Going Solo... - A Crazy Week at Partridge Exterior Cleaning

[@bevm1938]

No need to apologise Sid, all your loyal followers just appreciate what you do give us. You work so so hard, I hope you get someone reliable to work with you soon, would hate you to burn yourself out ❤

[@Pressurewashingbyneptune]

Love the videos 😅

[@haggielady]

Sid, the walk through of the abandoned building was enough, it's beautiful in its decay. You have a family to support so no, you don't need to do free work unless its within 10 minutes drive and takes less than an hour.

[@sharonmiller6436]

But, if you find out some of it's history we 'd be happy to know it's story. It's an amazing place!

[@amyswalve1637]

Agreed

[@KaiHenningsen]

This thing looks like it's a month's worth of work.

[@MusicHunter111000]

Would be a great opportunity for a collaboration with other youtubers

[@sharonmiller6436]

@@KaiHenningsen . . but probably not quite that bad, though if he'd have to move all the 'stuff' . . . maybe.

[@dafunkychickenrecords1149]

You should see if Flawless Cleaning would help. It would be cool to see you guys working together on something like this😊

[@lizstokes9091]

Seems like it was just yesterday you were at 18k and now you're at 189k!!! Great work, you should be very proud of your progress 🎉🍻

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

haha yeah its crazy, thank you for helping me along the journey

[@huntakilla1234]

Nice to see Kev again. I hope he's doing well. Sorry to hear that Brad left. Can't be easy being the only one doing everything again. Thanks for the long video, dude. I appreciate it. Hope you had a good weekend. 👍

[@DrLapierre]

Keep your chin up Sid. Sounds like common small business owner bumps in the road. Not something you’re doing wrong. Here in Canada fire fighters often take on extra work since they have several days off between shifts. I wonder if you could train a few part-timer employees who are used to working hard and have to be strong. Good luck! Farm looks amazing … maybe Ben from Flawless and his lovely dad could help?

[@ther3aper561]

Part time work is a great idea especially if he's able to get a couple hard workers that round the staff out

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That'd be a interesting video with Ben and Paul.

[@aliceklundt]

England is large enough that Ben and Sid probably live far apart. They are just neighbors on you tube.

[@DrLapierre]

@@aliceklundt good point. I do believe they live a few hours apart.

[@janlockett2508]

Flawless Ben is amazing! He’s a lovely guy and his Dad is so funny 😊

[@miketrebert7788]

The old place looks magnificent but you'd go broke doing the whole thing! Maybe just do the front and on the strength of that, try to get hired to do the rest. That vast place would take a week, surely!

[@adamreighard6773]

You’re a trailblazer man! I love the confidence it’s contagious!

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

cheers bro!

[@adamreighard6773]

As far as that abandoned house goes I mean it would be great internet content but man that place looks like a death trap. I mean it’s your business and I’m sure you’ll be safe about it but that place looks like it’s about to fall over and I’d hate to see anything bad happen to you bro

[@Herbybandit]

The abandoned building looks to me like a livery yard, annexed to a large Manor house, the spire on top sometimes has a clock but mainly they were for ventilation for the stables, watch out for the well! There is probably one either in the yard or under one of the tack rooms and they can be deep!

[@elizabethturel78]

What you do is hard work. Finding people that can grind away like you do are hard to find. We do enjoy what you do video Sid!👍🏻💙

[@elliewalker2892]

Day is instantly made better when a 47 minute video is uploaded 😁😁

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

:D bit of a marathon today

[@dianahosier5354]

Employing staff is a nightmare. Especially your sort of work you would have to love it . The work ethics of the younger generation has something to be desired. Don’t give up there will be someone who will turn out to be amazing. Love your videos keep up the amazing work Sid ❤️

[@connoradams642]

@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning love your videos mate if you need help and willing to take someone under your wing. I would love to work with you mate

[@sirBrouwer]

@@dianahosier5354 the challenge is the people that really want to be with in the business. are often those that also run a similar business like he does. You would ether need to convince someone like them to stop there won company and join his. or he could think about forming a co op with a few. Might also help them all with the back office part and material cost. (ordering in bulk and the likes)

[@uniqueexteriorcleaning]

It was a pleasure to help & work with you buddy 🤝

[@briefisbest]

It's been a challenging start to the year all round, I think. I'm glad you've had some help, whether paid or family. Please leave off the special projects until you have a bit of catch up and breathing room.

