Help with a large quote (retirement flats)

Hi guys!

I’m off to a site next Monday to give a quote to the house manager for cleaning the windows on a regular basis for a new set of retirement flats (people are just moving in).

Realistically, it’s a days job. And I have a ball part figure as an idea where to start. But I would love your guys opinions!

They’re also looking for someone to clear their gutters once or twice a year so I’ll be quoting for that too. A bit more unsure what to quote for that as I will need to invest in a gutter vac! Which I don’t mind doing providing the work is a good price.

Let me know what you think!



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Windows are quoted for just the accessible external windows and the inside communal windows!


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What time scale are you talking about? Monthly, 8 weekly or quarterly.

You have just said that it is a days job...working out how long the job will take is the hard part. It is now up to YOU to decide how much money you want for that days effort.

Right now I’m not entirely sure of details on that level until I arrive. But I’m expecting it would probably be 8 weekly as they’re retirement flats rather than a care home!


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WW2015 said:

You have just said that it is a days job...working out how long the job will take is the hard part. It is now up to YOU to decide how much money you want for that days effort.

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I know WW don’t worry about that. But I like to take others thought into consideration. I may not always think of everything you guys do! I’m relatively new after all.

I’m flexible on my day rate. But I also want to ensure I am competitive in today’s market. I could rock up and say £200 for a day. But there may be something that someone mentions that I think of that would boost my confidence in going that little bit higher!

I know what a days work is worth to me. But I like to be fair and competitive. And mostly, I would like the job!


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8 weekly then I would be looking for 500 just for the windows. Looks like a days work for 2 men?

I've done bigger schools in the past with a whole load more glass than the job in question and completed them in 6hrs on my own and I have charged a lot more than a day rate.

County Durham Lad

Iron Giant said:

I've done bigger schools in the past with a whole load more glass than the job in question and completed them in 6hrs on my own and I have charged a lot more than a day rate.

County Durham Lad
 

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Absolutely, my minimum would be 500 but if he goes in at 300 then he will definitely get it. 

To be fair I’m looking around 400 anyway. I am curious what you all think about cleaning the gutters though and a pricing for that once maybe twice a year!


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300 for cleaning the gutters, each visit.

I'm guessing it's a Mccarthy and stone?as they now want gutters included with window cleaning.

If there is another in your area who ever is cleaning that will get it.I've quoted a couple near me and never got them one company does most in each area.

Funnily enough yes. There is some about 15-20 miles away. But I’m going to put in a quote none the less! Always worth the punt.

As for pricing to be fair I am looking to put in a fair quote. Not going to cut myself down just to make sure I get it. I’d rather be paid a fair wage for a fair chunk of work!

We will see. So watch this space.

Were they wanting it quite frequently when you quoted?


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I'll rock the boat, for me in my area I would be very happy at £150. Large balconies extra, Juliet's included. Personally can't see that being more than half a day, there is someone in my area that does them all for around £100 a go and they're all fairly similar

I'd say £350 a clean. HOWEVER has a builders clean been done? If not 1st cleans gonna be a nightmare. In that case then I'd be looking at at least 1k for the 1st clean then £350 after. Gutters I'd say 350-400 depending on if it's 6 or 12 monthly.

The frequency is normally bi monthly(6 cleans a year) if they have balconies you have to go through each flat and out on to balcony to clean.They also want internal communal areas cleaned and flat roof valleys (if there are any).

Your health and safety will need to be bang on point.5mill PL,RAMS etc

The ones I looked at were agro loads of balconies, flat roof and loads of communal areas.I've priced a couple and was probably never going to get them as one small firm does them all in my area.

You would be mad to clean that for £100 -£150 as someone has said.No chance I would rather clean houses and that says something.

Cghwindowcleaning said:

The frequency is normally bi monthly(6 cleans a year) if they have balconies you have to go through each flat and out on to balcony to clean.They also want internal communal areas cleaned and flat roof valleys (if there are any).

Your health and safety will need to be bang on point.5mill PL,RAMS etc

The ones I looked at were agro loads of balconies, flat roof and loads of communal areas.I've priced a couple and was probably never going to get them as one small firm does them all in my area.

You would be mad to clean that for £100 -£150 as someone has said.No chance I would rather clean houses and that says something.

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I must be mad then, if your choice was cleaning houses for £5 a go or that for £150 you would be mad as well. 

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I must be mad then, if your choice was cleaning houses for £5 a go or that for £150 you would be mad as well. 

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 I wouldn't clean houses for a fiver.

This is why asking prices is stupid we are all from different parts of the uk with different needs and business direction.

People are free to charge what they want and if your happy with the price then that's all that matters but jobs like this are worth more.

To put it in to perspective to buy one of these flats near me will cost any where from £250-£380k the service charge alone will be £300 a month per flat minimum up to £600 on some sites.

Cghwindowcleaning said:

 I wouldn't clean houses for a fiver.

This is why asking prices is stupid we are all from different parts of the uk with different needs and business direction.

People are free to charge what they want and if your happy with the price then that's all that matters but jobs like this are worth more.

To put it in to perspective to buy one of these flats near me will cost any where from £250-£380k the service charge alone will be £300 a month per flat minimum up to £600 on some sites.

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And that is why I said "in my area I would be happy" I am currently in the middle of quoting for a very large job in Cambridge and my price down there is based on grossing £50 per man hour. Even then my price for one of those down there wouldn't be anywhere near £400 - £500. Best of luck to anyone that thinks they can achieve that, my experience is that isn't achievable unless you live in Cornwall.

As you say, the maintenance alone will be 300 a month. Folk with money will buy them and the cleaner will need to be on the ball. I would just like to take my time and do it right and get paid well for doing it. If someone will do it for less than 200 then I would be happy to leave them to it.

Wouldn’t touch it for 200!
Got three sets of 6 flats and a coach house for that. Takes me about 4.5hrs in this heat!

I would probably look at 350-450. Depends how many hoops they have.

As for RAMS, is this something that can be done with basic RA training? Never done RAMS before if I’m being honest. Only basic risk assessments


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I’ve quoted for this company before in south wales, I took one look at what they charge their tenants along with a ridiculous monthly service charge and thought I’m only going to work for them if it’s top dollar. They are making money hand over fist!

i didn’t get the job.