Window cleaner's licence

Do you know your window cleaner?

For your peace of mind, always use a licensed window cleaner. We hold full details of all licensed window cleaners in the area.

All licensed window cleaners:

Undergo a thorough police check
Have public liability insurance
Must comply with health and safety laws
Must wear an identification badge

Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), anyone carrying on the trade of or being employed as a window cleaner in South Lanarkshire needs to be licensed for the area in which they trade.

The licence was introduced on the grounds of public safety and crime prevention, and it must be carried by operators at all times.

You should ask your window cleaner to show you their licence, as it is an offence to operate without one in South Lanarkshire.

Report an unlicensed window cleaner

To report an unlicensed window cleaner, phone Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or find out more information on the Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers website.