Cheers for the video, the camera you use gave me the idea of using the go pro on an extended window pole to inspect the gutters without using any ladders. Saved me from buying a drone. Thank you.
How refreshing to see someone quoting sensible and fair prices. Some on here would be charging £200 plus for that, a job that really can be finished including the vac cleanup in around an hr and a half. Im certain that your customers appreciate you and your service, and regular work is what we want.
reggie blinker I feel it’s important to build a good relationship with the customer. They will use you for other jobs and recommend you to their friends. This job wasn’t bad, it barely took half an hour. Thanks for your comment. 🍂😃👍🏼
I am looking to start up an exterior cleaning business and watching your videos is helping a lot. I have booked a 1-2-1 at spinaclean to get me started so I can start with gutters and roof scape / soft wash. Great channel 👍
Thanks for the information Ashley. It's about the same price I charge. I still had to use a ladder on one job, due to a tennis ball stuck in the gutter.
I own a gutter installation company but also do some condominium gutter cleanings. We charge either per condo unit or we charge by lineal foot. We charge to clean all the gutters even if portions are clear.
Yeah that's the business way this block will never make eny money he's working just to pay his way I cauld earn more in a week then he wauld in a month
Nice to see someone who quotes similar to me. Some people would charge hundreds of pounds for that. I see it as you earn more money through being fair and getting recommendations and then them deciding to have you clean their windows regularly etc than you ever would just charging extortionate prices for a job. Especially if you're using hand tools to clean it out. A bit of diesel and an hour's work. It's all profit pretty much
Adam Edwards I mean, yeah, you can charge whatever you want, I’ve shown you the method. But I have built up a good reputation over many years and I work very locally. Now I have lots of loyal customers who use a range of my services on a regular basis.😃👍🏼
Good. You keep going lower and it fucks the market up. The higher the price the higher people will pay. They only have it done once every year or sometimes longer so £200 is fair
Very useful to know how others are pricing. I charge £3/m to empty and from £2/m to empty depending on how bad they are and how easy they are to get to. To measure a large step for me is about a metre. Keep up the good work Ash 👍
Squeaky Clean Dave Of course it will vary depending on your business and where you are in the country. I live in a cheaper area, and these gutters were not to bad at all. It was so quick getting them cleaned out with the Skyvac.🍂😃👍🏼
I used to do a lot of gutter cleaning but long since gave it up & concentrate solely on window cleaning. In saying that, its so much easier & more profitable now, as we have such good vacuums & the carbon fibre poles etc. Might reconsider & invest again. Thanks as always Ashley, love the videos.
Do you clean the windows on the inside as well or just the outsides? Also, it would really suck to have to take out all the screens that are on a lot of windows!
This is the method i adopted about 9 years ago. As you highlighted in the clip it is best to have a minimum charge which i tell customers before i start the survey. In a few instances i have completed the survey and discovered that there was no detritus in the customers gutters and have sent them photographs to highlight this. Not even a thank-you. The cameras are okay but useless if the sun is shining too brightly. Allocating time to do the survey and say a couple of hours to clean the gutters for £60 seems okay and it's the avenue i go down as a rule. Then you realise you have to deduct 20% tax and £60 becomes £48 then petrol and other business running costs. These comments are not aimed at the very excellent instructional videos of the maker which i enjoy very much - it's just the musings of a professional cleaner trying to survive in an overcrowded marketplace.
Yes, you make some good points. My aim here is often to build a good relationship with the customer so that they will use a range of my services for years to come.😃👍🏼
Hi I don't mean to criticise but when I quote just for gutters, if not there already doing windows I have to take in consideration of time going there checking with camera, then having a chat and showing pictures or video, then booking in a time that works for all and then actually doing the job , this all takes up my time which we all know that means money. Just think that's a bit cheap. But it does depend on what part of the country you work in. All the best and have good Christmas 🎄
rizla 0 I live in a cheap area of the country and these gutters were not bad at all. Usually if I go to quote I will try to meet the customer at the job, and if they are happy I will aim to do the job there and then to save making two trips. I work very locally most of the time. I think it’s important to establish a good relationship with the customer and they will use you for other jobs in the future. Thanks for your comment. 😃👍🏼
i think u either want to do something or not and if u want to come off busy and charge lots of money that dont work in high volume service businesss ,, it might work once but people wont hire u again ,, u have to be a good deal and good service u dont have to be the chaepest but things like gutter cleaning people aint lookin for white glove gutter man
@@fingersmcgee2762 while I agree to an extent, this guy is using very a expensive gutter vac which does a good job quickly and neatly. That’s worth a premium. I live in Sydney so may be very different but if I had the same gear I would be be implementing an absolute minimum charge of $180 (£96). With price of the gear plus vehicle costs and fuel for vehicle and generator plus time spent and insurance it’s just not worth it for any less than that. If you’re already there for something else (which it looks like he is) then his pricing seems fair and reasonable.
