Set a Window Cleaning Minimum Charge From Route Density
Estimate how travel time changes the minimum profitable price for a stop.
A small cleaning job can be profitable on the glass and still lose money after travel. A route-density planner converts travel and service time into a minimum charge that protects the operator’s required hourly return.
Inputs that matter
Start with the facts that actually change the result. Keep units and definitions consistent so the output can be compared with future jobs or records.
- Travel time to or between stops
- Expected service time
- Target hourly revenue or contribution
- Existing route density and nearby stop opportunities
Method
- Add travel and service time for the stop.
- Convert total committed time into a required revenue floor.
- Compare that floor with the planned customer price.
- Recalculate when the stop is paired with nearby recurring accounts.
Common mistakes
- Using service time alone to set a minimum.
- Assuming future route density that does not yet exist.
- Ignoring repeated parking, access or building-entry delays.
Use the free tool for the one-off answer
The connected tool is intentionally narrow: answer this decision, print or export the result, and keep the calculation transparent. It does not force a registration flow or subscription.
When the workflow becomes a system
One calculation is useful once. When the same decision starts repeating across customers, properties, products, events or route days, the valuable part becomes the history: what was decided, what actually happened, and what changed. That is the boundary between the free tool and PaneRoute.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Set a Window Cleaning Minimum Charge From Route Density guide help with?
A small cleaning job can be profitable on the glass and still lose money after travel. A route-density planner converts travel and service time into a minimum charge that protects the operator’s required hourly return.
Is the connected calculator or planner free?
Yes. The connected Apps That Stay browser tool is free to use. It is designed for one focused decision, while the matching paid app is for keeping records and repeated workflows over time.
Where does the tool data go?
The connected free tool is local-first and keeps working inputs in the browser profile you use. Export important business records separately when the workflow becomes something you need to retain.