Hello Love your channel. I run a gardening business in the North East of England. Looking to expand my services, especially for autumn and winter work. Do you think there is a market for gutter cleaning only, without offering other services, such as facia cleaning etc. Many thanks. Rob.👍🏻
Yeah, I find that gutter cleaning can be quite seasonal. But if you already have regular gardening customers I’m sure they would be pleased if you also offer gutter cleaning, and that will get you off to a good start.😉👍🏼
Hey Ash, I wondered whether you could do a video detailing how you learned to provide all the cleaning services you offer? Was it just trial, error and research?
SimonSaysPlay It was mostly trial and error. There weren’t many videos at the time, that’s why I like to make videos like I wish had been around to help me.😃👍🏼
You can tell when there is no debris going down the poles any more that the gutter is clear. Then it’s easier to have the camera on a second pole if you just want to check to make sure you got everything.😃👍🏼
That looked like a real challenge, but satisfying all the same. And repeat business too ! Happy days. Great video BTW. Do you spend a lot of time editing?
Kevin Daly The videos started as a bit of a hobby really, but it’s actually grown to be an important part of my business. I guess I’ve become quite proficient at knowing how to get decent camera shots and quicker at throwing them together in the edit.😃👍🏼
The good old black gutter scoop. I’m sure it’s available from most good window cleaning suppliers. And the orange scoop is a multi purpose thing I got from a diy shop.😃👍🏼
Hi mate, what would you recommend for starting out? Would it be the SkyVac Atom. It looks a bit weak to me. Or the Professional which is about £2.5K? Its a bit too expensive if you ask me. Is the camera worth it? That's pricey as well. Many thanks for your advice.
The Atom is a great place to start, but it’s like anything else, if you have more power you will get through the tough jobs more quickly. The big industrial is a solid bit of professional equipment that will last you, but it depends how much gutter cleaning you actually plan on doing I suppose. There is also a machine in between if that suits your budget better.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley Great Job ....!!! Well Done like always quick question what do you do in case if you don't have a Power Point at all to connect The SkyVac Vacuum Get a Generator ..??? Have you have those experiences ..!!!
Clear Vision Windows Yes, it’s a setting on my GoPro. I wasn’t expecting him to come along though. But when he walked past and looked straight at the camera like that, I couldn’t leave him out!😆👍🏼
Brilliant video as usual. I got the same SkyVac Industrial 85 as your but I've notice you've changed the hose, where do you get your from? As I finding it kink
Great Video mate. I am soon to invest in either in the Atom or Ind 85. What is you honest opinion regarding the two other than the difference in cost of course?. Ive watch the Atom in action on you tube and it seems gutless. Id rather spend more money and get a better machine that would perhaps save me time on the job. Cheers
The Atom always seems to surprise me with what it can accomplish but yeah, if you are serious about doing a lot of gutter cleaning, the industrial will cut through it more quickly and handle those tough blockages more easily for sure.😃👍🏼
skyrider29 I put a link to a video on how to quote in the description. So I calculate it according to the length of gutter I am cleaning out, but then I will add to the cost depending on other difficulties. So experience helps.😃👍🏼
Chris Cremin I’ve done a video on how to quote and put a link in the description. So I calculate the cost according to the length of guttering that I’m cleaning, but in this case I also added a bit on for all the awkward aspects to the job.😃👍🏼
Hi ash, hope your doing well mate. Been watching your vids for a while now and just in the process myself of setting something up doing exterior cleaning. Quick question, do you have the Lower or Higher tier waste carrier licence? And, where do you dispose of all the job rubbish? Particularly interested to know where you get rid of moss from a roof clean as that’s probably the most you’ll have to deal with? Thanks for your help in advance, keep up the great vids pal - been a massive help to me in all aspects! 👍🏻😃
Thanks for your comments. I normally dispose of the waste I collect in the customers garden waste bin, or on their compost heap, or in a flower bed, or under a bush, as long as I have checked with them first. So I don’t carry any waste with me.😃👍🏼
This is a questions open to everyone I have a chance to price a few warehouses for internal cleaning of pipework and machinery what would be the best way to price it
I bought one here in Oz and I use it regularly, if you angle the end nozzle right you can go under the clip, then jump it and come under the other side. Fascia guttering is the worst because its often closer to the roof tiles or sheeting, but there's a narrower end nozzle that comes with the kit.
Rory Quin thanks Rory! Good to know. I’ve got an established gutter cleaning business but can’t quite afford the petrol powered Endurovacs. do you find it does an alright job with Aussie debris and mud? I live in tassie and everything is always wet and sludge. Not fun scooping out by hand
@@fewfriesshort5593 I'm newish to gutter cleaning, up in northern Vic, so I find that each job is harder or worse than the last one. I'm out in the country so some jobs are 10 years worth of buildup, a mixture of plants and leaves in 2 inches of topsoil. I bought the gutter vac to increase efficiency but I am still getting on rooves and ladders for most of it. When you've got a 2 foot long chunk of lawn and weeds stuck in a corner, the vac may or may not get it out. It's more for 2 Storey houses in town where the 2nd storey isn't accessible or the pitch is too steep from the first. It comes in handy but it's no magic wand.
