Tip: When hiring professional window cleaners, try to hire an owner operator. When the business owner is the one doing the job, you will most likely get exactly what you expect, sometimes even more.
You can tell a lot about a window cleaning company by the way the person answers the phone. Do they sound friendly and professional? Do they answer all your questions?
Also one thing to keep in mind is that most owner operators are usually out on the job and may not be able to answer your phone call. Leave a message and then note how long it takes for them to return the call.
1- Find out how big the crew is and exactly who is going to be doing the actual work. How many years of experience do they have? (A one or two man crew with at least three years minimum experience is ideal.)
2- How long has the company been in business? (Look for someone that has been in business for no less than three years.)
3- Does the company have its own employee’s, or do they send out sub-contractors?
4- Before hiring professional window cleaners, ask if you can get a list of references.(Call the references.)
5- Do they give free estimates?(Get at least three estimates. Try going with the medium to high prices for window cleaning. You usually get what you pay for. Just remember, you don’t want to pay for just a good window cleaning job. You want a professional that is not going to damage your windows and guarantees the work to your satisfaction.)
8- This is an important one. Ask if they know about cleaning tempered glass.(You do not want to end up with scratched windows.)
9- Make sure the windows are hand cleaned. (Some companies are now using a filtered water brush system. Good for frequent routine maintenance on commercial buildings, not on homes.)
Tip: After your windows have been cleaned, personally inspect them yourself. This way, if any need to be touched up, it can be done while the window cleaner is still there.