[@cynthiam7279]

Definitely would love to see the old farmhouse cleaned.

[@RobinL4715]

The farm would be so fun to watch. Maybe it could be a collaboration with a few other you tubers? Thanks for sharing your work. I love to watch your videos. Nice to see Kev helping you again. You do an amazing job.

[@sirBrouwer]

if he would make it a event with other youtubers including some gardener and what not then it might be a option. Let some companies sponsor the job or part of it. so he does not make a lose on it.

[@KGDIY]

Hope you find some staff who stay with you, I’m sure it’s an amazing opportunity for the right person! “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to”

[@grenfellroad8394]

Keep your chin up Sid, you’re a worker, not afraid of hard work. I’m sure things will work out for you. You’re an inspiration and a great bloke. 👍

[@maryz7977]

My arms are aching watching you work with that extended pole!!!! Cheers from the other side of the pond-Central Florida, USA!!!!

[@witnessme9141]

I love how Sid is very apologetic about not getting any filming done, but at the same time, he's like, "Can I do anything about it? No. I'm going home." 😂

[@wborgfeld1]

That farm building is gorgeous. How has someone let it get that bad?

[@sirBrouwer]

Often it's a case that the original owner died (of old age) meaning even in the later years the care would have been lower. If it is remote enough and do to the size expensive to redo. people will just not do anything. And in that case it can go pretty fast.

[@jdrew5367]

Sid keep up the great work. Please be careful on below zero days on scaffolding working with water. You have a very young family. They mean more. Please don’t apologize for not remembering to record a job or if the video is for quality. Sorry to hear about Brad. I hope your staffing issues get solved. Sid you need to concentrate on your family and your business. Please don’t think of taping job. You take care of yourself and your family and your business that’s your primary focus when you get to us you get to us. ❤ Thank you Sid It’s great to hear that your dad is coming to help and is bringing somebody with .👏🏼 Hang in there Sid. One day at a time one job at a time.

[@morganalori]

lovely content. Wow, that abandoned farm would make an amazing video/series. crazy and so interesting. All the different features and overgrowth. Agree those moss stones look amazing, no clean for them, just the building.

[@morganalori]

Also just think how it would be for advertising. No job too big! Look what we did. The before/after shots would be amazing

[@airedale1913]

Sid, please don't take risks you wouldn't let others take. It's great you trust yourself but it only takes a moment of distraction to fall and your young family can't afford to lose you. I really hope you find some good workers soon!

[@mauriceryton]

Good luck in finding reliable help. You have worked so hard to get where you are you deserve a reliable person you can count on.

[@donnaolson922]

Gorgeous farm!!! Would love to see it cleaned up.

[@marcrodinger4144]

I really recommend to "clean" the abandoned estate. Such projects are the extra bit of merchandise no one else has. And I really don't understand, why Brad left, but i have felt the struggle months before he has left. With a drivers licence he had all the opportunities to be more independent and get his own projects. Too bad on both ends. But never give up, there is always a way.🤝

[@t.s.507]

Yes! Would love to see that beautiful building cleaned up.

[@mycb1993]

This is so amazing to me! I’m from southeast USA. Our roofs are shingles , maybe some are tin. But we never have to clean them! Replace about every 15-20 years!!! Your job is so challenging and you work so hard with excellent outcomes! Enjoy your videos immensely ‼️

[@GamerNerdess]

Do you leave a card with the neighbors of the split houses? I totally would. Lol They'd be looking to get their side done ASAP since it just looks absolutely awkward.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

I really should but suffice to say i forget nearly every single time!

