Hi Chris. I'm in the US and I tend to count windows but also have a minimum charge too. I had this one house that I was originally quoting for just cleaning all of the concrete and threw in a price for the windows also. 132 window panes. That's windows, doors, sliding patio doors, etc. Nice big windows. I priced $4.00 each, exterior only, all to be done with my WFP. $528.00 for 3 hours work. I did all the concrete work one day and went back for the windows the next. I'm just a "one man band" too. Route work and "per job" pricing can be all over the map. Only experience will teach you pricing but it's nice to have a "ground floor" price to start with. Informative video for all. Thanks again Chris.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Most kind sir, thanks fir your insight buddy

I just watched your video and loved it, I am three weeks into starting a window cleaning round and I'm encountering exactly these sort of issues but tomorrow I'm bearing what you said in mind

@ChrisAddis

Жыл бұрын

That's great pal! Best of luck and thanks for the support 🙏

Totally agree!

Sound advice, I'm in Southern Spain, ive had new clients say, oh my cleaner can do everything exept those up there, i say sorry, if you don't want me to clean everything then i can't help you, most of my jobs are high end jobs, all traditional and 90% inside and out, lots of big glass in today's moder glass box house, along with glass curtains which are frameless glass used on terraces, and now the latest craze are glass ballastrades so once again both sides cleaned, and i advice them every 4 weeks, which for Coast property and golf side properties are absolutely needed.

Thanks for the info 🙏

Totally agree, if I need to get my backpack out, to go do the rear windows I charge a bit more. Topping up the backpack and carrying it through someone's property,they get charged for that.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

If there's addition hassle or FAF it should be reflected in the bill without doubt.

Hi Chris . Penny pincher i gone one today . This one was a house next door to one i clean. As you know i clean every six weeks . They had me one time and the next time was about over 12 weeks . They say could i just did the down stairs i the house and do the conservation.So that was a frist clean to me. So i priced it up and she said the price was more and the house . So i said that my price to do that job.She payed the the price for penny pinching.

@ChrisAddis

Жыл бұрын

Nothing against these folk that want to save money....but they're not the best customers. Hold true to your values and all will be well

I hear you, in my first window cleaning business I used to try and guesstimate time, but I found my ‘optimism’, or ‘best case scenario time cost’ Used to make me underprice jobs. It’s a flaw in my personality more than a criticism of your method. This time around I charge £1.50 for an upstairs window and £1 for a downstairs and it adds a bit of consistency to my work now. Still it’s horses for courses, not saying I’m right and I do have a minimum charge like you. It works for me anyway

@ChrisAddis

4 ай бұрын

You do which ever method serves you best. I've seen guys do quite well counting windows, others having time based etc. You have to look at work I'm your area and put the best method you feel to work, especially in areas like mine where property sized differ so dramatically.

That intro was cool man

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate...trying to get better at the editing etc

Really good point Chris, I'm looking at starting up on weekends alongside my full time job whilst I try to gather enough work to leave that and go full time. I was concerned about pricing structure but that video has certainly helped. One question you mentioned that a conservatory puts £3 on top but that doesn't include the roof, after the first deep clean has been carried out (I believe you stated £80) what price would you charge for a maintenance clean on a conservatory roof? Thanks Kevin.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

If you remember in the video the £80 first clean on the conny roof, followed by a price of around £30 per 4 weekly thereafter (full house and conny roof)....but if its small around £8-£10 addition ish...use your discretion but don't be afraid to charge well. I'd rather overcharge than undercharge

Well said 👍

@ChrisAddis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great Video Chris BUT BUT BUT where's the keep on keeping on outro 😁

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

😄 am I soooo predictable?

@completeexteriorcleaningse750

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAddis 🤔 yeah LOL.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh....that cuts deep 😄

@completeexteriorcleaningse750

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAddis I'm so Shallow I bring a whole new meaning to the word deep

Any reservations about putting prices up just a month after Xmas tips?

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

None to be honest. Costs are costs

Great chat Chris

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. You guys keeping busy?

@jgcleaningsolutions

2 жыл бұрын

Yea not bad Chris just venturing out my services a little bit your self, Saw you pic leaflet dropping I is only a one man band at the moment

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@jgcleaningsolutions you'll get there mate...if that's what you want at least. Some guys and girls only want to be the one man operation. Got some more gutter clearing jobs done today and some bigger window cleaning jobs tomorrow, got a pub and a caravan place amongst others. Definitely can't complain.

@jgcleaningsolutions

2 жыл бұрын

I got first major contract to start Friday 4 weekly At moment 11 lodges and apartment complex and Wash all the cladding to start Then few months they are suppose to be adding 30 more

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@jgcleaningsolutions happy days nice one! These are quite good jobs to have as they tend to lead to others. Smashing it mate.

