Window Cleaning

[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!