How Many Window Washers Out There? - Page 2 - Power Wash Network "The Power Wash Contractors Forum"

jeffex11 · #11 (**permalink**) 12-30-03

I make the customers take them out and have them ready for me to spray off before I get there

mhpoole · #12 (**permalink**) 02-07-04

Professional window cleaners rarely wipe their blade after each pass because you wear the rubber down twice as fast if not more.

Your streaking problem could be your solution, or working in the sun without enough water or white oxidized frames will almost always leave streaking of some sort. Try to only make 2 passes per window thats the key. Don't try and be fancy and try the "s" method stick with left to right or up to down. For screens work on the inside of the home first taking the screens out and tossing them down or taking them down from the inside. Then wash and replace as you clean the outside of the home. This is the fastest method for me. I average around $50 to $60 an hour cleaning this way. If you are a beginner you should still make atleast $25.00 an hour or so. Tracks are extra and should be noted on your estimate sheet. Some people will try to take advantage of you if you do not point that out. .................................................. ..Mark

sunshine · #13 (**permalink**) 02-18-04

WE wash windows every day and powerwash for our clients when we can.about 5 hours a week at this time.

Rick K · #14 (**permalink**) 03-04-04

For dealing with screens on a ladder I use a small spring loaded clamp (any hardware store). I tie the clamp to a small twine or rope and tie the other end to the ladder. I clamp off the screen while I'm working and just let it hang. That way I have my hands free and don't have to run up and down the ladder to set the screen down. I also use a "bucket on a belt" to hold my scrubber and squeege. Tool belts are a must for ladder work.

powerwashgirl · #15 (**permalink**) 03-20-04

I offer window cleaning as part of my pressure washing/gutter cleaning business - and I have a question about how my peers are counting/pricing windows - do you all price per frame or sash - - how are you pricing bigger windows and sliding glass doors. Do you double the price that you've quoted for the interior windows - and what about storm windows.

Thanks, Powerwashggirl

crystalclear · #16 (**permalink**) 02-10-05

The best thing to do is call all of the other window cleaning companies in your area and ask them to give you a quote over the phone. I would also recommend to have some of these companies come out and give you a quote at your house or a friends house. This way you can come up with good competitive pricing.