Before you break out the bucket and ladder, you should take a look at your homeowner’s insurance policy to make sure that you’re covered. You see, getting up on that ladder to wash your windows is a lot harder than it looks. You’re going to be juggling a bucket a squeegee, maybe a roll of paper towels, and maybe a spray bottle to boot. This has a very good chance of not ending well. You may not have ever thought of window washing as a particular kind of skill, but in San Ramon there are lots of homes with windows that only a pro should handle.
How to Hire Window Washers
- Look for professional window washing outfit that uses regular employees instead of day labor. Regular employees are paid better, stay with the company longer, and have experience in window washing. There’s more skill to swinging a squeegee than you might think.
- Look for reviews on places like Yelp and Angie’s List. Keep in mind people only talk about their best and worst experiences, so for every five-star and one-star review figure that there are 10 three-star reviews that you don’t see.
- Go down to the office and see their operation. Is the office neat and clean? Are the employees in uniforms? Are the trucks clearly marked with the business name and phone number?
- Don’t accept an estimate for work until you’ve had an on-site visit from a company representative. Once you have that estimate in hand, that represents a contract between you and the company to pay for services that have been agreed upon. Don’t give in to pressure to pay up front, but at the same time don’t try to change the work order without changing the estimate.
Above all, you should make sure that your window washing company is licensed and bonded, and has adequate insurance.
