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Window Guy PDX

Window Cleaning, Windows, Gutter Cleaning,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Extra charge applies for after hours service. May contact through email. Multiple year award winning.

Business highlights

48 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential window cleaning.

Services we don't offer

PLEASE NOTE: NO THIRD STORY OR ABOVE WORK.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


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Reviews

4.896 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 96 reviews

Kathy B.
06/2013
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
The job was done perfectly. The man was professional . He was running late from a previous job, but stayed in touch with me and checked to makle sure a later time would work.
Description of Work: Washed inside and outside windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thank you so much! That was a short and sweet report for a very minimal job. My what a busy day that was! I thought our first job might have 8 windows from the way they made it sound. Turned out it was 80 and over 25 miles away in rush hour traffic!!! Whoops! But I zipped right along. Lonnnnnggggg day tho'. But you sure did make it an enjoyable one. And you were exactly on the route home. You were gracious and a delight to serve. I hope you enjoyed you time with your guests. It was a pleasure spiffing things up for their arrival. That's why I added the entryway in at no extra cost. Enjoy your summer. Again, thank for taking the time to let others know of our top-notch efforts to provide our services.

Joe R.
05/2013
5.0
window cleaning, skylights
  + 0 more
Chris and his son were running a little late but were great about letting me know when they could arrive. They were very professional and did a great job. After they had left however; we found several dirty rags laying around the house and outside, and my wife found a razor blade on an inside window sill. Not good with a 3 year old running around. They did an excellent job cleaning the windows though.
Description of Work: Cleaned all the windows in our bungalow including several skylights, probably 25 windows total.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thank you, thank you! That answers that dilemma! Ohhhhh dear, I am chastened! I just KNEW that had happened. And I know exactly where I left it now that you affirm it true. I left wondering if I had dropped the razor in my bucket. Having grandchildren this age I totally understand your concern. We normally review the job with the customer when finished to make sure mistakes like that DON'T get made, but we were in too big a hurry that day. I had four places to be. Much too overloaded for one day. You have chastened me to never be in too big of a hurry. But to be fair, I RARELY put myself in that spot. I do know better. Rags will and do fall off my belt or shoulder at times, but as I said, usually a "once over" locates all the missing parts and pieces. So, I extend my apologies to my being less than complete in this instance. That is not our norm as the majority of our reports reflect. Thank you so much for your review and your words will be taken with the greatest weight toward our future endeavors.

Ken M.
05/2013
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
It went well. The job took longer than I had expected, but that was because of the thoroughness applied.
Description of Work: The job was done thoroughly and well. He cleaned not only the windows but the screens and the sills. They sparkled when he left. I would definitely hire Window PDX Guy again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Response from Window Guy PDX
Well, thank you! We always appreciate the great feedback we receive. It's our "bread and butter" and it's one of the nicest things an Angieslist customer can do for a reputable service provider. We love it! Be assured Window Guy PDX is dedicated to providing the best prices for the level of value and quality we provide. And we DO take our time to do the job right,... every time. So when you compare prices with some other window services, I've actually found we are either aIways comparable, or even slightly less. That surprises even me at times. Especially when I hear how we put so much more effort into our work. We are thorough! But when Angieslist customers shop for quotes, I'd say we get better than a 95% return call back to schedule. So, I never worry about that. My theory is "You get what you pay for!" So, if you pay expecting the best,... I'll certainly delivery the best! I was so pleased how nicely your windows turned out. They looked GREAT! I'm glad you are enjoying them and thank you again for using our services AND giving us a great review.

Kathy S.
02/2013
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Went great from time he got there. Had one helper with him and they were very detailed in their cleaning.
Description of Work: cleaned al windows inside and out. Plus all mirrors and glass doors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Window Guy PDX
Well hey there! From so long ago? Thaaaannnkkk YOU! Your feedback is ALWAYS appreciated. You noticed we did the mirrors? Makes a difference, huh? If I see anything that needs work we will usually try to spiff it up. We always go that extra mile or two. That's what makes our service extraordinary... Take NOTICE! To any one reading this, I am going to offer a special deal for the rest late winter and early spring. If you can get two other friends or families to get their windows cleaned BEFORE March 31st, I WILL GIVE EACH OF YOU 25 % off normal rates. This is a ONE TIME ONLY OFFER. April is when it all gets crazy again, so take advantage of this limited time offer. Thanks to all over my wonderful customers past, present and future!

