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James Whittle

Writes about pricing, business planning and growth for window cleaners.

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James Whittle

Writes about pricing, business planning and growth for window cleaners.

13 articles by James Whittle

Pricing

Per-Window vs Property-Based Pricing for Window Cleaners

Charge per window or per property? Both are used across the UK & Ireland, and both can be right. Here's a straight comparison and how to pick the one that fits your round.

3 October 2026 · 8 min read
Product

Squeegify Launches in Scotland — Instant Online Quotes for Scottish Window Cleaning Businesses

The instant-quoting platform used by UK & Ireland window cleaners is putting Scotland front and centre. Here's what Squeegify does, how the widget works, and why it fits a Scottish round — from a Glasgow tenement to an Aberdeen detached.

25 September 2026 · 8 min read
Business

Window Cleaning Business Plan (UK Template, 2026)

You don't need 30 pages and a bank manager. You need six numbers that prove the round works. Here's the one-page plan that actually gets used.

8 September 2026 · 8 min read
Business

How Many Customers Do You Need for a Full Window Cleaning Round?

Two cleaners on the same income can be 200 customers apart. Here's the maths that tells you which number you're aiming at.

8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Business

How Much Do Window Cleaners Earn in the UK? (2026 Figures)

Day rates, round values and the costs nobody mentions. Here's an honest look at what a UK window cleaning round actually pays in 2026.

6 September 2026 · 7 min read
Getting started

Window Cleaning Equipment List for Beginners (2026 Starter Kit)

Exactly what to buy to start window cleaning, what it costs, and the expensive kit you genuinely don't need in month one.

3 September 2026 · 7 min read
Operations

Window Cleaning Van Setup UK: Tank, Pump and Layout Guide

Tank size, payload limits, battery wiring and layout. Get the van right once and every working day gets faster.

2 September 2026 · 7 min read
Pricing

How to Raise Your Window Cleaning Prices (Without Losing Customers)

Most cleaners are underpriced and dreading the conversation. Here's the timing, the amount, and the exact wording that works.

31 August 2026 · 6 min read
Business

Window Cleaning Business Legal Requirements UK (2026 Checklist)

No licence, but plenty of duties. Here's the compliance checklist for starting a UK window cleaning business properly.

29 August 2026 · 7 min read
Quoting

Window Cleaning Quote Template (Free 2026 Example + Wording)

A quote is a sales document, not paperwork. Here's a complete template you can copy today — plus the wording that turns a price into a booked round.

26 August 2026 · 7 min read
Pricing

Commercial Window Cleaning Prices UK (2026 Rates Explained)

Commercial work pays steadily and rarely haggles — if you price it properly. Here's how UK commercial window cleaning is quoted in 2026, and where cleaners lose money.

22 August 2026 · 8 min read
Business

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.

7 July 2026 · 11 min read
Pricing

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.

1 July 2026 · 8 min read