I just want you to know I've recently started my window cleaning business and your generosity in sharing your knowledge and wisdom has been VERY VERY helpful! I literally didn't know a thing three weeks ago. Seriously -- thank you!!
I love this video! When I first started my pricing was completely off, after a while I established a minimum and from that minimum I made my pricing, based off your videos in the past my pricing has changed for the better and now I am able to support my business in the long run. I appreciate you a lot! I loved when you said you wanna see what’s going on in our heads, that’s huge. Keep killin it Steveo!!!
I'm doing residential at $15 inside and out plus $5 a screen. But I'm way to slow to bid commercial takes me about 5 mins to clean a window on one side. I realize I'm not using the rite tools.
I’ve been doing high rise for 10 years in Grand Rapids Michigan. And the prices are surprisingly low. Competition drove the price way down. We’re currently trying to network and get them back up. Even that has been a challenge due to other competitors.
Fully half of our competitors went out of business last year with the beginning of the pandemic. My tip to anyone getting into window washing: Make damn sure you're charging enough money for each job, it's better to be broke sitting at home than to go broke on the road working. Another factor with the little souvenir shop, and indoor cleaning in general, keep in mind that if you're moving the clients stuff you have a chance of breaking something and the client probably wont let you off the hook too easily if you do, price that risk into your bid.
Man....I'm thinking about starting a window cleaning business and I'm here in Littleton! Your knowledge is GOLD, so thank you for your help and making these videos! I'm going to get my supplies tomorrow and start! I already have a house cleaning business with my gf, but wanna branch out and do this solo. Thanks for the push!
Very interesting video for a beginner like myself. Thanks. Question, How would i detail a window that have permanent stickers on the window. Those type of jobs I've been avoiding for the moment till i get some more mentoring on these types of roadblocks. Thanks for hearing me out.
SteveO, on the Discount Tire store example, is there a multiple you would add if it was a post construction cleaning? Double the suggested price? 25% more than your suggestion? I have a large car dealership with a lot of glass to clean. Thanks in advance.
This is great. Very helpful to get a basic understanding of where to start and WHY to price this way. I want to pursue commercial accounts this year so this video is very helpful.
Love watching your videos. Quick question. For a corporate store such as Discount Tire, the manager of the store will usually tell me "ohh something like that has to go through our corporate office" How would you suggest I go about getting in touch with a corporate office to give a quote to do all their stores?
Some stores are nasty and ownership just doesn't care... 2 blocks from me is a huge cooperate store that just spent 15k on a giant new sign and their windows haven't been cleaned in over 7 years... I talked to a guy who claimed to be the manager and he told me that their cooperate management decides when the windows are too dirty... I told him dude, these windows are NASTY and he replied "One man's dirty is another man's clean" then proceeded to walk off... I strongly suspect the store has a window cleaning budget and the management is just pocketing it and lying to cooperate that the windows are getting cleaned, which is a pretty common thing....
Hey SteveO, One question: In this video you were pricing $1.5 through to ~$5 per pane. My question is: Your pricing, was it for both sides or just the outside? Thanks, the video was super helpful.
I was wondering the same thing he said inside and out couple times. Like 40$ inside and out. That mean 40 for the inside and 40 for the out? But most store fronts only have me do the outside only and the door I do both sides.
I do not, but its only because I have been doing it traditional so long that I just enjoy doing it that way. If I ever get a van mounted system Im sure I will but for almost half of the year I wouldn't be able to due to low temperatures so this is one of the big reasons I haven't got into it
How's that work for the inside? lol You're pidgeon holing yourself to an exterior only service as to go from wfp to traditional so as to clean both sides is unnecessary extra set up. Same with res imho. You end up being like the brits and never cleaning an interior window your whole career. But the learning curve is easier and a squeegee won't cover up for inexperience? Oh and I almost forgot the obvious. No business owner wants their sidewalk and entry wet during business hours for customer safety and convenience so you're stuck before hours or after. Learning to master the squeegee is easier than all that. imho
Awesome video!!! Suuupppppeeeerrrr needed for us new guys just starting out. With the inflation where it is today do these prices still stand in 2023 for you? Or are these 3 dollar windows $3.50 now?
