Before you hire a window cleaner, please check the follow items.
Window cleaning is an industry that attracts "part timers" and some true "non-professionals"
A legitimate Professional Window Cleaner will have all of the following:
- Insurance -If you hire a window cleaner that cannot provide all three of the following insurance certificates then you are putting yourself at risk!
- General Liability Certificate
- Workers Comp Certificate *An absolute must!
- Bonding Certificate
Many window cleaners do not have a workers comp certificate. If you hire a window cleaner that does not carry workers comp and someone gets hurt on your property, guess who pays? You got it. You do!
Some other things to consider:
- Is the window cleaner in the phone book?
- Is his truck labeled with the company name?
- Is the window cleaner a member of the IWCA? (International Window Cleaning Association)
- Does the company have a website?
- Are references available?
- Is the window cleaner wearing a uniform?
If nothing else, please get certificates of insurance from your window cleaner. A legitimate professional window cleaner will have an insurance packet in his truck at all times, ready to give to the customer.