Hi you are bang on buddy.....nothing wrong with the car i started with that then a small van then finally a lwb van at last!! Room 😊, but yes be and look professional and you are treated that way and it is a service we are all providing not just the elbow grease. Brilliant video mate cheers 😁.....keep your van clean too it speaks volumes, for me the cab is my office and the rear is my workshop and shows the customers you are professional 😊
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
@clivebernath34902 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Ashley. Great advice as always
@aemackintosh2 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m glad you find it useful.😃👍🏼
@clivebernath34902 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh I always do
@stephenmiller74533 жыл бұрын
Mate your spot on!!!!!! Great video bro 👍🏼 👌
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks!😃👍🏼
@squeakycleandave15 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashley. I was listening to a podcast a couple of weeks ago by a high end carpet cleaner and he made a good point. He said the higher he priced jobs the cleaner the carpet was when he arrived at the job. 🤔
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Squeaky Clean Dave Yeah, that’s interesting. So those people looked after their carpet in the first place I suppose. It’s probably the same people who tidy up before the cleaner comes.😃👍🏼
@squeakycleandave15 жыл бұрын
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services basically he was making more money for an easier job.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan.😃👍🏼
@AMindInOverdrive3 жыл бұрын
How high was his 'end' Dave? LOL (Just messin' with ya)
@Stamilian3 жыл бұрын
love this video, it realy helps me for setting up my own Cleaning company. And i love that we have the same mindset. makes things so much easier . cheers bud
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I’m glad you found it useful. I wish you all the best with your business.😃👍🏼
@AMindInOverdrive3 жыл бұрын
I used to drive one of those VW Caddy's as an IT service tech. Loved it! - I think you got a Transporter since that
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Love a good VW!😎👍🏼
@AW-Services5 жыл бұрын
Very truthful facts. A smart van = high end contractor
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
AW Services For ages I was sure that it was the quality of my service that would build a customer base, which is true, but first impressions count for a lot too.😃👍🏼
@AW-Services5 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh I've started making stickers for my customers. They put them on their cars and advertise for me
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea. I’ve often thought about doing fridge magnets.😃👍🏼
@jonnyretro58735 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate. You seem like you have a clear business plan in mind. I've done the exact same thing and mind set as you with my business over the last couple of years. With regarding business image, new van, increasing my pricing etc.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Jonny Retro At this point I could go for multiple vans, but I know guys also who just keep developing their round and keeping all the best work.😃👍🏼
@cnsworx79865 жыл бұрын
I had the same price structure for years, then I realised that my fuel bill was growing.. so I put £5 on every job, I had over 50% of my customers leave and use the man in a car lol... took me over a year to rebuild my customer base, but infact now i have a better customer base who understand running costs..
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
cns worx Lesson learnt. I try to have a fairly regular routine for price rises, so my customers expect it and are used to it every year or two. In fact I’ve been using this change of approach as an opportunity to also put some prices up.😃👍🏼
@JasonDunlop2475 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ashley ✌☘
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
JD 😃👍🏼
@Aaaaaa-pf4kj5 жыл бұрын
Very good video.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Aaa aaa Thanks 😃👍🏼
@markpayne40675 жыл бұрын
Nice advice. I always try to visit to give a price, then customer are more likely to go with me. It always seems to take a few hours to clean a conservatory roof.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
mark payne Definitely. No1 way to quote is to meet the customer face to face if you really want to get the job.😃👍🏼
@paulhopkins17205 жыл бұрын
Very professional, well done. Can I ask, does pressure washing pay better than window cleaning? Thanks
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
paul hopkins It depends what you charge I suppose. But generally I do find it more lucrative. Pressure washing kit can be more expensive to buy and maintain though, and is more seasonal. Window cleaning keeps me going all year round.😃👍🏼
@gazogle4 жыл бұрын
Great videos Ashley. Im new to all this, do.you have a video on a.deep clean on a conservatory roof. That before and after looked ace, have you done a video on something like that?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I did a video on cleaning a conservatory roof quite recently.😃👍🏼
@uniteallaction5 жыл бұрын
Great Advice
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
uniteallaction Thanks 😃👍🏼
@domispanek5 жыл бұрын
Good contented as always
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
domispanek Thanks 😃👍🏼
@davemonk16625 жыл бұрын
Lot ppl here in the uk liverpool.... still expect to pay peanuts minimum charge should be around the £12 mark .... I have leads coming in if Facebook soon as I say £12 every 4 weeks all frames sills doors are cleaned on every... they fire back my last window cleaner was only charging £6 with the same system
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Dave monk Monk Cleaning services Where is he now? If the last window cleaner hasn’t come back it must have been too cheap and not worth his while.🤷🏻♂️👍🏼
@TrickshooterTV5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashley can I ask what solution you use for removing oil stains?
