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What should you charge?

The base-and-modifier method from the manual, as a calculator. Pick the house, the frequency and the add-ons — it prices the visit and shows what the customer is worth over time.

Add-ons
Your quote
Per visit£22
Local range: £20 – £24
On the round, this customer is worth £286 a year — about £2,000 over seven years.

How it prices: windows, frames and sills included every visit; frequency and first-clean premiums follow Chapters 10–11 of The Window Cleaning Works. Treat the output as a starting band, not gospel — the manual shows you how to gather your own 15–30 local price points before you commit.

Pricing questions, answered plainly

How much should I charge for window cleaning in the UK?

A typical three-bed semi-detached house is £18–£25 for exterior windows, frames and sills on a four-weekly round, with £22 a common anchor in 2026. Terraces sit a little lower, large detached houses £28–£35+. Price to your local market: gather 15–30 local price points before you set your number.

How much extra should a first clean cost?

First cleans carry heavier soiling and take longer, so most operators charge a 50–100% premium on the regular price, agreed with the customer in advance.

Should one-off window cleans cost more than a regular round?

Yes. A one-off clean is typically priced 25–50% above the regular four-weekly rate, because there is no recurring relationship to justify the lower price.

What is a window cleaning round worth per customer?

At £22 every four weeks — roughly thirteen cleans a year — one kept customer is worth about £286 a year, and around £2,000 over a typical seven-year customer lifetime.