Storefront and office window cleaning

Small business owners, property managers, strip mall landlords and office managers.

Monthly or per-visit contract price for each location. A cluster of businesses on the same street or in the same plaza means more income per hour of driving.

• Reliable, on-time service
• Professional communication with business owners
• Quoting and invoicing
• Safe use of poles, ladders and squeegees

• Many commercial clients ask for proof of general liability insurance before hiring
• Check with your city or county about a business license
• Working near sidewalks and traffic, so plan for pedestrian safety and any local rules
• Late payments from businesses; use written agreements and clear invoice terms
• Work above ground-floor level may need extra equipment, training and insurance cover, so check before quoting

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your poles, ladders, squeegees and other equipment, plus insurance. Work above ground-floor level may need extra equipment, so check before quoting.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many contracts you hold and their frequency. The low end assumes roughly 15 hours a week. Written agreements and clear invoice terms help with late payers.

Many commercial clients ask for proof of general liability insurance. Check with your city or county about a business license, any local rules for working near sidewalks and traffic, and whether upper-level work needs extra training or insurance.