Good pricing. I’m in the States and have a $50 minimum. I’ve learned a long time ago to have a minimum when factoring in experience. My customers are happy with it. Aside from the minimum we charge $1.00-$1.50 per foot depending on how bad they are. 9 times out of 10 I let it go for $1.00 per foot but we make good money and customers are happy. Is Skyvac available in the U.S.A?
I used to do it by hand, I long time ago, my hands would get all cut up from the edge of the tiles. Gutter vac makes it so much quicker and easier, and safer!😃👍🏼
Currently what I do at the moment but seriously looking into get one of those skyvacs .some people just don't care about your safety and want a job done for next to nothing.
Hi Ash, great video and I think the pricing system is fair and professional, can I ask what your other cleaning services are and what equipment you use for them?
I charge £45 for a Terrace property £60 for Semi-Detached £70-£80 Detached including conservatory. Price includes cleaning out Gutters and Debris in the down pipe grids. I use a Klarstein 3000 Watt Gutter Vac.
Hello Ashley,lovely channel you've got here very informative 👍🏻 Do the majority of customers who ask to have their gutters cleared with the skyvac expect their outside of the gutters and facias to be washed up clean as well as just vacumming the gutters or is it only if they ask during the quoting process? thanks
Hey, thanks for your comments. I wash gutters and fascias as a totally separate job. Clearing out the gutters is one price and I will do a separate price for washing them down if they ask.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thanks for the reply 😀 was toying with the idea of buying a atom to try it out as do landscaping garden work already own a honda jet wash for the odd patio here and there might be something to offer my regulars for the winter months,as long as there would be a possible market just for gutter vacumming without offering the facia/outside gutter surface cleansing to start out with?
Hi Ashley. im trying to find the screw on camera bracket you used in this video but am not having much luck. do you have any idea where I can get this please? thank you
I think that's fair pricing if thats done for an hours work especially if your already got window cleaning work in the area-think I'm gonna get one of these sky vacs-stuff going up ladders now😄
Mark Freer A ladder is still useful to have, but yeah, I use it less and less these days. The price stated here is at the low end for my area I suppose, but it’s up to you. All my work is pretty local, so it works well for me.😃👍🏼
Yes, the inlet coming into the vac at an angle means you get a stronger more reliable suction and a bigger opening so that blockages are less likely at that point.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley, I've just bought my first gutter Vac, the Atom, just wondering how long should the extension lead be? I'm looking into 40 metres, would that be enough? Thanks!
Hi Ashley, Thanks to you I've just purchased my first sky vac sonic. I realised i need to clean the downpipes too and will be getting a karcher pressure washer but wondering if you know if there is an attchment for my waterfed pole to clean the downpipes with a pressure washer?
I hope you've raised your prices considerably. $180 Cad is my minimum. I think it's roughly $105 GBP. An average house is $250 - $300 cad. Going to do any job for $45 GBP hurts the industry by undercharging. I love you videos though but was really surprised how low you were charging for gutters.
mm mm Not the way I’ve quoted here. I’ve been far to generous with my quote, but I use it as a way of building a good relationship with the customer in the hope that they will use the many other services I offer too. There is gutter work all year round, although it is quite for it in the summer.😃👍🏼
Greetings Each. Nice video and fair consideration . We are all individuals and will charge what we think is fair. I took up High Level cleaning internal and external via SGI as an added service to my existing customers and any new ones I might pick up. I generally quote on Difficulty and access . I generally quote £50-£100 for a domestic property depending on size. However if it turns out to be very easy. I offer a discount. I will remove debris FOC (Ihave people I know that have allotments ). Commercial property is different some can take two days and are charged accordingly.