DAVID C.
01/2013
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
No story, the conversation was fine.
Description of Work: Responded promptly, unlike one other outfit, but we chose to go with another provider who had actually visited our house so we were more confident of the cost [which was a shade more].

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$320

Response from Window Guy PDX
Well, that's an unusual report, but hey thanks anyway! Yes, I know how frustrating it can be trying to line up a reliable service. I know my industry and it's quirks, like lack of response, or call backs. I take that quite seriously, so, I'm VERY responsive. I will answer or call back ASAP if for some reason your call doesn't get through. Of course I'm sorry you didn't select us, but sounds like I was on the money as far as estimate tolerances. After 38 years, I'm pretty confident I can sum up a job 95% of the time simply by getting the window count, conditions I ask about, number of floors and any other data that may come up. Experience counts! Unless a condition is flagrantly off, my over the phone estimates rarely change more than $25,... even if I take a beating on it. And that has happened. But a deal is a deal. What is different about us from many window cleaning services is our level of detail and our "on the job" demeanor. We are a smart, friendly and respectful service. As low impact as possible on your daily routine and extremely dedicated to providing the best service we can. I take SUPER PRIDE IN OUR WORK. Last thing I do as I drive away from your house when the work is complete is look back and admire with satisfaction at the "street shine" of what I just accomplished. You can definitely see it. Neighbors often think you've had your house painted if looks so sharp. But best of all, we left some smiling, appreciative customers ready to tell others. We go that extra mile. That high level of workmanship has worked for us for nearly 4 decades. That won't be changing anytime soon. Thank you for your report. All the best you in the New Year.

David W.
11/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Did a very good job in a timely manner and at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Cleaning interior and exterior of windows in 2 story house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thanks guys. Hope everything is well and you have a happy New Year! You have a beautiful home and dedicated family. Hope everything turns up roses.

Douglas B.
10/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
It went very well. Chris is easy to work with and really knows how to do the job. He showed up when he said he would, the work took as long as he said, and at the price he quoted. There was some additional cleaning that was needed to take care of old residue that was left by corrosion from old steel screens that were on the house years ago, but he did a good job of explaining why the residue was there and how he would clean it off. It involved some extra expense, but he was clear in explaining why that was appropriate.
Description of Work: Chris came to our house and cleaned the outside of all the windows, the inside of most of them (some were inaccessible because they're in crawl spaces) and both sides of all the storm windows. He reinstalled the storms, which were off the house because it had just been painted and they were removed by the painting contractor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thank you very kindly. It was a REAL pleasure to work for you. I enjoyed our conversations on the Portland water supply. You answered questions I had long wondered about. I am better armed and educated for my work because of it. I understand about the causes of mineralization on glass much better now that I know exactly what it is. Who would have imagined! As for your windows, yes, we dealt with the iron oxide patina that had built up from the old steel screens and they looked SO much better. You were very kind and I enjoyed your hospitality and after work convo on the porch. Again, thank you so much.

Elora C.
10/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris did a great job! He gave me an estimate over the phone, and though the price was actually higher, based in the number of windows he had to clean, he honored the price originally quoted... He worked around the other workers I had there as I was getting ready for a party and was amiable, professional & timely in his work. I would absolutely hire him again.
Description of Work: Cleaned my windows inside and out, upstairs and downstairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Window Guy PDX
Hey, thank you! It was really totally fun meeting you and your sister. It was great! What a BEAUTIFUL place you have! I enjoyed getting you shaped up for the party, it even felt festive while there. I'll be honest here tho'. I am a bit curious about the B for quality however. I set very highest standards for myself and am of course disappointed to see I didn't make that grade for you. If at ANYTIME my work is not up to par, "A+ quality" for whatever reason I can muster, PLEASE first feel free to let me know right away so I might make it right at you nearest convenience. You pay for the highest level of service you can get from me. It is my duty and obligation to provide and I take that MOST seriously. You were not there to review my completion before I left, and the first floor locked up after I finished the insides, so I am really bewildered what I might have left less than perfect. I apologize if something were less than your expectation. Never the less, thank you for your great review. ; )

