A coffee shop is judged through its windows. At this Edmonton-area Tim Hortons, that meant more than 150 panes of glass: the exterior storefront, the dining room windows customers sit beside, and the glass entrance every guest walks through. ELR cleaned all of it, inside and out, while keeping the restaurant open for business.
The windows
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Why so much glass matters
Quick service restaurants are built around glass: long runs of storefront windows, window-side seating and glass vestibules. That glass takes a beating in Edmonton. Road salt and slush spray the exterior from November to April, spring brings dust and melt water, and the inside picks up fingerprints, condensation and film from a busy coffee bar. Customers notice smeared glass before they notice anything else.
What we did
- Counted and scoped the glassEvery exterior pane, interior window and entrance panel listed, so the scope and price were clear before we started.
- Cleaned the exterior storefrontOutside glass washed and squeegeed, with frames and sills wiped down and road film removed.
- Cleaned the interior dining room windowsInside glass cleaned around the seating, working in sections so tables stayed available.
- Detailed the glass entranceEntry doors, push plates, vestibule glass and frames, the most touched glass in the building.
- Documented the resultPhotographed the finished windows so the operator could check the work.
Around the restaurant
The same visit also covered the areas guests and staff use every day, from the washrooms to the floors and the back of house.
What this job shows
- A large window count can be done in one planned visit
- A restaurant can stay open while its glass is cleaned
- Photos let the operator sign off without a walkthrough
What we assess first
- Glass above low-rise height
- Paint, sticker or construction residue
- Window repairs, film and screens
We confirm these before we start, so there are no surprises.
Restaurant, café or storefront? Send us a photo of your glass.
ELR cleans interior and exterior windows, storefronts and glass entrances for restaurants, coffee shops, retail and offices across Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc and the surrounding region. Fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant. One clean or a monthly schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a restaurant clean its windows in Edmonton?
Most busy restaurants and coffee shops book exterior window cleaning monthly, and more often from November to April when road salt and slush spray the glass. Interior dining room glass and entry doors usually need attention every visit or every week, because of fingerprints and condensation.
Can you clean over 100 windows in one visit?
Yes. On this Tim Hortons job we cleaned more than 150 windows inside and out, plus the glass entrance. We plan the order of work so the restaurant can stay open and customers are not disturbed.
Do you clean restaurant windows while the store is open?
Yes. Exterior glass can be done while you trade, and interior glass is scheduled around quiet periods, before opening or after closing, so seating stays available.
Is ELR affiliated with Tim Hortons?
No. ELR is an independent Edmonton cleaning company. This job was carried out for the restaurant's operator, and the brand name is used only to describe where the work was done.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Yes. Send photos of your windows and storefront with your request, or book a quick walkthrough, and we will confirm the scope and a firm price.
Related from ELR
ELR Facilities Services is an independent company and is not affiliated with Tim Hortons. The brand name identifies the location where the work was done. Written by Raymond Onwude, founder of ELR Facilities Services.
A coffee shop is judged through its windows. At this Edmonton-area Tim Hortons, that meant more than 150 panes of glass: the exterior storefront, the dining room windows customers sit beside, and the glass entrance every guest walks through. ELR cleaned all of it, inside and out, while keeping the restaurant open for business.
The windows
Tap any photo to open it full size.
All photos are from this job. No filters, no stock images.
Why so much glass matters
Quick service restaurants are built around glass: long runs of storefront windows, window-side seating and glass vestibules. That glass takes a beating in Edmonton. Road salt and slush spray the exterior from November to April, spring brings dust and melt water, and the inside picks up fingerprints, condensation and film from a busy coffee bar. Customers notice smeared glass before they notice anything else.
What we did
- Counted and scoped the glassEvery exterior pane, interior window and entrance panel listed, so the scope and price were clear before we started.
- Cleaned the exterior storefrontOutside glass washed and squeegeed, with frames and sills wiped down and road film removed.
- Cleaned the interior dining room windowsInside glass cleaned around the seating, working in sections so tables stayed available.
- Detailed the glass entranceEntry doors, push plates, vestibule glass and frames, the most touched glass in the building.
- Documented the resultPhotographed the finished windows so the operator could check the work.
Around the restaurant
The same visit also covered the areas guests and staff use every day, from the washrooms to the floors and the back of house.
What this job shows
- A large window count can be done in one planned visit
- A restaurant can stay open while its glass is cleaned
- Photos let the operator sign off without a walkthrough
What we assess first
- Glass above low-rise height
- Paint, sticker or construction residue
- Window repairs, film and screens
We confirm these before we start, so there are no surprises.
Restaurant, café or storefront? Send us a photo of your glass.
ELR cleans interior and exterior windows, storefronts and glass entrances for restaurants, coffee shops, retail and offices across Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc and the surrounding region. Fully bonded, insured and WCB compliant. One clean or a monthly schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a restaurant clean its windows in Edmonton?
Most busy restaurants and coffee shops book exterior window cleaning monthly, and more often from November to April when road salt and slush spray the glass. Interior dining room glass and entry doors usually need attention every visit or every week, because of fingerprints and condensation.
Can you clean over 100 windows in one visit?
Yes. On this Tim Hortons job we cleaned more than 150 windows inside and out, plus the glass entrance. We plan the order of work so the restaurant can stay open and customers are not disturbed.
Do you clean restaurant windows while the store is open?
Yes. Exterior glass can be done while you trade, and interior glass is scheduled around quiet periods, before opening or after closing, so seating stays available.
Is ELR affiliated with Tim Hortons?
No. ELR is an independent Edmonton cleaning company. This job was carried out for the restaurant's operator, and the brand name is used only to describe where the work was done.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Yes. Send photos of your windows and storefront with your request, or book a quick walkthrough, and we will confirm the scope and a firm price.
Related from ELR
ELR Facilities Services is an independent company and is not affiliated with Tim Hortons. The brand name identifies the location where the work was done. Written by Raymond Onwude, founder of ELR Facilities Services.