Hi is this a price just for emptying? How would you price to also include gutter cleaning (exterior) with the facias and soffits? I’m new to window cleaning but it seems some around here are charging to include all the services together. Cheers
Joel Bland Yes, this would be just for cleaning out the gutters. For washing down all the guttering and fascia boards I would normally charge around £5 per meter. But I would usually offer a slightly reduced price if they are having the cleaned out and washed down at the same time.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services Right I follow. Brilliant. As you mentioned, area also determines how the price is set. What area are you based in? Cheers
I’m in the Northampton area. I think pricing is a little cheaper around here than other areas of the UK, and I don’t think I’m the cheapest but I don’t think I’m the most expensive either.😃👍🏼
Adam Jones There is a link in the description. Best part of 3k for Skyvac industrial by the time you add poles and accessories. Definitely worth the money though.🍂😃👍🏼
Not if you get the single bag version. But the double that I have is a bit of a weight without the wheels. They are very robust, and I wheel it about all over the place!😃👍🏼
cns worx Hi, a meter wheel that’s a brilliant idea! What would you charge to clean out gutters per meter? Also what would you charge to clean gutter and soffits per meter? Hope you don’t mind me asking just nice to hear what other guys are pricing. Cheers
Most UPVC gutters are fitted in 4meter lengths with a supporting bracket about every meter. Obviously this varies depending on the size of the property, and where the gutters are cut and joined, but it gives you an idea.🍂😃👍🏼
I normally charge £30 for an assessment. To cover the cost off a trip and ladder/camera set up. (Haven’t got time for time wasters). But it does look very professional to the customer to camera inspect
Glide Cleaning Limited That’s a good idea, especially in country areas where distance can be an issue. You could always offer to take the inspection cost off the price of the clearance job if they decide to go ahead.🍂😃👍🏼
Struggling to see how to make good money doing exterior cleaning. After you deduct running costs and corporation / income tax… the work is undervalued considering the value and benefit to the property owners who pay lots of cash for stupid stuff. I earn £500 +. / day working in a stupid, contract IT job. Sitting at a desk in my home. No travel. Almost zero expenses. It’s soul crushing at times and would love a change… but this business doesn’t look feasible unless scaled up or massive price hike. Am I missing something?
Prices I’ve quoted in my videos are a few years old now. Having a professional approach can also justify higher prices. But people also do it for the flexibility of being their own boss, being out in the fresh air, a lifestyle change. I started an online training course to help people to get the most out of their business, but yeah, it’s easily possible to average around £500 a day if you go about it the right way.👍🏼 www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com
@@aemackintosh thank you. Wasn’t having a go! You come across as totally professional and a decent human being! Worth every penny you charge. All the best.
@@aemackintoshhi mate really appreciate your efforts. I myself am taking the plunge as office life of soul destroying. What would you quote that job today as i know this vid is a few years old. Thanks!
Stephen Stone I think you have a point, if you are just doing gutter cleaning only. I’m trying to build a relationship of trust with my customers who I hope will use my wide range of services for years to come. 😃👍🏼
Jayden Ribchester My aim is to build a good relationship with the customer so that they will use a range of my services for years to come. If I was only doing gutter cleaning, I probably wouldn’t be quite so generous.😃👍🏼
Have humans lost the ability to climb ladders this is a simple case of reinventing the wheel get a ladder a trowel and bucket and the job would be done before you have printed off a quote what a waste of time
Kung Tita I live in a cheaper area of the country, and also my approach with this is really to build a relationship of trust with the customer so they will use my range of services for years to come.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services ok fair enough, I’m looking at getting into gutter cleaning as I’m fed up with job I’m in, just don’t know how to get started and what to charge do looking at various information
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services thanks mate, I’ll let you know how I get on..... I’m thinking building up a business to average 2 to 3 clients per day, at an average price of £100 per house. I would love £1,000 per week, I know window cleaners / gutter cleaners who take double this, but I want weekends off, I’ve practically worked 7 day weeks for 12 years and just want to relax a little for a while
You want to hope nobody in your area watchs your vids & wants to start up your going to have a lot of compation your littrily doing your self out of work mate enyone that's on to a good earner keeps it to himself all good Samaritans are poor
Competition is good, it makes us all lift our game. The customer gets a better service and the business owners ultimately charge more for a higher quality service. The result is that the whole industry has a better reputation.👍🏼
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Cheers for the video, the camera you use gave me the idea of using the go pro on an extended window pole to inspect the gutters without using any ladders. Saved me from buying a drone. Thank you.
