That is what I charge per pane, per side. I am not sure what others charge since no one will disclose their prices. I have 4 restaurants, 6 grocery stores, 5 retail stores. Gross $600 per month. I make a lot more on homes.
So, if you clean inside and out, you’re charging two dollars per pane?
Yes.
That seems really low to me, but i don’t do any strip mall or single level “route work.” …So, i’m probably not the best person to ask. Do you get almost every job you bid? A few years back I was getting almost every job I bid and came to the realization that it was because my prices were way to low. Now, i’m a little higher than my average competitor but am not the most expensive either. A happy medium.
I did spend some time in Columbus a few years back, nice place but a little humid for my liking.
we charge between $2 and $3 per pane, per side for storefront, with a $15 minimum. Our area has very little competition, though.
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Is that price include scraping? I do not charge for scraping, but should I? I use 6" Unger Scraper. My area has a little completion too.
If a dollar a side makes money for you, then great. I have accounts that are priced lower then that, but they’re accounts with hundreds of panes. I easily make over $100 per hour on them. I do not charge extra to remove an occasional flier or piece of tape - however, if they want a painted sign or holiday paint removed, it’s a significant up charge.
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Thanks for the info EcoClean. I have been wondering what to charge on a few buildings in town that are all glass. So less than a dollar for a few hundred? Is that per month or quarter or semi annual?
You can’t charge for window cleaning what I would charge for window cleaning. Not bragging, but you said your route generates 600 gross a month. That wouldn’t even pay for my fuel bill for a month. So that just goes to show how what I need to charge to remain profitable will be totally different then what you need to charge. Another huge factor is market. We live in totally different areas and work in totally different markets. Prices vary quite a bit across the country. Not just prices for window cleaning, but also prices of living and the price of running a business.
Learn how much overhead you have. Find out where you want your business to go. Then you can charge accordingly and remain profitable and be happy that it’s prices you set.
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Oh, I understand that is more expensive in larger areas like Atlanta. But Columbus is small. Most here have never had their windows cleaned. They mostly pic the bum walking down the street cleaning windows on a store with a carwash squeegee. I aim to change that. I am working on getting Incorporated, to sell shares on a penny market. Know anything about stocks? I do.
this should be interesting…
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I am one of the highest priced storefront window cleaners in my area. And i have TON of competition… Err should i say TONS of folks that clean windows.
I charge more because of the service i give. WAY above others.
I run across places that have a wc’er doing thier windows for .50 per pane (in/out)
I NEVER mention minimums to potential clients.
Heck i JUSt picked up a client that called saying how the a OTHER wc’er said that they wouldn’t come out for less than $15. I got the job, and its for over 4 x that amount.
My suggestion is SINCE you have no completion double your price. If no one bites, lower till you hit the magic number and work with that…That is till competition shows up !!!
EDUCATE your customer about the service and benefits. Good luck and Have Fun!!!
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I am having lots of fun! I like doing homes more than store fronts. I get great satisfaction from seeing the smiles. And The clients are very happy with the work! All of my retail store and restaurants are happy but sometimes they get a little picky on spots, but I just smile
I have been working more on getting large Multi-Residential complexes and Large commercial. I just recently bought a bunch of highrise gear.
If you’re still leaving spots, then maybe $1 per pane is still a good price. Consider raising your commercial storefront price when you can leave the glass perfectly clean.
I don’t leave spots.
i charge 2 a pane myself…Depends on the size of the job tho really
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Must have misread the post above, sounded like you said customers were picky about spots. Anyways. Have you considered judging by your hourly rate instead of by the pane?
I have not thought about the hourly rate yet. As for the spots, I have a few stores that have tint on the inside. I try to get as much off with out damaging the tint. I have tried plastic scrapers and harsher pads with no a do. I have expressed that part of the tint needs to be removed and replaced, another one of my services too. They are looking in to it with corporate
How many high rises are in Columbus? More importantly, what kind of training have you done or intend to do before your first drop?
