The Squeegify Journal

Playbooks for modern window cleaners.

Pricing, marketing, hiring and operations. No fluff, no gurus — just what's working in 2026 across UK & Ireland rounds.

Window cleaner cleaning upstairs windows of a UK house with an extension pole

How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices)

A straight answer first: most UK homes pay £15–£45 per regular exterior clean in 2026. Here's what sits behind those numbers, what pushes a quote up, and how to tell a fair price from a cheap one.

Sarah Whittaker·12 August 2026·7 min read

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Gutter Cleaning Prices UK 2026: What It Costs and What's Included

Gutter clearing is the highest-margin add-on in window cleaning and one of the cheapest bits of home maintenance there is. Here's what it costs in 2026, and what a proper job should include.

Ollie Marsh·8 min read

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Window Cleaning Insurance UK: What Cover You Need in 2026

Public liability is the one every customer asks about, but it's rarely the only cover you need. Here's what window cleaners in the UK and Ireland actually have to carry, and what each policy really pays for.

David Bennett·9 min read

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Window Cleaning Software in 2026: What to Look for Before You Buy

Most window cleaning software is a digital round book. The features that move the needle are the ones that win work while you're up a pole — instant quoting, automatic follow-ups and payment collection.

Priya Sharma·8 min read

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Conservatory Roof Cleaning Cost UK (2026 Price Guide)

Conservatory roofs are the most-neglected glass on a British house and one of the most satisfying jobs on a round. Here's what a clean costs in 2026, and how to tell a thorough job from a rinse.

Ollie Marsh·6 min read

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How to Start a Window Cleaning Business in the UK (2026 Step-by-Step)

Low barriers to entry, recurring revenue and cash-flow that starts in week one. Here's the honest, ordered plan for starting a window cleaning business in the UK in 2026 — kit list, costs, paperwork and first customers.

James Whittle·11 min read

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How to Price Window Cleaning Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Undercharge and you're running to stand still. Overcharge and the phone stops ringing. Here's the modern way UK window cleaners are pricing in 2026 — and why 'per-window' beats 'per-hour' almost every time.

James Whittle·8 min read

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10 Proven Ways to Get More Window Cleaning Customers in 2026

The best marketing for a window cleaning business isn't fancy — it's fast, local, and relentlessly consistent. Here are 10 tactics working for professional cleaners across the UK and Ireland right now.

Sarah Whittaker·10 min read

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Pure Water vs Traditional Window Cleaning: Which Wins in 2026?

The pole-vs-squeegee debate has been going for two decades. Here's what actually matters in 2026 — for the customer, the cleaner, and the business.

Ollie Marsh·7 min read

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SEO for Window Cleaners: How to Rank #1 Locally (Without Paying an Agency)

You don't need a £600/month SEO agency to outrank the big national brands in your town. You need a Google Business Profile that's dialled, service pages that talk like a human, and reviews you actively collect.

Priya Sharma·9 min read

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How to Grow a Window Cleaning Business From One Van to Five

The step from one van to two is harder than the step from two to five. Here's the operational and mental playbook that separates cleaners who scale from cleaners who plateau.

David Bennett·11 min read