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courtnall

  • Posts: 4
Where do I start
« on: February 24, 2005, 09:23:34 am »
Hi
I am thinking about starting my own window cleaning business - i have been reading other post on this forum and all have been very useful!!(excellent site!!)

What kind of ladders should i look to buy? Where's the best place to buy?
Also where to buy T-bar & applicators?
What are scrims?

What is a basic price on a terrace? 2 windows at front / 2 at back?

Roy Harding

  • Posts: 1973
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2005, 09:47:28 am »
give Dave a ring on 01449760606 " soap national" very good products at knock down prices every thing you want. :)

courtnall

  • Posts: 4
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2005, 10:08:47 am »
Thanks I'll give him a call

The other thing? I've not worked for a window cleaner (contacted all but none taking on) but not afraid of graft and a quick learner is it possible to learn on the job? Is there any websites/ documents giving tip/techniques?

Roy Harding

  • Posts: 1973
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2005, 10:50:53 am »
If you post on the site your area you live. and state you would like a day or so to learn the ropes. Im sure somebody will help. :)

Grafters Cleaning Services

  • Posts: 1287
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2005, 09:28:03 pm »
Hi
I am thinking about starting my own window cleaning business - i have been reading other post on this forum and all have been very useful!!(excellent site!!)

What kind of ladders should i look to buy? Where's the best place to buy?
Also where to buy T-bar & applicators?
What are scrims?

What is a basic price on a terrace? 2 windows at front / 2 at back?

hi there and welcome, for tbars scrims etc try www.scrimcity.co.uk they are very helpful and resonable priced, 1 tip when you buy scrims go for factory washed, buy the way where do you live?
JAY "GRAFTERS"
From Southampton
www.high-shine.co.uk

courtnall

  • Posts: 4
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2005, 08:38:46 am »
Living in sheffield

Thanks, i'll have a look on this website

petski2

  • Posts: 652
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2005, 09:06:26 am »
Hi Courtnall,Im from Wakefield just round corner mate. ;)
Scrimcity is excellent and so are cleantech.co.uk.
I learned at home,after a few days browsing this forum I bought the gear and practiced on my house for a few days.Only then did I unleash myself on the public.
Good luck and owt else ya need to know post it.Cheers

Wildcats forever. ;)

Roy Harding

  • Posts: 1973
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2005, 09:46:30 am »
I looked at Scrim city, but Soap National are a lot cheaper for the same products £5 on a bucket on belt. :) unger same brand.

Temps

  • Posts: 15
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2005, 04:53:06 pm »

Jon T.C.

  • Posts: 592
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2005, 01:47:42 pm »
give Dave a ring on 01449760606 " soap national" very good products at knock down prices every thing you want. :)

Roy, can you check this number, as I was getting a number not in use tone?
Elite Cleaning Solutions

Roy Harding

  • Posts: 1973
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2005, 03:04:10 pm »
Sorry they changed number 01473 89 00 80 sorry lads ask for Dave :)

Jon T.C.

  • Posts: 592
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2005, 10:09:59 pm »
Yes he is cheap ;D Told him it was you that posted his number - he was well chuffed, could be an extra discount for you next time Roy ;)
Elite Cleaning Solutions

AuRavelling79

  • Posts: 25380
Re: Where do I start
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2005, 12:16:07 am »
For what it's worth - I use soap national too.
It's a game of three halves!