John K.
09/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning, screen repair, window cleaning, replacement windows
  + 2 more
Before Chris came, looking through our windows was like looking at an old standard-definition TV. Afterward, it was like high definition. It was quite a contrast. In addition to cleaning the windows (in and out), Chris also cleaned out a couple of gutters (without even being asked) and also did a great job of repairing a window and storm window that had been broken for years.
Description of Work: We hired Chris to wash the windows in our two-story Craftsman style house. We knew it would be a tough job as some of our windows are hard to get to. But Chris and his assistant not only got to them all but did a great job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Response from Window Guy PDX
Hey guys! Thank for your great report. I love your HD comment. Yes, it made a BIG difference on your house. The final results were spectacular. I'm not sure you knew we pressure washed the entire porch too. Top to bottom. It needed it just to freshen things up a bit. I really get tickled when we do a job that comes out so good. Everyone notices it, but can't pinpoint what it is. A lot of neighbors ask if the house was new painted, not realizing it's the WINDOWS that are sparkling clean. But you got the benefit of your new HD vision to the outside world. And yep, that was a tuffy, but you guys were fun and enjoyable to work for. We appreciated it. Again thanks for your kind report. Such a thing makes a world of difference for us. These reports are our "bread and butter".

Angela C.
08/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris was great and did an excellant job.
Description of Work: Cleaned the inside and out of the windows and screens in my townhouse.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Window Guy PDX
Enjoy your new home! You and your friends and family were very sweet. I hope you are now sitting back, resting and enjoying the fruits of all your hard efforts. Thank you for choosing us again. I surely appreciate your continued confidence. This is your second "A" report in two times I have been to your houses over the many years. That means a lot to me. Again, enjoy and thank you!

Kader E.
08/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
First, it was easy to schedule an appointment with Chris Hall and he came promptly on time. He gave me an estimate that I accepted and started the cleaning process. He was very professional and completed the job in about an hour, leaving everything tidy. Chris did an excellent cleaning job and removed silicon stains and other window dirt. The windows looked great after the work was completed. I was so pleased with the work done that I will recommend Chris to our neighbors and friends. We will also have his services on a regular basis in the future.
Description of Work: Cleaning windows in a condo apartment. Windows are floor to ceiling for three balconies.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from Window Guy PDX
Oh my! Thank you! I sure did enjoy being there. You are both so very kind. There was a bit of work to do on your windows. The previous interior painting and restoration had left paint sprickles and silicon smeared over the glass. Made quite a difference once we got that off. After that, the rest was easy. Enjoy the views... and thanks again!

Kristina F.
07/2012
5.0
window cleaning, skylights
  + 0 more
My call to Window Guy PDX was promptly answered, and the company was able to come out within a week which was great because I had forgotten to book earlier and we have company coming, so I was very happy to be accommodated. I am as completely satisfied with the service this year as I was last. My windows look great inside and out, and the price for the services provided was very competitive. If you are looking for prompt, courteous and great service for your window cleaning needs, call Window Guy PDX.
Description of Work: Window Guy PDX came to our home and cleaned our windows inside and out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Response from Window Guy PDX
Ohhhh thank you so much. People like you make my profession SOOOO worthwhile. I love what I do, meeting the people, learning new things and getting a chance to visit and catch up with regular customers. This is what makes it great. I am so thankful for those who can recognize and enjoy my hard work. You can always note the difference in how people respond. Most are so kind and considerate. They acknowledge your presence, your effort, offer you a glass of water, and are appreciative of your struggle for the best one can give. You and your husband are this kind of people and it my absolute DELIGHT to serve you. As a side note, I want to make a serious point to any future client reading this: For nearly four decades, I have had the most WONDERFUL clientele in the whole world. I can honestly say I adore 99% of you and will typically remember you with gracious attention the second time you call, BUT,... I have ALSO had a very few clients over the last two years who have been so disagreeable and contentious, that it takes all the enjoyment out my work. It's very discouraging when generally unhappy, or shall we say, "emotionally complex" people can and WILL find fault with everything you do. There is no pleasing some people, no matter how much effort you put into something. Unfortunately, Angieslist screens poor workmanship from your end, but it does nothing to prevent we workmen from getting the occasional overly-critical or previously burnt customer who is argumentative, suspicious and critical of everything you do, or say. That's hard to handle! To me, life and work is about much more than money. It's about personal enjoyment and satisfaction. I'd rather walk away and avoid taking on any tense, or contrary clients, so, if should you consider hiring me to do a job for you, consider this,... if at ANY stage of our business relationship, if you have ANY DOUBT of my desire to give you 100% of my effort, please, feel free to stop and choose another company. I am a happy man. It may sound silly, but my life is full of sunshine and joy. I have so many things to be thankful for. I want it to stay that way. I would genuinely prefer to stay away from any negative people who are so embittered by things or begrudging, I can't even IMAGINE why. For 36 years I have given the best of my ability and my standard is high. I can't IMAGINE ever doing anything LESS than that, TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY and within reasonable time constraints based upon the estimate I give. I don't work for free after all. Thank you for reading and the best of life to all of us.