Glad I could help👍🏼
How refreshing to see someone quoting sensible and fair prices. Some on here would be charging £200 plus for that, a job that really can be finished including the vac cleanup in around an hr and a half. Im certain that your customers appreciate you and your service, and regular work is what we want.
reggie blinker I feel it’s important to build a good relationship with the customer. They will use you for other jobs and recommend you to their friends. This job wasn’t bad, it barely took half an hour. Thanks for your comment. 🍂😃👍🏼
£60 that’s a Zimbabwe earning
I am looking to start up an exterior cleaning business and watching your videos is helping a lot. I have booked a 1-2-1 at spinaclean to get me started so I can start with gutters and roof scape / soft wash. Great channel 👍
Sounds good. I’m glad you find my channel useful. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼
Thanks for the information Ashley. It's about the same price I charge. I still had to use a ladder on one job, due to a tennis ball stuck in the gutter.
Glad you find it useful. There is always the occasional situation that needs a ladder.😆👍🏼
I own a gutter installation company but also do some condominium gutter cleanings. We charge either per condo unit or we charge by lineal foot. We charge to clean all the gutters even if portions are clear.
Wendell Leytham Nice work if you can get it.😃👍🏼
Yeah that's the business way this block will never make eny money he's working just to pay his way I cauld earn more in a week then he wauld in a month
@@aemackintosh you can get it wat ever work you do on house none of it is easy work so it's my price or get someone else
Nice to see someone who quotes similar to me. Some people would charge hundreds of pounds for that. I see it as you earn more money through being fair and getting recommendations and then them deciding to have you clean their windows regularly etc than you ever would just charging extortionate prices for a job. Especially if you're using hand tools to clean it out. A bit of diesel and an hour's work. It's all profit pretty much
Adam Edwards I mean, yeah, you can charge whatever you want, I’ve shown you the method. But I have built up a good reputation over many years and I work very locally. Now I have lots of loyal customers who use a range of my services on a regular basis.😃👍🏼
Good. You keep going lower and it fucks the market up. The higher the price the higher people will pay. They only have it done once every year or sometimes longer so £200 is fair
Very useful to know how others are pricing. I charge £3/m to empty and from £2/m to empty depending on how bad they are and how easy they are to get to. To measure a large step for me is about a metre. Keep up the good work Ash 👍
Squeaky Clean Dave Of course it will vary depending on your business and where you are in the country. I live in a cheaper area, and these gutters were not to bad at all. It was so quick getting them cleaned out with the Skyvac.🍂😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services I always take into consideration what’s in them and charge accordingly.
I used to do a lot of gutter cleaning but long since gave it up & concentrate solely on window cleaning. In saying that, its so much easier & more profitable now, as we have such good vacuums & the carbon fibre poles etc. Might reconsider & invest again. Thanks as always Ashley, love the videos.
Any recommendations in terms of vacuums?
Do you clean the windows on the inside as well or just the outsides? Also, it would really suck to have to take out all the screens that are on a lot of windows!
This is the method i adopted about 9 years ago. As you highlighted in the clip it is best to have a minimum charge which i tell customers before i start the survey. In a few instances i have completed the survey and discovered that there was no detritus in the customers gutters and have sent them photographs to highlight this. Not even a thank-you. The cameras are okay but useless if the sun is shining too brightly. Allocating time to do the survey and say a couple of hours to clean the gutters for £60 seems okay and it's the avenue i go down as a rule. Then you realise you have to deduct 20% tax and £60 becomes £48 then petrol and other business running costs. These comments are not aimed at the very excellent instructional videos of the maker which i enjoy very much - it's just the musings of a professional cleaner trying to survive in an overcrowded marketplace.
