How long does it take

[Davidpatrick1978]

Hello how long dose I normally take to do terrace semi detached houses and detached houses I’m new and yet to start have everything set to go I know to start off steady I’m doing this on my own and working 4 on 4 off in between what prices should I charge 

 

[Pjj]

Hello how long dose I normally take to do terrace semi detached houses and detached houses I’m new and yet to start have everything set to go I know to start off steady I’m doing this on my own and working 4 on 4 off in between what prices should I charge 

There is no set times there are many variables , is it a first clean , are you trad or wfp, how big are the windows what are they made of and so the list goes on . You will also be a lot slower until you get experience than an experienced cleaner . Guessing you are in the Fire service?? 

 

[Davidpatrick1978]

There is no set times there are many variables , is it a first clean , are you trad or wfp, how big are the windows what are they made of and so the list goes on . You will also be a lot slower until you get experience than an experienced cleaner . Guessing you are in the Fire service?? 

No mate food factory worker 22 years had enough of being treated badly and of min wage 

got water fed pole set up and van 

 

[ched999uk]

My very first house was a 2 bed semi 6 windows and 2 doors, no bays. It took me 1 hr!!!!! Now, after about 16 weeks, it takes me about 30mins from pulling up to driving off again, I am using a car and backpack so that slows me down a fair bit.

At the start don't worry about time just do a good job. Practice on your own home and any family and any friends that you can. You will need to learn what flow you need, hose management, where to park at each property, what order to do things in, the brush angle on the glass etc. It will all be a big learning curve, most important thing is do a good job. 

 

[Deleted member 7446]

Hello how long dose I normally take to do terrace semi detached houses and detached houses I’m new and yet to start have everything set to go I know to start off steady I’m doing this on my own and working 4 on 4 off in between what prices should I charge 

All depends on dirt ingress, water flow, fitness, access, system, 

15-20 mins first clean, Not pvc restoration 

10-15 mins maintenance clean

 

[Pjj]

No mate food factory worker 22 years had enough of being treated badly and of min wage 

got water fed pole set up and van 

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Ah ok that looks good put up some pictures of the houses in question that will give us a better idear of time , obviously you will be a lot slower starting off but with practice that will increase . 

 

[Davidpatrick1978]

My very first house was a 2 bed semi 6 windows and 2 doors, no bays. It took me 1 hr!!!!! Now, after about 16 weeks, it takes me about 30mins from pulling up to driving off again, I am using a car and backpack so that slows me down a fair bit.

At the start don't worry about time just do a good job. Practice on your own home and any family and any friends that you can. You will need to learn what flow you need, hose management, where to park at each property, what order to do things in, the brush angle on the glass etc. It will all be a big learning curve, most important thing is do a good job. 

Brilliant mate thankyou for ur most welcome message 

 

[Davidpatrick1978]

All depends on dirt ingress, water flow, fitness, access, system, 

15-20 mins first clean, Not pvc restoration 

10-15 mins maintenance clean

Thankyou mate 

 

[AllGleam]

Good to take in good advise from forum pros, I've been wfp cleaning for about 18mths now, was tough going to start with but you'll definitely get quicker and learn a technique to cut down cleaning time but with quality results, and more efficient at handling hose routes too. I questioned myself wondering if I'd cut it as a windy but best thing I've  ever done wish id done it alot sooner ?

 

[Skxawng]

As others have said, it varies a lot. In my area the houses are all similar-ish, so I'd say for me roughly an average of 10 mins terraced, 15 mins semi, 20 mins detached on regularly done, easy access work. Add 5 mins on for getting the pole out of the vehicle, faffing with the inevitable hose stuck on wheely bin and packing away. A bit more if you're knocking to collect.