Good review stevo, inside cleaning always add 25 percent on top from the outside cleaning price .. usually only insides get cleaned every 2nd or 3rd time cleaned 💰💰👍
Great video as always, great tips, however, most of the advice won’t work in my area, I live and work in Aurora Illinois, there’s tons of window cleaners in this area, for instance, the will do a regular storefront similar to the ones you showed, they will charge like $10-15 in/out, can’t compete with that crap, super low, now customers are used to those prices, that’s why I don’t do a lot of storefronts, I am 90% residential, clients appreciate your work more, but it was valuable information, thanks for taking the time to post this. Thanks 🙏
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner yep, specially because there are plenty of windows for everybody to clean, but most guys are just seasonal window cleaners, here only in Spring to fall but disappear in winter 🥶
Sick video mate! For the discount tyre place. How would you give the bid to the right person? Especially if the manager isn’t the one who has the overall say? I’m finding that proper hard to get my bids to the right person
So the price is for the inside and out? So you’re charging $30 for inside and out would you only be charging 15 for only the outside even though you’re charging three dollars per panel
Hey Steve thanks again for all your insight I have a question should we look out for anything if customer's store front windows have their stickers or company logos stickers on the windows?
Hi I found your channel when my dad told me to clean our windows and I found your channel. I love your videos and I think your amazing. Just one question, is it possible to clean like big glass doors from just straight pulls? Cause a lot of my house is glass sliding doors.
I don't do any cold call sales for store fronts. However, when I get a call to price out commercial / store front jobs I always try to make sure I am getting paid for my time. Well lets just say I don't get many store front / commercial jobs... lol
SteveO thanks for uploading this video super helpful. I'm running my window cleaning business out of central Florida. I was really interested in knowing/asking the prices that you put up for storefront is that inside/outside or just 1 side? I know you mentioned $2-3 each is that inside/outside? Also what do you use to scrub the windows other than wool? Thanks in advance.
Another good video. I come from a lawn care background and they say in that industry there is enough grass to go around for everyone to cut. Would you say that is a similar case in the window cleaning industry? Thanks again man
Are the bids your quoting for outside only or in/out? Looking to leave company I work for as they are way to cheap, some jobs I find out only charging like $0.50 a window🤬
Great video, My prices was only a few bucks off from your’s. I would say the only thing you missed, was the type of business. For example high end Salon or Boutique would be more willing to pay a higher price then, a Temp agency or business that has hourly employees. You will always be able to make more money if you are dealing directly with store Owners, then a store manager.
I agree that some may pay more but by applying different variables for different business you waver from a black and white system that should be implemented for all storefront bidding, this is something a business owner should stay away from if trying to scale a company with systems. Keep it simple
I will add to that this scenario, you have 2 stores right next to each other, one is a salon, one is a temp agency, same amount of windows for both, lets say 10 panes, Salon you charge $40, Temp agency you charge $30. One day they talk, "Hey what does Craig charge you for window cleaning?" , "$40", "Oh he charges me $30", "But we have the same amount of windows", "Yea that doesn't seem right", They call you and you explain "Oh Salons I can charge more...." Dug yourself a hole quickly with both customers, most likely the next window cleaner who cold calls those stores is going to pick up those businesses. Established systems create consistent good relationships with all customers, this is just my opinion of course. You could explain the inside of the salon is dirtier then the temp agency but overall this can be the beginning of a poor relationship with both customers.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I disagree, I have may clients that are literally next door to each other, I was scared of that for a while, but in reality they never talk price. If they did ask for a reason, I will say, that company has been my clients for four years and I never changed my price, just like I will never up the price I gave you.
