling them

I have been stewing about this for days now. Have an idea who it could be as there is a trad cleaner who works in some areas as me, and when I try and say hello or pass time of day with either blanks me or replies with expletives

I know there is not a lot I can do, but wanted to get it of my chest

Thanks
Scott

[Karl Wheeler]

Funny i had the same thing this week 

[petetaylor56]

i had a phone call from my mate the other day someone done the same to him when he confronted the bloke he blamed the boys who worked for him get his number and give him a call

[D Scott]

I see the guy around quite often, might just ask him if he has had anyone trying to steal his work to see what his reaction is.

A big bloke though so I'll tread carefully

[Simon Carter]

Poor chap must be incapable of building a round ethically to stoop to such a shoddy manoever.  I'd feel sorry for him & tell him as much when I eventually caught up with him. Any advantage would be very short term as no one would ever have him back a second time. Sounds a bit thick to me. I'd tell him that as well.

[KJG]

It's the summer time bum season, nothing you can do about it unfortunately. When the punters who've had this dosser ring you up in few months begging you to come back, make sure you put their prices up - a lot.

[D Scott]

I will need to put the prices up, as the ones that he cleaned he charged £4 extra.

Maybe if anything good has come out of this I know I can start to charge more in that area

[Chris Cottrell]

You must have been cheap if the dosser was more expensive than you 

[gaza]

Another case of a licence from the council [but wont go there again]


  gaza

[jon adams]

 Hi scott,
               try not to let it bother you bully boy tactics wont work generally if hes trying to steal your work,  if hes dearer than you you can always hit back and canvass some of his punters. if  he confronts you stay calm and state whats p---d you off and offer a truce, if that fails hit him 
                Good luck anyway
                                                Jon

[Trevor Knight]

If anyone tried that stunt with me I would have it out with him immeadiately, there are thousands of houses in this country and many that want a window cleaner. Once I had explained that to him then I would take great satisfaction in giving him a kicking!!

[davetherave]

get some boxing training in and then take this bum out, left hook, right cross

[brett walker]

I once had a window cleaner collecting from the houses that i had done, he must have sat watching me to know that they were not in never did find who it was though.

I have noticed for years how some other window cleaners just give you a dirty look or dont even acknowledge you, thats why when i found this site i was suprised how helpful and friendly everyone was.

If and when you catch up with this bloke whos taking your work tell him theres a site called door knockers, thats when he wakes up of course

Brett

[poleman]

To make sure it does not happen to any more of your customers, get a letter up telling them what has happened, and this way you stand a better change of your work not being taken of you any more.

I personal wouldn’t go down the road of violent, no one wins and where would it stop? Vans getting burnt out, hospital? I have seen at first hand a window cleaning war and no one wins.

Andy       

[D Scott]

I charge £8, and do about 20 odd houses at that price some a bit more for conservatories. Decided to put them upto £10.

The lady whose windows he cleaned at £4 more than me is quite elderly so I think he bullied her a bit. But I will take on board the advise about a letter to my customers, that's a good idea thanks

[Trevor Knight]

Letters are a good idea but I still would have it out with him. Its your income he is taking away and that just can't happen.