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What is the most common method of charging for window washing services?

Top Answer: By the pane (68% of 220 votes).
What is the most common method of charging for window washing services?
By the pane
68%
By the square foot
11%
By the number of hours
14%
Not sure
5%

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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We charge by the window and type of window.
Sabrina's Window Cleaning
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We price by how many windows, how dirty. Example 25 windows interior, exterior sills, panes, approximate price range $65.
Peaches N Clean
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: This is a common method in charging for window washing. It doesn't matter the size of the pane, it is priced per the number of panes.
Xtreme Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing, LLC
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Typically windows are charged per pane, essentially each piece of glass. This is because each piece of glass is cleaned separately and cannot be done all at once.
Keep It Glassy Window & Carpet Cleaning
Answer: By the square foot
Explanation: Some people go by the number of windows
M&J C.P.L Services
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: Hourly
Katie Batchelder
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Answer: By the square foot
Explanation: Window washing pricing usually depends on how many windows and stories so we like to go by square foot
Fuentes all cleaning and hauling
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We try to be as fair as possible when charging clients. We're looking for long lasting relationships with our clients.
A. Shoppa Pressure Washing
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: There are certain standards relating to window sizes and treatments that allow us to accurately predict pricing for our base window cleaning packages. For this reason we choose to prioritize our estimate by quantity and cleaning intensity. Oversized, irregular, or large-scale facilities would see appropriate adjustments to how we calculate those types of projects.
Cleanscapes LLC
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We Generally charge by the window, however; if you are also cleaning your commercial parking lot we will tie in a discount for the additional service.
AS GOOD AS IT GETS LLC
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: Charging by the pane is the most fair way to charge a customer.
360 degree pressure washing and lawn care
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: Many window cleaners just starting out use the method of counting panes and giving a price based on that number, however; we have found that both square footage and pane counting formula's are too ambiguous and less efficient than an educated guesstimate from an experienced professional. For instance, a home that has 85% true divides for windows (the little panes divided by wood or metal) if charged by the square foot; say .10 a square foot, at 2000 sq. ft. thats only 200.00$ and it will take one man approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours to clean, after overhead, the profit margin is roughly 8 dollars. That isn't enough for a sustainable business. If however, a trip to the building/house is saved by using google street view, or one of the real estate sites such as trulia.com or redfin.com I will usually be able to get the specs and a good idea of how long it'll take because I can see if there are any obstructions in front of the glass, or a high ceiling with windows needing a ladder inside the house etc. And if my guess is 4.5 to 5 hours, the true cost should be roughly 500/650 depending on the level of detail they wanted (such as deep track cleaning, glass restoration, paint over spray removal etc). For commercial buildings, there's no way a property manager or owner is going to pay a per pane cost and it would be absurd to give a cost based on square footage as some buildings can have an exterior perimeter completely made of glass (window and spandrel), and others such as maybe a warehouse; that will have windows for the offices and reception area but nothing on the back of the building where the loading docs are. In order to remain competitive, as the owner; I have to show the world why they should decide on my company. Many people are well aware that you get what you pay for- but as of this writing (2018) the majority of my competitors all know what they are doing (I know because I've probably trained them). So why would someone choose one over the other when t
Elite Window Washing
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Clean windows are important in maintaining high quality image in the public eye. Custodial Elite Window Cleaning will not only help you obtain this goal but will add value to your property though properinspections and documented reports during our service. Our window cleaning professionals are trained to work as a cohesive unit along side of our structural building maintenance team. Not only can you prevent damage to your building due to lack of maintenance, but you can revitalize the appearance of your building through our multiple services as well. At Custodial Elite Window Cleaning, we specialize in commercial window cleaning (exterior as well as inside). Cleaning per window pane size is the ideal preferred method.
Custodial Elite
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: We can price the job based on number or windows. We will use whatever pricing method is most beneficial to the customer.
Pro Force Property Maintenance
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Typically we charge per pane, which makes the process a little easier to determine the grand total outcome.
River City Window Cleaning
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Better to go by pane instead of square footage
XPRESS MOVING CLEANING AND REPAIR SERVICES
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: In order to give accurate information on an estimate you must know the exact amount of pane for project.
XPRESS Moving and Cleaning Services
Answer: By the square foot
Explanation: can wash square foot per hour
2 POWERWASH GUYS
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Typically in the Tampa area, most companies(Full Throttle included) charge by the pane.
Full Throttle Pressure Washing
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: most jobs are priced by the number of windows and panes.
Benitez pressure washing
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Most companies just bid by the job. You can never determine how long it may take you. We bid what we feel is worth he job.
Mom's Cleaning LLC
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: To calculate man hours
First Choice Nationwide Janitorial & Maintenance Services
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Most of the time the cost is per window.
Melissa's Cleaning Services
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Charging by the pane usually includes both sides & I feel it takes the guess work out of the final price for the customer. However situations do arise while cleaning the windows & we address them right away. Examples.. previously cracked windows, out of reach windows, fragile old windows.. etc
Building Pro Commercial Cleaning
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: normally how many glass areas especially on store front buildings. Larger can be by the foot
Quality Janitorial Cleaning Services
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Locally the most common pricing for washing windows is per the pane.
