[Peter.]

Hi all,

I am new so if I have done this wrong or entered it in the wrong group, please forgive me.

I am 56 years old and after a spell in hospital 3 years ago I found myself out of a job and early retired on very small private pension, finding it hard to survive on this I tried getting different part-time work with out success or I was treated so badly I quit.

I now wish to be a window cleaner and feel this will supplement my pension, I have bought the ladders etcetera and very excited to have a go but I do not wish to upset any local window cleaners, I would not consider thinking of undercutting anyone. I live in Mid Devon and I am willing to work in any part of Devon, so if you are a window cleaner in this area and willing to chat and maybe give me advise, then please do get in touch.
Peter.

[supernova77]

Welcome to the Forum Peter

Andy

[Paul Coleman]

Hi all,

I am new so if I have done this wrong or entered it in the wrong group, please forgive me.

I am 56 years old and after a spell in hospital 3 years ago I found myself out of a job and early retired on very small private pension, finding it hard to survive on this I tried getting different part-time work with out success or I was treated so badly I quit.

I now wish to be a window cleaner and feel this will supplement my pension, I have bought the ladders etcetera and very excited to have a go but I do not wish to upset any local window cleaners, I would not consider thinking of undercutting anyone. I live in Mid Devon and I am willing to work in any part of Devon, so if you are a window cleaner in this area and willing to chat and maybe give me advise, then please do get in touch.
Peter.

I'm not from your area but welcome to the forum.  I hope you make a decent living from it.  It is possible but you sometimes need to be patient as it can take time to build a top notch round.

[S.A.J]

Hi Peter and welcome, what part of Devon are you from?

Stuart
SAJ WIndow Cleaners Ltd

[AuRavelling79]

Welcome, Peter - how much do you want to earn from W/C? - Or how many days do you want to work? We can advise! Ask away!

[S_RICHARDSON]

Hi welcome to the CIU Forum!!  Hope you enjoy your time hee and learn quite a lot of stuff that can help! 

From
Shaun R.

[pylofm]

Welcome and good luck with your new life....ask, ask and ask some more...this is a great place to get all those questions answered...

Cheers
Dave.

[Jake]

Welcome from me as well Peter, and good luck mate.

I am 55 and started cleaning/window cleaning after a bad accident in 1999, and haven't regretted it one bit.

This forum will be of great help, the guys here will always try and answer any queries you may have.

                       Regards.........Jake

[matt]

welcome

what part of devon are you fron ?? ??

[wimbledonhandyman]

Welcome Peter!

I'm fairly new here too and enjoying it - this lot are a great bunch and always help out with any questions etc.

Good luck - Steve

[EasyClean]

Hi all,

I am new so if I have done this wrong or entered it in the wrong group, please forgive me.

I am 56 years old and after a spell in hospital 3 years ago I found myself out of a job and early retired on very small private pension, finding it hard to survive on this I tried getting different part-time work with out success or I was treated so badly I quit.

I now wish to be a window cleaner and feel this will supplement my pension, I have bought the ladders etcetera and very excited to have a go but I do not wish to upset any local window cleaners, I would not consider thinking of undercutting anyone. I live in Mid Devon and I am willing to work in any part of Devon, so if you are a window cleaner in this area and willing to chat and maybe give me advise, then please do get in touch.
Peter.

I live in Kingsteignton (largest village in England) and most of my work is in the 'South Hams' and Torbay' areas. I clean virtually all my customers windows with WFP, not traditional. I have plenty of work and could do with someone like yourself working alongside me if you are interested simply using WFP (no ladders) BUT it would have to be on a sub-contract basis as I don't wish to do PAYE (done it before & don't wish to do it again). If you are interested email me (Wayne): EasyCleanDevon@aol.com

[craig jwc]

Hi Peter.

I'm down in Newton Abbot just round the corner from Easy Clean in Kingsteignton.
Can't offer any work but any questions feel free to e-mail me.


Wayne.
If you need a hand at anytime & I'm available let me know.
I'm looking at taking on more work.

Craig

[EasyClean]

Hi Peter.

I'm down in Newton Abbot just round the corner from Easy Clean in Kingsteignton.
Can't offer any work but any questions feel free to e-mail me.


Wayne.
If you need a hand at anytime & I'm available let me know.
I'm looking at taking on more work.

Craig

Hi Craig, any chance you can email your Tel number, cheers Wayne

[Andy@w.c.s]

Hi Peter
Welcome
there is a good bunch of people on here
thats a dam good offer from wayne @ easyclean ,If i was just starting out i would grab that with both hands
Andy

[cherubs cleaning]

good luck peter u r never to old to be a window cleaner

[KarlJones]

Welcome aboard Peter.  I am new myself and officially go self employed on Monday (im shelling bricks!) just to comment on...

I have bought the ladders etcetera and very excited to have a go but I do not wish to upset any local window cleaners

Look, the golden rule is that you must ask the potential customer if they already have a window cleaner.  If they say yes just move on, if they try to drag you back tell them that you are not going to take someone elses business off them, go to the house right next door (not the next street).

If you meet any other cleaners then tell them your situation, you can tell them straight that you always ask if they have a window cleaner and if they do you do not quote as you are not taking anyones business away from them.  They may even offer to give you some of the work they no longer want for free.
and finally...

Wow! what can I say lads,  those offers to help this guy out just bowl me over.  You kinda know your in the right place when stuff likes this happen.

PS Get a ladder M8rix, ladder mitts and some rope too if your doing traditional.

[cherubs cleaning]

can any one lend me £100 just started out and a bit short

[craig jwc]

Hi Peter.

I'm down in Newton Abbot just round the corner from Easy Clean in Kingsteignton.
Can't offer any work but any questions feel free to e-mail me.


Wayne.
If you need a hand at anytime & I'm available let me know.
I'm looking at taking on more work.

Craig

Hi Craig, any chance you can email your Tel number, cheers Wayne

You should have mail Wayne

Craig

[Peter.]

Hi All,

I am sorry it’s taken me so long to reply, I didn’t know how too?

I am overwhelmed at the response and I just cannot believe so many wish me well, I have seen a few local window cleaners and it did cross my mind to speak to them but well they did look a little fierce.

I am sorting out my insurance today, plus I need to buy some extension polls, other wise I have everything else.

I shall contact you all within the next few days.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my posted note.

Peter.

[Paul Coleman]

Hi All,

I am sorry it’s taken me so long to reply, I didn’t know how too?

I am overwhelmed at the response and I just cannot believe so many wish me well, I have seen a few local window cleaners and it did cross my mind to speak to them but well they did look a little fierce.

I am sorting out my insurance today, plus I need to buy some extension polls, other wise I have everything else.

I shall contact you all within the next few days.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my posted note.

Peter.

Don't worry about what they look like.  Most of them are girl thingy cats.  Just too ugly to get jobs elsewhere