I have been in exterior cleaning for over 30yrs, jokers like this have always made it an uphill struggle to win work. Fortunately after all this time I seem to have plenty to keep me busy, but it still makes me angry to see stories like this. Crack on and keep raising the profile of our industry, its good work.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Well said Evan, glad to hear you're keeping busy. Really appreciate you awesome feedback, especially from a fellow Evans 😊

@linw7320

Жыл бұрын

In some cases vandalism and trespassing changes could be made. Possibly Intent to "extort" type of thing? 😢

@i-love-comountains3850

Жыл бұрын

​@@linw7320 The fact that she had to call the law would seem to indicate possibility of charges. I hope they were at least reported to relevant licensing agencies.

@VIKTOR-ck3dx

Жыл бұрын

The same happend to my 90 years old father , he said "NO" and went back to his backgarden , afther 15 minuts they ring his doorbell again and said "look we cleansed 1m2 of your roof you have to pay for it" . This happend in Belgium where this happens a lot and sorry to say so it's always Brits (speak English and plate on van is uk) .

@si2foo

Жыл бұрын

i feel like it is the least damaging form of vandalism though.

I had the council tell me that all the roofs and gutters in my area were being pressure washed. Around a month later, the pressure washer guys turn up. They go out back after asking to look at the job, said they’d go grab their ladders, got back in their van and drove off…….The council paid them for the job 🤦🏻 Then I had a guy from the council call to ask how the job went…….I was like, “well they were here and they did look at the job….But I’m still waiting on them coming back with their ladders.” 😂🤣🤦🏻 Dudes got paid for the 40 houses in my area and all they did was tell people they were just gonna grab ladders, then took off. 😆😂🤣

@sketchiefello9002

Жыл бұрын

most honest british businessmen

@MrTruckerf

Жыл бұрын

Yes. This is what is called a scam.

@bennyceca

Жыл бұрын

Bunch of r*tards employed at councils, they should be going out to check on the work as it's getting done, lots of horror stories about! I somehow doubt it they paid up, at least not the full amount, besides, they can take legal actions, if they can be bothered that is.

@Kx0195

5 ай бұрын

Councils are just filled with incompetent people. They have had experience with people doing this exact shit (claiming government funds for work not completed or substandard) for decades. Just look at the green energy initiatives like insulation, rendering and double glazing. It's happening with solar installations right now too. If they haven't built protection into their system of processes then in my eyes they're not looking after our money and from my time working for DWP it is imperative that government servants work with fiscal responsibility. Highlights the state of this country.

@joinedupjon

Ай бұрын

I find it a bit terrifying when the idea of getting unemployed people to do loft insulation is raised... Sure lots of unemployed people are decent and honest, but you know no effort by the people who end up running the scheme will be put into sorting the sheep from the goats so the government will be putting characters out of trainspotting into the homes of tenants and the elderley.

1) I'm glad she called the police. A similar scam happened to my sister. I had asked the city to prune our street trees and they hired a contractor that then hired another contractor. An employee of the second company came onto the lawn, hacked off about a third of a tree, and asked my sister for $400. When I complained to the city, they were unable to tell me which company was involved. It was very frustrating. 2) It's too bad the neighbor didn't also hire you at the same time.

Nice job there Nick a trillion times better than those scammers would ever have done. Good on her for calling the police 😊.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hi Polgara, many thanks for your kind comment. I do apologise for my lack of response to your last comment on my previous video, i've been a little under the weather, but feeling better now, and back at it. All the best, Nick 😊

@polgarauk5606

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning no need to apologise!! No one expects you to answer every comment x I hope you are feeling better now. I sympathize, my delightful children have kindly shared their germs with me and I have not been too well myself the last few days

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

@@polgarauk5606 So sweet of you ☺️. Don’t you just love it when your children come home ill, and you know that in a few days you’ll probably be sick too - not 😆 I’m almost certain that’s exactly how I got it in the first place 😆

I can't even imagine how much of a killer on the arms that must be. Will be amazed if the neighbours don't get in touch to have their roof done too. Brilliant job as usual. Thanks for the upload and have a great week :)

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hiya mate, my apologies for the lack of response to your last comment on another video, i've been feeling a little under the weather. feeling better now though and back on it. Thanks for the awesome comment as usual though. Top man 🤝

@alstalbs2265

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning oh mate no worries at all. You can’t reply to everyone. Glad you’re on the mend 🙂

@heleneroberge2934

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was wandering as a woman of 60th no sure I can do this? Beautiful and satisfying job 😊

@tibsie

Жыл бұрын

I did something similar when cleaning my solar panels. I could only work for 10 minutes at a time before having to take a break and swap my arms around. You do get a surprising amount of thrust out of the nozzle which helps. You've just got to make sure you are prepared for the thrust to disappear when you turn the pressure washer off or the end will slam into the roof.