[@Renovation-Dan]

I do media as my day job and for a landscaping company I recently printed before and after postcards. One saying “we are working in the area, sorry for any inconvenience” with contact details if they need to speak to someone. And then one saying “thank you for your patience whilst we were working” It’s a great way to advertise your business without directly pushing for work and also shows you in a good light to potential clients. The design had some nice images of their work and all their contact details, website etc. Would work well for pressure washing with before and after photos.

[@alexanderpasnl]

​@@Renovation-DanThat's really a great idea actually. Would work with several types of work.

[@StevenLepore]

I want to see that old barn cleaned just for historical purposes! It’s stunning and deserves to finally show how beautiful it really is! Also, that last house in this videos is INSANE. My God if I lived in England this would be my dream. The gardens and landscaping around that property are perfection 😍

[@colleensample8041]

Great video-sorry you lost Brad! You’re gonna find the right person soon!! Love that place-man it’s a wonderful home with a beautiful view!!

[@GoBlue79]

What amazing - epic work! Brad leaving not a good thing but Kev, Dad and more help in the wings is a blessing. Keep the faith Sid - it will all work out. YES! I'd love to see the enormous property clean - however much that is..! Next video, right? HA! HA!

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

I am appreciating that you are discussing "non standard" conditions, as dealing with freezing, you can't take time for lunch, the equipment being affected, platform getting slippery, gutters and tiles can get ice coated... a bit up from learning basics. It still amazes me how good a roof can look after being cleaned/renewed. I have a question. Periodically I note chimneys. It seems to me that chimneys would age and get grimey right along with roofs but they don't always seem to get worked on, could be wrong. What is your view of them? That difficult moss roof was interesting. You were right, got sight of the green stones of the house on the hill (above the fog) and was looking forward to seeing what the house looked like. :) Can understand they want safety and a historical look over a full clean. Glad you are up on variables as low pressures, steam, etc. as far as choices and viability. It is fun to see the architectural details coming back, as the patios. A grime line exists at 24:02. Wishing you some good staff. Observed it takes physical strength, an enjoyment of the outdoors and problem solving, and an interest in the topic and artwork as well. Ollie was a treasure, sure like the upgrade of the property. Your videoing is fine. A priority is being able to do the work and keeping your sanity. On the very intriguing old farm, can you acquire some other help? Would Ben and Paul of Flawless or others come and help with the gardening aspect of the cleanup?

[@5nowyOwl]

SID, you are such a nice man and a hard worker. Things will workout.

[@eveb446]

Dear Sid: I am so sorry that you are having a difficult time of things, but you are so strong, mentally and physically, and that helps. You are doing a fantastic job all around. So good of Kev. to come and help you out. Things will get better as the days go by. God bless.

[@OperationDarkside]

