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just saying ... Hello
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, been a while since i logged on, how is everyone doing and getting on over here in Oz?
had few ups and downs, car motorbike kids and now jobless but hey least the weather is nice :) |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, been a while since i logged on, how is everyone doing and getting on over here in Oz?
had few ups and downs, car motorbike kids and now jobless but hey least the weather is nice :) Hi Welcome to the madhouse part of BE. I live in the Uk still, got all the "fun" to come. Wendy |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, been a while since i logged on, how is everyone doing and getting on over here in Oz?
had few ups and downs, car motorbike kids and now jobless but hey least the weather is nice :) |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, been a while since i logged on, how is everyone doing and getting on over here in Oz?
had few ups and downs, car motorbike kids and now jobless but hey least the weather is nice :) It's mad, and informative and addictive :rolleyes: :D Cas |
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well they cant get much worse lol...
not to stressed about job, werent impressed there anyway, trying to start my own lil business up in redlandshire now...even thats looking a disaster hahaha maybe i should go swimming with the sharks hmmm theres a thought lol. its enought to drive ya to :beer: ..still it could be worse..i could be in the uk... |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
not to stressed about job, werent impressed there anyway, trying to start my own lil business up in redlandshire now...
Who knows, you may have future customers reading ;) |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Tell us what the business is then ?
Who knows, you may have future customers reading ;) bit of a difference from a print machinist lol ... |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
starting off with window cleaning in &/or out, blinds and gutters, if when that takes off i will broaden more.
bit of a difference from a print machinist lol ... Well good luck with it. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
well thank you very much wendy... :)
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Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
starting off with window cleaning in &/or out, blinds and gutters, if when that takes off i will broaden more.
bit of a difference from a print machinist lol ... |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by Vanessa
That should give you some reasonable money. They charge $200 for mine inside and out - 2 of them and takes about 1 hour and they say that they do about 7 a day. Not bad for little outlay!
geee how much!!! im not charging that much ... depending on size of property depends on charge but the highest is a large highset, and windows inside and out is only $80 then if its a senior citizen its $10 cheaper, i have a friend in brisbane wanted her gutters cleared, they wanted to charge $175, i done it for $80 huge difference, im not here to be greedy just as long as i can pay my bills and have a little fun im happy, i work alone unless big job then the wife comes, normally a good 2 hours, im a fussy bugger so like it to be as id like to see mine done if i was topay for it. but saying that, i also done a large lowset, windows, in & out and blinds took me 4 hours, $125 thought that was reasonable. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
geee how much!!! im not charging that much ... depending on size of property depends on charge but the highest is a large highset, and windows inside and out is only $80 then if its a senior citizen its $10 cheaper, i have a friend in brisbane wanted her gutters cleared, they wanted to charge $175, i done it for $80 huge difference, im not here to be greedy just as long as i can pay my bills and have a little fun im happy, i work alone unless big job then the wife comes, normally a good 2 hours, im a fussy bugger so like it to be as id like to see mine done if i was topay for it. but saying that, i also done a large lowset, windows, in & out and blinds took me 4 hours, $125 thought that was reasonable.
Oh well can't afford to pay travelling as well :rolleyes: Nicky :D |
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Originally Posted by NickyP
Goo dluck with it , it is a shame that you aren't here in Victoria as I would happily pay that sort of money as I HATE cleaning windows.
Oh well can't afford to pay travelling as well :rolleyes: Nicky :D If im ever coming down that way in the future ill bring me tools and do them for you :) |
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Originally Posted by Vanessa
That should give you some reasonable money. They charge $200 for mine inside and out - 2 of them and takes about 1 hour and they say that they do about 7 a day. Not bad for little outlay!
Mate has just been quoted $160 for 3 bed house with 2 large sets of paio windows, inside and out. Reckon on about 2 hours for 1 person. I used to be a window cleaner many years ago, so I've some idea how to price a job. Would you believe we were once asked to quote for this place... http://www.eastanglia24.co.uk/suffol...ess/clouds.jpg It's the insurance that is the biggest outlay. |
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Originally Posted by gedge
Sounds steep. Why does it take 2 hours for 2 windows? or do you mean 2 window cleaners?