@@craig6903 so you wouldn’t increase a price after a few years? Even with equipment increasing prices, work men’s comp? Insurance? I mean you could always write systems for different kind of storefronts but I would rather be consistent then have prices all over the board for the same amount of glass. If you’re ever going to hire someone to do bids, manage, etc. there needs to be consistency
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner First of all, every time you raise the price, you risk losing the job. I’m not greedy, so I’m not going rock the boat. I make more than enough to support myself and my customers know that I honor my agreements. It builds trust. I’m not going to risk a $40 per month account, for an $45 maybe. It’s a roll of the dice. If I was the cheapest window cleaners and I needed to raise my price to stay in business, then maybe. But I’m customer know that if they wanted someone cheaper they could find someone else, but they loyally support me, so how could I raise the price? In addition many of my route work clients give me $10 to $20 in tip each visit. Example, one lady, I charge her $20 and she give me for $40 for a tiny storefront, another I charge $50, and she give me $70. Why would anyone want to mess that up with changing prices?
Hey SteveO I’m trying to bid a huge church for window cleaning can you help me? It’s My first commercial building and can you advise of a good water fed pole kit system that I can buy? Budget of $1000.
Hey SteveO! New subscriber here. I own a pressure washing/ softwashing business and I’m thinking of getting into window cleaning for my customers. So just wanted to say thanks for all the tips on technique and tools. Also congrats on your new business! I had a question about your thumbnails, I also make videos and your thumbnails are so dang catchy. What app or software do you use to create yours? Thanks man!
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner They look killer! I suck at photoshop lol I might have to give it another try. I just ordered one of your kits on WCR also. Excited to try it out.
One quick clarification. On the first set of windows, you said $2-3 for the top row and $3 for the middle row, and $2 for the bottom row. Is that for only the outside? Thus $4-6, $6, & $4 for inside and out?
161 / 5,000 Translation results Great video!, I only have one question, the prices you mentioned $2-$3, etc, are they prices for cleaning inside and outside? or just outside?
@@SteveOthewindowcleanerhow is it $10 a window when earlier in the thread you stated that instead of $3 you can now do $4. That's $4 total, and now you're saying $5 each side?
steve, do you charge for or even take into consideration all the stuff in the way on the inside? Like a discount tire like the one you just posted about. I've done one identical to it! two, but there are things in the way of EVERY SINGLE WINDOW on the inside. so, considering.. do you wind up charging to move.. everything and put back? Or does all that work not get calculated in at all? When adding up the total. I mean its just a chair. but its every window. ect. some have tire model racks.. I dont even know if they want you moving them. ect. that kinda thing. and that first one lets say it looks like a jimmy johns. thats inside and out? wasnt mentioned but obviously. if thats outside only your charging like double lol. from what ive seen. not to be super nit picky but cuz not owner and operator. im taking a CHUNK out of the total. after taking the chunk out of the total.. for insurance. (gas). lalala. the percents add up but I'm giving half a loaf away for wanting.. the bread. ect. hahaha. stuff like opening windows to get the outside is really getting under the hood. like sometimes the boss would rather you pull the screens out. but its a phone call away with screens whether and which way stuff needs and people want. i duno! car places are fun cuz you get to drive.. there. haha. peace!
I would definitely consider that, there is many variables to look at, I do discuss that when looking at the small storefront discussed later in the video
I cleaned windows in Louisville, KY for 12 years, 30 years ago. I really liked picking up the chain stores. I had about 14 Waffle Houses and about 22 or so KFC restaurants. They each were done inside and out every 2 weeks. A lot of greasy hand prints, so a bit of ammonia (scented) in my water helped to cut through it. The Waffle House paid cash each service, while the KFC was invoiced. These two accounts--along with a few smaller chain accounts) were my bread and butter. However, with so many stores in a single agreement, a lot of income can be lost to someone bidding lower. I've seen some accounts to be very loyal to me, while others would drop me in a heartbeat to save $5. So my advice is to not put too many eggs in one basket.