Regarding your retention problem, I have a few key points you can check, that I accumulated through my time at different employers: *Cadence*: In the videos it looks like you're constantly working. Like, day after day, the whole day through until the job's done. I'm sure you cut out the breaks and such, but if one side of a roof takes 3h you seem to work the whole 3h without more than some 1 minute breaks. As a superior you're the role model. I'm a firm believer that adults are still children only with more experience and a credit card. So the "do as I say, not as I do" doesn't really work in practice. And if your employees are like-minded people, you might need to force them to take a break and stand by so they don't start working again and see, that you're also taking a break. A lazy boss is sometimes better, than a too hard working one, like in "he's just lazing around. we're doing the REAL work here". *Scheduling*: It seems to be a physically demanding job. Maybe you need a much bigger crew with a wider rotation for the amount of jobs you want to tackle. If you're basically a power washing demi-god, but everyone else is just mortal, they need more days off. Like instead having 2 employees, who work every day, you'd need 4 + 1 part timer. So everybody works at most every other day and a part timer for when someone gets sick. *Health & Safety*: I mostly worked office jobs so far, but even then there are stress factors, that are not immediately obvious. Since everyone is different and some might not have the same physical self-awareness, the sounds (loudness and pitch) of the pressure washer or the flashing lights of the water hitting the floor might be inconvenient at first, but with prolonged exposure could be a source of stress, that's hard to identify. I'm pulling all of this out of my hat, since I haven't worked with pressure washers so far, but I think you get the point. There's probably not much info in governmental offices on your profession particularly, but asking is usually free and some "real talk" with experienced people in the same business should show some result. *Character*: This is a spicy one, so please don't take this personal. It's just my experience. Sometimes it is better to be a professional boss, at least at work, than to be a friend. If one has problems with a partner, you go to a friend, but I find it easier to open up to a random bloke, who gets paid to be my supervisor, when it comes to work related issues. It's a business to business relationship. With friends there's shame involved, since the friend is friend, superior and business owner at the same time. As a thoughtfull and caring individual, that's hard to balance. We got a saying in Germany: "Work is work. Liquor is liquor." And one more thing, that I don't think apllies to you, but I judge a superior by their worst, not their best. If I f*ck it up royally and will get an emotional (blaming, shouting etc) talk with the boss, I'm much less likely to report mistakes and feel constantly on edge not to make mistakes. I'd rather hear a "I'm sorry, but I have to fire you", than a 2h rant about the problems I caused my superior. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. I hope you enjoyed your time and have good rest of your day. Bye

[@rejaneberclaz3331]

😊Hi, Partridge. I consider your profession to be difficult! Very heavy indeed. Happy Sunday to you and your beautiful family🤩

[@patdieon]

Sid I'd leave the farm until you get your staff issues sorted . It mightbe more trouble than needed.

[@sharonmiller6436]

So true!

[@PremiumAutoShine]

I’ve said it before, your videos and work ethic really inspire me and would love a chance to work with you. I know I’m up in Scotland but if there was ever any time we could sort something out i would come down and work with you in a second at times you are struggling for workers.

[@sirBrouwer]

sent him a email that might result in a actual job. Go for it. Who knows if he has a job up north that might work.

[@connormoore7950]

I run cleaning business in ireland staff is very hard to get especially doing exterior cleaning. Needing someone capable of doing these jobs aswell ain't easy. Enjoy your videos sid 👍 keep calm and carry on 😊

[@sirBrouwer]

@@ph5056 Sid has made a few pretty detailed video for you about it. Go look on his page.

[@k.Newbbie]

Bloody Nora, what a compilation 😮😮 fantastic finish all round 👏🏽 👌🏽 Take it easy please 🙏🏽🌹

[@thamesgutterlondon1074]

Sid get yourself a little heat gun to heat up them pipes make it easier for you 👍🏼

[@traceypaley2670]

You should look at a diesel heater for the back of the van like the ones in campervans.

[@jwilson2042]

I cannot believe you don't have people queueing to work for you, what a fantastically rewarding job. I'm hooked. 🎉

[@pauljames9393]

Sid , I use a cabin heater for my van. Look that up that, its worth it do it doesnt freeze. That stable block will make an awesome home !

[@nidyabronstrup2375]

Wonderfully done , beautiful ❤

[@gotocov]

Not on your own with a bad start. My van has broken down and I have jobs booked in. Can't believe it's happened. But as for people leaving you I did my first roof clean on my own property. It's real hard work you make it look easy.

[@PyogenesST]

Hi Sid, seeing the abandon farm be cleaned would be very satisfying. But with Brad gone and no other staff remaining it would maybe be to time-consuming. You have a business to run, a family to take care of and everyone needs time for themself too. If you really want to, go for it. I would love to see this farm be cleaned. But don't think you have to do this for content or the viewers. We love your videos and we are proud of you and what you've achieved so far. No need to proof us anything. Take care.

