Re: [World] How & what to charge for water stain removal

[Nick Draganov <addressis@removed>]

Barry,
If you want to do it, charge him your hourly rate and do it a little at a
time.  I've bid a commercial job with 3 buildings.  All have hard water stains
on the lower windows.  The price, in addition to the regular window cleaning,
will be my hourly rate (3 men will be working on this).  Also I received
something called a Scumbuster for Christmas that is a hand held orbital brush
with different brush attachments that could really make this job go faster, so
I'll try that.  I'll be using Sorbo along with some Crystal Clear 550.  Also,
this isn't real high tech window washing so hire a guy to do the tough stuff
for you while you concentrate on the window cleaning that makes your company
the fine one that it is.
Nick Draganov
Orange, CA

> I have a client that wishes to have some water stains removed from seven
> window on his house. One window is a large picture window that needs the
> whole thing restored.
>
> I did some test cleaning with A-1 Hardwater Stain Remover. The lighter
> stains come off fairly easy, but the harder and thicker stains take several
> applications. I was using fine steal wool the owner wanted me to test with
> for removing the stains.
>
> I really don't feel like doing this work because of how extensive it is,
> but I want to take care of my client. Scrubbing with steal wool will take a
> considerable amount of time and wear and tear on my body. I really don't
> know how much time it will take me and therefore don't know how much to
> charge him.
>
> He offered to pay me $150 just for the stain removal. When I didn't jump at
> the offer then he said $200. But I'm not sure that is adequate for this
> kind of work.
>
> Anyone have good experience with water stain removal, the best method, and
> how to charge. I was thinking a high speed orbital sander is the only way
> to go considering how much glass is needing restored?
>
> I would appreciate some guidance if you have knowledge in this area.
>
> Barry Durmaz
> Cleaning Specialist
> Portland, OR
>
>
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