@lwilton

Жыл бұрын

@@heleneroberge2934 As someone older than you, I suspect that you might well be able to do this if you had the right tools and are in reasonably good shape. I could do it at your age. I'm male, but I don't really think that would make all that much difference. The trick here is that he isn't holding up the whole weight of that pole. The water jet at the end is lifting it up, and he can move it back and forth just by tilting the stick slightly. You would probably still be holding around 10 pounds (or 4 kilos) in your arms for a while though.

Had some from our Traveling community try this on me. Guy power washed a small section of my drive and rang the door bell to get me to pay him to clean the rest. Little did he know that I couldn't give a monkeys what my drive looks like. So much fun telling him no.

@AmigaA-or2hj

Жыл бұрын

Tell them the house is a rental property. They won’t come back.

@johnf3326

Жыл бұрын

You are polite! PIKEYS!

@sc-mh3jj

Ай бұрын

they love their power hoses

Really impressive how you manage to get such a straight edge line with the neighbour’s roof with that massive long pole. It can’t be easy with a pole that length, especially with it being slightly bendy. Nice work!

@andrewclayterman6230

Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem when I was younger, but with experience comes knowledge.. now I can handle my long pole quite adeptly.

@SCHARKBAIT11

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewclayterman6230

As a prevoously approved contractor for London Borough Councils, I applaud your professionalism and the way you look after your kit. Kudos to you sir. Only one thing I would probably have done and that would have been to do the small roof last for fear of detritus falling onto it after having just cleaned it. But that is a small thing and no doubt you checked it afterwards anyway. I loved how you cleaned up after yourself. All my guys had cleaning kit onboard, and never left a site occupied or unoccupied anything other than clean enough to eat your dinner off. Great video and great work.

Let's all thank the grifters for gaining an honest man the contract and the homeowner for being savvy enough to not engage their services. Hope they drove by later to view Nick's lovely work LOL.

@rabidbeaver167

Жыл бұрын

She wasnt smart enough to call the cops as soon as they started fucking around

@nic5423

Жыл бұрын

​@Hellequin Maskharat Including in the UK. I believe it's called hawking?

@Inferryu

Жыл бұрын

@Hellequin Maskharat She didn't alow it, read the description, or at least the start of the video: "two uninvited men carried out a test patch ... even when she said no"

@NailHeavenAshford

Жыл бұрын

It is still illegal in the U.K. and would probably come under ‘criminal damage’ if you could catch them.

@teas926

Жыл бұрын

Classic gypo trick

Love that famous Ben grime line!! Spectacular results! Shame on those so called professionals, both the pressure washers and shoddy roofers. You are the consumate professional, splendid work! My arms hurt for you also! Always caring about your customers! Lovely human being, you are❤ All the best Nick, always!😊😊

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hello my lovely Sandi, thanks so much, your feedback is so very important to me. God bless 😘❤️

@sandisnead1540

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning oh my Nick, you make my heart smile! Amazing work, and concern for your customers. You are a blessing young man truly!😇

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

@@sandisnead1540 hugs 🤗 and big kisses to you Sandi ♥️💕

I had this happen to me but it was my drive they left a patch on. I must have told them 20+ times that I didn't want it done but they started it anyway. I can't tell you how distressed I was when they eventually left.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry to hear that Pam. That must have been a horrible experience. But take comfort in that you didn't back down, and you eventually got them to leave, good on you 🫡 ❤️

@johnf3326

Жыл бұрын

I'd have cut their bloody pipe!

@MadeWisely

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaningsuch a horrible experience. Bone chilling. God you people are pathetic

@user-hp2ey8xb8c

3 ай бұрын

I do pressure washing for driveways and I do not do such an act. It's a scummy way to almost try to force your customers to take your services. It's clever but unethical.

@deltalima6703

Ай бұрын

Its not clever, its vandalism.

