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How many exterior window cleaning companies for skyscrapers operate in New York?
Hello! Thank you for your question about the number of exterior window cleaning companies that include skyscraper window cleaning in their services and that also operate in New York City. The short version is that after searching extensively through trusted media sites, third party review sites, and company and industry websites, I’ve determined that the information you requested is not publicly available because there is no definitive list of the number of window washing companies in NYC, and something as specific as high rise/skyscraper servicing companies has not been compiled and/or made publicly available. However, I was able to learn that, based on information from Expertise, there are approximately 2,059 exterior window washing companies that operate in NYC. Below you will find a deep dive of my research and methodology.
METHODOLOGY
I first began by attempting to find a preexisting compilation or directory of window cleaners who worked on high rises and skyscrapers in New York City. Even an incomplete list was not available. I then turned my attention to finding just a general list or directory of window cleaners in New York City, with the idea that I would then look through each company description and weed out all "non-skyscraper" window cleaning companies. However, though Expertise listed the number of the complete "pool" of window cleaning companies they scored through to find the top twenty in New York City, they did not publicly provide the names of all of these businesses. No other review or directory site (such as Yelp, Angie's List, etc.) noted how may total window cleaning services that were operating in New York City. I found that in all these review sites, there were lists of franchises, or the best rated, but not a completed list of total companies that operated in the area. Therefore, I include the number found from Expertise, a few facts about the industry, and top rated window cleaning companies that include skyscraper and high rise window cleaning in their services. In the information I include is an article from 2012 from the New York Times, which is outside of the preferred two year window of publication, but which I believe provides some still relevant small amount of general information.
USEFUL FINDINGS
According to the review site Expertise, there is about 2,059 window cleaning companies (whether they clean windows on high rises/skyscrapers or not). Expertise has a five criteria rating system, which includes, in order of rating importance: reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism. Of these, here are three of the top rated companies that specialize in skyscraper window cleaning. All listed companies are completely insured, licensed, and bonded:
Bohemia was founded in 2014, and specializes in high-rise window cleaning. However, they are available for commercial, residential, and interior cleaning. Some of the additional services they offer besides window cleaning are: "window restoration, window tinting, gutter cleaning and protection, pressure washing, and full bucket truck services."
From their website: " Chelsea Window Cleaning is a full-service window washing company servicing all of New York City and the outer boroughs since 1986.We are New York City’s upper story window cleaning specialists." Some additional services provided are the removal of hard water stains, mineral deposits and construction debris.
Crystal Rain was founded in 2007, and specializes in "high-rise window cleaning, light fixture cleaning, power washing, and gutter cleaning and protection." The company cleans both commercial and residential properties.
In general, the total spent on cleaning in the USA in 2015 was more than $40 billion USD. Because of the modern propensity for lots of windows, and sleek modern glass designs, the window washing industry is growing.
POSSIBLE CONTINUED RESEARCH
In understanding what types of information are and are not publicly available on this topic, I’ve suggested a few other routes you may be interested in researching:
- What are the top five best high rise window cleaning companies in NYC?
- What types of services do window cleaning companies in NYC typically offer?
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, after searching extensively through trusted media sites, third party review sites, and company and industry websites, a direct answer to your question is not publicly available because there is not a total directory of window washing companies operating in the NYC area, let alone the specific qualification that they include skyscraper window cleaning services in their offerings. There are a seemingly large number of companies and some do not have an internet presence, descriptions of their services, or the websites are so out of date that they can not be considered reliable. However, I learned that, according to Expertise, a review site, there is approximately 2,059 window cleaning companies operating in the NYC area. If you’d like to continue research on any of the other topics I’ve outlined above, just let us know!
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