Window Cleaning Route Profit Planner

Most solo operators complete 4-8 residential jobs per day depending on home size and drive time. With tight routes (under 10 min between jobs), you can hit 6-8 jobs. Spread-out territories limit you to 4-5. Commercial jobs vary more but typically allow 2-4 per day due to larger scope.

Residential pricing typically ranges $100-$300 based on home size and window count. Price per pane ($5-$10) or per window ($15-$25) for consistency. Commercial rates are usually lower per pane but higher per job. Track your time and aim for $75-$150/hour effective rate.

Group jobs by neighborhood and schedule adjacent homes on the same day. Use route planning apps like Route4Me or OptimoRoute. Target "route density" of 3+ jobs per hour of drive time. Offer discounts for neighbors who book together.

Aim for 70-85% capacity utilization. Below 70% means you have room to grow without adding hours. Above 85% risks burnout and no buffer for weather delays. At 90%+, consider hiring or raising prices to manage demand.

Residential offers higher per-job profit margins but requires more marketing. Commercial provides steady recurring revenue but lower margins. Most successful operators do 60-70% residential for profit and 30-40% commercial for baseline income stability.

Budget 5-15% of revenue for marketing. For a $5,000/month business, that's $250-$750. Focus on Google Business Profile (free), yard signs, door hangers in target neighborhoods, and referral incentives. Reduce paid ads as referrals grow.