How to price and more importantly WHY to price window cleaning jobs.

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
  • In this video I discuss the how to calculate a price for a window celaning job and more importantly why you should price your jobs properly from the start.

Komentáře • 81

  • @rickkozarits8930
    @rickkozarits8930 Před 4 lety +23

    " I've been in this business 25yrs", was charging on average £7 a month,took your advice upped
    Them to £15 now I'm looking at a new van,new WFP set up even new company name.YES YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS 😂.take care fella enjoy the sun & many thanks. 👍😎

  • @carlhales9930
    @carlhales9930 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good advice for people. I have recently switched to wfp after 22 years trad. Increased all my prices by a minimum of £5 and everyone has been happy to pay it. After cleaning peoples windows for so long they soon trust you and willing to pay the going rate.

  • @Gixxk4
    @Gixxk4 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. Glad you are keeping well.

  • @Will-am-i
    @Will-am-i Před 4 lety +2

    Great advice as always, thank you. 👍🏼🇬🇧😎

  • @richardlingford158
    @richardlingford158 Před rokem +1

    Vince helped me with advice on the phone years ago top bloke it was around the time he hit 1000 customers his leaflet statistic data collection advice i still use every day

  • @vision50501
    @vision50501 Před 4 lety +4

    Spot on Darren
    Exactly the methods I'm using to build my business.

  • @paultripp1377
    @paultripp1377 Před 4 lety +1

    Spot on Darren.

  • @bigcarpo4146
    @bigcarpo4146 Před 4 lety +3

    Most real geezer I have ever seen on CZcams keep up the straight talking ✔✔

  • @dazjones6997
    @dazjones6997 Před 4 lety +2

    As always great videos and spot on advice keep up the great work mate and thanks for the advice you legend

  • @cymru0508
    @cymru0508 Před 4 lety +3

    Great advice, if anyone watches this video take the advice it’s good advice

  • @neilbradley1036
    @neilbradley1036 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic knowledge. Thank you

  • @leebryantravels
    @leebryantravels Před 4 lety +12

    Hardest part is pricing when starting up. You think jesus i can't charge £20 an hour nevermind £30 an hour , im just a window cleaner. Once you get that out your head then you'll succeed. Offer a a really good service , be polite and take pride in your work and people are happy to pay .

    • @richardlingford158
      @richardlingford158 Před rokem

      Its how you present yourself , starbucks can charge £6 for a coffee

  • @carl6564
    @carl6564 Před rokem +1

    great advice,very intelligent and no BS!My son has decided to open a patio/pressure washing business, i will pass on your advice for pricing!ILMexteriorcleaning

  • @kensmusic345
    @kensmusic345 Před 4 lety +6

    I’ve taken a lot of advice from you in your videos Darren so thank you as that has meant my business is booming now thanks to going from trad to wfp my takings have doubled. Haven’t lost one customer and believe that is from viewing your inspiring videos and putting into action. Thanks for helping my confidence
    Cheers 👍

  • @squeakycleandave1
    @squeakycleandave1 Před 4 lety +1

    Great advice as always Darren. 👍

  • @richardgreen7621
    @richardgreen7621 Před 4 lety +2

    Quality rather than quantity 👌🇬🇧

  • @Ilovethisgame79
    @Ilovethisgame79 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree with what u saying.
    Some ain’t nowhere near the level of business now how.
    Your a lucky guy being able to adapt to modern times.
    Everyone starts somewhere, an competition is fearless now so standards are a must for a start.
    Costomer service, professionalism, that’s a start.

  • @adriancull2452
    @adriancull2452 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Darren looking good mate 👍

  • @declanhoey2743
    @declanhoey2743 Před 4 lety +2

    I have followed this advise since we started 2 years ago and we have and will continue to grow a successful window cleaning business! Thanks Darren, hope to catch you on the old call of duty again soon, stay safe pal

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      Nope sorry. Retired my Xbox last summer. No time for gaming.

    • @declanhoey2743
      @declanhoey2743 Před 4 lety +1

      Green Pro Clean Ltd no problem mate, stay safe, keep the videos coming 👍

  • @rizla0940
    @rizla0940 Před 4 lety +3

    So true mate, my biggest problem is with ACCESS, first thing I ask before a quote.

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      Acecss is everything, if they can not provide reasonable access I can not provide a service - No going through houses ever.