Yes, you make some good points. My aim here is often to build a good relationship with the customer so that they will use a range of my services for years to come.😃👍🏼
Really good video. I hate it when people do pricing videos but dont say how much they quote. Good vid
Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you find it helpful. Of course the price May vary depending on your own business and the area you live in.😃👍🏼
Hi
I don't mean to criticise but when I quote just for gutters, if not there already doing windows I have to take in consideration of time going there checking with camera, then having a chat and showing pictures or video, then booking in a time that works for all and then actually doing the job , this all takes up my time which we all know that means money. Just think that's a bit cheap. But it does depend on what part of the country you work in.
All the best and have good Christmas 🎄
rizla 0 I live in a cheap area of the country and these gutters were not bad at all. Usually if I go to quote I will try to meet the customer at the job, and if they are happy I will aim to do the job there and then to save making two trips. I work very locally most of the time. I think it’s important to establish a good relationship with the customer and they will use you for other jobs in the future. Thanks for your comment. 😃👍🏼
i think u either want to do something or not and if u want to come off busy and charge lots of money that dont work in high volume service businesss ,, it might work once but people wont hire u again ,, u have to be a good deal and good service u dont have to be the chaepest but things like gutter cleaning people aint lookin for white glove gutter man
@@fingersmcgee2762 while I agree to an extent, this guy is using very a expensive gutter vac which does a good job quickly and neatly.
That’s worth a premium.
I live in Sydney so may be very different but if I had the same gear I would be be implementing an absolute minimum charge of $180 (£96).
With price of the gear plus vehicle costs and fuel for vehicle and generator plus time spent and insurance it’s just not worth it for any less than that.
If you’re already there for something else (which it looks like he is) then his pricing seems fair and reasonable.
Good pricing. I’m in the States and have a $50 minimum. I’ve learned a long time ago to have a minimum when factoring in experience. My customers are happy with it. Aside from the minimum we charge $1.00-$1.50 per foot depending on how bad they are. 9 times out of 10 I let it go for $1.00 per foot but we make good money and customers are happy. Is Skyvac available in the U.S.A?
Roc City plowing and Lawncare Sounds good. Not sure if they have it in the U.S. sorry.👍🏼
There is SkyVac in NC, I've talked to them :)
You might be able to get them to ship there if you ask?😃👍🏼
All this technology! And there’s me emptying gutters with a ladder and my bare hands! 🤣
I used to do it by hand, I long time ago, my hands would get all cut up from the edge of the tiles. Gutter vac makes it so much quicker and easier, and safer!😃👍🏼
Currently what I do at the moment but seriously looking into get one of those skyvacs .some people just don't care about your safety and want a job done for next to nothing.
Thanks for the vid Ash, buying a sky vac this W/e was wondering how much to charge 👍🏼
Rick Kozarits I hope it goes well.😃👍🏼
Please put a link to let us know where to buy the equipment! Thanks!
My gutter cleaning kit is from Spinaclean. There is loads more in the Gutter Cleaning playlist on my channel. I hope you find it helpful.😎👍🏼
Hi Ash, great video and I think the pricing system is fair and professional, can I ask what your other cleaning services are and what equipment you use for them?
😆 It’s all there on my channel. Check out the playlists. Enjoy.😃👍🏼
I charge £45 for a Terrace property £60 for Semi-Detached £70-£80 Detached including conservatory. Price includes cleaning out Gutters and Debris in the down pipe grids. I use a Klarstein 3000 Watt Gutter Vac.
Hello Ashley,lovely channel you've got here very informative 👍🏻
Do the majority of customers who ask to have their gutters cleared with the skyvac expect their outside of the gutters and facias to be washed up clean as well as just vacumming the gutters or is it only if they ask during the quoting process? thanks
Hey, thanks for your comments. I wash gutters and fascias as a totally separate job. Clearing out the gutters is one price and I will do a separate price for washing them down if they ask.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thanks for the reply 😀 was toying with the idea of buying a atom to try it out as do landscaping garden work already own a honda jet wash for the odd patio here and there might be something to offer my regulars for the winter months,as long as there would be a possible market just for gutter vacumming without offering the facia/outside gutter surface cleansing to start out with?
Good video mate. Do you also jet through the downpipes to make sure they’re clear and not blocked?
