I just wanted to get some ideas on what people charge or even how to charge for windows on 6+ story buildings using repelling equipment. The picture is of a local bldg. Just some idea to see whether this is an avenue I should try exploring further.
We charge under $100 per hour with 3 hour minimum.
I highly doubt you could close a job, that size, by telling them “We charge $100 per hr, so we will invoice you once done.”
I do not do high rise drops, but I think you would figure out how many drops you’ll be making, and how much you need per drop. Adjust from there.
John K Wyatt
All Washed Up Window Cleaning
awuwindowcleaning.com
What All washed up said.
Quoting a job for rope work has a huge number of factors, i know the OH&S laws in the US are a lot more relaxed but i would still think when considering to quote for a job like this you need to start from the ground level.
What type of permit (if any) will you need to bunt off the drop zone area.
Whether or not you are able to close off a portion of the side walk/road during business hours, if so do you need to hire traffic control.
Once you have the ground questions answered go on to roof access and anchorage options, is there sufficient anchorage points to access all areas you need to repel. If not points may need to be installed.
Next work out how you will access the glass, in other words how many drops would need to be done in total.
Level of clean glass needs will determine how many many man hours the cleaning of the glass.
Setting up for each day with bunting and ropes, also between drops with moving of ropes and bunting needs to be accounted for.
Most commercial buildings have building inductions, sign ins it may take any where from 10 minute to 1 hr for each worker to be inducted, signed in.
To land the job will will also be expected to provide a job site assessment detailing all work to be performed along with a risk assessment.
After you do all these and add up the man hours you will have an idea of what the job will cost you, providing you already have all the gear and certifications do perform the work or have employees to do it for you.
If you have never done this type of work on this scale before it may be a difficult start, good luck.
I actually don’t think you’re/we’re in disagreement with Ben.
I think he’s simply stating his per man/per hour figure.
Obviously you have to have an idea of total time, before you submit the quote.
Incidentally, the example building isn’t the best… as the roofline sucks and other obstacles.
Next time, might wanna use nice square/flat bldg for a sample.