Rory Quin thanks mate. Thats exactly the comment I’m after. It’s realistic. I hoped in investing in one for those steep roofs or hard to reach gutters full of water. I’m harnessed up at all times but still it’s not nice feeling uncomfortable on a steep roof. A friend down here that has been gutter cleaning for 10 years uses a truck mounted vacuum, I’d love one but 16,000 is no small sum lol. Maybe over time I could save up. All the best with your work though!
slim439 Yeah, that can be a pain. In this video I am actually trying out a new wider angle tool holder at the top of the poles, which reduces the chance of small twigs getting stuck. I haven’t had a single blockage so far!😃👍🏼
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Such a great video showing our SkyVac Industrial in action, great job Ashley! 😍
Spinaclean Ltd. Thanks! What can I say, it’s such a great vac!😃👍🏼
That bit with the traffic warden was so funny 🤣
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Awesome video mate and job well done.
Good advice about mentality in relation to pricing.
Thanks.🤩👍🏼
Hello
Love your channel.
I run a gardening business in the North East of England. Looking to expand my services, especially for autumn and winter work.
Do you think there is a market for gutter cleaning only, without offering other services, such as facia cleaning etc.
Many thanks.
Rob.👍🏻
Yeah, I find that gutter cleaning can be quite seasonal. But if you already have regular gardening customers I’m sure they would be pleased if you also offer gutter cleaning, and that will get you off to a good start.😉👍🏼
Exellent job sir,well done
Thanks for your comments.👍🏼
Was thinking of getting one bit would know where to start on pricing jobs!!
I charge per linear meter.
Hey Ash, I wondered whether you could do a video detailing how you learned to provide all the cleaning services you offer? Was it just trial, error and research?
SimonSaysPlay It was mostly trial and error. There weren’t many videos at the time, that’s why I like to make videos like I wish had been around to help me.😃👍🏼
Ashley do you not use a camera all the time? I couldn’t see it on the pole most of the time? How can you be sure the gutters are cleared?
You can tell when there is no debris going down the poles any more that the gutter is clear. Then it’s easier to have the camera on a second pole if you just want to check to make sure you got everything.😃👍🏼
Where disi you get the black gloves from ash please?
They are cheap ones from my local diy store.😃👍🏼
That looked like a real challenge, but satisfying all the same.
And repeat business too !
Happy days.
Great video BTW. Do you spend a lot of time editing?
Kevin Daly The videos started as a bit of a hobby really, but it’s actually grown to be an important part of my business. I guess I’ve become quite proficient at knowing how to get decent camera shots and quicker at throwing them together in the edit.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh its something I would like to start doing myself, but I'm so self conscious that I always delete everything lol.
Anyways
Great vids
Hi, great video - what's the hand tool you used on the flat roof?
The good old black gutter scoop. I’m sure it’s available from most good window cleaning suppliers. And the orange scoop is a multi purpose thing I got from a diy shop.😃👍🏼
Great job Ashley! A job of that size how would get rid of all that muck?
I bagged it up for them to dispose of themselves.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh great idea 👍
Hi mate, what would you recommend for starting out? Would it be the SkyVac Atom. It looks a bit weak to me. Or the Professional which is about £2.5K? Its a bit too expensive if you ask me. Is the camera worth it? That's pricey as well. Many thanks for your advice.
The Atom is a great place to start, but it’s like anything else, if you have more power you will get through the tough jobs more quickly. The big industrial is a solid bit of professional equipment that will last you, but it depends how much gutter cleaning you actually plan on doing I suppose. There is also a machine in between if that suits your budget better.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley Great Job ....!!! Well Done like always quick question what do you do in case if you don't have a Power Point at all to connect The SkyVac Vacuum Get a Generator ..??? Have you have those experiences ..!!!
I always check with the customer that I will be able to have access to a plug socket.😃👍🏼
Did you use a wide angle lens to get the traffic warden in ?
Clear Vision Windows Yes, it’s a setting on my GoPro. I wasn’t expecting him to come along though. But when he walked past and looked straight at the camera like that, I couldn’t leave him out!😆👍🏼
Brilliant video as usual. I got the same SkyVac Industrial 85 as your but I've notice you've changed the hose, where do you get your from? As I finding it kink
Yes, this is the new upgraded hose. It’s lighter and doesn’t kink.😃👍🏼
Great Video mate. I am soon to invest in either in the Atom or Ind 85. What is you honest opinion regarding the two other than the difference in cost of course?. Ive watch the Atom in action on you tube and it seems gutless. Id rather spend more money and get a better machine that would perhaps save me time on the job. Cheers
The Atom always seems to surprise me with what it can accomplish but yeah, if you are serious about doing a lot of gutter cleaning, the industrial will cut through it more quickly and handle those tough blockages more easily for sure.😃👍🏼
Hi Ash Great video as always where did you get the hand tools you use in the video from?