SARAH & ROGER F.
06/2012
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
I have never used Chris before, but another provider couldn't give us a soon-enough date for service, so I called Window Guy PDX. He was able to fit us in within a week. He called when he was going to be a few minutes late -- but his two assistants were already here and used the time to look around the house and yard and formulate a plan. I think it took them about 3.5 hours to do the whole job. All three were very easy to have around. We are the Clutter King and Queen and they good-naturedly worked around everything. Chris also replaced a screen which had been in the closet for years. It was a little bit bent but he got it to go back into place just fine. I would definitely hire Chris and his nice crew again.
Description of Work: Washed all the windows, about 23-24, in our two-story house. Washed the screens, cleaned the sills. Did everything I would expect.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thank you ever so much. We were so glad to be there. It wasn't a problem at all and everyone talked about how kind you both were when we left. We hope you had a marvelous and meaningful 36th Anniversary and we were happy to shine things up for you. Thank you for your call the next day. On a side note, just so my Angie's List customers know: My sincerest apologies to anyone affected by our DMV confusion the last two weeks: We were having such a bad time with work vehicles the last two weeks (turns out my work truck had a VIN# the DMV didn't check properly and after two hours at the DMV, it turns out they copied the last 4 digits wrong. Needless to say, I haven't been able to use my normal work truck till this gets straightened out and that threw my schedule into mayhem. I bought a cheap, older truck to get by on and it's been giving me some intermittant mechanical problems. But it looks like I may have finally gotten that fixed. Fingers crossed! Sooooo,... we still chug along doing the same superior work we have for 36 ( WOW, since 1976! ) years now, but it has been so stressful. I know DID miss calling two clients about rescheduling their appointments because of this, their phone numbers to contact them wasn't on their work sheets. If that happened to you, so sorry for that. My mistake. I will be coming by your house to offer my apologies in person. The problem was, I can't copy the phone number on the work sheet till the call ends, and if another call come in immediately, I sometimes forget. If this affected you in any deleterious way, PLEASE,... my sincerest apologies. Please keep the faith with us, we'll ALWAYS make it right where we can. Thousands of customers can't be wrong. If we weren't the best we can be, we wouldn't be here after all these years and with all these Angie's List Awards. So, if EVER I do NOT call you within 15 minutes AFTER my appointed time of arrival, something is wrong. Please be so kind as to call me. It's certain I am missing a contact number. Otherwise, I ALWAYS call BEFOREHAND when I know there is a problem or delay, which of course is inevitable at times... Don't assume we have blown off the appointment. We don't do that. Thanks for reading this.

ERIC J.
03/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning, window cleaning
  + 0 more
Because of recent heavy rains and clogged gutters I called Chris on short notice to clean our gutters. He offered to come the next day but we agreed on an appointment three days later. He called to let me know he would be late. When he arrived he evaluated what needed to be done and we discussed whether only the downspout traps needed to be cleaned or all the gutters. Eventually because of all the recent debris from our many conifers we agreed to a complete cleaning. He spent two hours and everything was done well with all hoses put away and debris cleaned up. We have used Chris on many occasions he will always do a good job.
Description of Work: Gutter cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thank you ever so much... It has ALWAYS been a great pleasure working for you these many years

