[TonyTLC]

Hi ,
I'm new to this world and just about to start my own business in window cleaning . I'm not sure on pricing a house ? Does anyone have any tips plz any help would be appreciated thanks tony

Tony.liddell@sky.com

[Smurf]

Hi Tony, Welcome to the forum.
The first golden rule is don't deliberately undercut someone else just to gain work.
Apart fron that charge as much as you like that you think each job is worth to you.

[SeanK]

Totally agree with Smurf undercutting will not get you the type of customer you need, do a bit of research and see
what the other guys in your area are charging and what are they offering for the money.
If somebody is charging x for a quick wipe of the glass then you will get more for the glass frames sills and doors if that's
the service you want to offer.

[Og]

Try a quid a window and see how you get on.

[Cookie]

Try a quid a window and see how you get on.

The above is quite a good way to start off:

* If they all accept your price - you're pricing too low
* If they all refuse your price - or say "we'll think about it" or "we'll call you" (which is usually a refusal) you're pricing too high

Also take into consideration things like ease of access, whether they need a call or text before you clean (due to locked gates),  flowerpots & garden ornaments that you need to get around etc... this all adds to the time taken to do a clean & will make the price higher.

[Gerald Ash]

Knock doors and be polite. Ask if they have a window cleaner. As to pricing there are numerous ways.
On one estate in Gloucester the houses are pretty much identical so I charged £10 per house. 90% took ten minutes, a few quicker the rest longer because of stuff in the back.
I strongly recommend wfp. It's much quicker and there will be very few windows you cant reach. £1.50 for average window, £1 for small ones and £3 for large bays.
Good luck hope you do well.

[johnny bravo]

if i priced £1  every window id be very wealthy,   i charge the time it will take to clean a house , it comes with experience.   and areas.
you will then know roughly you can be making an hour

[sunshine windows]

If I charged £1 a window I'd be skint!

[Stoots]

The two statements above prove how variable pricing is,

A lot depends on your area and how much you want to earn or think you can get away with

It generally accepted the north/south divide exists in prices.

Ring a few local windys and get a quote or look on websites for prices, read the forums and ask friends relatives what they pay.

[Johnny B]

You could clean your own windows, see how long it takes and how involved it is, ie. access issues, then work out how much you think would be a reasonable price that you would pay.

Best wishes,

John

[Leeds]

What's your wanted hourly rate?

How many of that house could you do in an hour?

Divide your hourly rate by the number of houses. That's your price.

Hope that helps.

[Tosh]

What's your wanted hourly rate?

How many of that house could you do in an hour?

Divide your hourly rate by the number of houses. That's your price.

Hope that helps.

You need to add 35% to that figure otherwise you won't cover unproductive time and expenses.

[slap bash]

Find out what other window cleaners charge in your area as there is a difference from area to area.