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John Shanahan, the Owner of Lighthouse Window Cleaning, Inc., has learned much in his career of corporate management. He has worked for national brands including Subway, Starbucks, Chipotle and REI. “I am thankful for the opportunity to apply the best of each, to build my own local brand of Lighthouse Window Cleaning, Inc.” Twelve years ago John broke away from the corporate world to begin on the journey and dream of owning his own business. It was a challenging time, as he had five children spanning from first grade to High School. John’s wife Teresa, had just gone back to school to become a nurse. “Looking back, it seems like mission impossible.” Today, Lighthouse Window Cleaning, Inc. has grown to provide jobs for twenty team members. Lighthouse Window Cleaning, Inc. serves the greater Rocklin, Roseville, Auburn and Sacramento areas providing window cleaning, gutter cleaning, solar panel cleaning, pressure washing and dryer vent cleaning. Lighthouse Window Cleaning, Inc. embra...

Well, it is the last day to Say we can officially say Happy New Year as we enter the second month of 2019. Wow! January went fast. As I reflect on the past year, I am truly Thankful. I am thankful for my loving  wife Teresa. Thankful that one year after a diagnosis of breast cancer she is now cancer free. I am thankful for her positive spirit and steadfast growing faith through adversity. I am thankful for the gift of five children. Andrew and peter helping in the business, Michaela beginning her career teaching 7th grade in Los Banos, Joseph in his junior year of college at Humboldt State and Grace, a junior at Del Oro High School. Eleven years ago I knew it was time for me to leave the corporate world.  My career started after college as an owner of Subway Sandwiches in Tahoe City California. I had five years as a Franchise owner, Ten years with Starbucks Coffee and 4 years With Chipotle Mexican Grill. In 2008 we moved to Rocklin and I began working...

We do both commercial and residential work with fantastic results! WHAT ELSE:  Much More Gutters and Downspouts,  Solar Panels with Deionized Water,  Awnings,  Screens and Blinds,  Holiday and Party Lights. As with window washing, all of our services are 100% satisfaction guaranteed... Call us today @ 916.612.5706 Lighthouse Window Cleaning is founded in faith by John Shanahan in 1996. John has built his business on hard work, integrity, and service. Lighthouse Window Cleaning now proudly serves hundreds of home owners and businesses in Placer county, Nevada County, Sacramento County and El Dorado County.

In this brief YouTube Video, I explain the relationship of window cleaning and onion dicing. Check it out to get the details.  Lighthouse Window Cleaning is founded in faith by John Shanahan in 1996. John has built his business on hard work, integrity, and service. Lighthouse Window Cleaning now proudly serves hundreds of home owners and businesses in Placer county, Nevada County, Sacramento County and El Dorado County.

One of the great things about being a local family owned business is that we have many opportunities to “give forward” in our community. At Lighthouse we focus our giving on Schools, Sports and Seniors. Once a month we provide a free service to a Senior in our area by doing a sparkling job on their windows, inside and out. As you can see from the photo, we sponsor sports activities and donate to our local schools to keep athletics as an important part of the culture. It gives me and my family great joy to be able to contribute to the success and happiness in our community. Best Wishes, John Lighthouse Window Cleaning is founded in faith by John Shanahan in 1996. John has built his business on hard work, integrity, and service. Lighthouse Window Cleaning now proudly serves hundreds of home owners and businesses in Placer county, Nevada County, Sacramento County and El Dorado County.

In preparation for a home inspection and preferably prior to listing a home, the windows and any sliding doors need careful attention. Cleaning and troubleshooting will go a long way to insuring a smooth sales transaction. Open each window and check for ease of operation. Sliding windows or doors may have worn rails. Some are easily adjustable with the turn of a screw. A silicone spray may help sliding operation. (Do not use WD40)  Windows that slide up and down often have broken balance channels. These can be easily replaced for smooth operation.  Look for failed Panes. Some are very obvious but often a failed pane is subtle. Look for diagonal lines across glass, spotting, or fog. This is best done when windows are clean.  Many window manufactures offer a lifetime warranty for the life of the first owner. If the seller is the first owner, take advantage of the warranty before you list. The manufacturer will have the address on file.  Windows are the larges...

Lighthouse Window Cleaning  based in Rocklin, CA is the most frequently reviewed window cleaning company in the region with 60 reviews on Yelp , along with others on Yahoo and Google . Better yet is that every one of the Yelp reviews is positive and that allows us to maintain a 5 STAR Rating. In addition, we are “A Rated” on Angie’s List. We take great pride in being outstanding service providers and are so pleased that our customers continue to validate our success. As we enter our 10th year in business, we are extremely grateful to our residential clients who use our services year in and year out as well as refer us to their neighbors, friends and family. We are also very, very thankful for our commercial clients who allow us to provide services to them month after month, year-round. 2015 was an excellent year for Lighthouse Window Cleaning . Our continued growth has allowed us to expand our capacity, grow our team and add new equipment that makes us even more effici...