Not really, but we always check the bend in the swan neck. That’s where blockages most commonly occur.👍🏼
Hi Ashley. im trying to find the screw on camera bracket you used in this video but am not having much luck. do you have any idea where I can get this please? thank you
I think you might only be able to get it from Spinaclean directly. Give them a call and I’m sure they will help you out.👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thanks Ashley.just ordered one . Much cheaper ordering one of their poles. Thanks again
Can you mount the Skyvac cam on a Gardiner pole? I use a gooseneck on mine. Love the videos. Been really helpful!
I think it comes with a couple of different size clips so that you can put it on a smaller pole. I’m not sure as I usually use my GoPro.😃👍🏼
I'm in the same line of business and I couldn't quote the way you do it's not worth it better just a set price for the full job
Hi mate, great videos, what is that pole you are using for this assessment? Cheers.
I just use whatever window cleaning pole I have handy. I think it’s an Unger nLite Pole I have here.😃👍🏼
Cheers bud, looking at branching out into gutters & roofs, your vids are the best out there, very real no bullshit really helpful.
NafBamf Thh G Thanks! I appreciate your comments. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼
I think that's fair pricing if thats done for an hours work especially if your already got window cleaning work in the area-think I'm gonna get one of these sky vacs-stuff going up ladders now😄
Mark Freer A ladder is still useful to have, but yeah, I use it less and less these days. The price stated here is at the low end for my area I suppose, but it’s up to you. All my work is pretty local, so it works well for me.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh if that's low end u must b raking it in!-i would struggle getting more than that!-i would b very happy with that price👍
I’m using premium equipment and a professional approach, I think I charge a fairly reasonable price most of the time for my area.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh do you know much about cyclone vacs are they any better?
Yes, the inlet coming into the vac at an angle means you get a stronger more reliable suction and a bigger opening so that blockages are less likely at that point.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley, I've just bought my first gutter Vac, the Atom, just wondering how long should the extension lead be? I'm looking into 40 metres, would that be enough? Thanks!
Sounds good. That’s what I have and it’s always been long enough.😃👍🏼
I was gonna ask that, also do you ever have an issue with plugging in the skyvac at the customer premises? Do they mind you using their electric?
Matias Coitiño I always check with the customer that I can have access to a plug socket. It’s never been a problem.😃👍🏼
Impressive work
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley,
Thanks to you I've just purchased my first sky vac sonic. I realised i need to clean the downpipes too and will be getting a karcher pressure washer but wondering if you know if there is an attchment for my waterfed pole to clean the downpipes with a pressure washer?
The vac should be powerful enough to suck most blockages out of the down pipe.
@@aemackintosh thanks for your reply :)
How long did this job take you thanks
Windows cleaners paying builders to use more clips 😂😉 kidding. Great channel
Thanks! Yeah, it’s just a rule of thumb really.😉👍🏼
What one of these would you recommend sky vac atom or gutter sucker junior thanks
I haven’t tried the gutter sucker Jr.😃👍🏼
I hope you've raised your prices considerably. $180 Cad is my minimum. I think it's roughly $105 GBP. An average house is $250 - $300 cad. Going to do any job for $45 GBP hurts the industry by undercharging. I love you videos though but was really surprised how low you were charging for gutters.
Yes. My prices have gone up since then. This video was made quite a while ago.😆
@@aemackintosh How much do you roughly charge these days? Especially since the cost of living has gone through the roof etc
Hello
Quick question how long did it take for you to empty the gutters
With the gutter vac
Thanks andy
I guess it took around a couple of hours.😃👍🏼
Thank you
I'm looking at doing this in the south west is there much money in it and is it just seasonal work
mm mm Not the way I’ve quoted here. I’ve been far to generous with my quote, but I use it as a way of building a good relationship with the customer in the hope that they will use the many other services I offer too. There is gutter work all year round, although it is quite for it in the summer.😃👍🏼
Greetings Each. Nice video and fair consideration . We are all individuals and will charge what we think is fair. I took up High Level cleaning internal and external via SGI as an added service to my existing customers and any new ones I might pick up. I generally quote on Difficulty and access . I generally quote £50-£100 for a domestic property depending on size. However if it turns out to be very easy. I offer a discount. I will remove debris FOC (Ihave people I know that have allotments ). Commercial property is different some can take two days and are charged accordingly.