Robert K.
01/2012
2.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
I hesitate to write a review as this guy seems to respond to every review and if it's less than an A he writes a full page. But here goes. The nice stuff. He is a very nice fellow. He communicates very well. He is polite and considerate. His price was very competitive and about 25% less than the other company we were considering. The final job was ok and the most of the windows are clean. So why the B and not and A? He said that he would do it in a day. He said he would be here at 10AM. Then we got like 3 calls in the morning explaining all the things that were not going well and why he would be late. He shows up at about 1130 with his daughter. She is very nice as well. He says that his other helper did not show. They do the inside of the house and there is non-stop talking between the two of them. This is fine but i keep looking at my watch and wondering how they are going to finish. He does a lot of moaning and groaning while he is working like he is getting too old for this. At 3pm they call it quits as it will get dark soon???? Hmmmm.... shows up late and leaves early. Not a good sign. He says that he will be back at 10am the next day to finish. So 10am goes by and no contractor. At 1030 i call him and he is on his way and will be there in a couple minutes. He calls again at 1100. Oops... he went to the wrong house. I tell him that the windows have to be done because the storm window installers are coming tomorrow. He says no problem. Note that we wanted to clean the windows a week earlier but he suggesting doing it right before the storm windows. In response to providers response: I don't know wher is 17 hrs comes from. He was working in our house 2 days before the storm window guys came and I called him a couple days before he showed up??? As for the humidifier...... We could see all the smears he left. While he was working. We brought it to his attention and he said that he would take care of it so it did not hide anything. As the oxidation.... I don't know what he was talking about. He never mentioned oxidation to us. In fact at one point I told him that he did not have to scrape the paint because it was consuming too much of his time. But he insisted doing it. Finally, he said that he would be back the next morning to fix all of the dirty spots we mentioned. And he never showed up. Now he is just with himself, no helpers. He works straight through the day. But he does not finish till its nearly dark outside making it difficult for us to inspect the work. I point our several places that are not cleaned. At one point he said "So do you want me to clean that"? I could not believe he asked me that. He also said the he totally missed some spots. He said that he would come out this morning to clean them. When we said that the Storm window guys were coming at 10am, there was this long pause like 10am was way too early for him (and I can believe that based on his previous arrival times). I am guessing that he will not be here before the storm window guys arrive. What he does not realize is that we canceled plans to be at the house when he is supposed to be there. We had plans for the second day and cancelled them because he took a day longer. The windows are mostly clean. There are still some spots or streaks on about 20% of the windows that we could not see because he finished so late or that we told him about and he could not clean because it was too dark. I have been rubbing them out (successfully) today with paper towels. We have been doing a lot of contractor work on our home since we bought it this fall. Some of the work was outstanding and I would recommend their work to anyone and would use again. The window cleaning guy did an ok job and I would probably not recommend him to others. Update.... 2 years later. We pulled the storm windows down to clean the windows. This time we did it. It did not take nearly as long as this guy took. But in the process of cleaning the windows we noticed EVERY window was scratched on the edges of each window. That is every window in the house is that way now. The majority of these windows are from 1925 so even if we wanted to go through the expense of replacing each window we cant get that kind of glass anymore. I did not take pictures before so I cannot prove that he did this but neither my wife or I noticed it before and he did not mention it when cleaning. So just beware,
Description of Work: Cleaned both the inside and outside of all of the windows of our house in preparation of the installation of new storm windows. Most of the windows are 80 years old.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$425

