It’s a question that doesn’t cross your mind often when considering a Window Cleaner. For most, the main thought is “How much is this going to cost me?” The fact is, if your service provider doesn’t carry liability insurance, it can cost more than you bargained for.
It’s not difficult to find someone to clean your windows, although it can prove nearly impossible to find a qualified Professional Window Cleaner.
You’ve been scouring the web, making calls, and getting quotes. You found your guy, only charging fifty bucks to clean your 2500 square foot home. You set up the appointment, hes the cheapest, and available today. He arrives in his Datsun B210 , his squeegee, applicator, and dish soap from Home Depot are ready to make some beer money.
Remember when hiring any service provider, contractor, or handyman, you get what you pay for!
Everything seems to going well, save for a streak here and there. No problem though, your expectations aren’t too high considering the great deal you’re getting. You decide to check on that one window you remembered was pretty dirty, and there it is…..
Did you know scratched glass is not covered under a regular window cleaning liability insurance policy unless there is also “care, custody, and control” coverage added?
Scratches you know weren’t there before. You approach Bob, of “Bucket Bob’s Window Cleaning” about the damage. He promptly replies “oh, that was already there” Frustrated, you let it go. He’s almost done anyways. While you’re pinching the bridge of your nose and closing your eyes, a loud crash…
Whoops!
Bob tipped over a vase on a pedestal into your sliding glass door. That’s it! This melee has to be stopped! You tell Bob, he has to pay for the damages. Bob throws his hands up and says “no charge?” Bob says “I know a guy who met a Glazier once, he can fix this” Bob packs up his gear and hurries out the door. You never hear from Bob again. To make matters worse, he dripped dirty water on your white carpeting.
A lot of customers view window cleaning as just part of a checklist. Too often it comes down to price. What most people don’t realize is Professional Window Cleaners need to charge a certain amount to cover labor costs, liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, commercial automotive insurance, equipment maintenance, fuel costs, bookkeeping services, taxes, etc. Most of which are of little concern to your run of the mill “Craigslist Bob”
Accidents happen, it’s just a fact of life. At Shinepro Window Cleaning, we’re ready for such accidents. We carry one million in liability insurance, plus $25,000 in care, custody, and control coverage. If we break, scratch, burn, or blow up anything, we will make it right. Whether you live in Beaumont, Yucaipa, and Redlands or La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, or Palm Desert, we’ve got you covered! Call us today to get clean windows, sparkling solar panels, and clean, free flowing gutters.
Brandon Scott, COO of ShinePro Window Cleaning
Feel free to contact me personally with any questions or tips Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm I’d love to hear from you!
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