Our windows and sidewalks are the first impression that our customers have of our business.  A business with a clean front entrance and clean windows reflects the quality of service for any establishment. How can I select the right window cleaner for my business? Below are 8 simple guidelines to use in selecting a window cleaner in your area that will be the perfect fit for your cleaning needs. 1. Is the company a local business?  A local business will be more reliable and cost effective. There are many companies that will show up on a Google search that are not the actual contractors doing the work. Find a local business and contact them directly. Cutting out a middle man will allow you to negotiate with the actual window cleaning service in your area. 2. How long has the business been operating? There are many start- up cleaners out there. Many are inexperienced and not insured. Finding an established business allows you the confidence of quality workmanship,...

You know that Solar Power is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds especially here in the sunny Western States.  If you have a solar installation providing your home or business with power, it pays to keep those panels really clean as noted in the email below: Hello John, You did a great job cleaning the solar panels. They are now operating at peak performance giving up to 30% more energy. Please schedule a cleaning every year. Thank you, Francis T. - Rocklin Lighthouse Window Cleaning is founded in faith by John Shanahan in 1996. John has built his business on hard work, integrity, and service. Lighthouse Window Cleaning now proudly serves hundreds of home owners and businesses in Placer county, Nevada County, Sacramento County and El Dorado County.

I recently came across this interesting article in Forbes magazine written by Kimberly Whitler WHY WORD OF MOUTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SOCIAL MEDIA I certainly couldn’t agree more.  85% of our new business comes from referrals.  As the owner of a small business, it is the life blood of my company.  So I want to thank each and every one of my customers for getting the word out and helping contribute to the growth of Lighthouse Window Cleaning. God Bless You, John "Word of Mouth Marketing (WOMM). Isn’t this really the original social media platform? I grew up with the famous Faberge commercial that showed a woman who “told 2 friends” about the product and how “they told 2 friends … and so on … and so on”. Hasn’t WOM always been a powerful way to influence business results? "I recently attended a conference where I heard several experts on different types of social and mobile marketing present. Suzanne Fanning, President of WOMMA (Word of Mouth Marketing Asso...

A professional window cleaner can extend the life of your home's windows by applying special treatments and cleaning products. Everyone appreciates clean windows for enhancing the aesthetics of a home. What most customers of a professional window cleaning service seldom realize is it also helps provide early warning of problems and might even save their lives someday. Below are five reasons that hiring a professional window cleaning service can help keep your windows sparkling and functional. 1. Spotting general problems. First and foremost is identifying problems that need correction. Sashes painted shut, ill-fitting screens, damaged or non-functional window weights in older double hung windows and wood rot on sills are just a few problems that if spotted early can save big expense later. 2. Removing insect infestations.  Bees and hornets build nests behind shutters, wasps build paper nests in between older three-piece storm windows and ladybugs also build nests in ...

Tips for the Outside: Create an Inviting Exterior and Entrance Knowing how important a store’s external appearance is, you can’t take your store’s appearance for granted. Insure that the exterior is clean and inviting each day. Make sure all external signage is clear, modern and compelling. Ask yourself what impression your sign makes on potential customers. Ensure all exterior signage lighting is working so your store name is clearly visible from the street. Remove all trash from the exterior of the building and sidewalks. Power wash if needed. Clean the parking lot. Professionally clean windows and remove any outdated information posted in windows and entryway,  Sweep and clean the entryway. Make sure the store entry is uncluttered. Shopping is like buying a house, If a store doesn't have “curb appeal”, a potential customer isn't going to go in. Based solely on the appearance from the street, more than two-thirds of consumers decided not to visit a business, ...

I recently came across this article which points out the importance of the proper cleaning of Solar Panels.  As this technology continues to become more affordable, more and more of us are taking advantage of it and having it installed.  Maintaining it correctly pays off… Warm Regards, John Shanahan Solar Panel Cleaning by Tory Marino You made a great investment that will cut the costs of your heating and electricity bill and help to protect the environment. Solar panels are made to last at least 30 years, or more. Over the course of time though, bird droppings, dust and pollution can get baked in on the glass and actually lower the output. So, how do you double the output? Of course, if your solar panels are dirty- by having them cleaned. There was a study done by Google on the effect of cleaning the solar panels at their facilities, and the output before and after the cleaning, and the results were phenomenal!  So, what is the absolute best way to clean...

