Window Cleaning

[Alpine girl]

I called Lakes Region Window Cleaning on Saturday & spoke to Gerry. He seemed very nice. I told him that I was interested in having the outside of the windows of our condo cleaned. He said that they are booking out into August & that "being a condo, it would probably be cost prohibited ". In other words, it wasn't worth his time. He then suggested that I call his competition. In his online ad, it states "Servicing Central New Hampshire's Finer Homes and Businesses". I guess our condo wasn't fine enough or large enough sight unseen.

[Descant]

Try Great Northern Cleaning. They have done top level work for me in the past. As business gets better, I imagine that companies that do this are looking for continuing business as opposed to one time jobs. Expansion hirng is hard to do based on "one time" jobs.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Alpine girl

I called Lakes Region Window Cleaning on Saturday & spoke to Gerry. He seemed very nice. I told him that I was interested in having the outside of the windows of our condo cleaned. He said that they are booking out into August & that "being a condo, it would probably be cost prohibited ". In other words, it wasn't worth his time. He then suggested that I call his competition. In his online ad, it states "Servicing Central New Hampshire's Finer Homes and Businesses". I guess our condo wasn't fine enough or large enough sight unseen.

Hmmmm............First post and a complaint about a local business. I guess Lake Winnipesaukee and all of the good things about the lake and the local area were never important enough for you to post anything previous to this post?

Maybe Winnipesaukee is not "fine enough" for you?

[dpg]

Alpine Girl - go to Wal Mart buy some Bounty Paper Towels and Glass Plus, spend an afternoon and bam...Done...Ok if they're up high then you have another problem.

[BroadHopper]

There is a really nice one at the local Aubuchon. Much better than Wally World cheapee and Lowes cheap product. The pole allows you to reach large windows.

I own two condos and this is the way to go! Good exercise and save big bucks!

[Alpine girl]

Think what you'd like. I'm entitled to my opinion first post or not. Lake Winnipesuakee is beautiful & the local area is terrific as well. Have a nice day.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Alpine girl

Think what you'd like. I'm entitled to my opinion first post or not. Lake Winnipesuakee is beautiful & the local area is terrific as well. Have a nice day.

You are entitled to your opinion, yes, but typically one should have some history before blasting a company on a public forum. Since no one here knows you, we assume you're a Negative Nancy or, in forum lingo, troll.

What was your point, anyway? There was no request for help or positive outcome, etc. You basically set up a box in the middle of the square and started shouting insults. Blech.

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[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

You are entitled to your opinion, yes, but typically one should have some history before blasting a company on a public forum. Since no one here knows you, we assume you're a Negative Nancy or, in forum lingo, troll.

What was your point, anyway? There was no request for help or positive outcome, etc. You basically set up a box in the middle of the square and started shouting insults. Blech.

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Lighten up and take her post as informational as she intended.
Didn't offend me in the least...

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Lighten up and take her post as informational as she intended.
Didn't offend me in the least...

How was it informational?! The OP said the guy was nice and then proceeded into conjecture about why they might be busy and pricy. About as useless as it gets.

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[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

How was it informational?! The OP said the guy was nice and then proceeded into conjecture about why they might be busy and pricy. About as useless as it gets.

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Well...she called a window cleaning service and he basically, blew her off by saying it wasn't worth his time...the stated information tells me not to call this business for window cleaning...simple enough.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Well...she called a window cleaning service and he basically, blew her off by saying it wasn't worth his time...the stated information tells me not to call this business for window cleaning...simple enough.

That's the thing, we have no idea if he blew her off--that's what she's inferring. I've been in situations just like this designing and installing home theater systems, and I'd hate for someone to blast me on a forum because I was busy and that the services I offered might not be what they're looking for.

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[camp guy]

You gotta be kidding me! The world is coming apart at the seams, our own economy is struggling, people are getting shot, everybody seems to be mad at everybody, and this Forum sinks to a squabble about a comment concerning a window cleaning service. Holy @%&#!!!

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Alpine girl

Think what you'd like. I'm entitled to my opinion first post or not. Lake Winnipesuakee is beautiful & the local area is terrific as well. Have a nice day.

No problem! When you have been here a while, and you can move beyond your complaints, you can actually learn how to spell Winnipesaukee!

You have a nice day too!

[HellRaZoR004]

Just an observation. This forum is never nice to people that post negative reviews. You'll get criticized on your opinion, whether your new...or been around for a while.

