[Balraj]

Hi I'm Balraj

I live in Wolverhampton and I have started window cleaning services .
I was thinking about the following prices .
2 bedhouses and flats £4
3 bed houses £5
4 bed £6
Larger houses and conservatory for £8

Do you think these prices are competitive enough ?
I have lost my job so figured window cleaning is easy to get started as I buy ladder and a bucket with some cloth and the scrubbing bar and squidgie .

Is there anything else I need ?
I have push bike to travel .

Any advising is good .

[tlwcs]

A bit dear for Wolves, init?

[Balraj]

A bit dear for Wolves, init?

I'm not sure ?
This is why I ask ?
Is anyone from here in Wolverhampton?

[Matt.]

How's things balraj

Upto u how much u charge for what sized jobs u do and I think u have a good plan there, but I just have 1 question.

How will you be able to carry, ladder and a bucket with some cloth and the scrubbing bar and squidgie .... If u only got a peddler to move about.
Ladders on ya shoulder is ok if ur on foot but not really guna work if u on a bike, riding with 1 hand holding ladders 1 holding bucket and other equipment, knees can steer the bike but not when ur trying to peddle at the same time.
Better option would be a back pack, and a pole. Maybe use the bike to go fill it up when it runs dry.

[Balraj]

I will be using these ladders I think
http://www.screwfix.com/p/telescopic-extension-ladder-8-tread-2-63m/8418p

[the king]

this must be a wind up FFS

[David Beecroft]

Hi Balraj,
firstly good for you, its great you want to get on your bike and work.
Your prices seem a bit on the low side, try going higher and let people negotiate you down if they feel its too much. The cheaper you make it the less seriously people will take you.
Avoid telescopic ladders, buy the best extending ladders you can afford, possibly a 3 section but light enough to carry around all day. Next get a decent chain and padlock so you can leave them safely behind a customers house at the end of the day.
You'll need a bucket, professional squeegee and applicator and fairy liquid. Also a few microfiber scrims, some old towels, 2 window cleaners pockets and a "bucket on a belt" (the holster to put the squeegee and applicator in).
If you can get through the first winter you'll do well but long term you should aim to build up to a van and a full water fed pole system. This forum can give you a lot of support in the way of good advice, ignore the guys winding you up , they also had to start somewhere. Finally, be careful and don't take risks.

[Balraj]

Hi Balraj,
firstly good for you, its great you want to get on your bike and work.
Your prices seem a bit on the low side, try going higher and let people negotiate you down if they feel its too much. The cheaper you make it the less seriously people will take you.
Avoid telescopic ladders, buy the best extending ladders you can afford, possibly a 3 section but light enough to carry around all day. Next get a decent chain and padlock so you can leave them safely behind a customers house at the end of the day.
You'll need a bucket, professional squeegee and applicator and fairy liquid. Also a few microfiber scrims, some old towels, 2 window cleaners pockets and a "bucket on a belt" (the holster to put the squeegee and applicator in).
If you can get through the first winter you'll do well but long term you should aim to build up to a van and a full water fed pole system. This forum can give you a lot of support in the way of good advice, ignore the guys winding you up , they also had to start somewhere. Finally, be careful and don't take risks.

Thanking you for the advice sir .

I will look in wickes for the above items tomorrow.

[Balraj]

this must be a wind up FFS

Like a toy 🚂

[AuRavelling79]

Is this Gavin from All Round Cleaning, I wonder? 

[SeanK]

Balraj at those prices you will need to work in all weather conditions so my advice would be to get to the gym
and bulk up.
There's nothing as bad as seeing a shiner being blown up the road like a tumbleweed followed by his Xtreme pole. lol.

[rosskesava]

My advice would be to lower your prices.

You are way too expensive.

[LT carpet cleaning]

this must be a wind up FFS

His English is still better than yours. 

[nathankaye]

A heads start in pointing in right direction.

www.soapnational.co.uk

[colin bird]

Is this mick Kent in disguise,having a wind up ?

[8weekly]

Is this mick Kent in disguise,having a wind up ?

Too literate I'd say = sorry Mick. 

[richard groves]

Balraj at those prices you will need to work in all weather conditions so my advice would be to get to the gym
and bulk up.
There's nothing as bad as seeing a shiner being blown up the road like a tumbleweed followed by his Xtreme pole. lol.

Yep , also make sure to eat plenty of porridge and blueberries for breakfast and take a flask to work with you.

[Dave Willis]

You need at least £10,000 tax money emergency spending money just in case for holidays, Christmas  and any Goretex fetish you might have.

Hope this helps.

[rosskesava]

And you must work in heavy rain, hail and thunder.

[Phil J]

He's taking the p**s!!!