Do you guys move furniture?

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   Charging extra for moving furniture during carpet cleaning is a common and reasonable practice among many professional carpet cleaners. Several factors contribute to this decision...

Time and Labor: Moving furniture is a labor-intensive task that requires additional time. Time is money, and professionals rightly charge for the effort involved in rearranging furniture to access all carpeted areas.
Liability: Moving furniture carries a risk of damage, both to the furniture and the property. Professionals may charge an additional fee to account for the potential liability and ensure that they can cover any damages that might occur.
Specialized Equipment: Moving heavy furniture may require specialized equipment, such as sliders or dollies. If professionals need to invest in or use extra tools to move furniture safely, this can contribute to an additional charge.
Client Convenience: Some clients may prefer not to deal with the hassle of moving furniture themselves. Offering a service to handle this task can be viewed as an added convenience, justifying an additional charge.

However, it's crucial to communicate transparently with clients about any additional charges. Clearly outline your pricing structure, including whether moving furniture is included in the standard service or requires an extra fee. This transparency builds trust and helps avoid misunderstandings.

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TipTopCleaning Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05/October/2023 Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote TipTopCleaning Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Do you guys move furniture? Posted: 15/October/2023 at 6:47pm
	Charging extra for moving furniture during carpet cleaning is a common and reasonable practice among many professional carpet cleaners. Several factors contribute to this decision... Time and Labor: Moving furniture is a labor-intensive task that requires additional time. Time is money, and professionals rightly charge for the effort involved in rearranging furniture to access all carpeted areas. Liability: Moving furniture carries a risk of damage, both to the furniture and the property. Professionals may charge an additional fee to account for the potential liability and ensure that they can cover any damages that might occur. Specialized Equipment: Moving heavy furniture may require specialized equipment, such as sliders or dollies. If professionals need to invest in or use extra tools to move furniture safely, this can contribute to an additional charge. Client Convenience: Some clients may prefer not to deal with the hassle of moving furniture themselves. Offering a service to handle this task can be viewed as an added convenience, justifying an additional charge. However, it's crucial to communicate transparently with clients about any additional charges. Clearly outline your pricing structure, including whether moving furniture is included in the standard service or requires an extra fee. This transparency builds trust and helps avoid misunderstandings.

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spruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08/April/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 102	Post Options Post Reply Quote spruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/December/2005 at 1:42am
	$ is a great motivator. I don't charge extra to move furniture I am like one of those 2 for 1 pizza places. Buy 2 for the prices of 1 or buy 1 and get a discount free delivery, but if you pick it up you get a discount no extra charge to use your credit card, but if you pay cash you get a discount People like the word DISCOUNT almost as much as FREE. So I give a discount if they move the furniture or have me go around it I do a discount if they vacuuming as well. Don't work for free. What would you rather do work so you don't have to pay extra or work so that you get a discount ? A discount is like free $ to people What would you rather have your costumers say about you; A. He charged me extra to move my furniture. B. I move my stuff out of his way and he gave me a discount. You make the same, and your costumers get to do what they like best; SAVE $$$
	A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood

MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14549	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13/December/2005 at 11:13pm
	the $15 dollar charge works as a great deterant.... it makes them say"just go around" haven't charged anyone yet Edited by MR. STEAMER
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nightrider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Marketing Master Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4666	Post Options Post Reply Quote nightrider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/December/2005 at 7:39pm
	I'm starting to like Steamers style, he promotes a fair price for his clients, does a decent cleaning job, gets referrals from them, charges extra for extra work or moving of furniture. Doesn't even have to trick them with the Free carpet cleaning and just buy Scotchguard trick. Someone should make a comic carpet cleaning working class hero out of him. Nightrider

MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14549	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/December/2005 at 7:30pm
	15 DOLLARS EXTRA PER ROOM NR is right... good looking people get more
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nightrider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Marketing Master Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4666	Post Options Post Reply Quote nightrider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/December/2005 at 2:12am
	Steamer has a scale of ugliest to the most beautiful, if you are down low on the ugly side you pay more..........if your pretty and you turn him on it's free Nightrider

Advantage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22/May/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 158	Post Options Post Reply Quote Advantage Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/December/2005 at 12:23am
	So, how do you charge?
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MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14549	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/December/2005 at 6:17pm
	moving furniture should always cost extra
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nightrider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Marketing Master Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4666	Post Options Post Reply Quote nightrider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/December/2005 at 1:45am
	Spruce.........That's a Classic............you have the best reason to move furniture in all the posts here, including mine for not moving it. If I get back into the business I re-consider my options of moving furniture at no extra cost. Nightrider

spruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08/April/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 102	Post Options Post Reply Quote spruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/December/2005 at 12:00am
	It is almost worth moving furniture just to see the look on the wife's face when you move the sofa an find the hubby's porn when she is standing right there. You find a lot of wired thing under the furniture.
	A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood

GREEN_CLEAN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05/December/2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote GREEN_CLEAN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/December/2005 at 8:35pm
	I sometimes move furniture, never asked for extra, but maybe I'll start for the new year, doesn't make sence working for nothing

MAGIC_STICK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05/December/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote MAGIC_STICK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/December/2005 at 5:02pm
	I agree with cam-am i did as well, wasted many a day with heavy furniture with not even a thank you at the end not no more i think mr.nightrider comes accross as crude but he is right on the money

CAN_AM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05/December/2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote CAN_AM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/December/2005 at 4:57pm
	I do sometimes but after reading Night-Riders posts I think I'll stop, you should write a book on marketing & sales Night, send me the first copy so I can be ahead of the game

STANLEY/STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05/December/2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote STANLEY/STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/December/2005 at 3:34pm
	never in a million years you got to be nuts

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