1 - I think if you put in parentheses (length of home x width of home) after Square foot of home to clear up any question of what is mean.
2 - It would be helpful to a home owner if you had a diagram example of what a low pitch, Med pitch, High pitch roof is. Some home owners may not even know what pitch is.
3- I would put a small disclaimer below this calculator explaining that this is a "Rough" estimate and pricing may change due to variables that a home owner may not see from the ground etc.
Looks good to me, Hope this helps some.
Chris
-- Edited by Palmetto Power Wash on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 09:57:17 AM
Danny Cronauer said
Mar 7, 2012
This is mentioned in other threads, so to clean things up a bit, I wanted to post it in its own thread. So far the calculator has worked very well, it gives the customer a ball park, estimate. I invite critism but please respond with a way you would fix the problem.
Thanks, the problem I found with asking a HO what the dimensions are. Is simply this, they have no idea how long or wide their house is, but they typically know the sqft, that is why I decided to go with sqft? As far as an estimate, ya dimensions would be more more accurate. I think the pitch diagram is a great idea. The small disclaimer is necessary.
Lee Kendall said
Mar 8, 2012
pretty cool, did you design this yourself?
Paul Kassander said
Mar 10, 2012
I like it but I think you may have a calc backward when I change from a 3 story to a 1 story the price goes up?
Very nice though it will defiantly pre qualify potential customers.
Danny Cronauer said
Mar 10, 2012
The 3 story is designed to be lower because it should have less roof area than a 1 story home of the same sqft.
Paul Kassander said
Mar 20, 2012
Ok I got you, that makes sense.
Mark Fermoyle said
Mar 25, 2012
My only concern with the 3 vs 1 story is that we are placing ourselves at higher "risk" for a lower compensation. Seems like it would be equitable for us to maintain the same price per square foot regardless of height. I wouldn't have a problem charging 3x as much for 3x the potential fall. Not all roofs have a convenient place to anchor to!!
AC Lockyer said
Mar 25, 2012
It's a mistake not to get in front of each and every customer to present your product. My .02 :)
AC
Danny Cronauer said
Mar 25, 2012
@ Mark your right about the anchoring, do you have the SWS anchor that AC Makes? I love it, $100 but pays for itself after on job.
@AC I agree, getting infront of them and educating is very important. Some customers, don't like getting on the phone to do business, some customers don't like selling in person. Calculating through the website, and then using an email is just a way some people like to do business.
Its like when corporations offer phone support, or chat support.
Always appreciate the input.
Dan
Josh Scavetta said
Mar 26, 2012
If you wanted to give customers a ball park estimate i would take some pictures of roofs you have cleaned and post those pictures with the prices you charged so customers can compare. Just an idea
Danny Cronauer said
Mar 26, 2012
Really great idea Josh, never thought of that.
Mark Fermoyle said
Mar 27, 2012
Nope Dan, haven't got one of those beauties ....yet! I'd like to get one and the harness as well soon, very soon.
Dan,
1 - I think if you put in parentheses (length of home x width of home) after Square foot of home to clear up any question of what is mean.
2 - It would be helpful to a home owner if you had a diagram example of what a low pitch, Med pitch, High pitch roof is. Some home owners may not even know what pitch is.
3- I would put a small disclaimer below this calculator explaining that this is a "Rough" estimate and pricing may change due to variables that a home owner may not see from the ground etc.
Looks good to me, Hope this helps some.
Chris
-- Edited by Palmetto Power Wash on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 09:57:17 AM
This is mentioned in other threads, so to clean things up a bit, I wanted to post it in its own thread. So far the calculator has worked very well, it gives the customer a ball park, estimate. I invite critism but please respond with a way you would fix the problem.
http://www.apexroofcleaning.com/requestaquote.html
Thanks,
Dan
Very nice though it will defiantly pre qualify potential customers.
AC
@AC I agree, getting infront of them and educating is very important. Some customers, don't like getting on the phone to do business, some customers don't like selling in person. Calculating through the website, and then using an email is just a way some people like to do business.
Its like when corporations offer phone support, or chat support.
Always appreciate the input.
Dan
Nope Dan, haven't got one of those beauties ....yet! I'd like to get one and the harness as well soon, very soon.