Competition whose motive is merely to compete, to drive some other fellow out, never carries very far. The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes on making his own business better all the time. Businesses that grow by development and improvement do not die. But when a business ceases to be creative, when it believes it has reached perfection and needs to do nothing but produce-no improvement, no development-it is done. -- Henry Ford
+1
william morris said
Jul 21, 2014
Amen
Roof Cleaning Virginia said
Jul 21, 2014
Maverick Contracting wrote:
Hey not to be a prick Ted because from all of your posts I've read I really respect you but looking at the ladder in that pick it really should be 3 rungs higher of roof line to make getting on and off roof safely (OSHA) and use rfoof brackets.
Have a customer who bought a 3.5 mil. house with exspensive copper gutters where previous owners had some one paint the second story extensin over a short roofline and every 3 feet gutters were bent in damaged. Luckly I was able to bend them back. would have been damnexpensive to replace.
But your work always looks great!
I prefer to talk business vs the great ladder debate, but since you brought it up.....
The $1800 in additional business? New gutters. They go on this week.
Ladder stabilizers ( I think that's what you meant) - for copper gutters, half rounds and slate shingles - all day long. For a 4/12 rambler? Never.
We specialize in roofs, and do between 5 and 10 a day, but thanks for the concern Maverick.
A wise man seeks to understand, then to be understood.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Jul 21, 2014
I agree with maverick. Use a stabilizer bar on every job. It's just safer.
Fred W said
Jul 21, 2014
Diamond roof Cleaning wrote:
I agree with maverick. Use a stabilizer bar on every job. It's just safer.
+1
I spun a ladder around once years ago. Not fun being on the backside of a ladder..........
Roof Cleaning Virginia said
Jul 23, 2014
Well, my 1/2" hose on a FAT Boy with teflon tape is better than your air set up. LMAO
Same ol' stuff! Which is why I LOVE BUSINESS!!!!
Art O said
Jul 24, 2014
Boy did this thread get turned around. Competiter pricing to Stabilizing bars to 1/2" hose and I'm Lost!
Roof Cleaning Virginia said
Jul 24, 2014
Art O wrote:
Boy did this thread get turned around. Competiter pricing to Stabilizing bars to 1/2" hose and I'm Lost!
Where's the 'like' button for your post Art?
Dave O said
Jul 24, 2014
Safety is an important key in being competitive and profitable in the long run. BTW if we're taking a survey now, I also use a stabilizer...LOL.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Jul 24, 2014
Some people just think their to good for the old stabilizer bar. No matter what pitch the roof is a stabilizer should be used not only for safety but also not to dent or scratch the gutters. It is a no brainer and takes about 2 seconds to attach to the ladder.
-- Edited by Diamond roof Cleaning on Thursday 24th of July 2014 04:28:10 PM
Jeff Wible said
Jul 24, 2014
Diamond roof Cleaning wrote:
Some people just think their to good for the old stabilizer bar. No matter what pitch the roof is a stabilizer should be used not only for safety but also not to dent or scratch the gutters. It is a no brainer and takes about 2 seconds to attach to the ladder.
-- Edited by Diamond roof Cleaning on Thursday 24th of July 2014 04:28:10 PM
Couldn't have said it better Mike!! Hope you're having a solid season!!
Jeff
waxman18324 said
Jul 24, 2014
Mike,
I'm with you. Stabilizer is the way to go. Safety is an obligation that can't be accomplished on a fix it tomorrow basis or take a chance attitude.
Hank
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Jul 24, 2014
Jeff thanks. Yes we are having a good season. Steady 3-4 jobs a day. We are finally on pace from last year even though we lost a whole month due to weather.
Hank some are more concerned about money than safety.
waxman18324 said
Jul 24, 2014
Mike,
I'm happy to hear you're busy.
Hank
Art O said
Sep 27, 2014
Things are slowing down now here in the NE
waxman18324 said
Sep 27, 2014
Although severl calls came in today it has slowed down significantly.
Hank
Art O said
Sep 27, 2014
I went on a house wash Friday. Big high ranch on a private road.. She was getting prices for $200, I got it for $375 plus a roof wash on the front for $350. What is wrong with these guys?
Dunrite said
Sep 27, 2014
Desperate people out there
Had a lady last week tell me if i come down $100 off my house wash price and match another guy id get the job
I said'Mam- His company is not like mine, his process is not like mine and honestly lowering my price is putting me on his level and we are not, so if you want a great job done by a company that guarantees its work then you will see were worth the $100"
+1
I prefer to talk business vs the great ladder debate, but since you brought it up.....
We specialize in roofs, and do between 5 and 10 a day, but thanks for the concern Maverick.
A wise man seeks to understand, then to be understood.
+1
I spun a ladder around once years ago. Not fun being on the backside of a ladder..........
Well, my 1/2" hose on a FAT Boy with teflon tape is better than your air set up. LMAO
Same ol' stuff! Which is why I LOVE BUSINESS!!!!
Where's the 'like' button for your post Art?
Some people just think their to good for the old stabilizer bar. No matter what pitch the roof is a stabilizer should be used not only for safety but also not to dent or scratch the gutters. It is a no brainer and takes about 2 seconds to attach to the ladder.
-- Edited by Diamond roof Cleaning on Thursday 24th of July 2014 04:28:10 PM
Couldn't have said it better Mike!! Hope you're having a solid season!!
Jeff
I'm with you. Stabilizer is the way to go. Safety is an obligation that can't be accomplished on a fix it tomorrow basis or take a chance attitude.
Hank
Hank some are more concerned about money than safety.
I'm happy to hear you're busy.
Hank
Hank
Had a lady last week tell me if i come down $100 off my house wash price and match another guy id get the job
I said'Mam- His company is not like mine, his process is not like mine and honestly lowering my price is putting me on his level and we are not, so if you want a great job done by a company that guarantees its work then you will see were worth the $100"
Needless to say we didn't get the job
So be it-
Things aren't getting any better
moving posts around to keep the forum active