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Post by elained313 on Jan 10, 2006 12:38:59 GMT -5
Hello and Happy New Year to you all!! Have a question. I am going on a walk-thru tomorrow for a church that's accepting bids for cleaning. I am not sure exactly what they need done. I am assuming the norm. It was a member referral and she suggested that the church was a pretty nice size. I might just drive by this afternoon. Anyone have any tips or suggestions on what to look for when I go or if you can suggest a checklist that might help to take with me? Thanks Kim  |
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Post by Kevin on Jan 10, 2006 14:04:18 GMT -5
No checklist, just a note pad ,rolling measuring tape. Don`t be afraid to bid the job normal. You might want to offer a 10% church discount for the job, that works well for us.  |
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Post by Grizzly on Jan 10, 2006 15:03:23 GMT -5
I tend to insist that they have at least a minimum list of specifications. In fact, we just bid on a church and were provided with a relatively good list of specs. Still, during our site inspection there were questions that they had not considered. They have an altar group that do not want any work done around the altar, there was an area used for teen drop ins that required serious floor work that they hadn't considered, Seriously worn wooden floors that they requested be damp mopped but which would hasten deterioration of the floor. etc. etc. We have a general list of specs for all locations and then make amendments to that given the site in question. We also take a digital camera and laser measuring device to make size calculations and details available to us after the visit. Hope this helps. I can forward a copy of our standard specs to you if you like.
Bill
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Post by elained313 on Jan 10, 2006 15:07:12 GMT -5
I would appreciate if you would email the list sweeping@theagroup.net Also the camera is a good Idea I am going to be sure to take mine along tomorrow. Thanks to you both. |
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Post by russo on Jan 18, 2006 3:00:42 GMT -5
i'd lke a copy of your specs if you don't mind. rclllc@yahoo.com
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Post by Roman Cleaning Services on Jan 31, 2006 17:24:49 GMT -5
I tend to insist that they have at least a minimum list of specifications. In fact, we just bid on a church and were provided with a relatively good list of specs. Still, during our site inspection there were questions that they had not considered. They have an altar group that do not want any work done around the altar, there was an area used for teen drop ins that required serious floor work that they hadn't considered, Seriously worn wooden floors that they requested be damp mopped but which would hasten deterioration of the floor. etc. etc. We have a general list of specs for all locations and then make amendments to that given the site in question. We also take a digital camera and laser measuring device to make size calculations and details available to us after the visit. Hope this helps. I can forward a copy of our standard specs to you if you like. Bill HeyBill, would mind e-mailing church specs? jro_iv@bellsouth.com. T |
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Post by bassplayer5 on Feb 3, 2006 10:42:52 GMT -5
Kim, im glad you asked that question.Im going to look at a church today and i was wondering some of the same things..This church has a dinner hall next store with class rooms that they use for sunday school,so its more like cleaning two buildings..If i get any interesting info ,or some ideas ill let you know..Mark.
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Post by david on Feb 26, 2006 22:52:39 GMT -5
Hello Bill. I would appreciate if you would email the list magictouchprofessionalcleaning@hotmail.com
Thank you David.
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Post by acutaboveclean on Apr 21, 2006 17:40:39 GMT -5
Hi Bill,
May I get a copy of the church specs as well, acutaboveclean@yahoo.com. I like your website!
Thank you,
Pam Alameda
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Post by Grizzly on May 2, 2006 7:44:32 GMT -5
I must apologize to everyone if I gave the wrong impression. The standard list of specifications I have is basically developed for office, commercial , industrial work. It is not specifically tailored for churches. However, it does provide the basis for all the questions that I ask ie, walls cleaned, how high , to shoulder height , how often, floors maintained , kitchen work to be done, office work to be done, etc. I then simply amend the questions to all the different rooms that I am looking at whether it be the main reception area in an office or the community centre in a church. Hope this clears up any misconception. Bill  PS. Have been extremely busy and apologize for not sending list of specifications anyway. Will try to get out asap. |
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Post by ECBS Clean Team on May 15, 2006 19:46:32 GMT -5
Someone posted about marketing churches on another board & I responded there, but figured I would place this here to see what you guys think. I have an idea or maybe more of a question on this topic. Does anyone know if churches have local associations that they belong to or newsletters that they subscribe to ? I ask this with the idea of placing an ad in them geared specifically toward churches. You could offer 10% of every billing goes back into the church as a "tithe" or would that be considered a bribe, if so "sorry God just a thought" 
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Post by logan5127 on May 15, 2006 21:54:38 GMT -5
I know here , there is a section in Newspaper that tell about church events , church addresses and time services start. Seems like that would be a good place to put an add for cleaning. You know they look to see where there add is located and will see other adds around them. Also remember that some churches do not call it tithing . I would just suggest that you offer a discount to all churches .
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