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to think £200 to clean windows is ridiculous

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:17

I may be out of touch but 5 quotes to clean windows range between £185-£230

For context we live in a city in a typical 4 bed victorian terrace and the quote was to clean inside and out.

AIBU to think these quotes are ridiculous.

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:32

The quote is for a regular clean.
The windows are currently in very good state.
There are no bi-folds just regular windows and a glass kitchen door.
The time to clean would be roughly 2 hours. 2.5 at a push.

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CatsorDogsrule · 02/12/2025 12:31

Did they quote for outside only and do you have rear access? It's the interiors that add the £££.

Cosyblankets · 02/12/2025 12:29

winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:26

No regular clean.

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Did you make that clear to them

Hadalifeonce · 02/12/2025 12:26

That sounds extortionate. I have 13 windows, a glazed extension, 2 sets of bi-folds and a door.
I pay £27 every 6 weeks for the outside.

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:26

Cosyblankets · 02/12/2025 12:26

Is this a one off clean? I have a regular window cleaner who charges 15 for the outside about every 5 weeks or so. But when i bought a house a few years ago those windows had never been cleaned and that was much more to bring them up to standard

No regular clean.

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NameChanger20252 · 02/12/2025 12:26

We have a 4 bed house, so just ground floor and 1st floor for context. We pay £18 a month for windows just on the outside.

Cosyblankets · 02/12/2025 12:26

Is this a one off clean? I have a regular window cleaner who charges 15 for the outside about every 5 weeks or so. But when i bought a house a few years ago those windows had never been cleaned and that was much more to bring them up to standard

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:25

AlastheDaffodils · 02/12/2025 12:22

If five people are quoting in the same ballpark then that’s clearly the going rate. If you don’t like it just do them yourself.

You are probably right. I have always done them myself but recently diagnosis makes it difficult now.

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KatyaKat · 02/12/2025 12:25

That sounds excessive, we have a 3 storey house, bi-folds, and pay £25/mth, just for outside.

CuriousClaimant · 02/12/2025 12:24

Probably but I rely on the rain to wash my windows.or you could do it yourself.
i needed a service going recently (not the same but similar) and they also charged a fortune because it’s near Christmas

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:23

PinkFootstool · 02/12/2025 12:20

Does it include an orangery? A lean to? A conservatory? How many windows? Bifold doors?

How long are they saying it'll take?

And why the indoors as well - not many companies will offer that as standard, so sounds like a bespoke price.

No bi-folds just kitchen window and small door.

House is 2 floors plus an attic conversion but just one room with full swing velux windows.

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AlastheDaffodils · 02/12/2025 12:22

If five people are quoting in the same ballpark then that’s clearly the going rate. If you don’t like it just do them yourself.

PinkFootstool · 02/12/2025 12:20

Does it include an orangery? A lean to? A conservatory? How many windows? Bifold doors?

How long are they saying it'll take?

And why the indoors as well - not many companies will offer that as standard, so sounds like a bespoke price.

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winwoes · 02/12/2025 12:20

ADHDdiagnosis · 02/12/2025 12:18

Depends on how many hours work that is I suppose

probably around 2 hours maybe just over.

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ADHDdiagnosis · 02/12/2025 12:18

Depends on how many hours work that is I suppose