Step-by-step guide to pricing window cleaning jobs with a drone.
There are several factors that can influence the price of a commercial window cleaning job, including the size and height of the windows, the frequency of cleaning, the amount of dirt and grime on the windows, and any additional services that may be requested.
Here are a few steps you can follow to price a commercial window cleaning job:
- Measure the size of the windows: Measure the width and height of each window to determine the total square footage of glass that needs to be cleaned.
- Consider the height of the windows: Cleaning windows that are located at a high elevation may require the use of specialized equipment, such as a cherry picker or boom lift, which can increase the cost of the job.
- Determine the frequency of cleaning: Some businesses may require daily window cleaning, while others may only need their windows cleaned once a month or once a quarter. The more frequent the cleaning, the lower the cost per cleaning should be.
- Factor in the amount of dirt and grime: Windows that are heavily soiled or have not been cleaned in a long time will require more time and effort to clean, which can increase the cost of the job.
- Determine any additional services: Depending on the needs of the business, you may need to provide additional services, such as window frame and sill cleaning or the removal of hard water stains. These additional services can also affect the overall price of the job.
Once you have considered all of these factors, you can use this information to provide a quote to the business for the window cleaning job. It is important to be transparent about the factors that are influencing the price and to provide a detailed breakdown of the costs involved.
What is the average cost to clean a commercial window?
It is difficult to provide an average cost to clean a commercial window, as the price can vary significantly depending on the size and height of the windows, the frequency of cleaning, the amount of dirt and grime on the windows, and any additional services that may be requested.
In general, commercial window cleaning can cost anywhere from a few dollars per window for a small, ground-level storefront to several hundred dollars per window for a high-rise building. The size and height of the windows, as well as the frequency of cleaning, are the primary factors that will affect the cost of the job.
It is important to get quotes from multiple window cleaning companies to determine the best price for your specific needs. When requesting quotes, be sure to provide detailed information about the size and location of the windows, as well as any additional services that may be required. This will allow the window cleaning company to provide an accurate quote.
Above 35ft, we are in the range of what would normally be called ‘Commercial’. You are going to take a little more time - not so much more as long as you follow the correct technique you learned on ground floor glass. However, more importantly, the Window Cleaner competition using a ladder is not usually competing here, so we are now competing against a company using a Lift, or Rope Access. Whatever you can do on the ground, you can do at extreme
heights with your Reach-iT system, with some practice.
Your ‘multipliers’ can now be as follows:
4TH STORY: Base Rate x 2.0
5TH STORY: Base Rate x 3.0
6TH STORY: Base Rate x 4.0
7TH STORY: Base Rate x 4.5
To convert this Pricing System to an hourly rate, calculate your total price based on taking 1 minute per window. This is a safe margin as we aim for 20-40 seconds per window, depending on how dirty it is initially.