I have to be honest it really seems cheap to me. We a have a minimum 1 to 11 windows $110.00 Just can't be driving around all day for $20, $30 dollar jobs when calculating insurance, phones, tax, gas, office space, new equipment to replace the old and so on. Leave the cheap $20 $30 jobs to the guys on bikes or those cheap big companies.
Think about it, it's a minimum cost for me to drive to your business and clean those windows in and out. Believe it or not Steve I've done many window jobs with only 2 or 3 windows and no one cried about the amount the minimum amount. What does a plumber charge to show up or a electrician? I do residential the same way 1 to 11 windows $110.00 now that one at the end of the video I wouldn't even bother with, as I said leave that to the guys on their bikes.
Now for residential my minimum is $125 for even a single window, but storefront is different, you build routes where you do many $30-$50 jobs in a row. Makes it all worth it, $700 day of storefronts is way easier then a $700 house
I just want you to know I've recently started my window cleaning business and your generosity in sharing your knowledge and wisdom has been VERY VERY helpful! I literally didn't know a thing three weeks ago. Seriously -- thank you!!
How has your journey been so far
I love this video! When I first started my pricing was completely off, after a while I established a minimum and from that minimum I made my pricing, based off your videos in the past my pricing has changed for the better and now I am able to support my business in the long run. I appreciate you a lot! I loved when you said you wanna see what’s going on in our heads, that’s huge. Keep killin it Steveo!!!
How is your business doing now?
I'm doing residential at $15 inside and out plus $5 a screen. But I'm way to slow to bid commercial takes me about 5 mins to clean a window on one side. I realize I'm not using the rite tools.
I’ve been doing high rise for 10 years in Grand Rapids Michigan. And the prices are surprisingly low. Competition drove the price way down. We’re currently trying to network and get them back up. Even that has been a challenge due to other competitors.
Fully half of our competitors went out of business last year with the beginning of the pandemic. My tip to anyone getting into window washing: Make damn sure you're charging enough money for each job, it's better to be broke sitting at home than to go broke on the road working.
Another factor with the little souvenir shop, and indoor cleaning in general, keep in mind that if you're moving the clients stuff you have a chance of breaking something and the client probably wont let you off the hook too easily if you do, price that risk into your bid.
How is he covering overhead and insurance
Great video! Could you make one talking about how to get into storefront work? Marketing & how to get points of contact at these businesses?
@@TJBell24what video
Love the bjj metal on the wall.
Man....I'm thinking about starting a window cleaning business and I'm here in Littleton! Your knowledge is GOLD, so thank you for your help and making these videos!
I'm going to get my supplies tomorrow and start! I already have a house cleaning business with my gf, but wanna branch out and do this solo. Thanks for the push!
What prices would you give more or less for high windows where a 24ft telescoping pole is needed or 5 piece sectional ladder is needed?
Very interesting video for a beginner like myself. Thanks. Question, How would i detail a window that have permanent stickers on the window. Those type of jobs I've been avoiding for the moment till i get some more mentoring on these types of roadblocks. Thanks for hearing me out.
SteveO, on the Discount Tire store example, is there a multiple you would add if it was a post construction cleaning? Double the suggested price? 25% more than your suggestion? I have a large car dealership with a lot of glass to clean. Thanks in advance.
Hey is it always in and exterior cleaning for store fronts like the ones you show ?
SteveO another great video bubba, I'm so glad that you're doing new things and thank you for all your help.
This is great. Very helpful to get a basic understanding of where to start and WHY to price this way.
I want to pursue commercial accounts this year so this video is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Love watching your videos. Quick question. For a corporate store such as Discount Tire, the manager of the store will usually tell me "ohh something like that has to go through our corporate office" How would you suggest I go about getting in touch with a corporate office to give a quote to do all their stores?
Is your pricing only for the exterior of the window, or is it in and out cleaning price?
Same question. I assume it’s just exterior when compared to other bid video’s.
When you say store front. Does this mean inside and out?