Response from Window Guy PDX
This guy DOES respond to every review because people generally like that kind of follow up. It's personable and it means I care. So, yes, "here goes" is right... Please read with attention. This is important to me. I appreciate what you are saying. I apologize for any disappointment you may feel. If you were NOT 100% satisfied,... you should have said so. I received payment in good faith that our transaction was satisfied. I would NEVER have taken a check had YOU expressed your dissatisfaction. Money is NOT everything. My reputation and good name are far more valuable to me. I'll take my reputation and good name over ANY amount of money any day of the week. I took note at the time that you weren't as pleased as my typical clients. It was not the usual, happy finale. However, from the start, I was trying to accomodate YOUR best needs. We agreed to set it as close to the date of your storm window installation as possible to prevent too much rain from hitting the freshly cleaned windows. You called me on Monday to schedule, the 9th at 1:40pm. You told me they had to be done BY Thursday, the 12th. I agreed to begin the next day, although I realized hadn't had a chance to buy necessary supplies. I believe I said when we originally made this arrangement to schedule to give me two or three days (24-36 hours) warning ahead so I could prepare. I had just 17 (hours). Yes, I was late. I had legitimate reasons. I called ahead. I needed special items for your job I hadn't acquired yet. I also couldn't get my third helper on such short notice. But that wasn't my biggest problem. I tried explaining to you I was having a very dificult time with the humidity in the house that first day. Perhaps you did not understand, or I did not make myself clear enough. NO window cleaner can overcome the inability of NOT seeing what he is doing on a gray overcast and cloudy day with such ample humidity clinging to the windows as you had. I can attempt to dry and still not know the end results till they are truly dry. Capillary action will draw the water back on to the glass long after I've walked away to the next. What I DIDN'T realize is that you had a humidifier turned ON in the house. I would have asked to have it turned off had I known that day. I thought you had a DEHUMIDIFIER going. The humidifier was interfering with the quality of my work as the windows were full of condensation. It would be like trying to determine if a steamy shower mirror was clean. You simply can't see to know! So I did my best, "blinded" by that factor. I knew I would have to come back and review things. So we agreed to schedule come back the next day. I think you may have failed to appreciate we were there for a grand total of nearly 15 man hours. Every trip and hour extra spent is less profitable for me. But excellence in our work was my promise to you. I sought to deliver. I removed oxidized rust, a lot of paint and some kind of etching on two large picture panes of glass,... all for apparently 25% LESS than your competing offer by your own admission. I know of few window cleaners who would go to this level of detail and then give even more. I never even charged for the extra oxidation I removed on the back windows. I did it of my own volition to provide the best service I could. You just assumed it was included I guess even though I specifically said in the very last minutes I was there I did it as a favor to make things right for you. It was something I noticed that you had not and tried to remedy FOR you. The windows really began to look good, BUT YES, there was some residual lint and/or even smears on some by the time it took them to DRY on the interiors. I told you that specifically. I went over them and over them the first day. Then tried to touch them up again the next day. I am still deliberating with family and friends as counsel what is fair to you, AFTER THE FACT. So far the consensus is you didn't allow me to set things square. It is far more insulting to have received payment where clients who have NOT been satisfied, then move to sully my reputation based upon that which was NOT said directly to me in person. Simple, straight forward communication "IN-THE-MOMENT" eliminates many problems from the get go. I was not offer that option. To that end, I am no more satisfied than yourselves. Hundreds of repeat clients per year over many many years will tell you I give all I can. That is my strength. I do my VERY BEST WHERE POSSIBLE. But where conditions leave me no alternative, I have to draw the line somewhere. My guarantee is 100% satisfaction, but that does come with a mutual understanding of reasonabiity and meeting of minds. Let no one doubt my desire to provide the very utmost service. Offered fair communication of points of concern and a reasonable chance, that is my word and pledge.

Mike F.
11/2011
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Chris was extremely fast and efficient, helpful, punctual and courteous. The job was simply to put a vinyl window back in its frame. A simple job for him, but it had baffled me. Took him a couple of minutes. Fantastic
Description of Work: put a vinyl window back in its frame

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Window Guy PDX
Glad I could be of help. Seemed like that would be the case over the phone and it was exactly as I predicted. Always happy to be of assistance!

Sarah B.
07/2011
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris arrived and immediately took a tour of the house to see what the job involved. They cleaned all the windows for both sides and I am amazed at the difference. We had no idea how dirty they had become. I am very glad I waited to call Chris until the rains had stopped. I was very glad that he knew about old houses and appreciated ours and all of its idiosyncrasies. Chris is a very nice man, and I cannot imagine calling anyone else when our windows need cleaning again.
Description of Work: Our house is an old one and has many windows of several different varieties. The windows look better than they have ever looked after Chris and his aide were through with this job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340

Response from Window Guy PDX
It was GREAT being there! Wow! What a treat! You two radiate happiness and intelligence. It was SUCH a pleasure to work for you and with you. And your home was terrific. We got you all shaped up. I was so pleased by the results. Glad you were too! It now sparkles! I like that... Thanks so much for calling us. So glad to have made such a difference for you. Your kind and generous report is very appreciated. Thanks once again. All the best to you both.