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
TrIcKsH00TeR Resiblock Oil Remover. I put a link in the description for the video showing how I do this.😃👍🏼
@TrickshooterTV5 жыл бұрын
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services Thanks mate i must have overlooked it in the description as I did have a quick look through 👌🏻
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
😃👍🏼
@davidb8005 жыл бұрын
How much would you charge for a 3 bed semi detatched house maintenance clean every 4 weeks if you don't mind me asking? Good vid by the way some good points on a very interesting and differing section of the job.
@rastaganjaify5 жыл бұрын
David B £15-£20
@lovelyjubbly875 жыл бұрын
I charge around £15-18 depends really, access etc
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah I would say about the same. I won’t even bother to stop for a job less than £16 any more.😃👍🏼
@td64605 жыл бұрын
How to justify higher prices: don't. You can't have everybody as a customer. If a potential customer thinks you are too expensive, they can use another provider. Set a price for your time and stick to it.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
T D I suppose what I mean by justify, put simply, is really just being professional in your approach and fully explaining to the customer what will be included in your service.😃👍🏼
@davemonk16625 жыл бұрын
Cool video once again .... always 👍yo mate
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Dave monk Monk Cleaning services Thanks for your comments as always.😃👍🏼
@joeharrison70903 жыл бұрын
For softwash using 10 % sh how much mix of sh and water in 5 gallon drum
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
I don’t use sh for cleaning windows.
@joeharrison70903 жыл бұрын
Wat is de mix 4 softwashing (1)roof (2) house using sh how much sh wud mix with 5 gallons of water for each
@rebekahjones93274 жыл бұрын
Hi there, if you are VAT registered, do you give your price + VAT or including VAT, or do you include VAT but not mention VAT at all in your quote? I've only found one company that gives the price + VAT. We've just started giving the price + VAT simply so the customer can see the lower quote price, rather than a higher number. What are your thoughts please?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I don’t currently charge VAT but yeah, I think why not show the lower price and the VAT price on top. It highlights to the customer that you are a professional business that will do a professional job.😃👍🏼
@keithbaron44375 жыл бұрын
A smart van doesn't mean a good job. If we quote on line the client can't see our van or equipment. First impressions are the key. Either on phone or face to face. I always ask the client what sort of price they had in mind. Or what their ceiling is. I live in one of the richest places in England. Woking in Surrey. One day you may be doing three bed semis. The next day 10 bed four bathroom three studies etc. Pricing can be tricky. But I guess £60 per hr would be near. Good vid.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Keith Baron It’s how you carry out the job and deal with the customer that will build your reputation long term. I guess it is first impressions that I was referring to regarding the van.😃👍🏼
@riceewrld5506 Жыл бұрын
i just pull up a few houses away so they dont see my dirty 2008 fiesta, i do a better job than branded vehicles too
@aemackintosh Жыл бұрын
I used to do that too.👍🏼 A smart van with your logo on it can also make a good impact locally.
@jimmyevans29655 жыл бұрын
No such thing as a bad job just a bad price I always go for £50 an hour,if I give a manager in a restaurant a price and he says he can get it done cheaper I say I can eat in a restaurant cheaper than this but is it better,I never price a job to get it if they dont like my price let them get it done cheaper.
@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
window cleaning That’s true, I don’t mind doing an awkward job if I think it’s a good price. Sometimes people say their last window cleaner was cheaper, but maybe that’s why he stopped turning up, because he was doing the job too cheap.😃👍🏼
@ryanfewster5745 жыл бұрын
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@aemackintosh5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Fewster 😃👍🏼
@markshirley76394 жыл бұрын
Employing staff is a nightmare , I have 15 members of staff and no one will do a job as good as yourself because they don’t have the same invested interest . If your making a nice living just stay in your own ! Yours 24 years in ..... grey haired stressed and very tired 😑 😂👍🏼
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Mark Shirley You are right for domestic work, it’s hard to find the right people. Commercial work can be a bit different.😃👍🏼
@markshirley76394 жыл бұрын
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services I do both . Domestic is a nightmare only employ one chap and tbh he’s no problem at all it’s the others lol . Getting busy with the driveway etc cleaning so hoping to take another chap on soon . 👍🏼 Great videos by the way Ashley very informative.