I’m researching WFP’s what do you guys find works and doesn’t? Brands, models, etc
Reach It Mini, Currently… I wouldn’t buy another one though…
I em now eyeing the Unger poles but $3,000 for a pole is a hard pill to swallow
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Xero 3k from WCR. It’s a good mid-to-higher-end pole for a reasonable price.
If I were going to spring $3k on a pole, it would probably be a Gardiner
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I’m running a Xero as well only the third one I have used extensively but it is by far my favorite. Everybody has there own preference but I like either 4 pencil jets or a rinse bar, I use different set ups depending on the type of glass. All in I think I paid around 1200 or so
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I’ve been hesitant to enter into window cleaning but I’ve been seriously considering lately after many requests. Following this thread
It’s a no-brainer to offer exterior only, post-housewash. This afternoon’s job, I made an extra $75 for an extra 20 minutes, tops. And that’s pricing it cheap. I know a lot of guys who do windows as an add-on to housewashing charge $8+/window. I flat rate it based on house size, but my pricing probably works out to less than $5/window.
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You do that and you’ll be banished to the WCRA forum with all of the other yahoos.
I’ve been asked a dozen times or more and I always tell them that the area is so saturated with competition (it is) that it wouldn’t be profitable for me to even get started in. I need to form a relationship with one of the companies around here and start flipping them jobs for a kickback or something. I’d rather make a quick $20 for a phone call than actually have to clean windows myself and make $200. I know that’s crazy but I seriously bought in to @Innocentbystander’s recommendation to offer select services and stick to those. It has worked pretty well for me so far.
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I was watching the Xero poles video by dan the window cleaner, and he brought up a good point about (collapsed height) having a short pole for Residential is crucial since we tend to work in tight spaces sometimes, and he mentioned the Unger was a tall pole collapsed… I’ll continue searching and looking into all the options before dropping the money on a pole
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It’s just money it’s not that expensive, have the options upsell and save ladder work, clean up from overspray, etc. I love making my customers happy and staying safe. Win win 1,500 all day another beautiful tool tucked in my van.
If i can make the window clean along with my housewash, and not an exaggerated price for equiptment, then Ill offer it. AS MENTIONED UTILIZING THE BLUE FILTERS
@DisplacedTexan , i used to be a window cleaner and still rip it on the side snd just met an old school window cleaner I can trust. It’s money on the table knowing the skill and not applying it to make money.
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Call this number 862-266-0677 or text this number Text: (862) 312-2026 they will walk you through everything you need and what system will best suit you.
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@Redjess i swear the house Mix always leaves a small but unacceptable level of residue to an ex window cleaner. It’s just money, I’m happy to spend it on my business, it’s not a frugal venture. Still either way man those marks have me in fear of the HouseWash. I follow guidelines run 3% with Elemenator from 12v to house and rinse with 8 gpm black tip.
Is there a better tip to buy for rinsing than a stock black tip, it works for me.
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Are you washing houses with 3% mix out of your 12v?
If you say so. I wouldn’t be interested in trying to break into it in my market but different strokes for different folks I guess. In the extra time it takes to clean windows on a house I could do my five arounds or drive to the next job and get started on it and end the day earlier and likely profit more than if I had taken on the WC. If it works for you, go for it.
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Window cleaning is time consuming, it’s detailed work… and your right, you can me pressure washing and making money faster elsewhere
These are all true but I can pay out labor and makes like 6 times what I can. Send him alone on new jobs, come with me for old clients of mine who I will never turn away. It’s another tool I can advertise and makes me more well rounded. Pumped to get it. Work the cost in space and money to me and occasional time.
@marinegrunt yes its averaged at 3% whatever chef it to a good temp. It’s the residue white left on windows even when I rinse before and after
It’s has made for a really stressful time starting out in this house washing business. Literally one of my biggest issues. Spotted windows… please this is a cry for help and advice. You guys see my limits and buying equipment to solve that issue.
