I was recently asked to bid on a four story commercial building that has approxamately 375 panes of glass that are roughly 4’x6’ in size. With the building being four stories each window sill is about 12’ apart that gives me 48’ + 6’ to the top of the window giving me a total height of 54’. there is a 5’ drop is elevation on the front of the building as well so I am guessing that I will need a pole that is at least 60’-65’ in length? There are some scratches and bird matter on the windows as well. I am really comfortable with two story structures becasue I have the equipment in place. But this is the first 4 story building I have ever bid on. Do you guy’s think that a $1,000.00 per floor is ok? Too Low? or Too High? Also two more things. Will I need a booster pump for my DI cart? And will 60’ -65’ of reach pole be sufficient? Any Help would be great?
Is it possible to post some pics of the building? It’s hard to answer your question blind.
here is the front of the building?Window cleaning pics 2.doc (2.68 MB)
Judging from the picture, I think a 56 footer would do just fine. A 60 footer will definitely get it.
You didn’t mention if this was in and out or just out only.
For out only I’d be bidding around 1500-1600, mainly because the panes are a little large. But, I strongly believe $1000 per floor for this building is way overpriced.
If this is in and out, I’d have to know the access issues on the interior to offer more pricing advice.
I have a Reach 2 stage DI cart. I’ve done several 4 story buildings and one 5 story building and have never needed a pump.
Thanks John for the reply. I did submit and I am in negotiations with the property management group. I have been really lucky by my bids being on the high side and being able to pull them in. Hopefully the references that I submitted and my info that I passed on to the property manangement group will sell the service at that price. But you are right it is on the high side of what I could do this building for.
I shouldn’t have said it was way overpriced. If you can get it, go for it. You’re worth whatever people are willing to pay, and whatever you can successfully sell your services for.
I’m sure my prices, by comparison, are way overpriced to someone else.
Let us know how it goes. I just bid a job that is for the third floor of a building and priced it at around $1200.
Here is the thread if you wanna check it out.
I just did a building last month.
If you have not worked with wfp pole over 30 feet it is much more difficult above this level The fatique is much greater on the third, forth and up. I would charge more for the third floor and up and less for the lower floors. You can move much faster on the lower floors. I do not know what wfp you have but a modular is the best for third and above. Everything is different when you go real high with wfp, all your moves are magnified at the brush and the wind plays a big factor. We had to use 72 feet to reach the top floor of this building. We ran two poles off a van mount using a small gas water pump.
No booster pump is needed if the system is configured correctly.
Also, if you are skilled at 20-30’ then you can handle this.
Here is the youtube of the job
Links not working John.
I appreciate everyone’s responses. I did submit the bid for the listed amount (1,000 per floor). However did not get the job. I am moving on to the next one. By everyone’s responses are prices seem to be all over the board. Also I value my time just like everyone else and I think that I price accordingly. I have learned that I am bit exspensive and may adjust on the next bid across my desk. Again Thanks to everyone on this messageboard. Bidding on the bigger jobs has become more comforting now that I have a sounding board to throw my ideas at and get quality responses.
Did you ask what the winning bid was?