    • @jackl135
      @jackl135 Před 3 lety

      @@Darren-Green good advice, sometimes I see houses with balcony on the second floor with glass railings and I have no clue on how should I get access beyond the railing safely without going through the house. I guess I will have to skip this type of houses.

  • @unitedsk8sltdskatinginscot197

    Looking thin fella. The moves served you well.

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks mate, the weights come off everywhere except the bloody gut! LMAO -- oh well!

  • @pete9754
    @pete9754 Před 4 lety +1

    I watched you clean a 4 bed house in 12 minutes, no rinsing at all. Quality? Bang up job?? I suppose if u can do it then happy days 👍

  • @stevehughes6533
    @stevehughes6533 Před 4 lety +7

    You av 2 customers now Darren, you're usually talking about Mrs Smith but now there's Mrs Brown

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +4

      If you build it Steve, If you build it! This time next year Rodney!

  • @completeexteriorcleaningse750

    Great Video Dan I did a similar video in my channel about getting paid what you want and sticking to it.
    The old "my old guy did it for a 7 pounds if you match your on" I politely say youd be best to stick with him then.
    2 days later can you come clean my windows please I agree to your price.
    You tell customers how much your services cost not the other way round.
    Stay safe buddy

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      Cheers Old School. BTW......who's Dan? :p

    • @completeexteriorcleaningse750
      @completeexteriorcleaningse750 Před 4 lety

      @@Darren-Green sorry Daz I can't even say I hit the wrong letter they are miles apart on the keypad 🙈🙈🙈🙈

  • @jaydouglas4086
    @jaydouglas4086 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi seen a few your vids now like what i have seen and you are ban on i just started out 8 weeks ago old school for now but yes tx let them know when you coming do good good job. priced house ladt week lady was like thats lot more than i used to pay but said go ahead yep bathroom window never been done got all the windows nice knock for payment she came out gave me extra tenner tip for a good job

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice to hear. Stick to your guns. I'd much prefer two customers ready to pay for quality at £15 a house than six bargain Bettys at £5 a house.

  • @Ezerdan
    @Ezerdan Před 4 lety

    Ay up Daz funny geezer mate, its ur leaflets then in Stoke On Trent im charging £20 per hour, suit me sir, happy with that at the mo but try keep em sweet cus next uear lookin to up my prices, oops said too much, keep em happy look after people and reap the rewards, god bless ya Daz words of Norman (Wisdom) take care pal!

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      I honestly have no idea what you're saying. I have no leaflets in Stoke on Trent.

  • @Philunited
    @Philunited Před 4 lety +2

    Buying a run off someone is that a good idea need some advice thanks

  • @danielwillars8683
    @danielwillars8683 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m the Astra driver right now 😄

  • @davemonk1662
    @davemonk1662 Před 4 lety +1

    Our prices start from £12 now once every 4 weeks .... gocardless is the way forward.... ps Darren I’ll be jumping back your lead gen once this Clovid-19 calms down 👍keep up the good work mate .. liverpool 😀

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      Hey hey Dave, did you the mobile number? Mrs emailed it to you.

    • @davemonk1662
      @davemonk1662 Před 4 lety

      Green Pro Clean Ltd yes I did Darren I’ve just sent email for price list mate .... ideally 20 leads sign then up then get more last time Darren was struggling keeping regular work cleaned on time plus calling out pricing new jobs then fitting them In.
      Hope this makes sense lol 😂👍

  • @pastieboi69
    @pastieboi69 Před 3 lety +1

    Really good advice! Confidence in your job and what you deserve for it is the same mindset for a window cleaner right to a CEO of a multi million pound company. Something that really interested me is the direct debit that only takes money once you “press the button”... what do you use for this? An app/PayPal?

  • @matthewwright7831
    @matthewwright7831 Před 2 lety +1

    Used to frequent the forum about 13-15 years ago and wish I'd done the wfp route then as planned, didn't have the gonads to change...anyway are you the Darren that would have to fill up from your top floor flat and started off with a trolley system?
    Great advice, I need to get on that gocardless, my head is wrecked with bank transfers and a reference of 'window cleaner' 🙈😂

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 2 lety

      Not that Darren... I started out carrying a bucket and ladder and walking my whole round.

  • @OBEEGAINZ
    @OBEEGAINZ Před 3 lety +1

    I been doing this 15 years
    Offering more than many and most window cleaning companies do
    I charge an hourly rate .. based on what I can clean or get done with my regular work for the time a new clean will take !
    Plus All my works done traditionally with no need for a reach and wash system to be used on ground or first floor !!

