If money wasn't an issue ..........

[William R]

Hi guys i would greatly appreciate guidance on start up equipment...Money is always an issue but i'm willing to spend money on good window cleaning equipment from the beginning.

I've always lived by the saying "a cheap man always buys twice" that statement is true. I'm also a man who likes good deals so i'm not stupid either. I am setting up a window cleaning and gutter cleaning business but also i will have add on's like chimney cleaning/cctv inspection, power washing etc. In regards window/gutter cleaning there is mountains of differing advice on WFP ,fittings,hoses,brushes,connections and all other small details. I would like to keep it as simple as possible but also have everything i need . I will need an RO/DI system also. There is so much information i feel a bit bogged down trying to decide on making a list of everything i need. Any advice would be so much appreciated and i thank you in advance for your patience with me.

 

[dave1]

Gvs for gutter vac, x line for window kit.

 

[Part Timer]

Gardiner SLX for your pole and ring Daqua, https://www.daqua.co.uk/ and tell Doug what you want to produce and he'll supply you something that will do the job

 

[ched999uk]

While it does seem a very steep learning curve to work everything out all the info is within the forum.

Before I started I read virtually every post on here and made notes, categorising them eg poles, brushes, fittings, hoses, Ro/Di etc. You will get different opinions but by reading lots you will gain a much better understanding than you would from the odd person who takes the time to respond to your question.

Running your own business is a lot more than just the right kit and techniques, you are responsible for everything from spares, time management, problem solving, marketing, accounting, graphic design to name but a few aspects.

My best advice is read as much as you can and watch as many UK youtubers - I think the old stuff from Squeeky Clean Dave, AE Mac, Trad man etc is better than the new stuff for learning.

Good luck and let us know how you are getting on with your research.

Almost forgot, before you buy any kit it might be worth posting a thread with what you are thinking of buying just to check peoples opinion.

 

[P4dstar]

Before I started I read virtually every post on here and made notes, categorising them eg poles, brushes, fittings, hoses, Ro/Di etc. You will get different opinions but by reading lots you will gain a much better understanding than you would from the odd person who takes the time to respond to your question.

I asked the questions again on here. Didn't use the search function and the kind people helped me. Nowadays people jump straight to telling people to use the search function. Kind of feel the forum is dying as a result to be honest. I know newbies are repetitive but that's what keeps the place alive.

My best advice is read as much as you can and watch as many UK youtubers - I think the old stuff from Squeeky Clean Dave, AE Mac, Trad man etc is better than the new stuff for learning.

I haven't seen a post from Trad Man in ages. AE Macintosh & Squeeky clean Dave are top fellas though. I emailed AE Mac for some info on his streamline system and he responded. I remember another window cleaning YouTube star who wasn't quite as humble.

 

[P4dstar]

Hi guys i would greatly appreciate guidance on start up equipment...Money is always an issue but i'm willing to spend money on good window cleaning equipment from the beginning.

I've always lived by the saying "a cheap man always buys twice" that statement is true. I'm also a man who likes good deals so i'm not stupid either. I am setting up a window cleaning and gutter cleaning business but also i will have add on's like chimney cleaning/cctv inspection, power washing etc. In regards window/gutter cleaning there is mountains of differing advice on WFP ,fittings,hoses,brushes,connections and all other small details. I would like to keep it as simple as possible but also have everything i need . I will need an RO/DI system also. There is so much information i feel a bit bogged down trying to decide on making a list of everything i need. Any advice would be so much appreciated and i thank you in advance for your patience with me.

For what it's worth I'll share my experience. I started by spending my life savings on a van and some equipment. I didn't understand what I was doing or how to do it. Like yourself I wanted to offer a bunch of add ons. Even ventured into wheelie bin cleaning. Loads of the equipment I bought had to be upgraded relatively quickly. Loads more was wasted.

You won't know what you need until you start cleaning necessarily. If you have a budget of £2k expect to spend another £2k relatively quickly. If you have a budget of £15k expect to spend another £4-5k relatively quickly. Best advice IMO would be to go to either ionics or Streamline. Buy a good crash tested system and pay for one of their training courses.

 

[Pjj]

I asked the questions again on here. Didn't use the search function and the kind people helped me. Nowadays people jump straight to telling people to use the search function. Kind of feel the forum is dying as a result to be honest. I know newbies are repetitive but that's what keeps the place alive.


I haven't seen a post from Trad Man in ages. AE Macintosh & Squeeky clean Dave are top fellas though. I emailed AE Mac for some info on his streamline system and he responded. I remember another window cleaning YouTube star who wasn't quite as humble.

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