Some stores are nasty and ownership just doesn't care... 2 blocks from me is a huge cooperate store that just spent 15k on a giant new sign and their windows haven't been cleaned in over 7 years... I talked to a guy who claimed to be the manager and he told me that their cooperate management decides when the windows are too dirty... I told him dude, these windows are NASTY and he replied "One man's dirty is another man's clean" then proceeded to walk off...
I strongly suspect the store has a window cleaning budget and the management is just pocketing it and lying to cooperate that the windows are getting cleaned, which is a pretty common thing....
Awesome video,
I might have missed it. Are these prices for just the exterior?
Inside and outside
I usually go by number of panes and the time it takes to clean and then go by the highest price.
Hey SteveO, One question: In this video you were pricing $1.5 through to ~$5 per pane. My question is: Your pricing, was it for both sides or just the outside? Thanks, the video was super helpful.
I was wondering the same thing he said inside and out couple times. Like 40$ inside and out. That mean 40 for the inside and 40 for the out? But most store fronts only have me do the outside only and the door I do both sides.
@@jeffreycooper9248 it's the price for inside and out. Most ppl understand it this way.
I wish he’d state it like “5$ for the inside & another 5$ for the outside.”
Handling all the nick-nacks also adds a level of exposure to possible accidents.
Who do you talk to when at the store?
How do you get paid ?
Do you ever DI store fronts?
We use a Tucker mounted DI system with a 50 gallon tank and can rip through store fronts.
I do not, but its only because I have been doing it traditional so long that I just enjoy doing it that way. If I ever get a van mounted system Im sure I will but for almost half of the year I wouldn't be able to due to low temperatures so this is one of the big reasons I haven't got into it
How's that work for the inside? lol You're pidgeon holing yourself to an exterior only service as to go from wfp to traditional so as to clean both sides is unnecessary extra set up. Same with res imho. You end up being like the brits and never cleaning an interior window your whole career. But the learning curve is easier and a squeegee won't cover up for inexperience? Oh and I almost forgot the obvious. No business owner wants their sidewalk and entry wet during business hours for customer safety and convenience so you're stuck before hours or after. Learning to master the squeegee is easier than all that. imho
So Rick, what does a business owner do when it rains?? Lol
Good stuff, you’ve mentioned you can make good Money doing storefronts. As a solo op, is it possible to make good money and balancing residential?
Of course, do storefronts Monday through Wednesday and do residential Thurs- Sat
What market are you in? relatively high priced or low priced compared to national average? My area in Texas is higher
I would say middle of the road, lots of competition in the area that drive the prices down a bit
Hi, do you use water fed poles on store fronts??
I do not, but many do
Awesome video!!! Suuupppppeeeerrrr needed for us new guys just starting out. With the inflation where it is today do these prices still stand in 2023 for you? Or are these 3 dollar windows $3.50 now?
I would do at least $4, its always a competitive market but I think $4 is good
Is your first store front $3 in/out or just out?
In and out
@@lonelymuro 1.50 in 1.50 out ?
What is a good squeegee for store fronts? I have some ettore brass but I need to upgrade.
Good review stevo, inside cleaning always add 25 percent on top from the outside cleaning price .. usually only insides get cleaned every 2nd or 3rd time cleaned 💰💰👍
I'm in NC up in the mountains . Everything is expensive here. Any advice on pricing store fronts in today's economy?
I price at $2/a side for average pane size, if larger up to $3/$4 at most. When cleaning on a regular schedule the cleaning goes fast
Great video as always, great tips, however, most of the advice won’t work in my area, I live and work in Aurora Illinois, there’s tons of window cleaners in this area, for instance, the will do a regular storefront similar to the ones you showed, they will charge like $10-15 in/out, can’t compete with that crap, super low, now customers are used to those prices, that’s why I don’t do a lot of storefronts, I am 90% residential, clients appreciate your work more, but it was valuable information, thanks for taking the time to post this.