Hi is this a price just for emptying? How would you price to also include gutter cleaning (exterior) with the facias and soffits? I’m new to window cleaning but it seems some around here are charging to include all the services together. Cheers
Joel Bland Yes, this would be just for cleaning out the gutters. For washing down all the guttering and fascia boards I would normally charge around £5 per meter. But I would usually offer a slightly reduced price if they are having the cleaned out and washed down at the same time.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services Right I follow. Brilliant. As you mentioned, area also determines how the price is set. What area are you based in? Cheers
I’m in the Northampton area. I think pricing is a little cheaper around here than other areas of the UK, and I don’t think I’m the cheapest but I don’t think I’m the most expensive either.😃👍🏼
Fascinating! Do you use the customers electricity or do you have some type of generator?
I find that many of my customers have outside plug sockets, but yeah, I usually arrange to use their electric.😃👍🏼
Hi, do you know if the bracket for the camera can b purchased on its own.
William Marks Don’t know I’m afraid. But I’m sure if you get in touch with the people at Spina Clean they will be able to help you out.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services, Thanks for taking time to reply back much appreciated, I enjoying your videos, there very helpful, 👍
Thanks for your comments. 😃👍🏼
great as usual
Dave The Window Licker Thanks.🍂😃👍🏼
This was from 2018. Would you charge more than £5 every third clip now?
Yeah, it depends on where you are in the country, prices vary. I wouldn’t be so generous about only charging for some of the guttering.😃👍🏼
Good products at Spinaclean but cheaper products on the market just as good. Good video though 👍
Thanks.👍🏼
I charge per metre but it's for all the lot full or empty.....that takes care of the survey charge.
Sounds good.😃👍🏼
How much are these sky vacs to purchase ???
Adam Jones There is a link in the description. Best part of 3k for Skyvac industrial by the time you add poles and accessories. Definitely worth the money though.🍂😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services 3k you been mugged off😂 i got mine and everything for £800 hahahaha i make 500 a week just from gutter cleaning
We have the spacevac system carbon fibre poles with wireless camera 3 motor vacuum less than £3k but more than £800 :)
chris becks why would you think that’s funny, what an idiot, how old are you writing hahaha, your an adult, act like one
The camera system could be used to inspect chimneys
James Downes Yeah, whatever you want, as long as you have a pole long enough.😃👍🏼
That's what she said.
Is it worth 50 quid for the wheels on the Unger hydro
Not if you get the single bag version. But the double that I have is a bit of a weight without the wheels. They are very robust, and I wheel it about all over the place!😃👍🏼
No no it cant. Chimneys do not just go straight up the wall they turn and have a 45’ angel bend so the straight pole camera wouldnt work
That was 3 year ago... Can you redo this video for today's prices, please?
I got charged £220 for gutter cleaned and moss out on a small semi bungalow 🙄
😬 Sounds a bit expensive I suppose, but I hope they did a good job.😉👍🏼
Count the clips, I may try that... I quote by the meter, it would save me getting the meter wheel out lol 😁👍
cns worx They are usually at a set distance apart, so it gives you a good gauge. Whatever works for you, as long as you have a method.🍂😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Only thing is as you will know, clips can be a bit random. Iv seeing 3 and 4 clip in a meter lol.. anyway good vid 👍
cns worx Hi, a meter wheel that’s a brilliant idea! What would you charge to clean out gutters per meter? Also what would you charge to clean gutter and soffits per meter? Hope you don’t mind me asking just nice to hear what other guys are pricing. Cheers
@@MrAlexdavies89 £5 per meter, Cleaned out with skyvac, then the trough is washed with a water pole and Bush head..
Most UPVC gutters are fitted in 4meter lengths with a supporting bracket about every meter. Obviously this varies depending on the size of the property, and where the gutters are cut and joined, but it gives you an idea.🍂😃👍🏼
I would be £150 for that min price its only a once year job most o time plus got to consider couple grand for machine
I normally charge £30 for an assessment. To cover the cost off a trip and ladder/camera set up. (Haven’t got time for time wasters).
