{"id":1115,"date":"2025-09-11T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T00:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swc.3pt.nz\/?page_id=1115"},"modified":"2025-09-30T02:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T02:40:05","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swc.3pt.nz\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-4e6guz-189c405524feab934e3dac7f409d5c72 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfen83z8-f19724acd88a29dbb3404f79a8200a47 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-21jwxn-70dd186963d2d61a7d78c9d871fc26a4 hr-default  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6egpez-2e85c064f344958bb58e1dfc84217b03 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-46xmff-a68132bdad6593a88d0ca75d5591582f av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfen7adg-f0871b2674382a781dc25e7010d4c53e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>How much will it cost?<\/h3>\n<p>This is determined on a case by case basis. The price is generally determined by the services required and the length of time to complete the job\/s.\u00a0 We offer a no obligation free quote before each job so you know exactly how much it\u2019s going to cost before we even begin.\u00a0 Fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/swc.3pt.nz\/index.php\/request-a-quote\/\"><u>Quote Request Form<\/u><\/a> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"tel:0800 669 2792 \"> call <\/a><\/span><u><a href=\"tel:0800 669 2792 \">0800 669 2792<\/a><\/u> or <u><a href=\"https:\/\/swc.3pt.nz\/index.php\/contact\/\"><u>email us<\/u><\/a><\/u> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take?<\/h3>\n<p>Appointments may last from one hour to all day or longer. When making your booking you can ask for a time estimate to complete the work.<\/p>\n<h3>How often should I clean my windows?<\/h3>\n<p>We recommend a quarterly window cleaning service, but we have many options that can be adjusted to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<h3>What services does Simply offer?<\/h3>\n<p>We offer the following residential and commercial and cleaning services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interior and exterior windows<\/li>\n<li>House washing<\/li>\n<li>Driveways and paths<\/li>\n<li>Guttering and downpipes<\/li>\n<li>Decks, fences, and patios<\/li>\n<li>Solar panels, skylights<\/li>\n<li>Shower glass \u2013 for water stain removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What do you use to clean the windows?<\/h3>\n<p>We use a specialised window cleaning detergent and water. It\u2019s environmentally friendly and it doesn\u2019t leave streaks!<\/p>\n<h3>Is it necessary to be home during the window cleaning or house washing?<\/h3>\n<p>If you wish to be home during the window cleaning or house washing process we are happy to book an appointment which suits your schedule. However, it\u2019s not always necessary for you to be home for the entire appointment. We can start on the inside windows and once we are finished, you can lock up and leave and we can continue on the exterior windows.\u00a0 For house washing, we don\u2019t normally need access inside the house.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you remove paint\/varnish from my windows?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes we can! We have a process by which we can safely remove material such as paint, varnish, concrete and stickers. This does take longer than a standard clean and is not included in the normal price.\u00a0 Please mention this when requesting a quote.<\/p>\n<h3>Will you call me to remind me that my windows are due to be cleaned?<\/h3>\n<p>If you would like to be put on a regular schedule for the services, we will happily do this and will contact you a week before your window clean is due to schedule a time that suits you.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you wash mould off my house?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes we can! Our house washing team uses biodegradable, eco-friendly detergent to remove all the dirt, grime and mould etc and prevent the regrowth of mould and mildew.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you clean gutters?<\/h3>\n<p>Every gutter cleaning job is done by hand unless there is a health and safety issue.\u00a0 The clean includes debris removal and down pipe flushing.<\/p>\n<h3>What do I need to do before you arrive?<\/h3>\n<p>We have our own supplies and equipment. All we ask it that there is a clear path to the windows. 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