Thanks 🙏
Totally understand, it can be frustrating at times with the Bucket Bobs.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner yep, specially because there are plenty of windows for everybody to clean, but most guys are just seasonal window cleaners, here only in Spring to fall but disappear in winter 🥶
Sick video mate! For the discount tyre place. How would you give the bid to the right person? Especially if the manager isn’t the one who has the overall say? I’m finding that proper hard to get my bids to the right person
So the price is for the inside and out? So you’re charging $30 for inside and out would you only be charging 15 for only the outside even though you’re charging three dollars per panel
Yes in/out. With inflation I charge $2/side for each storefront window with regular maintenance
Just came across your channel. Good advice.
Apologies if this has already been addressed, but are these prices inside and out or just outside?
Its for in/out but I have raised all prices since inflation
Great video like the details it's bringing up the light
How about other obstacles, like signs,. neon, furniture, stands, etc.?
Exactly like I said when talking about the storefront with all the stuff in the window, increase the price as you feel needed.
Thanks bro! You give great advice. I started my biz in April an I’m rocking!
Are these numbers for just the outside? Or inside and outside?
Inside and out total, and have raised prices since this video for inflation
Hey Steve thanks again for all your insight I have a question should we look out for anything if customer's store front windows have their stickers or company logos stickers on the windows?
Great video, SteveO! 1 thing, those prices are based on in and out? Cut it in half if they want outside only?
Correct inside and out, then for outside only I do 60% of the price for inside and out
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner awesome! Sounds like I may be a bit low, prices gotta go up!
Hi I found your channel when my dad told me to clean our windows and I found your channel. I love your videos and I think your amazing. Just one question, is it possible to clean like big glass doors from just straight pulls? Cause a lot of my house is glass sliding doors.
Yea its definitely possible, just use a good amount of solution and a good squeegee with a good rubber and it will look good
I don't do any cold call sales for store fronts. However, when I get a call to price out commercial / store front jobs I always try to make sure I am getting paid for my time. Well lets just say I don't get many store front / commercial jobs... lol
nice video! can you do another video with store fronts in Europe?
I wish I could but I do not know the market there
SteveO thanks for uploading this video super helpful. I'm running my window cleaning business out of central Florida. I was really interested in knowing/asking the prices that you put up for storefront is that inside/outside or just 1 side? I know you mentioned $2-3 each is that inside/outside?
Also what do you use to scrub the windows other than wool?
Thanks in advance.
Another good video. I come from a lawn care background and they say in that industry there is enough grass to go around for everyone to cut. Would you say that is a similar case in the window cleaning industry? Thanks again man
How often do you clean storefronts? I’ve heard of people doing it monthly or yearly?
Usually monthly or weekly
hi! are your prices for interior and exterior?
Do you have a program for purchase?
How much would a Home Depot cost?
Awesome video! Appreciate all the info, thanks for helping out the little guy!
Thx my man SteveO, great real deal break down. Are you calculating taxes in the number? Local/federal
I don't collect taxes on my invoices here in Colorado, but overall taxes yes
There are no sales tax on labor. I think that’s across all states.
Want to include this service to my business. Thanks a lot
Thank you very much for you insight! It was very helpful for a new window cleaner such as myself!
The precíses are in and out? Thanks boss
Yes
Great video brother
What is the best way to get costumers
For storefronts I find that cold calling works best, that means going in and getting a bid to the employees/customers and then following up.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner thanks bro
Great video Steve-0! These are the videos I have been looking for! Can’t wait to see the residential and larger commercial!
I’d love to see a marketing video for each of the classes too.
Marketing - residential customers
Marketing - store front
Marketing - large commercial
That video help a lot, thanks 😁
Are the bids your quoting for outside only or in/out? Looking to leave company I work for as they are way to cheap, some jobs I find out only charging like $0.50 a window🤬
Inside and out
Is that in & out or outside only...?
Inside and out, I have increased prices this year due to inflation
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner do you need a clue, schill....? ruclips.net/video/7OgZqOafUrc/видео.html
Jiu jitsu guy!? That's sick, like you even more now lmao. Do I need a business entity to be insured for storefronts?
