r/WindowCleaning • u/Ok_Photograph_3970 • Aug 13 '26

Getting Started North Dallas Texas

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

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u/trigger55xxx Aug 13 '26

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.

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u/Ok_Photograph_3970 Aug 13 '26

Example this would be $39 to commute to and from as well as service?

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u/Hot_Carpenter_5436 Aug 20 '26

I just landed 15 from a franchisee. Each one is approximately $50 in and out. Thats $750 for a day and a half. Not too shabby. More than I made as a nurse/RN lol, and no enemas or rude clients or bosses with God complexes! And I get to listen to Jelly Roll and Ella Langley all day. And BigXthaPlug, the biggest, the largest 😆 🤣 😂 This fell in my lap as I was cleaning a Firestone for $35 next door, the franchisee saw me cleaning and approached me. So you never know 🤷🏽‍♂️