Office environments are not my scene either. Especially if there's computers, tables, storage boxes and all the other clutter in the way for internal cleaning. Much rather just clean outsides only and let some other muppet do the insides.
Kev R:
Will you be expected to work around the clutter or will you leave any windows that are unaccessible.
Just out of interest what do you price for a building like this one for external clean only?
I personally clean what I can every time, obviously if it means disturbing somebody's work I give it a miss but in the past I find most people are accommodating. I have tried in the past to work out of office hours, but its not always possible.
My business is mainly commercial. I intend to run 100% commercial by the end of this year. My prices are competitive in todays market. Most would say Im a bit cheap. Being mainly commercial most of my cleans are internal and external, I dont have many external only customers.
I often use window cleaning as an introduction for my other services. I try to sell maintenance contracts for windows, gutters, fascias, cladding, hi-level internal & external cleaning and suspended ceiling cleaning. What I mark down on the window cleaning I more than recoup with the other services. Earlier this year I was the cheapest quote for window cleaning for a national company but due to our price and quality we have been awarded a very lucrative Hi-level internal & external cleaning contract. Notice I said awarded, nobody else got to quote. After my costs I look to make a 56% profit across the board. I am hoping that this methodology will sustain growth and give me a good portfolio of commercial customers. I am looking for long term growth rather than short term profit.
At the moment I cant comment on specific prices for external only. Please understand my position
I would be interested in what others would call a good profit margin?