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2nd application

garyw · Aug 6, 2010

Charge for a second application??
When I quote a HO, the charge is based on his roof getting cleaned so it looks like new. As a professional roof cleaner, I can tell by looking whether the roof will take 1,2, perhaps 3 applications and my quote is based on that fact.

Washed-up · guest

So, I guess in therory you are charging more per coat, I understand that you may not speak of this with them, but I guess the point I was trying to get was, you obviously do not charge double for a second coat. I seem to be loosing on homes needing a second shot.

Roof Cleaning New Jersey · Aug 6, 2010

If you gave me a price to clean my roof, then approached me that it would cost more to actually get it clean, you know what I'd tell ya'? Don't make me say it. It's good business to get the job done on the budget you projected. And der aint nuttin wrong wit a baldy brother. My motto is "Let it shine!"

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Well if the roof is a white roof that is really streaked up plan on using 20 gallons more than normal. A frame 2000sq ft rancher should take 35-40 gallons normally then if really bad add 10-20 gallons for the rest of the stains that need another coat.

If you apply the sauce to the whole roof then wait 20 minutes then you can see what has to be done again. Usually its just a few spots here and there.

Add maybe 5 dollars a gallon for the extra use.

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Roof Cleaning New Jersey wrote:

My motto is "Let it shine!"

hey thats my motto

Washed-up · guest

thanks

miller1965 · Guest

thats good thing to know dwyane i was wondering about the same thing

Sep 9, 2010

garyw wrote:

Charge for a second application??
When I quote a HO, the charge is based on his roof getting cleaned so it looks like new. As a professional roof cleaner, I can tell by looking whether the roof will take 1,2, perhaps 3 applications and my quote is based on that fact.

Bingo!!!! We have a winner! roof cleaning

gutterdog · Sep 9, 2010

You cant charge more. Your expertise should know how to clean that roof and delivered at the signing of the contract. Suck it up till ya get some roofs behind ya belt. And know what to charge.

Dnegri · Guest

Its called a learning process I get it clean clean clean, I'm prob ally pickier than the home owner. Sell them on a yearly maintenance I go 20% of the original price and go back every year and tell them if they miss a year it goes to the get it really clean price . Send out a 30 day reminder that you are coming and have them call you if they would like any other work done.

Matthew · Guest

Yep!

You have to know what it takes when you hand the bid. If not, you chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.

Did that today myself. Roof looked pretty easy from the ground. Kicked my ass all day.
I lost money on the job, but I learned a lot!.

Well, I didn't really loose money. but my $425.00 for a roof that should have taken the better part of the morning took all DAMN day! Felt like a loss.

Took a full 70 gallons to get clean in 3 not-so-easy applications.
Which doesn't sound like a problem, but trust me...
When the first two applications smell like Green Apple and the second one smells like chlorine suddenly it becomes a HUGE problem.

Sep 10, 2010

I think the " Jersey Boy's " hit it on the head. As far as the roof maint. I have been very succesful signing the majority of my jobs for future " preventive maint ".

Roof Cleaning Missouri 417-230-8103 · Guest

Roof Cleaning Long Island N.Y 516-763-4108 wrote:

I think the " Jersey Boy's " hit it on the head. As far as the roof maint. I have been very succesful signing the majority of my jobs for future " preventive maint ".

yepppers I sign almost all mine up for yearly maint , Its a beautiful thing

gutterdog · Sep 10, 2010

Yearly maintanance. I missed on that. Bill told me and I had no pen and paper. Any help on that?

gutterdog · Sep 10, 2010

gutterdog wrote:

You cant charge more. Your expertise should know how to clean that roof and delivered at the signing of the contract. Suck it up till ya get some roofs behind ya belt. And know what to charge.

Here is a f up of mine today. The roof in Huntingtown. The fish in the pond. I shouldve seen it before and priced it right for the work involved.

Honestly who get customers like this? LOL!!

I did not go up on price. sucked it up.

gutterdog · Sep 10, 2010

It wont happen again and maybe I helped someone else.

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