Mate has just been quoted $160 for 3 bed house with 2 large sets of paio windows, inside and out. Reckon on about 2 hours for 1 person. I used to be a window cleaner many years ago, so I've some idea how to price a job. Would you believe we were once asked to quote for this place... http://www.eastanglia24.co.uk/suffol...ess/clouds.jpg It's the insurance that is the biggest outlay. the thing i struggled with was finding out the going rates, after having people round and quoting i then sat down and thought, gee thats alot of money, and they all worked to "it will cost a minimum of..." and every wuote i thought was outrageous. now ive pretty much laid out all my costs, ive now got to get the customers....which is the hardest part. ideally just to get a few pennies in each week i need a few shops, but they are all contracted, though i prefer houses as they can be done during the day instead of early hours of the morning lol... |
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Originally Posted by laverda down under
still think $160 is steep, the way i look at it people dont want to lay out a third of their weekly wage to get the windows cleaned, hence why i charge a max of $80, it may take 30 mins, it may take 2 or 3 hours depending on the windows. dont see the point in charging per hour either..
the thing i struggled with was finding out the going rates, after having people round and quoting i then sat down and thought, gee thats alot of money, and they all worked to "it will cost a minimum of..." and every wuote i thought was outrageous. now ive pretty much laid out all my costs, ive now got to get the customers....which is the hardest part. ideally just to get a few pennies in each week i need a few shops, but they are all contracted, though i prefer houses as they can be done during the day instead of early hours of the morning lol... Do you do the work on the books? (if you don't mind me asking) Are you paying any super? What about insurance? Re: your point about how long it'll take depending on the windows. I think this is very important. I would charge extra for leaded windows or large patio windows or difficult to reach widows or windows exposed to salt water. They all add to your time to complete the job, and time is money. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by gedge
Well I hope you're not under pricing yourself.
Do you do the work on the books? (if you don't mind me asking) Are you paying any super? What about insurance? Re: your point about how long it'll take depending on the windows. I think this is very important. I would charge extra for leaded windows or large patio windows or difficult to reach widows or windows exposed to salt water. They all add to your time to complete the job, and time is money. Yes all work is through the books, as easy as it is to cheat the tax man in the long run its not worth it. however if someone was adamant they didnt want it through the books, who knows, cross that bgridge when/if i come to it. As for super, as ive just started up the answer is no, but if i can get this off the ground then i will be. Insurance is a must, not just for the property, but i have done a few senior people, and most have either wooden or tiled floors, and in general they hover around, so if they were to slip on a drop of water, of which is wiped asap due to dripping, then i have no worries other than making sure they arnt hurt.. i understand your point with regards to the different types of windows, however with the tools i use size isnt really a problem, nor is the salt from the air, the main problem ive come across though is paint spots! i am assuming they are paint, maybe from roof coatings im unsure, now they are the major pain, along with removal of screens, depending of type and age. in theory it only should take 30-45 mins for an average house, however, as i said im a perfectionist so i take a little longer. if i was running tight then i would speed up, but as yet i have plenty of time. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
still think $160 is steep, the way i look at it people dont want to lay out a third of their weekly wage to get the windows cleaned, hence why i charge a max of $80, it may take 30 mins, it may take 2 or 3 hours depending on the windows. dont see the point in charging per hour either..
the thing i struggled with was finding out the going rates, after having people round and quoting i then sat down and thought, gee thats alot of money, and they all worked to "it will cost a minimum of..." and every wuote i thought was outrageous. now ive pretty much laid out all my costs, ive now got to get the customers....which is the hardest part. ideally just to get a few pennies in each week i need a few shops, but they are all contracted, though i prefer houses as they can be done during the day instead of early hours of the morning lol... PM me your details and will spread the word in Redland Bay,maybe some business cards as well eh,i will certainly keep you in mind for mine.Good luck Donna |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by donna
PM me your details and will spread the word in Redland Bay,maybe some business cards as well eh,i will certainly keep you in mind for mine.Good luck
Donna PM sent |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by gedge
Sounds steep. Why does it take 2 hours for 2 windows? or do you mean 2 window cleaners?
Mate has just been quoted $160 for 3 bed house with 2 large sets of paio windows, inside and out. Reckon on about 2 hours for 1 person. I used to be a window cleaner many years ago, so I've some idea how to price a job. . |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by Vanessa
I meant 2 window cleaners about 1 hour in total so about the same as your friend.
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I dont think our rental house is a mansion by any stretch of the imagination, but the quote I got a couple of weeks ago for doing the windows (inside & out + tracks) was $235 :scared: .
He very kindly them gave me a discount which brought it down to $200. Needless to say, I did it myself :rolleyes: . |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
in theory it only should take 30-45 mins for an average house, however, as i said im a perfectionist so i take a little longer. if i was running tight then i would speed up, but as yet i have plenty of time.
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I am curious, how do you handle the windows with security screens, and fly screens that can't be removed ?
and as for fly screens that dont move, to be honest i havnt come across any yet, and if/when i do ill let you know lol,however i am under the impression there is a special tool to remove some, and at the moment its not worty my while buying it. but for security screens, ive only come across the bars, and i work through them. |
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Whilst we're fixated with all things window cleaning...