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 3 lety +1

      Ok, sounds good, but I am just not sure what your point is? Could you elaborate for me?

    • @OBEEGAINZ
      @OBEEGAINZ Před 3 lety +2

      @@Darren-Green each to there own , if you get the same result out of a reach and wash clean as you would traditional then hands up fair play
      my point was I don’t personally think skilled & professional old school window cleaners need to use a reach & wash system on ground of first floor !
      That was all

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 3 lety

      I see what you're saying. It's like any tool the more you practice with it the more efficient you become Think of all those downstairs where the tops of the frames are just out of reach and you need a step or beer crate to stand on... Sure makes those easier. Any experienced trad cleaner can make short work of the downstairs, and likewise so can any experienced wfp cleaner. It's horses for courses mate but also remember a lot rides on how your WFP system is set up to start with.

    • @OBEEGAINZ
      @OBEEGAINZ Před 3 lety +2

      So no offence ! I understand we ain’t all 6ft sumin 🤣! Makes it a pain in the arse for us as we can’t bloody reach things like others can 🤣! If a systems needed for unreachable windows that can’t be accessed from a point or ladder or inside & out then yeah use a system ! It was a personal opinion anything I can reach with a point or poll by hand I’d prefer
      I wouldn’t tell anyone what to do ...whatever method you choose as long as you get the same outcome then it’s sweet as a nut !

    • @OBEEGAINZ
      @OBEEGAINZ Před 3 lety +2

      You got some points tho on other videos ...turf wars ..new customers expecting prices from the 1980 era

  • @donmayleone4845
    @donmayleone4845 Před 4 lety +1

    Just got a job as a window cleaner for a firm on a 2 week contract doing store fronts all over the North East. After that I’m going solo 🔥💪🔥💪☝️💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵

    • @adammccormack7494
      @adammccormack7494 Před rokem

      Well done .you won't regret it .confidance in your abilities and don't forget to smile . ability is one thing but your personality being possative and sociable along with a quolity Job ...people buy people all the best

  • @Philunited
    @Philunited Před 4 lety +3

    Thinking off buying a window cleaning business and a run would you recommend having someone else in with me like a business partner or doing it by myself??

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 4 lety +1

      By yourself mate. That way no arguments about money shares, workloads etc

  • @royalstevep68
    @royalstevep68 Před 4 lety +1

    Well, I had one window cleaner come around who prices up my 4 bed house with 5 metre x 3.5 metre conservatory and wanted £150. I said goodbye. Alot of others arent much cheaper. Round here, Berkshire, they take the p.ss.
    I did my own windows with difficulty but now buying a Gardiner pole. Already have a di vessel for car detailing.

    • @jonathansanderson3005
      @jonathansanderson3005 Před 4 lety

      sp royals I’m guessing
      that was for the conservatory roof also? They are very time consuming.

    • @123b3n123
      @123b3n123 Před 2 lety +1

      You don't have the expenses of running a business to pay off. Try using your head a bit.

  • @Castlejets
    @Castlejets Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Darren, qwhen you say you press the button to request the payments useing direct debit.. Is that a app that you use?

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před 3 lety

      Sorry for the late reply Evie - yes I use the Cleaner Planner App and it integrates the GoCardless.

  • @barrybark3995
    @barrybark3995 Před 4 lety +1

    hows life over there?

  • @stevenhensman2541
    @stevenhensman2541 Před rokem +1

    Why do you wanna canvas all those places for window cleaning places for window cleaning Sounds like to me mate you've done all the uk But what for

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před rokem

      I canvass for OTHER window cleaners Steve. Not just myself.

    • @stevenhensman2541
      @stevenhensman2541 Před rokem

      @@Darren-Green Wow you canvas for others well if you Have the gift and gab Why not impose the customer In Are you going back to window cleaning

  • @troyryan8890
    @troyryan8890 Před 2 lety

    Bud can you send me your details, I am just about to start a new career in cleaning
    Cheers

  • @stevenhensman2541
    @stevenhensman2541 Před rokem

    I'm not being funny mate but I think you're losingmate

    • @Darren-Green
      @Darren-Green  Před rokem

      I have no idea what that statement means Steven?

  • @cymru0508
    @cymru0508 Před 4 lety +1

    Great advice, if anyone watches this video take the advice it’s good advice