Why is the cost for a commercial window cleaning quote so different?
Building Height and Access Method
The main cost to Commercial Window Cleaners is the height of the building and the method of access to clean the windows. Cleaners using squeegees on the ground floor of a building are charged at a low rate per window, whereas those using poles on upper floors, or using cherry pickers, or even abseiling are charged at a higher rate per pane. Working at height using any method of access carries a large premium due to the Working at Height regulations, and the cost of insurance, and equipment, etc.
Number and Type of Panes
In commercial window cleaning a pane is considered to be a flat surface, normally a piece of glass of a set size. Panes can be found on large plate glass frontages of a shop, awkwardly placed skylights, a conservatory with long narrow panes. All of these will take more time to clean than a normal casement window and so will be charged at a higher rate per pane.
Frequency and Contract Length
Stands to reason, but regular cleaning (on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis) is cheaper than a one-off clean. Also, because a cleaner knows his way round your property, less time is spent on setting up and therefore that saves on costs too.
Frame and Sill Cleaning
Not every cleaner will include frame and sill cleaning in their quote. It is therefore worth asking whether any additional work will be required before agreeing a price. It is likely to cost more if added in after the initial quote.
Local Demand and Travel
If you want Commercial Window Cleaners Cheltenham, https://intocleaning.co.uk/contract-cleaning-services/commercial-window-cleaners/cheltenham is a good place to start. However, if the work is based outside of their local area then they may charge a travel surcharge.
VAT and Insurance
Check if a given quotation contains VAT and verify that a given cleaner has public liability insurance.
Having all of the factors that affect pricing clearly laid out will enable you to assess the prices of a number of cleaners and ensure that you are able to ask the right questions in relation to their quotes for the work required to clean your windows.