Yes, to get general liability insurance you'll need to setup an LLC or Scorp
Great video, My prices was only a few bucks off from your’s. I would say the only thing you missed, was the type of business. For example high end Salon or Boutique would be more willing to pay a higher price then, a Temp agency or business that has hourly employees. You will always be able to make more money if you are dealing directly with store Owners, then a store manager.
I agree that some may pay more but by applying different variables for different business you waver from a black and white system that should be implemented for all storefront bidding, this is something a business owner should stay away from if trying to scale a company with systems. Keep it simple
I will add to that this scenario, you have 2 stores right next to each other, one is a salon, one is a temp agency, same amount of windows for both, lets say 10 panes, Salon you charge $40, Temp agency you charge $30. One day they talk, "Hey what does Craig charge you for window cleaning?" , "$40", "Oh he charges me $30", "But we have the same amount of windows", "Yea that doesn't seem right", They call you and you explain "Oh Salons I can charge more...." Dug yourself a hole quickly with both customers, most likely the next window cleaner who cold calls those stores is going to pick up those businesses. Established systems create consistent good relationships with all customers, this is just my opinion of course. You could explain the inside of the salon is dirtier then the temp agency but overall this can be the beginning of a poor relationship with both customers.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I disagree, I have may clients that are literally next door to each other, I was scared of that for a while, but in reality they never talk price. If they did ask for a reason, I will say, that company has been my clients for four years and I never changed my price, just like I will never up the price I gave you.
@@craig6903 so you wouldn’t increase a price after a few years? Even with equipment increasing prices, work men’s comp? Insurance? I mean you could always write systems for different kind of storefronts but I would rather be consistent then have prices all over the board for the same amount of glass. If you’re ever going to hire someone to do bids, manage, etc. there needs to be consistency
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner First of all, every time you raise the price, you risk losing the job. I’m not greedy, so I’m not going rock the boat. I make more than enough to support myself and my customers know that I honor my agreements. It builds trust. I’m not going to risk a $40 per month account, for an $45 maybe. It’s a roll of the dice. If I was the cheapest window cleaners and I needed to raise my price to stay in business, then maybe. But I’m customer know that if they wanted someone cheaper they could find someone else, but they loyally support me, so how could I raise the price? In addition many of my route work clients give me $10 to $20 in tip each visit. Example, one lady, I charge her $20 and she give me for $40 for a tiny storefront, another I charge $50, and she give me $70. Why would anyone want to mess that up with changing prices?
Thank you!!
Excellent information (as always)! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. And thank you for the work you put into making these videos. Appreciate it!
Why is storefront so much cheaper then residential?
THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO!!!
THANKS
I'm the window cleaner from Russia
Hey SteveO I’m trying to bid a huge church for window cleaning can you help me? It’s My first commercial building and can you advise of a good water fed pole kit system that I can buy? Budget of $1000.
windowcleaner.com/ltwc-starter-wfp-kit?pt=MY
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner can you guide me as how to quote this big church? Email perhaps where I can send you some pictures? Thank you
@@sgbrospressurewashing email steveo@windowcleaningresource.com
Awesome video man! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Hey SteveO! New subscriber here. I own a pressure washing/ softwashing business and I’m thinking of getting into window cleaning for my customers. So just wanted to say thanks for all the tips on technique and tools. Also congrats on your new business! I had a question about your thumbnails, I also make videos and your thumbnails are so dang catchy. What app or software do you use to create yours? Thanks man!
Hey thank you! I use adobe photoshop to make my thumbnails
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner They look killer! I suck at photoshop lol I might have to give it another try. I just ordered one of your kits on WCR also. Excited to try it out.
@@DustToGloryPW Awesome, thank you!!
Inside & out?
Yes. The price includes inside & out. He commented earlier in the thread.
