[supernova77]

The last 3 days I've found myself finishing off my last house of the day just before it gets dark! In fact yesterday I was still cleaning a conservatory roof at 4:45pm.

It's a nightmare! I'm gonna have to get up 30 mins earlier I think 

Andy

[Russell Macdonald]

What time do you start Andy?

I never start later than 8 am.

[M & C Window Cleaning]

I also finished at 4.45pm today. I don't normally push it this late but my custies didn't seem to mind.

[Sanity]

Finished at 4pm today.  Gonna start earlier myself...

[supernova77]

I've been starting at 9am... I did have my cousin working with me up until last Friday, so I've now got it all to do on my own.

I think that if I start by 8:30 am I should be done by 4ish.

Andy

[ronnie paton]

iv been starting bout 7 30, getting busy now theres less hours its not fair

[Sir Squeaky]

I finished at just gone 4 today.

Latest for months!

[jdemarco]

I've been starting at 9am... I did have my cousin working with me up until last Friday, so I've now got it all to do on my own.

I think that if I start by 8:30 am I should be done by 4ish.

Andy

From now and over winter i finish at 5 or just after i keep certain houses till last that i know wont mind me cleaning if it gets a bit dark or some i know wont be back from work till 5.30. still starting at 7.30am thats not leaving my house thats cleaning my first customers house which is usually a farm or a customer whos up early, its usefull to know whos up and whos not, thats if you want to make the most of your day, which i do.

[supernova77]

From now and over winter i finish at 5 or just after i keep certain houses till last that i know wont mind me cleaning if it gets a bit dark or some i know wont be back from work till 5.30. still starting at 7.30am thats not leaving my house thats cleaning my first customers house which is usually a farm or a customer whos up early, its usefull to know whos up and whos not, thats if you want to make the most of your day, which i do.

Soon it will be pitch black by 5pm so you'll have to start finishing earlier.

Andy

[dai]

I am starting earlier too. The first hour seems to be the most productive of the day.
Other tradesmen start at 8am so why not us?
Wet bristles on glass makes for silent cleaning, so I'm not disturbing anyone.
The trouble with 4 pm finishes, is that I leave for home before most of my customers finish work. I have a hell of a lot of collecting to do tomorrow night. Dai

[jdemarco]

From now and over winter i finish at 5 or just after i keep certain houses till last that i know wont mind me cleaning if it gets a bit dark or some i know wont be back from work till 5.30. still starting at 7.30am thats not leaving my house thats cleaning my first customers house which is usually a farm or a customer whos up early, its usefull to know whos up and whos not, thats if you want to make the most of your day, which i do.

Soon it will be pitch black by 5pm so you'll have to start finishing earlier.

Andy

Not unless i have houses that i can do ie if customers arent back till 5.30. its not as if you can do a bad job cos you cant see the top windows properly when your wfp any way. not from the ground.

[ronnie paton]

get rid of the collecting then

[ronnie paton]

jdmarco are you seriously saying youll clean in the pitch black and be happy??

[jdemarco]

I am starting earlier too. The first hour seems to be the most productive of the day.
Other tradesmen start at 8am so why not us?
Wet bristles on glass makes for silent cleaning, so I'm not disturbing anyone.
The trouble with 4 pm finishes, is that I leave for home before most of my customers finish work. I have a hell of a lot of collecting to do tomorrow night. Dai

Dont collect then let your customers know you wont be calling round so can you send a cheque or just keep it for next time. Ive never collected in 4 years of window cleaning. Train your customers well. They wont send it to you cos they know youll be coming round if you dont theyll send it you. otherwise your hourly rate decreases.

[jdemarco]

jdmarco are you seriously saying youll clean in the pitch black and be happy??

Yeh, i could clean windows with my eyes shut.

[supernova77]

jdemarco,

I don't think it's very pro to be cleaning windows in the dark.

Andy

[jdemarco]

jdemarco,

I don't think it's very pro to be cleaning windows in the dark.

Andy

Im not really fussed what you think. when you have a busy schedule like mine you have no choice. You can clean a window when its dark at 5 just as good as you could if it was light.... if your a pro!

[Neil_A]

I got to a customers house the other day @ 7:25am... Yes i was there early. but i was planning to eat mcd's breakfast there and start at 8:00am

The customer comes out in his dressing gown and waves me over...

When i get to the door he tells me 'i dont want it done 2day'  i ask 'whys that'

He said 'your to early'  just b4 i could say 'well i will do you later in the day' He slams the door...  £10.00 off that days earnings....

Should i dump him or bite my lip and keep him?

[dai]

I like to be able to see what I'm standing in, or what I'm dragging my hose through. Dai

[supernova77]

Im not really fussed what you think. when you have a busy schedule like mine you have no choice. You can clean a window when its dark at 5 just as good as you could if it was light.... if your a pro!

Fair enough!