[martyn8]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gutter-cleaning-from-ground-level-DIY-construction-info_W0QQitemZ320338961746QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item320338961746&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

hi, im new have been looking into ways for starting my own business up and think
gutter cleaning is a very good option to include in with driveway/patio cleaning and possibly conservatory cleaning.my main problem is lack of funds and i mean lack of -zilch,i have looked into hiring and leasing but am a bit wary, my only start is i have a crappy ford transit van my mate says i can have his water container think it was 1000ltr, does anybody know what the link is about above please want to offer a gutter clean system without ladders think it will come across better and am trying to source cheapest method any advice most welcome thank you
sorry put post in wrong thread first meant to put in here

[chrisyg]

oh, not another one for that guide.. please search this forum for a guide already on here..

Just to note, a simple DIY set up that will be of any good long term, will actually cost you approx £700, you will be looking at £250 just for a 3000watt vacuum

[martyn8]

searched the guide previously must have missed it, sorry
was just after a bit of info its not easy when starting something new,
thank you anyway

[chrisyg]

Im helping everyone with old posts this eve! 

Here, http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=51156.0 - its what we all used

[trevor povey]

costs for gutter system

 reliable transit and water tank......which you have. upto £15,000

vac and 30 foot pole...upto £1200

generator upto £800

pressure washer upto £1000

pole for spike  upto £500 *can also be used for powerwashing down pipes

pole for camera    £250

camera system  upto £850


Its quite feasible to spend upto £20k on a system with van and tank,most will come in cheaper than this,yr nxt problem will be getting the customers. ..Also make sure your water tank is securely fixed to the floor/chassis

[martyn8]

thanks chrisyg- everybody,had a bit of a blonde moment (if i had any hair that is) must have put wrong keywords in search option.
but still any advice about any aspect of starting up is most welcome
thanks

[ftp]

If your doing patio cleaning then you'll need a decent pressure washer. You could save money by buying an extendable lance and jetting the gutters rather than investing in a vac as well.

[martyn8]

Thanks ftp,is that whet you use,
does it not cause more work or is it quite easy to control using pressure washer
thought it might cause it to go all over if gutter quite full thanks

[ftp]

Nope, i use a vacuum. I know guys on here use a pressure washer to do it. I would think there must be a knack to it otherwise you'll splatter everything in muck. I think the secret is to use a low pressure nozzle to gently shift the muck to the down pipe and wash it down. Just thinking an extending lance might be less than two hundred whereas a vacuum with poles could be around a £1000 (a lot of money to find on top of the pressure washing kit).