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Lighthouse Window Cleaning Services - More than Windows

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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.

Window Hard Water Spots, shower doors also

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 ...

When do I clean my Roof Gutters?

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.     ...

Gutter Guards Require Annual Maintenance

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...

Clogged Gutters Cost You More Than Regularly Cleaning Gutters

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...

FAQs for Lighthouse Window Cleaning

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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.

Who is Lighthouse Window Cleaning

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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