[Winopt]

When you own your own business, you must be careful what you say and how you say it. Otherwise, you are likely to have a forum discussing your business in a negative way.

For example, it would have been easy for the business to have said something like; "we are so happy you have considered our company to work at your property. Just so you are aware, our company has a minimum of xx dollars for a job. If that is acceptable to you, we would be happy to come out and give you a firm quote."

Then, the customer would have to make a decision, but likely not have been offended.

[Waterfountain]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

You are entitled to your opinion, yes, but typically one should have some history before blasting a company on a public forum. Since no one here knows you, we assume you're a Negative Nancy or, in forum lingo, troll.

What was your point, anyway? There was no request for help or positive outcome, etc. You basically set up a box in the middle of the square and started shouting insults. Blech.

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Assume, I'm sure you know what happens when you ass u me. Did you ever stop and think this person know what they are talking about and wanted to let others know what to expect. Were you picked on in the school yard and now you sit back where no one can see you and try to get back at everyone to get even. get a life.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Waterfountain

Assume, I'm sure you know what happens when you ass u me. Did you ever stop and think this person know what they are talking about and wanted to let others know what to expect. Were you picked on in the school yard and now you sit back where no one can see you and try to get back at everyone to get even. get a life.

Yeah, that's what I do--your response is ridiculous, as was the original post.

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[Hillcountry]

Everything is fine in the internet sandbox...

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

You are entitled to your opinion, yes, but typically one should have some history before blasting a company on a public forum.

How much "history" is required before one is allowed to express a less than flattering opinion? Seriously, what is the interwebs etiquette on this? Five posts? Twenty posts? One hundred? OP has come back and is clearly now not a one-and-done drive by poster. Does that make the original post any more valid?

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Yeah, that's what I do--your response is ridiculous, as was the original post.

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You're ridiculous! Get lost!

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

No problem! When you have been here a while, and you can move beyond your complaints, you can actually learn how to spell Winnipesaukee!

You have a nice day too!

Give me a break. So I transposed a couple of letters. I will have a nice day! Thanks.

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

That's the thing, we have no idea if he blew her off--that's what she's inferring. I've been in situations just like this designing and installing home theater systems, and I'd hate for someone to blast me on a forum because I was busy and that the services I offered might not be what they're looking for.

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Don't treat possible potential customers poorly & you won't get blasted on a forum.

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by dpg

Alpine Girl - go to Wal Mart buy some Bounty Paper Towels and Glass Plus, spend an afternoon and bam...Done...Ok if they're up high then you have another problem.

Thanks for the advise but I decided to stick to going the professional route. Many of the windows are quite high & I would hate for my husband or myself to fall off a tall ladder.

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Lighten up and take her post as informational as she intended.
Didn't offend me in the least...

Thank you.

[NoBozo]

I have no Condo experience, but was wondering if Condo Associations allow "Outside" contractors to do work on association property..ie.. the common property outside the building. Maybe an insurance issue.

Maybe the association requires "outside" contractors to kickback part of their fee to the association, or just doesn't want to make it worthwhile for "outside" contractors to do business on condo properties, unless the association does the hiring.

Just wondering why the contractor seemed to suggest it might be expensive..or something. NB

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by NoBozo

I have no Condo experience, but was wondering if Condo Associations allow "Outside" contractors to do work on association property..ie.. the common property outside the building. Maybe an insurance issue.

Maybe the association requires "outside" contractors to kickback part of their fee to the association, or just doesn't want to make it worthwhile for "outside" contractors to do business on condo properties, unless the association does the hiring.

Just wondering why the contractor seemed to suggest it might be expensive..or something. NB

Typically the unit owner owns to tbe outside of tbe inside wall. The association owns the rest in common. Every association is different, some clean outside windows, others do not.

[noreast]

My guess is, most or all of his clients are million + houses or contract work and he's laser focused his business in that direction. Like someone said, It's also a balance of hiring or not. If you're not looking to grow into a market and would prefer to just do contract work or lots of repeat customers. You will be turning down a lot of work. It's not insulting, It's just business. At least he was honest enough. Many contractors will simply give an estimate 3X's what it should be and see if you bite, Then it's to good to walk away from. But OP did ask for other recommendations, There was a point beyond bashing. Quick edit, Many of the window washing co's in Bedford or Windham area have minimum sq' quotes.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by noreast

It's not insulting, It's just business. At least he was honest enough. Many contractors will simply give an estimate 3X's what it should be and see if you bite, Then it's to good to walk away from.