Each to their own but I think I bit of flexibility with the customers to a certain extent is always needed.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Flexibility is important. But it's a fine balancing act between being flexible and ensuring you don't inadvertently end up chasing your tail. Balance in all things

@deckhardhunt5089

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAddis you seem pretty set in your ways though . As flexible as a plank lol.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@deckhardhunt5089 😄 fair one. I think we are flexible in the sense that prices are set at a minimum, the customer can decide how many of the sides of the house get done... but I think you've got to decide the best system that works for you. But when it comes down to deciding which windows to do and leave, and then a certain section of customer that decide they only want 2 windows doing on the tops and expect you to do it for 2 or 3 quid...you have to ask yourself are you jumping over bigger opportunities, to service under priced work..? If you're starting out you can probably get away with offering that kind of service, but as you get busier and take on more work and then have people working for you etc...its VERY hard to maintain that level of flexibility and I just got to the point where it became easier to set a system of minimum charges and let the customer decide whether that fee was worth paying. As you say mate, each to their own

@deckhardhunt5089

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAddis I’ve 3 vans on the road and the same guys attend the same areas on the round every month so I can respect their intelligence enough to remember which houses only get certain parts done whether that be just upstairs or just a front or whatever . If a single mother or pensioner can only afford to get the upstairs done I’m quite happy to do that for them.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@deckhardhunt5089 fair play to you. If you're happy, you crack on.

Interesting Chris. When you price up an average house and for example you said £12 does that mean that from stopping the van to pulling away again it takes you 12 minutes to be close to your £60 an hour rate?

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Not always, sometimes I earn less than 60 per hour, sometimes more...but £60ph taken as an average over the month.

@iandocksey9792

2 жыл бұрын

£60 hr. That's good going. I've been going a year now. I try to base my jobs on £40 n hr. I'm obviously under cutting my self.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say that...if what you're earning is enough for you then fair play to you. 60 quid per hour is an average, sometimes earn a little more or a little less.

@iandocksey9792

2 жыл бұрын

Fair comment Chris. It's each to their own in this game, how far you can/wanna push it. But I will say, I've been going 1 year exactly, and it's the best thing I could of got involved in.

@iandocksey9792

2 жыл бұрын

How you doing Ched? I know you started up not long after I did mate

£1 a minute is what I aim for.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

What ever works best for you matey....thats what its all about

@AimHigherWindowCleaning

4 ай бұрын

I price my windows at 1.50 for ups and £1 for downs, and I like you try to work at that kind of rate on the job, 1 window/minute. If only every window all day we’re just in a long line 😂. I’d make 60+ per hour. I realistically average between 30-40

Penny pitcher 😂

Your restaurant analogy is ridiculous if you ask me . If you got a plumber in to fix a leaking tap you wouldn’t be expected to pay for a new bathroom.

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

Here's the thing....no ones asking you.

@andrewokane248

2 жыл бұрын

Your not the window cleaning god . I’ve 25 years experience and if someone wants me to do their upstairs only then that’s fine . Maybe a customer enjoys cleaning their downstairs ! It’s disrespectful to call people penny pinchers for this reason. I offer a service and get paid for my time I’m not there to judge someone on their financial situation. If I’m getting paid for my time regularly then that to me is a good customer .

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewokane248 you sound angry dude. At what point did I claim to have all the answers? This vid was done in response to a question someone asked me, and was targeted at people that might get some value out of it. If you don't like it; take your 25 years experience and keep scrolling. I'm not judging anyone's financial position, pal as if you'd watched my videos in tbe past, you'd be aware of my previous financial worries. Also if you'd actually watched the video, you'll have noticed, I've literally said "do what you want for me" in other words, if you want to run your business a certain way then crack on. This channel's an insight as to how I run my business and I'll answer questions asked or do videos I think are interesting....if its not for you, I wish you well and suggest you find another outlet for your bitterness. Have a good one.

@andrewokane248

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisAddis I’m not at all bitter or angry . I just have respect for the people who pay my wages and give me continued business . On the contrary it seems to be you who is angry or bitter . I get the impression you’ve had a few rude customers in the past (every industry gets them) and your now on the defensive. I do have a certain way I run my business the difference is I’m not broadcasting it over KZread .

@ChrisAddis

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewokane248 so first you attack my content, then you make negative assertions about how I treat customers and now the fact that I'm "broadcasting" on KZread draws more negativity.....and you want me to believe you're not angry or bitter.? Not sure what's eating at you in your own life that you think throwing negativity at me will cure, but I wish you well none the less.