[@nidyabronstrup2375]

Sid, wishing you the very best, and I do pray that the correct person shows up to help you moving forward ❤

[@Weirjetwashing]

Exterior cleaning especially roofs can be difficult sid. It’s easier for us because we make a great living from it. My labourer hates doing roofs and he gets paid well when we do them but cleaning a driveway and cleaning a roof is like night and day 🤣. I’m sure you’ll find someone who’s as nuts as you are doing the huge roofs you do 😂

[@hazelbrown3695]

Don’t worry to much about jobs am sure you will find a way keep your chin up your work is great to see well done 😊❤

[@sharonmiller6436]

Think of it another way, most of these places have sat for a long time without being cleaned so they can wait another month or so . . if you have to spread the jobs out so you don't work yourself into the ground. take care

[@fannycraddock99]

Great transformations as usual Sid especially that first roof. Sorry about your staffing problems. I was just thinking how good Brad was coming along! Surely there must be young fit guys out there who would enjoy this kind of work. As for the farmhouse if you are not going to get paid just do the arch and front walls, no need to kill yourself over it. Stay safe.

[@jamieennen964]

25:37 I would absolutely love that home! It's beautiful! I completely understand them not wanting the house or the pond area cleaned. I wouldn't of either! 26:14 that farm is gorgeous too! Oh my! If I had the money I'd be asking for the location and buy it now and restore. Beautiful! I live in the states so we don't have anything close to that. 😍 if I ever won the lotto I'd buy some land in the countryside over there and have something like that built. Or find a place that looks like that and fix it up to original. Leaving the patina, if possible, on everything of course lol to show the aged beauty.

[@ljclo8413]

What a beautiful Classic building! I bet it was a beauty in its day. You'd need a big crew to help.

[@gavcoopey9542]

New subscriber here…really enjoying the vids…just a thought on the freezing issues while driving, if you are finding the hoses in the reels getting frosted up, perhaps look at getting some motorcycle tyre warmers…assume you have a 240v inverter in the van so you can wrap them around the hose reel, plug them in and that way the hoses will be kept toasty warm! Weather picking up a bit now so not a problem but maybe for next winter…?

[@Bugsy-dq2en]

Wow, that abandoned building was gorgeous. So wild and forgotten. You surely can't clean it all for free though! Maybe do the entrance and then see if they hire you for the rest? I think the entrance would scrub up beautifully!

[@gsoffice6402]

Your work makes even a gorgeous property look so much better!

[@anonymousperson6188]

Hi Sid. Amazing transformations. It's amazing what all one can find hidden under all that black on the surfaces. What beauty and mysteries that could be uncovered. Perhaps with you editing solo again, you could forget about adding the background music.(original audio only) All of the stress plus the idea of trying to find proper music...why? The asmr actually does help people in many ways.❤🙏

[@virginiahardy9213]

What a beautiful old place. Definitely would like to see it done. Yes, maybe Flawless would work with you on it!

[@amymusick5455]

Great stuff! Hang in there!

[@colleenisaac6647]

I’d love to see that farm taken care of by you. It’s gorgeous and so old. I’d also love to see it in its glory days.

[@WarriorSl0th]

You should ABSOLUTELY clean that abandoned farmyard if the owner allows it!! Great video as always Sid! If I lived anywhere near you I’d love to work with you but unfortunately I don’t 🤣

[@TheARGblue]

Sid, you don’t let us down for lack of filming. Please stop saying you’re letting us down because you are not!!! You are such a hard working person and I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time with turn over. I’m in Texas so I don’t know what to tell you about getting workers to help you. I hope you find the right team soon!

[@lottiejay8184]

That is one serious fixer-upper! Wow, it's certainly a clean that would take a very long time!

[@elizabethstiff4428]

Another great vid. I feel for you being out in the freezing cold. ❤

[@annettejones7777]

Kevin! Long time no see! Congratulations on the new grandson!

[@JudithGolding]

The home with the curved stone walk in front is beautiful. The stone colors and the plants complement each other so well now. The questionable project looks like it could be a movie set once sorted out. Stunning architecture on that gate house entry!

[@bevshelden6536]

Amazing job

[@suzannefiesel5734]

Gosh, the farm is absolutely beautiful!

[@jamiewall9076]

Great video, no need to apologize, can only do what you can do.

