Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 One of my recent resi washes declined the flatwork wash even after the free demo. Yet she is willing to leave it in it's current state. Why? I think the demo turned out fine. Maybe I am wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RGilliam 46 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 looks good to me, maybe $ issues or their just crazy....never kno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Here's how it looked before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) People are just wierd. That's what it is. I would have finished it for a 50 spot. But she was happy with what she got. Of course the flatwork is worth more as a single job. I only charged 3 bills for the resi. Should have been a 100.00 driveway wash alone. With the demo and the 50 spot, THAT'S A DEAL MAN. Edited November 5, 2009 by Adrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Adrian, Maybe she has a HD washer and needs the exercise! People are funny. We were prepping a very large ipe' and teak furniture job today on a million + home. 3 new cars in the garage/drive, nice wheels, maybe 130K total. The wife is out mowing the lawn in speedo shorts and a t-shirt in 50 degree weather. With a push 21" Toro mower! Emptying the cuttings bag every 10 minutes. These customers appear to have more than enough for a lawn service, like 9 out of 10 in the neighborhood. I think its just for the exercise, this woman was really fit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chappy 138 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 some people are just bizarre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Demo was too big imo. Should have left off with the walkway. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Well hopefully she will change her mind. I will be happy to go back and finish it for her. Of course at a min. setup fee. ( which is not 50.00). Oh well. Right on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Adrian,Maybe she has a HD washer and needs the exercise! People are funny. We were prepping a very large ipe' and teak furniture job today on a million + home. 3 new cars in the garage/drive, nice wheels, maybe 130K total. The wife is out mowing the lawn in speedo shorts and a t-shirt in 50 degree weather. With a push 21" Toro mower! Emptying the cuttings bag every 10 minutes. These customers appear to have more than enough for a lawn service, like 9 out of 10 in the neighborhood. I think its just for the exercise, this woman was really fit! It's funny to me Rick. Some people flaunt it and some don't. I have read the millionare next door. Most millionare's ( or alot) don't flaunt it and drive modest cars and live in modest homes. but it goes both ways I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Demo was too big imo.Should have left off with the walkway. Rod!~ Rod, everything's big in Texas. ( especially the massacres lol ... sorry ) I really thought she would go for it, but what can I tell ya man? My housewash mix did a number on that area anyways. So I was happy to get rid of the streaks. I always do the walks and front entry with a resi wash. Just seems to be the right thing to do ( for me anyways). It is just odd to me that she is comfortable with that look. I even lifted the oil spot from her car ( which there is just a hint of a shadow). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 some people are just bizarre Got that right. For sure. Right on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Doug Dahlke 114 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Happens to me all the time. People want the house done but not the concrete. A customer I did a house wash for a few months back called and wanted a quote on the driveway two days after I did the house. When I went back out there you could see where someone had tried to clean a small section with a wand. I assume they finished the job themselves because they didn't call me back to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Adrian, that is so not a good customer. Can I ask what the premise was in the free demo? Like was she interested in the demo, or did you offer it to her with lukewarm reception from her? It seems to me if she was interested in the demo, and you gave her those unbelievable results, why wouldn't she have you finish? Some folks just don't care about things. I live in an area where the idea of washing a house is foreign - homes don't get washed - they get repainted, or have that maintenance free vinyl installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Dan, my house wash mix streaked the driveway and I didn't like the streaks. So I took a couple of extra minutes to get rid of the streaks and called it a demo. She may still want it cleaned at a later date, but not for the price I offered her while I was there. It's all good, and she was very happy nonetheless. I just can't get around whatever mindset she was in. I know if it was my house and a contractor did that for me, I would definately say, fininsh the rest. I love it. But maybe it was funds or something like that. I certainly understand the budget factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One of my recent resi washes declined the flatwork wash even after the free demo. Yet she is willing to leave it in it's current state. Why?
I think the demo turned out fine. Maybe I am wrong.
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