Kristina F.
06/2011
5.0
window cleaning, skylights
  + 0 more
On time, professional, respectful, pleasant, great results.
Description of Work: I called Chris based on the glowing reports and was not disappointed. He was able to set up an appointment to come to our home when we needed him, and arrived ready to do a big job. Our windows hadn't been done in several years and they were FILTHY. Not only did he wash the windows, he had to scrape them first to get the top layers of dirt off. I can honestly say that we have never had our windows looking better than they do now. He was pleasant, professional and well-priced. I would not hesitate to recommend him or use him again in the future

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Response from Window Guy PDX
Oh thank you! I certainly did my best for you. And they did shine once done properly. The power washing you had done left lots of particulate matter stuck on hard. But I got them back to where they should be. And they should stay like that quite awhile. Bright and clear. Enjoy! You two were so great! I felt such a tremendous affinity for both of you. I have to say in the short time I had there, I came to admire you both greatly. Your zeal and zest are uncommon. Your appreciation of the subtle, remarkable. That's what I love about my clients in general. I nearly never fail to encounter something that creates marvel and "life" in my day. You two most CERTAINLY did that! I loved the movie you recommended. Astute! Grazie per tutto e tutto il meglio nelle vostre avventure nella vita!

Rhonda C.
06/2011
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
He did a great job. He was definitely right in with his prices. I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used the services of Window Guy PDX in October 2010 to clean my windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Window Guy PDX
Wow,... from so long ago? Thank you for you kind words.

JoAnne S.
05/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning, window cleaning, skylights
  + 1 more
Chris was easy to work with. I really appreciate that he offered to reschedule so that the work could be done in the right order; gutters first, then windows. Chris and Carlos worked hard and the results are amazing. We have been in the house two years and I'm not sure when the gutters and windows were last cleaned by the prior owners. What a difference!
Description of Work: I called Chris in March to schedule cleaning of our windows and skylights for May 13, a day that I would be home from work. He arrived on the scheduled day ready to work, but we ended up rescheduling at his suggestion because we decided on the spot to have the gutters cleaned as well, which would need to be done prior to the windows and would require two people. Chris returned on the 18th with Carlos, and they did a fantastic job. When I came home from work they were still going strong. The house sparkled inside and out. We have leaf guard type gutters but our property backs to a green space and we have a lot of trees, including a cedar very near the house that drops lots of needles. It had become hard to tell the gutters are white, but now they are again, and the moss that had begun to grow inside them was gone. Our house is a large day ranch, just under 3000 sq ft, so a lot of time on a very tall ladder was required in the back to clean the gutters and the windows on the main level. They cleaned 20 windows and 7 skylights, inside and out, including the sills and the screens. They also cleaned the entire garage door, power washed some moss from our brick stairs, power washed part of the deck and some of our siding, and pointed out where some of the windows needed caulking. They offered to do the caulking themselves, but we did not have the materials for them to use. They even cleaned the bench by the front door! We are very happy with the results and will hire them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thanks guys! It was a pleasure. I was very happy the way things turned out. Glad you are too. I appreciate the kind and generous report. Well, I'm off visiting my daughter this weekend, so back to helping her plant flowers. Thank a thousand times!

CLAUDINE W.
05/2011
5.0
window cleaning, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Honestly, all 52 window have never looked better. Now they actually sparkle from the street. He worked hard to get all the glass panes to look good. I highly recommend Chris and would definitely use him again. Turns out Chris has been a professionally-trained chef and he also gave my 14 year old daughter some cooking tips for the mushrooms she was preparing for dinner while he was here. The mushrooms turned out great by the way! Keep up the good work.
Description of Work: Our renovated farmhouse has 52 painted wood windows, most of them with divided lights on the upper sashes. All of the windows have been replaced in the past five years, but I had never had the outsides cleaned. The Insides still had some paint overspray on them from when we originally had them painted. I spoke to Chris by phone the previous week and told him the number of windows I had and he gave me a quote based on the number although he said the quote would be updated once he arrived and that was fine. When he arrived on Thursday he updated his quote slightly because I had a few more windows than my original estimate. He told me that the job would take him 1 1/2 days. Well, because there was such much silicon gunk and paint on the windows, the job actually took 2 1/2 days, but Chris said he would honor the original quote which frankly was quite generous.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Response from Window Guy PDX
Now that made my day! Thank you! I put such extraordinary care into my work that when someone recognizes that, it's like a whole other world of happiness for me. Recently, it was made very clear to me how different my standards are when compared to some window cleaning services. Seems I really put out nearly twice the effort and the results stand clear. I don't just wash the window, I restore it to it's pristine, transparent, crisp look. That takes me extra time,... but the results! And it lasts a lot longer when done properly. My satisfied clients are a joy to me. To awaken and spend the day solving window related problems no other had been able to is very gratifying. I thank each and everyone of you who has believed in me and offered such marvelous reports. The opportunity to serve you and make a difference in my small way has been beyond meaningful. Thanks! To all! As far a being a Chef, yep,... I was trained by some of the best. Only one degree of separation from the likes of such noted stars as Paul Bocuse and Pierre Chambran. It's always fun to improve the technique of the aspiring cooks with practical experience. Each small change alters the results considerably. For example, for crispy sauteed mushrooms, don't stir them about the pan when cooking in butter or oil. Stirring "sweats" the mushrooms, making them wet and chewy rather than absorbing the butter flavor and giving them crispy crust. Your daughter is a natural. Apt and willing to learn. It was fun. Again thanks for taking the time for your generous report and "tip". I am so pleased you are enjoying the fruit of my labors. Thanks

