Commercial window washing is a necessary component of any office building. There are two things that can really make a commercial property look unprofessional : bad landscaping and dirty windows.
It should be part of the maintenance budget and many complexes do not have the tools or knowledge to do it in-house.
There are many Portland window washing companies in the area. We have two things in Oregon that makes keeping window clean a challenge: lots of green (trees, flowers, pollen) and lots of rain. Window gets dirty here really fast which is why setting your office building on a routine cleaning schedule is crucial.
What To Look For
As I stated before there are many window cleaning companies in the the Portland-Vancouver, WA area. Competition is not a problem when it comes to this industry. But, finding the qualified and dependable company in this niche is.
I would start out by asking for customer references. Three to five people you can call is perfect. Any company who has been around for a while and has happy customers should be able to produce this. Call these people and ask them how they like the service they are currently getting.
Also make certain the window washing business you would like to work with has insurance. If they have employees they should also have workers compensation insurance. You want to make sure that any company you are hiring is fully covered should any “problems” or accidents happen. We all hope everything goes smooth but it is a professional company’s job to make sure they have proper insurance in case they do not.
Cost
This is what many managers want to know. How much is it going to cost me?
The answer is around $5 per pane. For higher buildings it may cost a little more but you will get bulk rates because there will be so many.
This means that if you have 50 window panes they total cost will be $250. 100 window panes will be $500.
You can call any window washing Portland company and they will be happy to come out and give you an estimate.
Start now. It is going to take some time to check your budget, get approvals, call for estimates, have the companies come out, and get your building set-up on a monthly schedule.
If you own an office building you need to get your windows professionally cleaned every month. The window panes on commercial structures get dirty fast. A window cleaning Portland business cleans them using a squeegee, bucket, and ladders.
They key for a good window washing cleaning company is safety. They need to train their window cleaners in the safe use of ladders and bucket trucks. The safety of the technicians needs to always be a major consideration for any window cleaning job in the Portland area or there will be many lawsuits and workers compensation claims.
You need to find a window washing company that can service all different types of buildings. These include hospitals, doctors clinics, banks, hotels, large building, schools, and government buildings.
If you own a retail business in Portland OR, then you fully realize how important curb appeal is to your company. A good window washing company makes certain that your windows are cleaned when you are closed or when your business is at its slowest. They need to be always courteous and on time. You can be assured that they will stop cleaning your front door and hold it open for your customers.
Some standard services any window washing company in the Portland area should offer is window washing and cleaning, cling sliding door tracks, cleaning chandeliers and light fixtures, cleaning skylights, cleaning awnings, and being able to pressure wash signs and exterior items.
When you call a business the owner usually comes out and do an estimation. Some businesses in area charge by the square foot but most price their services by the window pane. A pane is any glass window surrounded by metal or wood. In Portland Or and Vancouver WA the going rate for cleaning a window pane is $3-$5. Each area of Portland is different and you may have to call around for pricing. The more established companies can and will charge more.
After they count the number of panes you have they give you a price. If the window cleaning Portland Or company charges $3 per pane and you have five the total cost would be $15. There is usually a $20 minimum though.
Do not let your office windows become dirty. The service to get them washed is not expensive and you need to budget this service in your monthly expenses. You want all the natural sunlight you can possibly get and window cleaning companies make this happen.