Glad you caught the signs of a weak roof repair. That certainly was a spectacular color change. You happened to bring up a side-view, which is that keeping an elders property clean helps prevent bullying, whether from scorn, fines, labor trickery, deterioration of a home or neighborhood, etc. Always enjoy your quality and thoughtful work. That is such a nice transformation. Looked like there are more roofs needing doing nearby. Hope the sight of your "miracle" nudges some others to call.

I've no idea why I clicked on this video but it was so satisfying to watch 😂

That was a good explanation. Gave just enough of the info needed to understand the situation. I like how you take care of your equipment and also tidy up when the job is done. That show that you are a true professional who takes pride in his work.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much C G, I really appreciate comments like this ❤️

Good for your client ! Those bullies should be arrested for harassment ! You made that roof look new !

I know, I know... that's what the roof was supposed to look like and it's better for the roof to be cleaned and it's a great color change... But I like the look of the greyish, slightly mossy roof from before better^^

@Ryarios

Ай бұрын

I think the owner didn’t mind the color which is why they never had it cleaned before… I happen to agree with you. I also question how long before it goes back to dark…

@markhosking1882

6 күн бұрын

Yeah. I was wondering, why would you clean the roof? It looks fine. Is the lichen dangerous? Do the tiles rot or decompose? Iam not very knowledgeable about roof cleaning, as you can probably gather and have never seen it done before.

This is exactly it, I'll never get a person that just rocks up to the house to do anything, I'll contact them if I want work done, I've a sign at the door and the travellers still constantly knock

@AmigaA-or2hj

Жыл бұрын

I get them all the time. If they do return, tell them it’s a rented house. They never came back.

@huskytail

Жыл бұрын

It is a scam they are running. Well, maybe not these specially who cleaned up the patch, but many others. They clean your roof and then force you to pay for the work done. They do it to older people more often than not, and can become very aggressive if you tell them you never wanted their work to begin with. A lot of people get burned this way. The owner was spot on to chase them away

@bok4822

Жыл бұрын

Some companies still knock on your door because they know some people forget stuff, even if there is a sign. So instead of waiting for that person to remember that they needed the roof cleaned and contact a random person, they hope to get the job. But then there are people that are too in need of money and will use any methods to get a job/money.

@jamesbeckwith3639

Жыл бұрын

I had a traveller knock on my back door asking if I wanted the guttering cleaning.... I was upstairs and when I came down I caught him with his face up against the glass panel in the door trying to see if he could see anything inside... It took me nearly half an hour to get rid of him. I will try the rented house reply if they ever come back.

@jamesbizs

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbeckwith3639 I’m a renter. Cleaning gutters tends to be a job for the tenant. So not the best excuse to use lol.

If someone did that test patch on my roof without my consent, I definitely wouldn’t employ them no matter how cheap! I’d also explore legal advice in an effort to sue them for having to get the whole job done seeing as they unlawfully defaced my property in the first place! Mongrels! Nice job and great ethics Nick ❤ 😊

@SaeKato

15 күн бұрын

"Oh yeah sure, Ill let you do this. Just give me the info of your company!"

Shame on those who tried to pressure your client into a sale, that is crappy of them. You did a fantastic job!

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thanks ☺️

Просто поразительное изменение- какая чистота и буйство красок- прекрасная работа) Я представляю каково это на вытянутых руках держать такой длинный шест.. Вы просто герой! Я счастлива , что в этом мире есть такие люди как вы! Храни вас Господь! ❤️❤️❤️🙏👍

What a different! It’s a shame the neighbors don’t get together and do their roofs at the same time. You’d probably give them each a discount!

I must say the roof looks so much better. Living here in Texas we don't keep our roofs long enough for anything to grow on them because of the massive hail storms that we have here during the spring. Great job sir. 🤠👍

@digi3218

Жыл бұрын

I actually sorta liked the dirt/patina on the tiles.. it matched the copper gutters. 🤷‍♂️

@windyhawthorn7387

Жыл бұрын

I have been up on old metal roofs and I think to they get too hot for any growth.

@nczioox1116

Ай бұрын

Why not get kevlar roof tiles?

@Chris_In_Texas

Ай бұрын

@@nczioox1116 because the insurance companies won’t pay for that and they will pay for new asphalt composite shingles. We could move to class 4 shingles to help stop physical damage with hail up to about 2.5”, however if you get hailed on while structurally the shingles are fine they look like someone with a hammer went up and beat up your roof. They won’t pay to fix aesthetic issues. So you get to be that house that looks like the moon. lol. We have little over 12,500 sq feet of roof area and with 12/12 and 18/12 steep pitched roofs it’s really expensive to replace. I would love to put metal roof on but the HOA won’t allow it.