White Glove Cleaning Service
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Average prices are between $5-$7
Innovations Building Services
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Katie Klean also charges by the pane but house cleaning clients get a special discount.
Katie Klean
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: I have worked with a few window washing contractors many years ago and they charged by the pane.
Lanaville Contracting
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: Windows come in different sizes and how easy of access determines time spent.
Hurtado's cleaning services
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Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: I would seriously say it all depends on how many windows you have in your home!!
TrublueTotalHouseCare
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Typical pricing is done by the pane; type, size and frequency are taken into account
Rock Solid Finish
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We customize our pricing to fit the job as well as our customers request.
Brilliantly Bright Cleaning
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I charge by the window-Ill tell them on the phone
the marc of clean windows
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We charge by the job, with free estimates
Dutch-Touch Window Cleaning
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We charge per Windows pane.
Stephanie Mitchell Professional Cleaning Services
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Answer: By the square foot
Explanation: Window washing services are included with our exterior soft-wash mold removal services. When we clean the side of a building, we clean everything, including the windows.
PowerHouse Pressure Washing
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: This is the most accurate way.
Daytona Window Washing
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Window washing pricing is quoted per one sided pane.
EcoPro Power Washing
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: After studying price ranges (for residential) across the North American market, I have determined that window cleaning companies charge anywhere from $4 per basic window in/out on the low end to $8 per window on the high end. Storm windows are usually priced much higher because of the amount of work, not just in cleaning them but also the time it takes to take them apart and re-assemble them. French panes (small cut ups) are often charged at $1 in/out to $1.50 in/out for each individual pane. The two things that will determine what you charge is how your per window price meets your earning goal and also what your market will bare. Pricing commercial work is slightly different. Usually a per window price will be lower than residential work. Reasons for this include such things as level of competition in your area, simpler window styles (usually), more frequent visits (sometimes by contract of weekly/monthly/quarterly etc.) In many cases you may be ask just to clean the outside glass only. Pricing of anywhere between $1 per pane side to $2 per pane side is quite common for ground level commercial glass but may need to be increased depending on other variables. (see below) If you are looking at going after store front work, it is often a good idea to set a minimum per service stop because some stores may only have a few pieces of glass. If you're aiming at getting many small stores in one area location, you may want to set your min per stop at around $15 and test the waters for going up from there. The one main characteristic in doing store front work is that although you may make a smaller amount per stop, you plan to make it up in volume (number of stops per day). Some window cleaners prefer this type of work because a storefront window cleaning route of weekly/bi-weekly/monthly accounts means consistent earnings throughout the year, even in the cold winter months.
Magic Maids of Tulsa LLC
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: We can charge you per window or per hour, whatever best accommodates you.
Same Day Cleaning Services Inc
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: I usually charge by the window. And the price can include outside only or both inside and out.
Xstream detailing
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: We do our pricing different from any other company in our industry to the best of my knowledge. We charge per window vs. industry standards of charging per pane. Most windows will have at least 2 panes of glass. With our method on a window with 2 panes you will be charged 1 time vs. 2 saving making this service more cost efficient for our customers.
Another Level Cleaning Services
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: We always charge by the hour it just seems to be easier for the client to understand what they are paying for.
Starla's Cleaning Service
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Price varies also on the size of the pane and the height $10 to $15 per pane
Affordable Property Preservations
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Answer: By the square foot
Explanation: This really depends on the company. Some do it by the pane, others the square foot. We have found pricing by the square foot is easiest on the customer and us. Commercial pricing is usually by the number of man hours.
Arizona Window Washers
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Most accurate
A Breath of Fresh Air Home & Office Cleaning
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't specialize in window cleaning.
Tender Deep Cleaning Service LLC
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: This is a two-fold answer. Large commercial windows are by the square foot while residential are by the pane within reason.
CleanBee Cleaning Services
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: It's always good to charge by the pane!
CYNTHIA'S CLEANING SERVICE,LLC
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Residential/Commercial are scheduled per window or large projects volume pricing
On The Level Cleaning Inc
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: If we clean your house a window includes by room; extra pay we you have more that one by room
Ruth's House Cleaning Corp
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Almost everyone in the industry charges by the pane
Bavarian Window Cleaning
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: We prefer to charge by the hour
First General Services
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Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: hours covers all the expenses
A-1 Maintenance Service Company
Answer: By the pane
Explanation: Depending on window size it is a per window charge.
Two Girls and A Crew Cleaning
Answer: By the number of hours
Explanation: Most of our services are charged based on the amount of hours each job will take.
S&G Cleaning Services
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Answer: By the pane
Explanation: When we give an estimate for window cleaning we count the number of windows as well as look to see the type of window we are cleaning and how much ladder work is needed for higher windows. We also are looking to see if it is necessary to scrap any paint or other debris from the glass so that it can be properly cleaned.
Pro-Wash Cleaning Services LLC