Dan Coppock The black scoop is pretty common from most window cleaning suppliers. The orange scoop I got from my local diy store.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley how do you price for jobs like that ? Great vid again 👍
skyrider29 I put a link to a video on how to quote in the description. So I calculate it according to the length of gutter I am cleaning out, but then I will add to the cost depending on other difficulties. So experience helps.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley
How do you find using the skyvac on pvc guttering that might be a bit old and brittle
Did you had access to plug socket in property? What you do when you don't have access?
W&W Window Cleaning Yes, I always make sure there will be access to a plug socket when I quote.😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley, how do u quote for a job like this, thanks great tube channel ,Chris
Chris Cremin I’ve done a video on how to quote and put a link in the description. So I calculate the cost according to the length of guttering that I’m cleaning, but in this case I also added a bit on for all the awkward aspects to the job.😃👍🏼
Start high then come down 😂💯
Hi ash can I ask how long are your gutter vac poles in total?
8 poles will reach about 4 stories, or about 40ft.😃👍🏼
Hi ash, hope your doing well mate. Been watching your vids for a while now and just in the process myself of setting something up doing exterior cleaning. Quick question, do you have the Lower or Higher tier waste carrier licence? And, where do you dispose of all the job rubbish? Particularly interested to know where you get rid of moss from a roof clean as that’s probably the most you’ll have to deal with? Thanks for your help in advance, keep up the great vids pal - been a massive help to me in all aspects! 👍🏻😃
Thanks for your comments. I normally dispose of the waste I collect in the customers garden waste bin, or on their compost heap, or in a flower bed, or under a bush, as long as I have checked with them first. So I don’t carry any waste with me.😃👍🏼
This is a questions open to everyone I have a chance to price a few warehouses for internal cleaning of pipework and machinery what would be the best way to price it
I’m contemplating getting one here in Australia, only problem is here the brackets to hold the gutters on are on the inside of the gutter 😩
Ah, that’s annoying. We have a few like that here, but it’s not so common. It’s still manageable though.😃👍🏼
I bought one here in Oz and I use it regularly, if you angle the end nozzle right you can go under the clip, then jump it and come under the other side. Fascia guttering is the worst because its often closer to the roof tiles or sheeting, but there's a narrower end nozzle that comes with the kit.
Rory Quin thanks Rory! Good to know. I’ve got an established gutter cleaning business but can’t quite afford the petrol powered Endurovacs. do you find it does an alright job with Aussie debris and mud? I live in tassie and everything is always wet and sludge. Not fun scooping out by hand
@@fewfriesshort5593 I'm newish to gutter cleaning, up in northern Vic, so I find that each job is harder or worse than the last one. I'm out in the country so some jobs are 10 years worth of buildup, a mixture of plants and leaves in 2 inches of topsoil. I bought the gutter vac to increase efficiency but I am still getting on rooves and ladders for most of it. When you've got a 2 foot long chunk of lawn and weeds stuck in a corner, the vac may or may not get it out. It's more for 2 Storey houses in town where the 2nd storey isn't accessible or the pitch is too steep from the first. It comes in handy but it's no magic wand.
Rory Quin thanks mate. Thats exactly the comment I’m after. It’s realistic. I hoped in investing in one for those steep roofs or hard to reach gutters full of water. I’m harnessed up at all times but still it’s not nice feeling uncomfortable on a steep roof. A friend down here that has been gutter cleaning for 10 years uses a truck mounted vacuum, I’d love one but 16,000 is no small sum lol. Maybe over time I could save up. All the best with your work though!
That blocked downpipe in the middle of the video! crazy
Matias Coitiño 😬👍🏼
How many watts is that hoover wow
3300w.😎👍🏼
Nice video 👌
Richard Green Thanks!😃👍🏼
But the question is could you have tackled that with the Atom ???
Yeah, I think it would be possible with the Atom. But it’s like anything, with more power it’s quicker and easier.😃👍🏼
Wow. Not easy but as you say, if the money is right, who cares 🤗
Richard Everingham Indeed.😃👍🏼
weebles wobble but they don't fall down
Craig Birrell 😆👍🏼
How do go with jobs with lots of small twig type sticks off trees? Had a job from hell last week. Constant blockages. Grrrrr
slim439 Yeah, that can be a pain. In this video I am actually trying out a new wider angle tool holder at the top of the poles, which reduces the chance of small twigs getting stuck. I haven’t had a single blockage so far!😃👍🏼
That traffic warden... pasties this way mate
AW Services 😆 He was actually surprisingly nice.😃👍🏼
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