This was my point.

Originally Posted by noreast

But OP did ask for other recommendations, There was a point beyond bashing.

Am I missing the request for recommendations?! If so, I would have taken the post much differently.

[noreast]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This was my point.



Am I missing the request for recommendations?! If so, I would have taken the post much differently.

I'm sorry, I guess I see what I want to see. Wow! And to think I just lectured my kid about reading comprehension.

[NoBozo]

Maybe it's time for Alpine Girl to come back on and clarify things...like what are her Own Condo Rules ...for an outside contractor doing her windows...etc: look: NB

[VitaBene]

Unless my house in Suissevale is worth millions I can assure you that Gerry will clean your windows schedule permitting.

[noreast]

Originally Posted by VitaBene

Unless my house in Suissevale is worth millions I can assure you that Gerry will clean your windows schedule permitting.

Ok, There goes that theory as well.

[Great Northern Cleaning]

…if Alpine Girl got her windows cleaned? Soon after she posted on this forum, we received higher than normal percentage of calls from Condominium owners requesting to have their windows cleaned. In the last 2 week period we have cleaned windows at most every Condominium Development in the Lakes Region…so we would like to Thank Alpine Girl….hopefully one if the units we cleaned was hers.

Frank, Erin and Crew.

www.greatnortherncleaning.com

www.facebook.com/greatnortherncleaning

[Alpine girl]

Hello Frank, Erin & Crew from Great Northern Cleaning. I am glad that business has picked up for you. Keep up the good work! I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Sincerely,
Alpine girl

[Alpine girl]

Hi all. Just wanted to give you an update to my previous post. I did hire a company called Imperial Window Cleaning. I spoke to the owner who was very friendly & accommodating. He came to access the job & left the quote in the door as he said he would. We arranged a date for him to do the job. He did so, sent us a bill which we promptly paid by check & that was that. He did a good job & we never even met him. Thank you Imperial Window Cleaning!

[Alpine girl]

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Maybe it's time for Alpine Girl to come back on and clarify things...like what are her Own Condo Rules ...for an outside contractor doing her windows...etc: look: NB

Hello NoBozo. Just wanted to get back to you about our condo rules. According to our association, the windows are totally our responsibility to replace, clean, etc. We did hire a company called Imperial Window Cleaning. I spoke to the owner who was very friendly & accommodating. He came to access the job & left the quote in the door as he said he would. We arranged a date for him to do the job. He did so, sent us a bill which we promptly paid by check & that was that. He did a good job & we never even met. Thank you Imperial Window Cleaning!

[TiltonBB]

I bought one of these and it works very well. It cleans large windows fast without streaking. It vacuums the water so the usual mess from a regular squeegee is not there. If the windows are real dirty I pressure wash them first.

Amazon.com: Karcher WV 50 Window Vacuum Cleaning Power Squeegee Equipment Tool

http://3184402.r.msn.com/?ld=d3oHryQ...p%3d1335010026

[chasedawg]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I bought one of these and it works very well. It cleans large windows fast without streaking. It vacuums the water so the usual mess from a regular squeegee is not there. If the windows are real dirty I pressure wash them first.

Amazon.com: Karcher WV 50 Window Vacuum Cleaning Power Squeegee Equipment Tool

http://3184402.r.msn.com/?ld=d3oHryQ...p%3d1335010026

You don't need one of these when you call Dale and Sarah of New Day Window Cleaning. They just finished our home. The windows and screens are spotless. What Dale uses is pure water technology. The water is heated and piped up on to a pole and brush. Zippo! He lets it dry and there are no streaks. Very reasonable priced and they are out of Wolfeboro. They have been in business since 1987. They can be reached at 603-569-2073.

[Wolfeborough Diner]

Henry Grover from Wolfeboro does a great job and his rates are very reasonable!

[Downeast]

There is a fellow traveling around in a red ranger that says "have squeegee will travel" .. I think he is insured. Ive seen his cards and truck around Meredith.

Worth giving him a try. ..

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Downeast

There is a fellow traveling around in a red ranger that says "have squeegee will travel" .. I think he is insured. Ive seen his cards and truck around Meredith.

Worth giving him a try. ..

That's John Emery and he does a great Job at a very fair price! We have used him for a few years at our home in Gilford. He's a local one man show. He is also a veteran so he gets my support. He can be reached at (603) 455-0116.

Dan