I was bought one of these window cleaning gadgets that does inside and out at the same time. Magic Window Cleaner Came from some dodgy Russki on the market for $15. I was very sceptical but it ain't half bad. We used to live in a penthouse and some of the windows were impossible to clean without employing some dangerous ropes and pulleys! Has anyone else got any good window cleaning tips or products? I still swear by warm soapy water, squeegee, cloth and chamois. |
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Originally Posted by gedge
Whilst we're fixated with all things window cleaning...
I was bought one of these window cleaning gadgets that does inside and out at the same time. Magic Window Cleaner Came from some dodgy Russki on the market for $15. I was very sceptical but it ain't half bad. We used to live in a penthouse and some of the windows were impossible to clean without employing some dangerous ropes and pulleys! Has anyone else got any good window cleaning tips or products? I still swear by warm soapy water, squeegee, cloth and chamois. ive looked at the "gadget" to be honest, i wouldnt mind seeing one of your windows after use of that, personally i cant see that it does a great job, especially the edges and corners (unlike me :D ) lol but if your happy thats what counts...oh and do away with the cloth and chamois, use a scrim, or a peice of newpaper is the next best thing... |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
Mrs Dagboy id have done it for a mximum of $80 oh well never mind...
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Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
so are we to assume you live in a mansion ???
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Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
I have to do them every couple of months because of the tenants in & out, so I'll keep you in mind for both houses next time! :beer:
and vanessa...does your castle have a mote around it? with crocs in it hahaha, now that would be a good tourest attraction .. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
ok trying to take potential business away from me eh lol
ive looked at the "gadget" to be honest, i wouldnt mind seeing one of your windows after use of that, personally i cant see that it does a great job, especially the edges and corners (unlike me :D ) lol but if your happy thats what counts...oh and do away with the cloth and chamois, use a scrim, or a peice of newpaper is the next best thing... You can't beat using proper tools for the job though. I've heard the newspaper one, more often with vinegar? but never tried it. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by gedge
I'm not saying the thing is great, but for a quickjob in hard to reach spots, i.e. higher than a ladder, it's all right. The edges are ok, but the corners are a problem.
You can't beat using proper tools for the job though. I've heard the newspaper one, more often with vinegar? but never tried it. only problem with neswapaper is though that it can scratch but usually it does a good job |
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Originally Posted by laverda down under
i see your point, i wasnt trying to be offensive, if i was i appologise.
only problem with neswapaper is though that it can scratch but usually it does a good job Have you got any window cleaning stories to share? You know George Formby... Now I go window cleaning to earn an honest bob, For a nosy parker it's an interesting job. Now it's a job that just suits me, A window cleaner you would be, If you could see the things I see When I'm cleaning windows. Honeymooning couples too, You should see them bill and coo. You'd be surprised the things they do, When I'm cleaning windows. In my profession I work hard, But I'll never stop, I'll climb this blinking ladder Till I get right to the top. The blushing bride she looks divine The bridegroom he is doing fine, I'd rather have his job than mine, When I'm cleaning windows The chamber maids sweet names I call Me minds not on me work at all, It's a wonder I don't fall, When I'm cleaning windows. I know a fella, such a swell, He has a thirst that's plain to tell, I've seen him drink his bath as well, When I'm cleaning windows. Pajamas laying side by side, Ladies nighties I have spied, And I've often seen what goes inside, When I'm cleaning windows. Now there's a famous movie queen, She looks a flapper on the screen, But she's more like eighty than eighteen, When I'm cleaning windows. She pulls her hair all down behind, And then pulls down her . .. never mind! And after that, pulls down the blind, When I'm cleaning windows. At eight o'clock a girl she wakes, At five past eight a bath she takes, 1' At ten past eight me ladder breaks, When I'm cleaning windows. |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by gedge
Heck you'd have to try harder than that to be deemed offensive round here.
Have you got any window cleaning stories to share? You know George Formby... |
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I am curious, how do you handle the windows with security screens, and fly screens that can't be removed ?
im sponsoring the local police magazine :) crime prevention now as well, comes out in April. till next time :beer: |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by laverda down under
just thought id update you, i had my 1st house with not one removable screen, so i took the widows out and cleaned them. security screens i cleaned beforehand so no mess was on windows after i cleaned them.
im sponsoring the local police magazine :) crime prevention now as well, comes out in April. till next time :beer: |
Re: just saying ... Hello
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
I have to do them every couple of months because of the tenants in & out, so I'll keep you in mind for both houses next time! :beer:
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