Public liability cover protects members of the public from any injury or illness they gain as part of your or your business’ actions. So as a window cleaner, with jobs often including external cleaning that could involve members of the public becoming affected by your work you’ll definitely want public liability cover.

Do you need a license to be a window cleaner in England?

Do I need a licence to be a window cleaner? Yes, a licence is required by any person engaged in window cleaning whether as an employee or self-employed.

Is it cheaper to start a commercial cleaning business?

Typically, the residential cleaning business is a lower cost to start; however, commercial can be very lucrative because of the add-on services such as floor waxing, window washing, and deep disinfecting.

What are the disadvantages of being a sole proprietor?

Plus, as the owner and sole proprietor, you have absolute control over your business. The biggest disadvantage to a sole proprietorship is that there is no distinction between your business and personal assets. That means you are held liable if your business goes under due to debt, and your personal assets could be at risk.

Can a cleaning company serve both residential and commercial customers?

Most cleaning companies don’t provide services to both residential and commercial customers. The specialization is because each provides different services and requires unique equipment. You also need to decide if you’re starting your biz from scratch or purchasing a cleaning-based franchise.

What kind of insurance do you need to start a cleaning business?

Regarding insurance, all cleaning businesses will need at least general liability insurance to cover any damages in a customer’s home. If you are hiring employees, you’ll also need workers’ compensation insurance. It’s likely your state won’t require a license for a cleaning business.