A Slick Roof…and Doubling Profits!

Hey Steve,
 
Its been a while since I last wrote you and I am finding much success in this business. I have included some other areas of income with the window cleaning and am expecting to double my profits within the next year.

My Response:

Hi Bryon:
 
How have you been?  Good to hear from ya. 
 
I'm glad to hear that things are chugging along for sure.  I love to hear about "doubling your profits".  That's the way to get it done.  Congratulations.
 
I know exactly what you mean as far the sheet metal roof.  When I ran into that situation, the majority of time I just used a pole.  I figured since it wasn't an every day thing, every week thing, or even an every month thing, I felt it wasn't worth the investment to buy a harness.  So I would generally climb up my 12' step or 24' extension ladder to get as close to the window as I could.  And my pole did the rest.  I bought my pole at home depot and it extended out to 16', so that usually covered any situation that required a pole.
 
Another option is to just make it a low water operation similar to how you clean the windows inside the home.  But when squeegeeing, make sure you hold a towel under the squeegee so no water ends up getting on the roof.  At least you can avoid the slick roof. 
 
A third option that sometimes I would do if it was better suited was to wash the outside window from the inside.  This worked out well when I did it, but it's got to be either a window with a removable bottom sash or a bottom sash that tilts. 
 
I hope this helps a little bit.  Take care and have a good weekend.  Oh and congrats once again on your great progress.   
 
Regards,
 
Steve