[@emodablest]

That farm is amazing! Good luck getting the job.

[@haydenuk02]

Amazing work Sid and sorry to hear you lost Brad but I’m sure you will find the right one soon. Thanks for the video take care

[@kingjohnson5380]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your quality of work is outstanding

[@jetreadyuk]

I loved this video and you've given me lots of ideas for my own business. Onwards and upwards SId. :-)

[@KarenSmith958]

Amazing farm property! I really hope this is the beginning of its repair.

[@mickwein3359]

Dear Lord this place is even more charming since your visit. And yes, the first time I saw that algae wall, my heart skipped a happy beat in anticipation.

[@kevinjohn725]

You do a brilliant job.keep going

[@allygee5468]

Great job as always, Sid. Hopefully that right employee comes along soon

[@denises9426]

Great video Sid! Would love to see you do that abandoned property. I can’t wait to hear the story on it. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LisbethSalander14]

Oh god I'd love to see that abandoned farm renovated!!!

[@amysharp7348]

Definitely have a go at that abandoned building/ home. You do such amazing work 🎉 Always happy to watch em 😊

[@BoppaGram]

Chia pet roof = misery. Poor Sid, but you knocked it out of the park. Excellent!!

[@marcusbingham1625]

Brilliant stuff, all your followers are behind you. 👏👏👏

[@PetraHanner]

What a cool abandoned building! I hope the owner allows you to clean it.

[@maryjensen5112]

Sid please darlin we understand what you are dealing with so no sorry needed. You are a dedicated and hard worker. I noticed you are looking quite gaunt, so you are letting your stress get to you. Please take care of yourself and don't beat yourself up. We will always be here and support you.

[@Laluan]

As much as I like the aesthetic of the old farm. I would love you to clean it and give it a new life. My guess is that when it’s clean, the owner(s) would rather fix it than when it’s in the state as it is in now.

[@suzymatwetwe]

What a run of bad luck, mate 😞. But that job isn't for the faint hearted. You have to have boundless energy and love it - everything you are.

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

30:02 It would take some work, but I could see this being a great wedding venue

[@richards9750]

Brilliant video Sid. Hopefully you’ll get some luck with employees soon! And please do that job, if you can find the time.

[@dougvito9534]

Sid would love to see the farm house done. How about a collaboration with Ben from flawless cleaning to help out.

[@OnePunMan-nb8sx]

That was my first thought when I saw the overgrowth on the building. He certainly has the equipment to tackle that part, and he is into "crazy" projects, too, I assume.

[@cheskydivision]

That abandoned farm is beautiful. Great advertisement value showing before and after. Quitting in the middle of a job is a crap thing to do especially after your shout out.

[@dtulip1]

That is like the stables of a stately home...studs in Newmarket are like that building, I'd love to buy that :)

[@teresaosborne5640]

Great video, & fantastic work, thanks Sid,

[@jacquesb8927]

I'd like to see you give that abandoned place your full treatment. Once done, perhaps the restorers will see the value in keeping it's character as it is.

[@mattsmaintenance7139]

I fitted a diesel heater in my van and delighted with it Did,works off a app so you can turn it on/off with your phone

[@JAY61ish]

That old building is mental.. by the look of the red stone . it's gotta be Somerset?

[@brandyjimenez8258]

I would LOVE to see you clean the abandoned house!!! Please have you done it yet???

[@theprojectcollector7260]

Great find! Yes of I want to see it

[@myamaryca1015]

Loved this video, Sid. Intrigued by the old farmhouse; I hope you can bid on cleaning it up so I can move in.😉 Could keep my horses and dogs right outside my bedroom, which would be lovely. Also, the music you were using is very complimentary to the work. And I love the old English properties you service. So charming and elegant! I pray you find a loyal, hard-working employee who will stay for a LONG time. Blessings to your family; hope you are enjoying your new son. God is good! Crack on, sir.

[@teresacaron1104]

I would love to see the abandoned farm cleaned up!!!