Many people ask what other services Lighthouse Window Cleaning provides. Although our main service is window cleaning, we provide a variety of services with our trained staff at a fair price to our clients. 1. Pressure washing-Our experienced Pressure washer can remove discoloration form walkways, re-finish a deck, Remove webs from walls and eaves and brighten the entry to your business or home. 2. Screen Repair-Any screen replaced or repaired for $45 ea. 3. Gutter cleaning-We guarantee our work through the season. Gutters are guaranteed to flow. 4. Glass restoration-Water spots can be removed from most glass surfaces. We use safe and effective methods to bring the shine back to your windows.

How to remove hard water spots from windows and shower doors Are you tired of looking through a cloud of water spots on your windows and shower doors? There are several methods and tools that will help prevent and eliminate unsightly water spots Four Simple prevention tips 1.     Adjust sprinkler systems to avoid overspray on to your windows. 2.     Never hose down your windows. Dust and dirt on your windows will turn in to invisible mud. When the water dries, it will form a hard water stain. The next time you hose down your windows there will be a small etched water spot that will collect additional mineral deposits. Water spots form like moguls on a ski hill. 3.     Wash your windows before the next rain. Many people wait to wash their windows after the rain season. The best way to prevent hard water stains is to have your windows cleaned before the next rain. This gets the minerals off and allows the next rain to ...

How Do I Know When to Clean My Roof Gutters??? Three signs that your roof gutters need cleaning If you are like most people you have been enjoying the clear skies of a late winter. Now that we have had our first strong rain you may have noticed that your gutters are not working as they should. 1.       Do you have water spilling over the rim of the gutter? 2.       Do you notice erosion below your gutters and down spouts?        3.       Is water running down the outside of your downspouts? Five reasons to clean your Roof gutters before the next rain. Most of these symptoms are an easy fix. Failure to correct clogged gutters and downspouts can cause substantial damage to your home and landscape. 1.       Standing water in your gutters will cause rust do erode the metal and joints. 2.     ...

The first rains have come for the season and your gutters are overflowing. You need gutter cleaning . Some promote Gutter Guards to keep your gutters clean. Gutter guards are heavily promoted at home shows with fancy demos of pure water flowing into the gutter guard while the leaves magically float over and to the ground. The debate of adding gutter guards or leaving the gutters open has valid points on both sides. In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons of gutter guards. I will also discuss the dangers of clogged gutters and the importance of ensuring that your gutters are clean and flowing freely when the rains hit. I went to a house to clean the gutters. It looked like a simple job at first glance. The owner had installed gutter guards. There were visible leaves resting in the roof valleys and on the gutters. When I took a closer look from the top I could see that the gutters were full of debris. In this case, the leaves were not getting in but all of the small sticks...

Every house has them. They keep the rainwater from sliding off your roof (and landing onto your head) by catching it and diverting it into downspouts so the water can drain away from your home. But besides water...gutters catch everything else. Leaves, pine needles, acorns, dirt - anything that falls on your roof and is affected by gravity. Most people wait until they can see the clogged debris to worry about cleaning their gutters but this could actually be causing your home more damage! Clogged Gutters can cause water overflow This can lead to leaky basements and can damage foundations because the water puddles in un-intended areas.Gutters and downspouts are installed to guide rainwater and melting snow away from your home’s foundation walls. The expansion and contraction cycle of the soil that surrounds your home can ruin your foundation. Heavy rain and dry spells compromise your home foundation support leading to cracked walls and masonry as well as sticki...

Q. How high can Lighthouse Window Cleaning reach? A. I have a 24 foot ladder which accommodates most second story windows. I also use a 15 foot extension pole for harder to reach windows. Q. What is included in a basic window cleaning job? A. A Squeegee is used on all windows inside and out. Frames are wiped down and loose debris is removed from tracks. Screens are removed and brushed clean. Q. How much does Lighthouse Window Cleaning charge for homes? A. Prices vary based on amount of ladder work, size and shape of windows and degree of dirt. A general price is roughly $100 per 1000 foot of home. A 2000 foot home would be roughly $200.

Our History  Established in 1996  I became a business owner after college managing and owning restaurants. I always envied the window cleaner as they sped through transforming my establishments. The freedom and autonomy was taunting me.  Lighthouse Window Cleaning is Founded in faith by John Shanahan in 1996. I started cleaning windows as a side job and later found it was providing a living for me and my family.  I personally am present at all jobs. My children, Joseph, Michaela and Andrew support me on the jobs. My wife Teresa helps run the business.  I have built my business on hard work, integrity, and service. I now proudly serve hundreds of home owners, and businesses in Placer county, Nevada County, Sacramento County and Eldorado County. Want to talk to the owner directily, click HERE for Lighthouse Window Cleaning