Jack May
That Kiwi
Hey guys, wondering what everyone does for contents handling.
I've always charged storage but usually only once the goods are cleaned, deodourised and ready for storage.
I
m finding we're getting some biggish packouts and contents handling jobs and sometimes the cleaning process can be 6 weeks long. Also, I'm finding more and more adjusters are pressureing the clients into prepping an area of the dwelling and then self storing. So as soon as I have the contents processed, they want them back. I'm using all this space, but not getting any clear return on it :roll: (Of course I raise security, cross contamination, builders dust etc very loud and clear.)
So how do you do it?
Do you charge for volume the moment it arrives?
A facility fee during cleaning and then storage from there onwards?
I'm looking at investing $20,000 into upgrading our contents processing facility so need options to help recoup the investment, as well as sell it to the bank manager for a business loan.
John
I've always charged storage but usually only once the goods are cleaned, deodourised and ready for storage.
I
m finding we're getting some biggish packouts and contents handling jobs and sometimes the cleaning process can be 6 weeks long. Also, I'm finding more and more adjusters are pressureing the clients into prepping an area of the dwelling and then self storing. So as soon as I have the contents processed, they want them back. I'm using all this space, but not getting any clear return on it :roll: (Of course I raise security, cross contamination, builders dust etc very loud and clear.)
So how do you do it?
Do you charge for volume the moment it arrives?
A facility fee during cleaning and then storage from there onwards?
I'm looking at investing $20,000 into upgrading our contents processing facility so need options to help recoup the investment, as well as sell it to the bank manager for a business loan.
John