justine J.
05/2011
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
I left a message on Chris' voice mail and he called back within the hour. It turned out that he did not do the service I needed, but he was so personable and nice on the phone. He referred me to someone who could do the work and gave me information about window guarantees, etc. I asked about the things he does do, and will be keeping his name and number handy. Thanks Chris! (BTW - it turns out the actual glass company has gone out of business and the panes were, indeed, installed in January of 1982! Vern was great, but will have to wait until budget permits).
Description of Work: Chris called me back regarding a window issue I had.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Window Guy PDX
Wow, that was nice, thank you. I have learnt through personal experience how frustrating it can be to get good, solid answers to problems. I have built a network of excellence-minded people around me in support of my endeavors. I am always more than happy to share only information when necessary to those in need. Many people have taken the time to direct me in the right directions over the years. I feel it is my obligation to try and do so as well. I keep a well updated list of people and services I know my clients and those asking can rely on. Only so glad to have been of service... Thank you for your kind report over such a small interaction. They are my bread and butter.

gary H.
05/2011
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Chris was very kind and personable. He ended up spending much more time than his $175 quote, but stuck to the original quote. Excellent repairs. I would definitely call Chris again.
Description of Work: He replace 5 small windows on a very old house which were difficult to remove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Window Guy PDX
Ha ha! Yeah,... that WAS tough. It was like chipping out CONCRETE! But looks great now. Thanks for your kind words and rounding up my lost leash and putty. Very appreciated. You are very personable people over there. I enjoyed all the smiles.

Joel S.
04/2011
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris did an excellent job on our windows. They were a real challenge, some of them put in backwards, mold, mineral deposits. Chris used a special cream to remove the minerals and made the windows look better than they ever looked before. He aslo replaced a broken window that was badly cracked with a new pane of glass at a very low price. He was friendly and personable. I have recommended him to a friend based on the wonderful job he did for us and she was also very pleased.
Description of Work: Window washing, removal of mold, mildew and mineral deposits on the glass, screens and sills.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thanks guys! You were so fun to work for. Thank you for all your kindnesses and especially inviting me to have dinner with you. You two cook great! That was one tough job with lots of minor problems, but looks like everything came out wonderfully. I took the time necessary to get it done the best I could for you and now you are in great shape for a long while to come. Again, thank you for your kindnesses and recommendations. All the best!

MILLIE K.
04/2011
5.0
window cleaning
  + -1 more
I like that he was very professional and did a great job. My windows were very clean. He went the extra mile to touch up some scratches in the windows and made sure I was happy with everything before leaving.
Description of Work: A referral gave this company rave reviews so I hired him too. He washed all of my windows, inside and out.. all 37 of them!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Window Guy PDX
Thanks for your prompt report. We put such enormous effort into pleasing our customers because it makes OUR days so much brighter. I love waking up bright and cheery, knowing we've made a happy difference in people's "outlook". Your Potato Kugel smelled divine and I was pleased to assist you. Not many realize I am a "old school" internationally trained Chef as well. So when I get to share cooking techniques and tips it's extra fun. Anyway, glad you are continuing on the rave reviews. It really helps when my efforts are seen and recognized for what they are. Makes life so much nicer! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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