But it does look very professional to the customer to camera inspect
Glide Cleaning Limited That’s a good idea, especially in country areas where distance can be an issue. You could always offer to take the inspection cost off the price of the clearance job if they decide to go ahead.🍂😃👍🏼
Struggling to see how to make good money doing exterior cleaning. After you deduct running costs and corporation / income tax… the work is undervalued considering the value and benefit to the property owners who pay lots of cash for stupid stuff. I earn £500 +. / day working in a stupid, contract IT job. Sitting at a desk in my home. No travel. Almost zero expenses. It’s soul crushing at times and would love a change… but this business doesn’t look feasible unless scaled up or massive price hike. Am I missing something?
Prices I’ve quoted in my videos are a few years old now. Having a professional approach can also justify higher prices. But people also do it for the flexibility of being their own boss, being out in the fresh air, a lifestyle change. I started an online training course to help people to get the most out of their business, but yeah, it’s easily possible to average around £500 a day if you go about it the right way.👍🏼
www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com
@@aemackintosh thank you. Wasn’t having a go! You come across as totally professional and a decent human being! Worth every penny you charge. All the best.
No worries! Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintoshhi mate really appreciate your efforts. I myself am taking the plunge as office life of soul destroying. What would you quote that job today as i know this vid is a few years old. Thanks!
£20 a side that’s all I charge and can do 3-6 jobs a day…. Average house is £80! People just throw there money at me
Sounds good.😃👍🏼
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Wollef der Fensterputzer 🍂😃👍🏼
After you pay taxes, how much goes in your pocket?
Has anyone ever said you're too expensive? If not, you're not charging enough.
Jez Freedman I do live in a cheap area. If gutter cleaning was my main service, I would definitely charge more.😃👍🏼
£60 ahhh stop your nuts bud and for a 2 story house to
Yeah, I sometimes do gutter cleaning quite cheap if it gets me in with a new customer and they end up using me for other regular cleaning work.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh true ya i sapose if you get a good few jobs its a handy bit of money great vid 👍👍👍
Thanks.😃👍🏼
Quoting that way you will never ever make money! you are a business not a charity! Your time is money! full or empty you should be charging per meter!
Stephen Stone I think you have a point, if you are just doing gutter cleaning only. I’m trying to build a relationship of trust with my customers who I hope will use my wide range of services for years to come. 😃👍🏼
Totally agree AE
What's up with the low volume in the video and that loud stupid music at the end????????????????????????????
Sorry. I hope my editing has gradually improved.😃👍🏼
Might as well work for free which is basically what your doing
Jayden Ribchester My aim is to build a good relationship with the customer so that they will use a range of my services for years to come. If I was only doing gutter cleaning, I probably wouldn’t be quite so generous.😃👍🏼
Stuff that if you do a good job they’ll get you back be at least $300 in Australia for that
Yeah, it’s up to you. I hope you found something in the video helpful.😃👍🏼
Have humans lost the ability to climb ladders this is a simple case of reinventing the wheel get a ladder a trowel and bucket and the job would be done before you have printed off a quote what a waste of time
Seems a little cheap,
Kung Tita I live in a cheaper area of the country, and also my approach with this is really to build a relationship of trust with the customer so they will use my range of services for years to come.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services ok fair enough, I’m looking at getting into gutter cleaning as I’m fed up with job I’m in, just don’t know how to get started and what to charge do looking at various information
If you are doing gutter cleaning only, you probably won’t want to be as generous with your pricing as this. I hope your plans go well.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services thanks mate, I’ll let you know how I get on..... I’m thinking building up a business to average 2 to 3 clients per day, at an average price of £100 per house.
I would love £1,000 per week, I know window cleaners / gutter cleaners who take double this, but I want weekends off, I’ve practically worked 7 day weeks for 12 years and just want to relax a little for a while
@@ianmitchell9102 You will be pushed to do 3 £100 houses in a day. It certainly won't be relaxing
Stop showing the game youl ruin it for us...recession coming ...every carnt will be diong it.
You want to hope nobody in your area watchs your vids & wants to start up your going to have a lot of compation your littrily doing your self out of work mate enyone that's on to a good earner keeps it to himself all good Samaritans are poor
Competition is good, it makes us all lift our game. The customer gets a better service and the business owners ultimately charge more for a higher quality service. The result is that the whole industry has a better reputation.👍🏼