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One quick clarification. On the first set of windows, you said $2-3 for the top row and $3 for the middle row, and $2 for the bottom row. Is that for only the outside? Thus $4-6, $6, & $4 for inside and out?
In and out, storefront is very competitive market
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Great video!, I only have one question, the prices you mentioned $2-$3, etc, are they prices for cleaning inside and outside? or just outside?
$3 in and out
@@SteveOthewindowcleanerso that's around $1-1.50 each side?
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Sheeesh, I must be biding pretty high if your 6$ pane is a 10$ pane to me ?
All these prices are before a lot of inflation, ive increased all pane prices to $10 total for in/out minimum since this
@@SteveOthewindowcleanerhow is it $10 a window when earlier in the thread you stated that instead of $3 you can now do $4. That's $4 total, and now you're saying $5 each side?
steve, do you charge for or even take into consideration all the stuff in the way on the inside? Like a discount tire like the one you just posted about. I've done one identical to it! two, but there are things in the way of EVERY SINGLE WINDOW on the inside. so, considering.. do you wind up charging to move.. everything and put back? Or does all that work not get calculated in at all? When adding up the total. I mean its just a chair. but its every window. ect. some have tire model racks.. I dont even know if they want you moving them. ect. that kinda thing. and that first one lets say it looks like a jimmy johns. thats inside and out? wasnt mentioned but obviously. if thats outside only your charging like double lol. from what ive seen. not to be super nit picky but cuz not owner and operator. im taking a CHUNK out of the total. after taking the chunk out of the total.. for insurance. (gas). lalala. the percents add up but I'm giving half a loaf away for wanting.. the bread. ect. hahaha. stuff like opening windows to get the outside is really getting under the hood. like sometimes the boss would rather you pull the screens out. but its a phone call away with screens whether and which way stuff needs and people want. i duno! car places are fun cuz you get to drive.. there. haha. peace!
I would definitely consider that, there is many variables to look at, I do discuss that when looking at the small storefront discussed later in the video
I cleaned windows in Louisville, KY for 12 years, 30 years ago. I really liked picking up the chain stores. I had about 14 Waffle Houses and about 22 or so KFC restaurants. They each were done inside and out every 2 weeks. A lot of greasy hand prints, so a bit of ammonia (scented) in my water helped to cut through it. The Waffle House paid cash each service, while the KFC was invoiced. These two accounts--along with a few smaller chain accounts) were my bread and butter. However, with so many stores in a single agreement, a lot of income can be lost to someone bidding lower. I've seen some accounts to be very loyal to me, while others would drop me in a heartbeat to save $5. So my advice is to not put too many eggs in one basket.
How did you get the jobs? Will kfc work with small businesses or do they have preferred vendors?
@@zach5018 I started with one of their stores. The Regional manager came in and liked the work, and hired me to do them all.
Super helpful!!
Love this!
Thanks buddy!!
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These prices wouldn’t be able to keep you alive in CA
$30 for a store front? Ain’t no money in it.
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I have to be honest it really seems cheap to me. We a have a minimum 1 to 11 windows $110.00 Just can't be driving around all day for $20, $30 dollar jobs when calculating insurance, phones, tax, gas, office space, new equipment to replace the old and so on. Leave the cheap $20 $30 jobs to the guys on bikes or those cheap big companies.
11 windows for $110 would never work any storefronts, that’s insane man
$10 a window for storefronts, cmon man
Think about it, it's a minimum cost for me to drive to your business and clean those windows in and out. Believe it or not Steve I've done many window jobs with only 2 or 3 windows and no one cried about the amount the minimum amount. What does a plumber charge to show up or a electrician? I do residential the same way 1 to 11 windows $110.00 now that one at the end of the video I wouldn't even bother with, as I said leave that to the guys on their bikes.
Now for residential my minimum is $125 for even a single window, but storefront is different, you build routes where you do many $30-$50 jobs in a row. Makes it all worth it, $700 day of storefronts is way easier then a $700 house
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Drive thirty minutes to your job for $20 or $30 bucks. More power to your company.