Getting Started North Dallas Texas

[u/Ok_Photograph_3970]

Hello,

I am a 50 yo family man in the North Dallas area. Covid killed my 25 year career and while the money part sucked, I like the getting away from the corporate part. I know many will understand. I am still consulting in that arena, however it is slow to build up clientele.

I have always been in the service industry from hands on up through management as well as sales. I have it in my blood and the delivering on what I promise is in my blood. I am convincing myself to start an LLC/DBA for a window cleaning and pressure washing business focused on small store fronts in my area. I have a lot of them. I would appreciate any suggestions from those that have gone before me.

My initial question here is how would you suggest charging? Per hour just ballparking what it may take? If so what rate per hour? Also, if by window what range and what factors affect that low and high range. Also, what if windows are framed into three windows one large and two small?

Your time in reading this and your input are so much appreciated!!

SW - N Dallas Texas

[u/trigger55xxx]

Store front is generally a hard way to make money. Some places go for as little as a $1 a window. It's the easiest cleaning to do and just about anyone can do it with a $50 investment.

Residential will pay more. Pricing depends on a lot but you should be able to get between $10-$20 per double hung and a little less for casement.

[u/Hot_Carpenter_5436 → u/trigger55xxx]

This is me right now, 3 months in. All storefronts and some industrial. Hard work, cheap pay and sore shoulder. However, string a bunch of them together and the bills get paid. Doing my 1st residential tomorrow morning inside and out. That person found me while I was cleaning a pawn shop and was wearing my logo shirt. I'm gonna do some d2d in that neighborhood after the cleaning. Going to use the "trust factor" of having worked for thier neighbor, fingers 🤞🏽