I always seem to underbid homes with transoms on the interior and exterior of homes. I have landed a few jobs in neighborhoods where many of the homes have them and want to continue working there so I need to know how you price these types of windows and what is your preferred technique of cleaning them. Thanks
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If it’s a double hung with a transom over it (depending on size) I’ll add $5-8 for the transom plus window price
Mike Radzik
Pro Window Cleaning
Central, Mass
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I usually add between $2 and $5 depending on the size and difficulty. I have one home where the transoms are leaded glass. Cleaning each piece is a little time consuming at first but now it is a maintenance thing every quarter. I get $10 for each of those.
What technique do you use, small squeegee? Or just microfiber wipe? When I use squeegee always seem to get drips from where transoms are not tight against the pane. Thanks
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I use a smaller squeegee, sometimes I can fan the transom sometimes I get lucky and have a channel for a one swipe across. When you do a side pull the water drips down the side. I always have a sponge and detail rags on me for resi work. Always wiping up even outside (if there’s a drip possibility or just a lot of excess water)
Mike Radzik
Pro Window Cleaning
Central, Mass
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You can wad up a small section of your detailing towel at the lower edge of the squeegee as you pull across. Much less to clean up on those transoms.
Cut channel to fit for one pull with hacksaw and metal blade. Clean burs with dremel or sandpaper.
That’s one method. Another is to developed the proper technique so you don’t have to cut your tools in half.
There are many proper ways or techniques.
I have squeegees ranging from 18 inches to 2 inches. Some double and triple sets in case of extra hands. To handle every size and shape.
I don’t mind cutting them blades up when I can get em online for less than $1.50 with 18 inch rubber.
I usually use a ladder on the inside and don’t get too concerned about what size squeegee I’m using.
I’ll charge $5-$7 for the most part for transoms- lower side of that if they are grouped with a double-hung.
[MENTION=10884]Ben[/MENTION]
I’ve been cleaning windows longer than you’ve had a Facebook account. I have many different sized channels
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Thanks for the help everyone!
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Good for you.
My bases price for transoms starts at $5 per.
The Unger pads are where it’s at for interior cleaning of transoms. No step ladder required!
