Window Cleaning?

**Kenny Wright** · 03-16-2009, 10:31 AM

I've got a good sized medical building that wants me to clean the windows along with the carpet. No ladders involved. Fairly new windows that open to the inside - nothing unusual. I have no idea what a typical per window charge for this service is. Any guidance will be appreciated.

**Rob Allen** · 03-16-2009, 10:56 AM

Kenny can you take pictures and maybe a short video and post them? Also Lance Golden is a very skilled window cleaner here on TMF. If he doesn't see this post feel free to call him. He is a great guy to talk to. PM me for his number if needed.

Rob.

**Hodge** · 03-16-2009, 12:48 PM

Kenny - Pictures would help. General rule of thumb for me for a one time cleaning:

$1.50 per pane (any piece of glass encased in a frame). If you have upper and lower panes, you have $1.50 x 4 (inside & outside) = $6 per window. Then multiply by two or three times. Sounds like a lot, but you will wish you had done it if you didn't.

Find out when the windows were last cleaned. If it's been longer than 6 months, they're gonna be filthy. Is their construction near by...they'll be even dirtier.

If there are screens, I charge $12 per window (pricing this way is easier on the math for everyone). Be sure to clean the screens as well. If you're not sure how, just ask, it easy.

Sounds like you'll be cleaning everything from the inside, if not, add $1 per floor per pane on the outside panes.

I clean the frame and sills for that price as well.

Get good money for it. If you don't normally do windows: Be sure to check out www.window-cleaning.net Windows can be frustrating if you're not prepared. Good luck.

**Hodge** · 03-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rob Allen

Kenny can you take pictures and maybe a short video and post them? Also Lance Golden is a very skilled window cleaner here on TMF. If he doesn't see this post feel free to call him. He is a great guy to talk to. PM me for his number if needed.

Rob.

Rob's right. I talked to Lance last week. Great guy!

**Lance Golden** · 03-16-2009, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys... I am humbled
Kenny, I think Greg is right on with the pricing... $1.50 per side, per pane is a good starting point. Like Greg said if there are screens that need to be washed, give me a call I can help you with that. I came up with some good sauce for that years ago. Also as far as window cleaning forums, try www.windowcleaningresource.com

**Kenny Wright** · 03-17-2009, 12:08 AM

Thank you. I'll check out the websites.

**Kenny Wright** · 03-17-2009, 01:20 AM

If I do the windows, I will take pictures and attempt video.

**TechnicRay** · 03-17-2009, 08:06 PM

Kenny we are a window cleaning company as well, if you have any questions feel free to call 614-787-5604

**rjfdube** · 03-17-2009, 08:41 PM

I charge an hourly rate plus so much per floor; minimum $160 charge.

**SAA** · 03-18-2009, 11:57 PM

I noticed some one mentioned cleaning screens when they are fairly soiled, here is a little clip of us cleaning windows and screens in the mountains of NC. Hope this helps a little.

Here are some of the homes we clean. We use a pure water system, no squeegees and almost never a ladder. All work on the outside is done from the ground. Click on the photo, it is a slide show.

Thought you might like to have some more info

SAA

**Kenny Wright** · 03-19-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks for all the info. guys. The job doesn't come up for a few weeks. They're just getting bids, for now. I'm glad I asked this question here. Otherwise I'd have probably priced the windows too low.

**Kenny Wright** · 03-19-2009, 11:09 PM

Got a feeling it's going to carpets only, guys.

**jwhatley** · 02-03-2010, 11:52 PM

I think that maybe you can get the job. And also check to see if there is other flooring than the carpet.

You may be able to get it all in. The above info motivated me!!!

A chance to bid

Knowledge at the end of a phone call

You have all the tools you need.

**one fat windowcleaner** · 03-11-2010, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Lance Golden

Thanks for the compliments guys... I am humbled
Kenny, I think Greg is right on with the pricing... $1.50 per side, per pane is a good starting point. Like Greg said if there are screens that need to be washed, give me a call I can help you with that. I came up with some good sauce for that years ago. Also as far as window cleaning forums, try www.windowcleaningresource.com

Would everyone please stop complimenting Lance on his greatness? Its hard enough to talk to "the man" without his head in the clouds. lol Just kidding. he has taught an old dog like me new tricks as well. I just cant get that tail chasing thing down.

**Lance Golden** · 03-11-2010, 07:39 PM

That MUST be a site, Jake, (the tail chasing)

**one fat windowcleaner** · 03-12-2010, 02:23 PM

nope just fleas!!!!

**Sarrik** · 03-27-2011, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Hodge

Kenny - Pictures would help. General rule of thumb for me for a one time cleaning:

$1.50 per pane (any piece of glass encased in a frame). If you have upper and lower panes, you have $1.50 x 4 (inside & outside) = $6 per window. Then multiply by two or three times. Sounds like a lot, but you will wish you had done it if you didn't.

I must be missing something. Why not encourage him to charge $3 or $4.50 per pane?