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Window Cleaner’s Licence

To work as a window cleaner or operate a window cleaning service in Scotland, you will need a window cleaner's Licence. Find out the process here.

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Authority
Local council
Duration
28 days (varies depending on local council)
Cost
£260.00
Valid For
1 - 3 years
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
1-year licence
  • Apply via local council
  • Submit requested documentation
  • Cost: £100.00 (costs may vary)
3-year licence
  • Apply via local council
  • Submit requested documentation
  • Cost: £250.00 (costs may vary)
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What is a window cleaners’ licence?

A window cleaner’s licence is required if you intend to work and trade as an independent window cleaner or as an employee, or if you run and operate a window cleaning company and manage and employ window cleaners as registered staff. 

 

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Why do you need a window cleaner’s licence?

A window cleaner’s licence is required as part of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

 

It is also imperative that window cleaners are honest and trustworthy as they often have unrestricted access to homes, and other properties, and have the opportunity to observe the internal layout and sighting of any valuables. This is why window cleaner’s undergo police checks as part of their window cleaner’s licence application.

 

How to apply for a window cleaner’s licence

Window cleaner’s licence applications must be made via your local council. You can find the contact details for your local council at the Official UK Government Website.

 

Depending on your local council, you may have an option to either apply for a 1-year window cleaner’s licence, or a 3-year window cleaner’s licence. You will need to renew your licence.

 

As part of your application for a window cleaner’s licence you may also need to provide the following:

 

✅ proof of your public liability insurance.

✅ a copy of the employer’s liability insurance that covers you, if you are an employee.

✅ at least 2 passport photographs.

 

Eligibility

To apply for a cleaner’s licence, you must adhere to the following eligibility requirements.

 

  • You must not be disqualified from holding a licence, and you must be fit to be the holder of the licence.
  • The vehicle you use in order to carry out the work must be suitable for that purpose.
  • Most local authorities will request that you must not have had an application refused for the same licence and same vehicle within the last year, unless there has been a material change in your circumstances since your last application.
  • You potentially may also be checked by the police for any criminal convictions as part of the application process.

 

Displaying your window cleaner’s licence

Your local council may issue an identification badge for when you are operating and working as a window cleaner. You must wear it visibly while working. Otherwise you must carry your window cleaner’s licence with you while working.

 

Penalties

If you work without a window cleaner’s licence or make a false statement on your application you may be fined up to £2,500.

Have a question? We have answers

Yes. You need a window cleaner’s licence to work as a window cleaner or run a window cleaning business. You can apply for a window cleaner’s licence via your local council.

A window cleaner can earn an average salary of £21,000 per year. This however, depends on the type of contract, and whether or not the window cleaner is an independent contractor or employed with a window cleaning company.

As well as having to show your licence or identification badge to the Police or a council officer, you must show your licence or identification badge to the occupier of the premises on request, when you call at the premises to arrange a window cleaning job or to get payment.

Window cleaners have access to people’s private homes and properties, as well as potentially working around children, the elderly and those that are vulnerable. A window cleaner’s licence ensures workers are police checked and have passed relevant vetting.

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