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At what height does your city require special licensing to wash exterior windows?

Top Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required (37% of 237 votes).
At what height does your city require special licensing to wash exterior windows?
1 story (10 feet)
5%
2 stories (20 feet)
10%
3 stories (30 feet)
8%
4 stories (40 feet)
3%
5 stories (50 feet)
4%
No height requirements or special licensing required
37%
Not sure
29%

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Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: Any service being done over 50 feet requires a licensed professional
WestEnd Window Washing
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Not sure
Serenity window cleaning service
Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: We clean up to 10 ft
A&L lawn service
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Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Anything above 2 stories will require an additional fee for ladder rental
Dallas Windows and Gutters
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Because I’m not altering or building anything
All Around Construction
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: My insurance only covers me up to 3 stories.
Spot on Pressure Washing LLC
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Pressure On Em Llc has contacted the local government and confirmed that there is not any specific height requirements for special licensing to wash exterior windows in Central Florida.
Put Pressure On Em
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We are licensed insured and bonded
Keep It Glassy Window & Carpet Cleaning
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: You need special license for repelling down the side of a building.
SLIC Windows & Solar Cleaning
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Insurance dictates this
Pure Pressure Wash
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: State of georgia does not require liability insurance for pressure washing.
SOUTHERN EXTERIORS
Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Anything over 2 stories requires OSHA approved descent equipment
360 degree pressure washing and lawn care
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: I'm almost positive that no license is required unless you are operating equipment that requires licensing ..crane,I build swing staging for spider and I was up 32+stories daily & all I had at the time was my O.S.H.A-8 so I believe it's no maybe there is in other states but mass I don't believe requires them so no.?
A&M painting and restoration
Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: We only clean first story interior and exterior windows. We do second story interior or tip in windows.
Day Cleaning
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We do not have height requirements in our area for cleaning windows.
Pro Force Property Maintenance
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Not sure what my city requirements are.
XPRESS Moving and Cleaning Services
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: city only requires license for commerical powerwashing
2 POWERWASH GUYS
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Never done more than 2
Sky JP cleaning
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Pressure washing and window cleaning is unregulated. That being said there are certain OSHA guidelines which must be met for multi level and high rise work but there is no special licensing required by the state.
Grime Fighters of Tampa, Inc.
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: They only require you to have general liability insurrance. Personally I have life insurance as well give anything happens to me.
Mom's Cleaning LLC
Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: When going up multiple stories you use equipment for safety and security that requires licensing
J's Complete Cleaning Services
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I usually limit our heights to tilt in windows or up to 8 ft step ladders for safety. So beyond that I am not positive on any licensing requirements
Building Pro Commercial Cleaning
Answer: 2 stories (20 feet)
Explanation: Ladders are normally required beyond the 1st floor.
AA&B Janitorial Cleaning Co
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: Limitations
C & T Construction Cleaning
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Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: Katie Klean will only clean windows up to 2 stories.
Katie Klean
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: No special licensing required in Iowa to wash exterior windows.
Iowa CleanUp Services
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We do not clean outside windows only inside and inside window sills. We will do the outside front door,and inside front door, and any other door that has a window on it!!
TrublueTotalHouseCare
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Each city is different in regards to permits. Most of our work does not require a permit or special licensing.
Brilliantly Bright Cleaning
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Special license not required, but must be certified to use high rise equipment.
Finest City Window Cleaning
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: we specialize in first and second story cleaning, and are insured for these heights.
Dutch-Touch Window Cleaning
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Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: This is a case by case scenario depending on the city and zoning. Height requirements are even more important for insurance liability coverage.
Rozalado Commercial cleaning
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We service residential properties up to 3 stories.
Sparkle Services
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: PowerHouse Pressure Washing can service all types of commercial applications, including multi-story buildings using a boom lift.
PowerHouse Pressure Washing
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We can clean exterior windows for an extra fee.
Same Day Cleaning Services Inc
Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: work on three stories or less.
window and gutter cleaner
Answer: 4 stories (40 feet)
Explanation: Some cities require special license and insurance for work over 3 stories. I do not clean above three stories. This is enough height to cover most all residential work and most smaller commercial.
Daytona Window Washing
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Answer: 1 story (10 feet)
Explanation: In FL you must have a business license to legally operate any business. No height requirement in Fort Walton Beach FL.
Xstream detailing
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: We only clean 1 and 2 story residential homes.
Clark Home Services
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: Texarkana does not require special licensing to wash exterior windows 5 stories & under. We are national Insured & Licensed for Exterior Window Cleaning up to 75 stories.
Another Level Cleaning Services
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Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: Well once you get over 30 ft you should be using a repellent device with a safety harness and you will need proper training
Affordable Property Preservations
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: There are no window washing licenses required in Broome County.
EcoPro Power Washing
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: For regular household maid service no requirements
SwedeClean.Com
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We only clean exterior windows if they are double hung with the feature to fold inside the house b
CleanBee Cleaning Services
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: If it's above 5 stories or high-rise even, I think you should check with the city coder!!
CYNTHIA'S CLEANING SERVICE,LLC
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: You must carry approriate insurance and equiptment. Depending on guideline for property OSHA certificates may be needed.
On The Level Cleaning Inc
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Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: Our area is very rural
First General Services
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We only sell and install window treatments.
Basic Blinds NC
Answer: 5 stories (50 feet)
Explanation: it is not a law here in mn
A-1 Maintenance Service Company
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Answer: 3 stories (30 feet)
Explanation: Maid services are allowed no more then 3 stories. I believe it would be a insurance liability if any more feet.
1ST PLACE CLEANERS LLC
Answer: No height requirements or special licensing required
Explanation: None required at this time.
Pro-Wash Cleaning Services LLC