ADD-ON SERVICE
COMMERCIAL WINDOW CLEANING.
Inside and outside glass, storefront windows, and occasional rope-access high-rise work. Primarily a daytime service — the opposite schedule of hood cleaning, which makes it attractive as a second-shift business.
Typical pricing: $3–$8 per pane for storefront; $150–$400 per restaurant visit on a monthly plan
BUNDLING
Why operators pair this with hood cleaning
If you run a hood cleaning crew at night, you have trucks and labor idle all day. Window cleaning fills that gap without new equipment beyond squeegees, water-fed poles, and ladders.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Four things the marketing copy won't tell you
Monthly recurring contracts are the prize. Don't sell one-offs if you can help it.
Water-fed pole systems let you clean 2nd and 3rd story glass without a ladder — huge liability reduction
High-rise rope access is a separate certification (IRATA or SPRAT) and a different insurance conversation
Screens are a negotiation — price them per pane or build them into the rate
HIRING CHECKLIST
What to ask before you hire
✓General liability coverage ($1M minimum)
✓Worker comp for ladder/height work
✓Sample photos of buildings similar to yours
✓Clear pricing model — per pane, per visit, or recurring
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