Q – How much money can be made in window washing?

A – The exact amount will vary on certain things, but you should be able to make at least 25 to 40 dollars an hour. Here are some variables to think about. When you first start window washing, you will make good money. However, the time you will take should amount to a slow window washing experience because you are a beginner. After a while, you will become faster and finisher each account quicker. Your customers will pay the same amount down the road for 15 minutes of work that they used to pay you when it took 30 minutes before. Remember, customers do not care how long it takes you to work; only that you show up when you say you will and do a good job. Initial bids you make will also be a determining factor on your hourly wage, and you will want your clients to be as close together as possible. You may want to consider bidding on strip malls at first. You can soon service 50 to 100 percent of the businesses there and make 80 dollars or so in just a couple of hours!

Q - Is there allot of competition out there?

A - There certainly is competition, but not nearly enough! Unlike many other professions, the window washing business has a great need need for responsible workers. Simply said, there are not enough window washing professionals to meet the current demand. This situation will not likely change for quite some time - perhaps never. Also, the service is incredibly affordable for a typical storefront merchant. Your average ticket price might be somewhere between 12 to 15 dollars (American). That is a very inexpensive bill for any business.

Q - Is window washing hard to do?

A - Not at all. There is some bit of technique to washing windows though; just like anything else. It is pretty much straightforward work, and you will get faster the more you do it. Window washing can be very relaxing work. There is no pressure and no worries. After doing other kinds of work you should find this is very refreshing career choice. In addition, it is common for your customers to be very loyal. You get to know them very well after a while, and they become friends; that is how work should be.

Q – Will this business work outside of the United States?

A – Yes it will. You may find our window cleaning forum very useful in connecting with other window washing pros in similar circumstances. The price you set for your service will certainly depend on the economy, but remember that businesspeople and homeowners in different parts of the world are very proud of their real estate and still enjoy keeping it pristine. Also, you may find that your competition is limited; in such a case one may be able to charge a little more for your services.

Q - What is better, residential window cleaning or commercial?

A - You can be sure that if you only do commercial work people will still ask you to clean there windows at home. Be prepaired to get asked this question quite often from bystanders.  Also, your commercial clients will ask you to clean their windows at home. with commercial work the jobs are all year round. Typically, you would service them every other week or so. Residential window cleaning is seasonal, but it is also more lucrative. It's just a matter of preference in work, and how you want to market your business - to each their own.

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