Beautifully done, though I’m terribly sorry your client went through that.

Wow scaffolding is way cool. Thanks for showing us.

Wow looks amazing when you are done! Glad you are there to do such fine honest work!

That looks right nice! I wonder if the neighbor's in the other half of the building will now decide they want their roof cleaned too?

I never get tired of watching your videos and you always do a super job!!!

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Alina, you're so lovely ❤️

My arms are aching for you! The result is amazing, night and day. 💜💜💜

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

It'll certainly keep you fit this roof cleaning game 😄. Thanks for the great comment Anita ❤️

`i appreciate a person who takes pride in their work. Thank you.

Commendable job! We need more conscientious workers like you!

Class job Nick. Hope your feeling better. Nice to show the clean up and putting away all the equipment etc. That all takes time and effort. It's no joke the roof work. Cheers fella.😊

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hey Paudie, thanks mate, yeah feeling much better, although been on another roof clean today, and think i've pulled a muscle in my arm 😞. Getting to old for this now i think 😄

I would have asked told the neighbors you were cleaning this part of the roof and asked if they would be interested in having theirs done at the same time. Having to come back and setup again is a lot more work.

@nopenope9118

Жыл бұрын

Plus then they wouldn’t need to be influenced by a patch test being done on their own roof, they can just check his work by looking next door.

@jamesbizs

Жыл бұрын

@@nopenope9118 this almost is like a test patch lol going to make their side look awful . At least before you can pretend that’s just the color. Now you can’t

It turned out amazing. Always impressed.

Fantastic job, hopefully the adjoining neighbor called you to do their roof as well. Either way very satisfying to watch.

Great job! Thank you! You're a good person.

Excellent job👍 good to see someone have pride in their work

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike 👍

Fascinating...You have such pride in your work. Extremely satisfying to watch..❤ from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Christine ❤️

glad to see you are back at it Nick, lovely job as always

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacqueline, many thanks ❤️

I absolutely do not know how you do this and I absolutely do not know how you do it so precisely perfect. You are an absolute genious. Wow, I am so impressed.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment, thanks so much Deborah 😍

Roof cleaning transformation are one of my favorite. The roof looks great.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mirtha, ❤️

I am stunned by the transformation.

I just read the back story you added for this video, and WOW! So glad you were able to help ease her mind by doing this without incident. I will never understand how some ppl can be so shady.. Distracting some poor woman while the other messes around the back w/o permission😡 Homie would have met his maker if that were my house, well more like my 3 Rottweiler's house😂😂 That roof turned out amazing, so great job! Much love from California🤙🏼❤

I can't believe that I watched this but thank god I did!. That transformation of the roof was incredible to see. Well done!!👍

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching 👍

@Leehuss5582

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning Your welcome Thanks for the video👍🙏

That is a very handy scaffolding system! Thanks for the video, coming from Oregon in the U.S., God Bless!

Wow! Excellent outcome.

Gorgeous work.

Great vid. Really inspiring and a joy to watch. Thank you

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Came out lovely in the end mate, cracking job! Nice to see you show some of the challenges & clean up too. Hope all is well buddy!👍👍

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, cheers mate. Yeah I took some advice from @PartridgeExteriorCleaning suggesting I should show more of exactly that, the hardships of the job, rather than show it all looking smooth sailing. It was good advice, and will be doing more of it. Nice one Rich, i hope you're well too bud ❤️

@richardhenderson9126

Жыл бұрын

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning Yours are always good, honest videos buddy, and a pleasure to watch believe me! Yeah, I'm fine thanks, just busy as I hope you are too 👍

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

@@richardhenderson9126 luv ya mate 😊

Great job. I hope the neighbours like your work and hire you for their side too.

Awesome mate 💪🏽

My shoulders and neck hurt just watching you doing this. You must be very strong.

Fair play to you mate, I have done this type of work before and despite looking simple enough I know for a fact its really hard work. Top job to looks sweet at the end.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, really appreciate that 👍

Looked great when you finished!👍🏻💙💜. I bet those neighbors were appalled when they saw their roof. Wow!

@wintersun398

Жыл бұрын

it’s a great way for him to get their business though? I presume/hope he gives them his business card and a quote !

