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Window cleaning quotes differ mostly in what they count: inside, outside, tracks, screens and upstairs windows. Describe the job once and ask every provider to quote against it. This is a planning checklist, not a price guide.
1. Count and describe the windows
Give the approximate number of windows and large glass doors, split between ground floor and upstairs. Say whether you want inside, outside or both. Mention skylights, high stair windows and glass that is hard to reach.
2. Decide what else is included
Ask separately about window tracks, sills, flyscreens and shower or balcony glass. Heavy build-up, paint splatter or builder's dust may need a different approach and a separate quote. Do not assume a general quote covers these.
3. Explain access and conditions
Describe stairs, balconies, steep ground, locked gates and pets. Say whether the provider can reach the outside windows without coming through the house. Ask how they reach upstairs windows and whether they bring their own equipment.
4. Plan the timing
Say how soon you need the job done and whether you want a one-off clean or regular visits. Ask what happens if rain affects an outdoor clean and whether they will return. Salt air near the coast can mean windows need cleaning more often.
5. Compare the whole quote
Check the number of windows, sides cleaned, extras, GST where applicable and any minimum charge. Ask whether the price is fixed or hourly, and how extra work would be agreed first. Compare totals for the same scope rather than the headline price.
Example job description
Window clean for a [single/two]-storey home in [suburb], about [number] windows ([number] upstairs) plus [glass doors]. Please quote [inside and outside/outside only], with tracks and flyscreens priced separately. Access: [details]. I would like this done by [date]. Please list exclusions and whether GST is included.
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