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Student Works Window Cleaning
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
58out of 100
- Rated 4.6 from 358 reviews
Newest review November 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume358
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.9 of 60.7
Independent checks13.1 of 28.6
Track record3.7 of 10.7
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- Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work6 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Completed work
1 photoPhotos listed as completed work
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
4.6out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars358 reviews · 4.6 avg
Highlights
“These young people are amazing: so proficient, so quick, so personable. Our windows on our 2-storey house have never looked better. They very quickly washed the windows, did the sills, cleaned the inside horizontal venetians on the windows. They added a layer of protection from rain. I cannot say enough good about them. Kudos!”
“I am extremely pleased with every aspect of the work done by Student Works Window Cleaning from beginning to end. This includes the professionalism of Jonathan who contacted me to the fair quote given to the actual washing of the windows which are not easy to do because they have many small panes. Carlo, Tom and Jeffrey were extremely respectful of the property and accommodating if I saw something they might have missed. The back verandah and stairs were also power washed the same day. I highly recommend them and I would have them come back in the future”
“Students were thorough, pleasant, organized, knowledgeable, on time, and obliging. What more can one ask? I will have them back next year for sure.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Student Works Window Cleaning, including the highlights above. The 358 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Worst job ever. Windows have some kind of film on them they makes them look awful now that the colder weather is here. The students they hire dont know what they are doing. Never again
Tommy was one of the most unprofessional, unreliable individuals I have encountered. I was required to chase him around numerous times to set up a time for the work agreed and often, he would not reply for days. Rearranged schedules to accommodate his commitment and twice he never showed at the agreed time, nor called to say he wasn't coming. Frustrated, I called the main number and asked to speak with a Manager; was told someone would call me but no one replied. Tommy must have been told to call and after several back and forths, he finally showed up (late). He offered to do the entire eaves versus 3/4. Asked him to start at the back first as the baby was sleeping only to find him banging around the front. Shortly after, he disappeared, leaving a very nice, unfortunate young man to do the whole job. I'm sure it breaches liability and very dangerous not to have someone holding the ladder. When completed, the employee left and Tommy told him just to leave the ladders on my property (without asking permission). He subsequently showed up at 10pm to pick them up. I once again asked to speak with a manager; no one called and I advised Tommy that I would not pay the balance until I received that call. Finally someone called asking for the money. After explaining this situation, I was told Tommy didn't work there any more. I felt it cost me more to use the service than what I received and the manager finally offered to knock of $82. It was a poor and unsatisfactory attempt to take ownership. Will never use them again.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Student Works Window Cleaning is looking forward to serve you. Since 1981, Student Works has been providing homeowners with quality home services across Eastern Canada. We carefully recruit and train highly motivated and hardworking University and College students who are committed to running a successful business and earning money to pay for their post-secondary education. * Whether it is for spring-cleaning, gutter cleaning before the fall, or to stage your home to increase resale value, Student Works is the clear choice for your window and eaves trough cleaning. With diligent and enthusiastic university students, coupled with over 35 years in the home services industry, we provide a superior service. * We are committed to our customers. With over 5000 customers annually, we have a proven track record of success. You can rely on us to provide a quality service at a competitive price. All our work is backed by a satisfaction guarantee! *** We ensure that we take time to do the work properly. Our carefully hired and trained crews provide a professional quality service. Our number one goal is your satisfaction from start to finish – not just with the finished product, but the entire process.
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Insurance: $5,000,000 in coverage
- Guarantee: satisfaction guarantee
- Established: 1981 (45 years in business)
- Good to know: Free quotes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1981, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2023. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1981Website online since2015Award-winning since2023
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Student Works Window Cleaning
Is Student Works Window Cleaning a legitimate business?
Student Works Window Cleaning has 358 independent public reviews, rated 4.6 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Student Works Window Cleaning?
Student Works Window Cleaning has 358 public reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Student Works Window Cleaning's reviews are genuine?
Student Works Window Cleaning's 358 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Student Works Window Cleaning won any awards?
Student Works Window Cleaning holds 1 independent award, including Best of HomeStars winner (2023). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Student Works Window Cleaning insured?
They state on their own website that $5,000,000 in coverage. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
Does Student Works Window Cleaning guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that satisfaction guarantee. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
When was Student Works Window Cleaning's website registered?
Student Works Window Cleaning's website has been online since 2015, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.