I love pressure washing. It's truly magical discovering how vibrant the surface is meant to be.

Great job done.Always best with the professionals

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks John 👍

Why not combine sidewalk cleaning with your roof cleaning business? Give 'em a package deal...

Wish you well, be as healthy as you can be , squeeze out all the love in this precious time we have on earth. Blessings in every day mate from UK

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😍

I love this video! Nick, your attention to details is such a pleasure to watch…greatly benefits your clients and keeps your equipment serving you well. Bravo! And you were able to restore this client's faith in your industry after what those, hmmm, well, unsavory characters did!👍👏👍

Fantastic job. Sad that this woman was treated so poorly by the shysters.

Looks so much better, great job

Great stuff Nick

Great job, im a window cleaner in the UK and considering offering roof cleaning services in my area as there is a huge demand. The only think i really need is a scalfolding tower, great to see and learn from the best.

Looks like a brand new roof. Fantastic job.

What a difference, looks like new. Good work

so satisfying to watch

Love that glass addition on the back of the house !

Fantastic.

I'm surprised that the other person on the other side didn't come out and ask you how much you charged (Unless they were at work or something). What a change! In Arizona where I live you often see clay tile roofs, but as it doesn't rain or snow much were I live is doesn't normally get like this.

Great job

Wowww Great job, Congratulations 👏👏. Blessings to you and your family stay safe and well 🏡🥰💤

Stunning job Nick👌you must have arms of steel 💪another great video😊

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hey Angie, many thanks, I hope you're well ❤️

Champ, what can I say, you really are one of the best around, Professional and and a master hence the name I've given you since day 1 THE CHAMP. 👍👍

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks mate, you're a top bloke. I hope you're keeping well, and busy ✊👍

Cracking job fair play 👌

Damn, man. Your arms are quite the sight. Massive props to you, and the best of health too!

Lovely work. Can't decide of these jobs are having the grass is greener effect on me. I do well with window cleaning but the one job a day sounds so nice for some reason. Keep up the good work!

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ryan 🤝

I highly commend you on such hard work!! Your forearms and core have got to strong!! Well done! We enjoy your videos!! ❤

I really like your scaffolding.

just joined as a subscriber and i can say that was very pleasing to see i hope those jokers got what was coming to em

Top job mate perfect lines 👌👌

Good job !

wow amazing job, looks like a new build roof

i dont imagine the neighbours are gonna complain if you did a tile or two over to their side but its good proffessionalism to only do your clients side

I enjoyed watching you do this... and I can't explain myself why...

Hopefully it will stand out and get you loads more business from the neighbours, cracking job 👍

I had this happen too, i told them they could do as they pleased but I wasn't interested in their service and wasn't going to hire nor was i going to pay them. They left... It's a scam to get people annoyed by the patch in hopes of being able to charge a ridiculous amount of money in the hopes the homeowner gives in out of annoyance. You did a nice job btw👍

Great job that looks nice

I really dispise those bully trades guys! All they want to do is shoddy work and extort way too much for it ! You are doing a great job reinstating faith with the clients ,❤

Made me smile that you were also mindful of the daffodils ❤💐

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Lol, i'm so glad you noticed that. I love daffodils ❤️

😂 the patch pikes strike again even at that low level of roof the patch looked shocking until the pro turned up and now cracking job all round.

You are a perfectionist sir.

Great job mate

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray, nice one mate, much appreciated 👍

That scaffolding rig of yours is badass, never seen one of those setups before.

My goodness the amount of stress and precision when handling a pole of that length!😮 Really quite astounding!

@andrewclayterman6230

Жыл бұрын

I'm used to it.. you learn over time

Man, great job and love the scaffolding hardware. 👍👍🙂🙂

Everyone loves a visit from Pikeys. Surprised they didn't offer a roll or tarmac for the drive whilst they were there. Glad the owner had the courage to stand up to them. Very satisfying result all round.

This is my first time seeing this kind of cleaning video, but knowing next to nothing about this I was surprised to see you use an extended pole rather than harnessing onto the roof and clean it from there!

BRAVO

If someone came on to my property uninvited and was meaning to do a test patch cleaning I would be willing to bet money I could get them to leave in record time. You should have seen me get rid of a Kirby salesman. He wanted nothing more than to get away from me.

Superb.

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

Well done mate 👏

@PrestigeExternalCleaning

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!