The window cleaning business has changed in recent years. The economy has let us all down, the housing market is down, workers compensation seems to cost more and more each year, owning a business is not as easy as it used to be. Business owners in general are desperate for customers. There will come a time for every window cleaning business owner when he receives a call from a fairly large client or a high paying client, an owner who has wanted to include him on his client list. So what will you do, charge low to get the customer or charge the regular price you would have charged if the economy was good? There are quite a few ways to charge your customers, this article will help you find the best way suitable for your window cleaning business.

The first and probably the most popular way to charge your customers is over the counter. Some window cleaning business owners charge anywhere from $1.50 to $15.00 per window, it just depends on your area. I would advise simply calling one of the local companies and asking how much they charge, many companies are happy to give you prices directly over the phone. The second way you could charge your client is by the hour, how many windows do you think you can clean in an hour? How much money would you like to earn per hour?

From experience, I have learned that the going rate for most companies that charge by the hour is about $50 per hour. This can be a very lucrative way to price homeowners for window cleaning, that is IF you can keep yourself busy with those prices. The last form of pricing I’ll cover is per job. How much do you want to do? How much do you think you can get from your client? I knew some window cleaning business owners who charged $600 and up an hour and got away with it. Companies that would look up the address on Google maps and decide right from their computer. Window cleaning business owners like this one are rare, but they seem to make it work by delivering value to the customer.

Now coming back to YOU, how much will you charge? The three different pricing strategies I discussed may not all be right for you, but I’m sure one will. However, the most important point to remember is that you are in business to make money, NOT to keep busy. Wouldn’t you rather work one day for a well paid client who will pay $500 and then get paid dirt cheap and work five days a week making $100 a day? Don’t be fooled into thinking that just because you’re busy you’re making a lot of money.

Think about your future and the company you’ve built. Is getting a $10,000 job that will only pay $8 an hour worth it when you do the math? You want a large profit margin, one that allows for business growth, and a strong employee base. I charge by the hour with my Corona window cleaning business and it worked great for me. Find what works well for you while maintaining a large profit margin and you’re good to go. Good luck.