Commercial, Storefront, Residential Window Cleaning, What’s The Difference?

Commercial Window Cleaning

Hampton Inn Palm Desert

Commercial window cleaning is typically performed every six months. A commercial property can be frequented by the public daily like a hotel or rarely such as a warehouse. These jobs are usually quite large and require a waterfed pole system to complete. The interior is often cleaned in house by housekeepers or custodians, while the exterior, is handled by a professional window cleaner. Pricing ranges from $2 to $10 a pane depending on cleanliness and height from ground level. These accounts can be quite profitable as the fees to clean them can reach hundreds or even thousands on one visit.

Storefront Window Cleaning

Trina Turk storefront on El Paseo in Palm Desert

Storefront window cleaning consists of small stores that occupy a shopping mall or strip mall. Cleanings are done more frequently, usually weekly or bi-weekly. Storefront window cleaning clients enjoy a significant price reduction. Typical costs are $1 to $6 per pane. It’s necessary to clean these locations often due to how often customers visit these businesses. The profits from a storefront job are typically low and require many jobs to make it worth the effort. A typical storefront job is around $40

Residential Window Cleaning

Beautiful residence in Redlands, California

Residential window cleaning consists of cleaning an occupied dwelling. Bi-annual or quarterly cleaning is sufficient for maintenance of residential panes. Typical costs range from $1 per pane for a single french pane to $15 for an over sized jumbo pane. Glass conditions matter as well, if the tracks are full of sand and debris, costs can rise. Residential cleaning can be profitable if the jobs are bid correctly. Average fees are about $100 for every 1000 square feet of house.

There are many similarities and differences to commercial, storefront, and residential window washing. If you are a potential customer or a fellow window cleaner looking for guidance on pricing, please understand that pricing differs from region to region. The prices I have stated are average for the Palm Springs, Indian Wells, and Redlands area. Call your local window cleaner for accurate rates for your neighborhood.

Brandon Scott, Owner of ShinePro Window Cleaning based out of Palm Desert, California.