Pricing methodology
How we price drone exterior cleaning.
Transparent numbers, no surprises. Here's exactly how we estimate Miami commercial buildings, roofs, windows, and solar arrays.
Quick answer
How much does drone exterior cleaning cost?
Most commercial drone cleaning jobs in Miami fall between $0.15 and $0.60 per square foot of building surface, depending on height, surface type, soiling level, and access. A typical 10-story facade runs $4,500–$12,000. Roofs are $0.20–$0.45 per sq ft. Solar arrays are $1–$3 per panel. Every quote is fixed-price after a free site walk — no day-of surprises.
- Height
- Floors / vertical reach
- Surface area
- Total sq ft to clean
- Surface type
- Glass vs stucco vs metal vs tile
- Soiling level
- Light film vs heavy algae/salt
- Access
- Ground clearance and exclusion zone
- Schedule
- Business hours vs after-hours
Sample price ranges
Ranges below cover the majority of South Florida commercial properties. Your fixed-price proposal lands inside these bands 90%+ of the time.
| Service | Range | Typical project |
|---|---|---|
| High-rise window cleaning | $0.15 – $0.40 / sq ft of glass | Most 20–40 story towers: $6,000–$18,000. |
| Commercial facade cleaning | $0.20 – $0.60 / sq ft of facade | Stucco, EIFS, concrete, metal panel — most buildings: $5,000–$25,000. |
| Roof soft-wash cleaning | $0.20 – $0.45 / sq ft of roof | Tile, metal, flat membrane. Average single-property roof: $1,200–$6,500. |
| Solar panel cleaning | $1 – $3 / panel | Volume discounts on commercial arrays (500+ panels). |
What's included in every quote
- FAA Part 107 certified pilot
- Lucid Bots Sherpa cleaning drone + ground rig
- On-site de-ionized pure-water filtration
- Biodegradable soft-wash detergent
- Exclusion-zone setup and tenant comms plan
- Aviation-endorsed commercial liability insurance
- 4K aerial before/after documentation
- Fixed-price proposal — no day-of surprises
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