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Aug 13, 2006 11:22:53 GMT -5
Post by troyb17 on Aug 13, 2006 11:22:53 GMT -5
Does anyone know the going rate for cleaning ceramic tile and also sealing it?
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Aug 13, 2006 11:26:15 GMT -5
Post by troyb17 on Aug 13, 2006 11:26:15 GMT -5
Im sorry I meant does anyone know the pricing for cleaning ceramic tile and also sealing the grout lines?
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Aug 13, 2006 17:16:20 GMT -5
Post by Kevin on Aug 13, 2006 17:16:20 GMT -5
We have never just sealed the grout lines, we have sealed all ceramic on customers request. .25-.35 cents a square depending on condition.
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Aug 13, 2006 18:44:20 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Aug 13, 2006 18:44:20 GMT -5
We charge between .35 a foot to $1 a foot , depending on the size. Most residentials do not have much so they usually run $1 a foot. We offer two types of sealing. Water based which is used over the whole tile also and solvent based which we only put on grout lines. We get .25 a foot on average for the water based and .30 to .40 for the solvent. We have special bottles with small brushes on them to use for sealing the grout lines.
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Sept 2, 2006 20:26:36 GMT -5
Post by rock on Sept 2, 2006 20:26:36 GMT -5
Hello all It all depends on the area you operating in, but wherever you are you should charge at least .75 for ceramic tile and grout line restoration. I charge 1.25- 1.5 for tile and grout restoration and grout sealing is .75 - 1.00 additional. Kevin and Dan, if i can ask, way would you seal ceramic tiles? They do not absorb any of the penetrating sealer you just wasting your expansive sealer for noting.
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Sept 4, 2006 16:02:03 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Sept 4, 2006 16:02:03 GMT -5
Darek, thanks for the advice but I am very happy making .35 a foot for cleaning ceramic tile. Now if it is very bad and is restoration phase and not just a cleaning I will charge more. I make a very nice profit at .35 a foot in commercial settings and the clients do not think I am crazy as they thought when I first started out and was trying to get $1.00 a foot. I just did a job at .35 a foot. It took me and one employee two hours. It took about $20 worth of chemical and It paid $450. Now I will work for that anytime. On sealing ceramic tiles, I normally use the solvent and just put it on the lines , but if they are small tiles there are alot more grout lines and it is much easier to spray on a water base sealer and squeegie across the tiles. The sealer stays in the grout lines. I then soak up the remainder with a towel and use dry towels or a bonnet to dry off surface. The above job mentioned had the one foot square tiles and we put the sealer on the next night. It took just over an hour for the two of us and I used just shy of a quart of sovent sealer. It paid an additional 250.00 . Don't get me wrong, if you are making what you say and your customers are happy then good for you. It does make a difference where you are. Another cleaner here where I live is doing some for .08 a square foot. He does a fairly good job but I do a lot better than what he does. He thinks I am crazy for charging .35 a square foot. I think I am where I need to be. He does however get alot of the county bids because he is so low. As always these are my opinions and the way I operate. Dan
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Dec 30, 2006 14:08:13 GMT -5
Post by seekingthefather on Dec 30, 2006 14:08:13 GMT -5
Need some Help please.........I am bidding on a big floor job and never done a job this big before.....we do business with this company all the time..... Are prices are very good. I would like to get this job but not sure what to charge.......The floors are concrete and there is 106,000 sq ft of it.....how much per sq ft and how many guys and how long will it take......Please help. Thank you and God bless
Joseph
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Dec 31, 2006 1:05:43 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Dec 31, 2006 1:05:43 GMT -5
Need some Help please.........I am bidding on a big floor job and never done a job this big before.....we do business with this company all the time..... Are prices are very good. I would like to get this job but not sure what to charge.......The floors are concrete and there is 106,000 sq ft of it.....how much per sq ft and how many guys and how long will it take......Please help. Thank you and God bless Joseph Can you be more specific about what you are doing to the concrete floor , is there stuff to work around, and what shape it is in now
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Post by seekingthefather on Jan 2, 2007 2:27:37 GMT -5
Dan, We just need to clean it.... It is a new construction warehouse there is nothing in it yet. The shape it is in now... Thats hard to guess....Haven't been at the job for about a month. but they said they will be sweeping the floor.... Is there some kind of clause I can put on the bid stating if the floor are really bad additional charges will apply.... Please let me know Thank you and God bless Joseph www.classactioncleaners.com
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Jan 2, 2007 10:09:09 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Jan 2, 2007 10:09:09 GMT -5
The shape floor is in makes a big difference. Is there paint spots/splatters/ mist on it; is there any glue/ tape on it; did they seal the concrete; do you just have to lightly clean or deep scrub; do you have to put sealer on it; are there any other types of chemicals/debri/black marks on floor? Do you have an automatic floor scrubber to clean floors with or do you have to use an electric floor scrubber? Prices could vary from .10 sq foot to 1.00 a sq foot depending on job. If floors are smooth and fairly clean with no paint to remove than you might check into renting a big automatic floor scrubber. This machine will put down water, scrub the floor and vacuum the water back up in one pass. You can check at your local suppliers to see where to find one. Or if job pays enough , you can buy a 20" auto for around $4,000.
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Jan 2, 2007 22:26:28 GMT -5
Post by maxcrunch on Jan 2, 2007 22:26:28 GMT -5
I just picked up an older (old) autoscrubber that works awesome but not good looking for $200 if you are just starting out the $4000 is high priced, look into leasing for the first year with option to buy, out early. I am doing just that with a Cimex that I am looking at.
All great advice here, thanks Max
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Jul 5, 2007 12:58:43 GMT -5
Post by Linda on Jul 5, 2007 12:58:43 GMT -5
I am getting ready to do a walk through at a store that is between 65000 - 100,000 sq.ft. VCT strip/finish. The building is empty. I dont have all the info yet, waiting for that to come in. I was wondering when you take on a job this size would you charge less than .25 sq.ft.? How would you price this including the supplies and without the supplies? Thanks for all your help.
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Jul 5, 2007 15:34:53 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Jul 5, 2007 15:34:53 GMT -5
Is this new , tile or old tile that has been waxed before? How many coats of finish do they require? Are you using cheap wax or better expensive wax/finish? What type of splash guard or base board is around walls? Do you have a time frame that work has to be completed in? Do you have to wait a long period to be paid? Are there outlets in the floor? If it is old tile, how many build ups are there where counters sit before, and if it is new tile is there much glue paint and so on , on the floors? Just some questions to help on pricing.
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Jul 5, 2007 19:44:52 GMT -5
Post by Grizzly on Jul 5, 2007 19:44:52 GMT -5
Dan: 65k to 100K you know that they are going to want retail, low end pricing. I don't touch these jobs, don't you think for this to be profitable requires propane stripping machine and autoscrubber etc. Large investment for one job?
Bill
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Jul 5, 2007 22:02:10 GMT -5
Post by logan5127 on Jul 5, 2007 22:02:10 GMT -5
Yes , but you can rent equipment or sub out work. It is a big job and somebody has got to do it. I would bid it on the high side and if I got it then it would cover extra cost. This would be a lot for a new cleaning service to do but it can be done. I even have a sidewinder stripper machine that needs a belt and battery for sell. I would let it go for $1,200.00 if someone came to pic it up. Thats not to bad of an investment if you have a big job.
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