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Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting

Window cleaning service · Lincoln, NE · reviewed since 2025

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 35 window replacement servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · 20 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting at a glance

Google reviewers rate Vanguard Window Cleaning five stars based on eighty-one reviews, highlighting professional window cleaning, holiday lighting installation, and gutter services. Customers frequently note punctual arrivals, clear communication via text updates, and fair pricing for residential and commercial work. While the majority praise the thoroughness of the work, isolated one-star reviews criticize incomplete jobs where screens were not removed as promised. The owner rarely responds to feedback, leaving most comments unaddressed.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 81 Google reviews (61 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Window Replacement Service serving Lincoln, Nebraska.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other window replacement services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability91Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 95 (median 91)Reliability: 91 (median 89)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyWindow Replacement Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 57.–
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Star ratings

81 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8099%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 61 written reviews

  • Praise11998%
  • Complaints22%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2751%
  • Reasonable2547%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results2924%
  • Staff & attitude2722%
  • Would recommend1916%
  • Speed & response1815%
  • Price & value1613%
  • Communication97%
  • Honesty & trust32%

What customers talk about

We read 61 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Gabe and his crew came and did our housing lighting and did a great job!”
  • “Great prices and was done professionally in a timely matter will recommend to anyone.”
  • “I would highly recommend letting Gabe bid your job.”
  • “The salesmen were polite, gave us their pitch efficiently, and didn’t push the sale, which is always appreciated.”
  • “The pricing was fair, the service was friendly, and they treated my home with care and respect.”
  • “They also have the best communication skills of any vendor we work with.”
  • “Honestly the best window cleaning company I’ve ever hired.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Vanguard Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Raul7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Gabe and his crew came and did our housing lighting and did a great job! Great prices and was done professionally in a timely matter will recommend to anyone.

Customer photo from Raul's reviewCustomer photo from Raul's review
Great price
Carson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

They serviced our house with gutters, windows, and permanent lights. Everything was perfect we absolutely love our permanent lights and the windows are crystal clear. Great communication A++++

Great priceInterior & exterior window cleaningRooftop/skylight cleaningGutter cleaning
Cody3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

We had vanguard install our Christmas lights. The tech was extremely professional and courtesy and the lights look great. Highly recommend

Great price
DaveLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 days ago★★★★★

3-26. Excellent residential window cleaning. Windows were spot-free and guaranteed. They took down Christmas lights at no cost! Thank you. 7-26. Excellent job by Ryan. All exterior windows frames were cleaned from dust and spider webs. The glass is very clear. What a difference. 10-26 Thank you for your great…

Customer photo from Dave's review
Reasonable priceInterior & exterior window cleaningRooftop/skylight cleaningWindow washing
KarisLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

We had our exterior windows cleaned and they’re spotless! The salesmen were polite, gave us their pitch efficiently, and didn’t push the sale, which is always appreciated. They made signing up very easy. We were regularly updated via the text messaging system, including appointment confirmation, when the technician…

Reasonable price
Michaela4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

I cannot even express how pleased I am with your work!!! Our windows look brand new!! You are so professional. I have referred you to all of my friends!! And so reasonably priced!! I run a residential cleaning business here in Lincoln, and I have referred all of my customers to you! You are the best!! 👍

Great priceWindow washing

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 81 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Raul iniguez7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Raul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gabe and his crew came and did our housing lighting and did a great job! Great prices and was done professionally in a timely matter will recommend to anyone.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Carson Dillon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They serviced our house with gutters, windows, and permanent lights. Everything was perfect we absolutely love our permanent lights and the windows are crystal clear. Great communication A++++

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Interior & exterior window cleaning, Rooftop/skylight cleaning, Gutter cleaning, Window washing
Cody Moore3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had vanguard install our Christmas lights. The tech was extremely professional and courtesy and the lights look great. Highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Great price
Dave MichaelLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

3-26. Excellent residential window cleaning. Windows were spot-free and guaranteed. They took down Christmas lights at no cost! Thank you. 7-26. Excellent job by Ryan. All exterior windows frames were cleaned from dust and spider webs. The glass is very clear. What a difference. 10-26 Thank you for your great customer service. They were a little late arriving but I was not inconvenienced. Because they were late I didn't receive a bill! I think Vanguard provides the best customer services I've ever encountered! Thanks to all those who work to make this business a success.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Interior & exterior window cleaning, Rooftop/skylight cleaning, Window washing
Karis LangeLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had our exterior windows cleaned and they’re spotless! The salesmen were polite, gave us their pitch efficiently, and didn’t push the sale, which is always appreciated. They made signing up very easy. We were regularly updated via the text messaging system, including appointment confirmation, when the technician was on his way, and when he arrived. Landon, our technician, was very knowledgeable, helped us remove the screens on our windows, and did a very thorough job of cleaning our windows.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Michaela Aerts4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michaela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I cannot even express how pleased I am with your work!!! Our windows look brand new!! You are so professional. I have referred you to all of my friends!! And so reasonably priced!! I run a residential cleaning business here in Lincoln, and I have referred all of my customers to you! You are the best!! 👍

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Window washing
Shawn Traudt7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great window cleaning service! Polite, great service, windows look amazing!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Window washing
Mik ChesterLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mik has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service. Made great suggestions on light placement. Answered all my questions. The animations are amazing. Great pricing. Looking forward to using his window cleaning service. Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Lori Snyder-SloanLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have challenging windows and they are important to the beauty of our home so I need someone like Gabe and team who are committed to doing a good job. They also have the best communication skills of any vendor we work with. You know when they're coming, what they have done, and any challenges they encountered. I highly recommend their services.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Window washing
Larry Buchmann3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Larry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I called Vanguard Window Cleaning to clean a newly built home before the owner took occupancy. Gabe, the owner Vanguard Window Cleaning, is very pleasant to work with. He called to tell me when he would arrive. Gabe was on time. He did not hurry to get done. Gabe and his teammate were very thorough. I would highly recommend letting Gabe bid your job.

  • Services: Interior & exterior window cleaning

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