crankypig 457 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Anyone have a window cleaner anymore? I contacted one online who said it would be £25 ,and wanted me to have them cleaned every 4-6 weeks .Not sure what the going rate is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,417 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Standard four bed house here, £5 per fortnight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Crikey ....... Twenty five pounds? Telling him your phoning the police. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Here in West Mids We have a window cleaner, he cleans them once a month and charges £5.50 for just the front of house entailing 'Two Bays; one small Bedroom and a Porch'. There is no access to our back of house except through the garage, so we clean those ourselves. Afraid the Bathroom high up on the side of the house and the back bedroom get a bit neglected, but the large Patio, dining area and kitchen are within reach on steps, so I do them...............sometimes. I imagine he would probably charge another £5.50 for the back three? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 We had a window cleaner until a year ago. He charged £13 for our bungalow - 2 bedroom windows, one kitchen window, two bathroom windows (only one bathroom, though!) patio doors and one large 'picture' window. There are also windows in the front and back doors. I thought this was quite reasonable but we have decided we can still do them ourselves, so we will until we get TOO old and decrepit! However, I think we live in a part of he country that is quite expensive generally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I believe window cleaners are no longer allowed to use ladders? Mine turns up with a brush on pole fed with some special' water from his van. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,159 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Only last week got a text from. Window cleaner asking us to leave back gate unlocked, It was for our old house we sold three years ago,,,,,,dont even have a back gate now,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tabbyoddsocks 28 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Here in Bakersfield mine are cleaned once a month and costs £10. Bay window, large kitchen window, Two doors - one with a side window too and one tiny storeroom window. Upstairs 4 fairly large windows and one bathroom. He uses ladders for the upstairs. Nice friendly guy too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 There seems to be a lot of variation on pricing but it's got to depend on how long it's going to take the window cleaner to do the job, which also depends on accessibility and type of windows. We have 22 windows, some big plain glass and some original leaded lights. We have inside and out cleaned every two months for £55 and are pleased with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 If he uses ladders it is his own risk. They are not supposed to go up ladders nowadays. I asked one the other day. edited: It was a window cleaner I asked not a ladder 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looks like ladders are banned health & safety http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/5159305/Window-cleaners-banned-from-using-ladders.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 We want some ridge tiles re-set but keep putting it off because we don't want the house scaffolded up for such a small job. Blooming 'elf n safety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 RR, #11, Our window cleaner uses the method described in your link, no ladders involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Windows cleaned once a month. Between £8-12 depending upon the amount of windows. I'm pleased with that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,159 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 hour ago, LizzieM said: We want some ridge tiles re-set but keep putting it off because we don't want the house scaffolded up for such a small job. Blooming 'elf n safety. I'll reset ya ridge tiles lizzie What are they? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thankyou everyone for your help,it seems like I was about to get ripped off. Now can anyone give me a name/ phone number of the window cleaner who they have? I didn't realise they were not allowed to use ladders anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Sean Paul....... 07870- 379014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Ben,Tiles that go on ridges Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 What folks are referring to are the Working at Height Regulations 2005, this is guidance for professionals and overseen by HSE. Nothing is banned not extending ladders or step ladders or even pole ladders, but the killer for window cleaners is the first bit of advice they give 'avoid working at height where it is reasonably practical to do so'. With modern equipment it is practical to clean most domestic windows from the ground, so anyone who uses ladders would have invalidated their insurance both personal and third party for a start. Resetting a few ridge tiles unless truly unusual may be done by trained personnel using a ladder and crawler, in fact in some cases it may be the better way to do the job. I have not done the WAHR course but then again at my age I no longer go up ladders, both the guys completed the course back in 2006 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper B 0 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 For a semi-detached house with 10 windows and two doors, my window cleaner charges £15 per visit every month and £25 for the first clean.He uses the pure water method, which has proved to be effective so far. There are no water stains as it dries. He just works on the outside. I had no idea that certain people did it on the inside. I spoke with one company about window cleaning quotes and told me that: Residential window cleaning costs differ depending on the amount of windows that need to be cleaned and their height from the ground. Window cleaning costs differ depending on the size of the building and scope of work. Many cleaners may ask how easy the windows are to reach when quoting for window cleaning services; if they are especially difficult to reach, an additional charge will be applied to the final window cleaning amount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,292 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 At our last two storey home we used a hose on product called Glitz. I found it brilliant, it removed dirt and dust and salt spray also. It dried without any streaks or water spots. Don't have to use it now we have a single storey home and can reach all the windows from ground level and now use Windex - ammonia free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Oztalgian said: Don't have to use it now we have a single storey home and can reach all the windows from ground level Our upstairs windows have a moveable latch to allow them to open at 90 degrees to the frame, so I can reach them by sitting on the window sill. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,417 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Jasper B said: my window cleaner charges £15 per visit every month That's way more than we pay for more windows and glass patio doors!... same method too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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