{
  "use_case_id": "high-rise-window-cleaning",
  "use_case": "High-rise window & facade cleaning",
  "quantity": null,
  "unit": "sq ft",
  "country": "MA",
  "currency": "USD",
  "estimate": {
    "low": 0.12,
    "high": 3.5,
    "currency": "USD",
    "based_on": 4
  },
  "method": "published unit price × quantity (exact unit conversions only); filtered to the best region match; older prices only if nothing newer",
  "notes": [
    "No benchmark specific to MA; the range uses benchmarks from other regions. Local prices can differ a lot.",
    "No quantity given: costs are per 1 sq ft.",
    "Arithmetic on published prices, not a quote: scope, access, permits, minimums and travel change real prices. Ask suppliers via submit_rfq."
  ],
  "basis": [
    {
      "kind": "benchmark",
      "provider_id": null,
      "description": "Drone high-rise window cleaning (Miami)",
      "unit_price": {
        "low": 0.12,
        "high": 0.25,
        "currency": "USD",
        "unit": "per sq ft"
      },
      "region": "US-FL",
      "region_match": "other_or_global",
      "source_url": "https://vistadronecleaning.com/high-rise-window-cleaning",
      "as_of": "2026-10",
      "older_price": false,
      "unit_conversion": null,
      "cost": {
        "low": 0.12,
        "high": 0.25,
        "currency": "USD"
      },
      "used_in_range": true
    },
    {
      "kind": "benchmark",
      "provider_id": null,
      "description": "Drone window/facade cleaning (Southern California)",
      "unit_price": {
        "low": 0.25,
        "high": 0.5,
        "currency": "USD",
        "unit": "per sq ft"
      },
      "region": "US-CA",
      "region_match": "other_or_global",
      "source_url": "https://www.peninsulapressurepro.com/commercial/drone-cleaning",
      "as_of": "2026-10",
      "older_price": false,
      "unit_conversion": null,
      "cost": {
        "low": 0.25,
        "high": 0.5,
        "currency": "USD"
      },
      "used_in_range": true
    },
    {
      "kind": "benchmark",
      "provider_id": null,
      "description": "Conventional (lift/rope) exterior cleaning bids for comparison, excl. lift charges",
      "unit_price": {
        "low": 0.5,
        "high": 3.5,
        "currency": "USD",
        "unit": "per sq ft"
      },
      "region": "US",
      "region_match": "other_or_global",
      "source_url": "https://skypsi.com/commercial-drone-cleaning-cost",
      "as_of": "2026-10",
      "older_price": false,
      "unit_conversion": null,
      "cost": {
        "low": 0.5,
        "high": 3.5,
        "currency": "USD"
      },
      "used_in_range": true
    },
    {
      "kind": "benchmark",
      "provider_id": null,
      "description": "Drone facade / window cleaning, commercial buildings (operator-published)",
      "unit_price": {
        "low": 0.12,
        "high": 0.25,
        "currency": "USD",
        "unit": "per sq ft"
      },
      "region": "US",
      "region_match": "other_or_global",
      "source_url": "https://vistadronecleaning.com/drone-window-cleaning-cost",
      "as_of": "2026-10",
      "older_price": false,
      "unit_conversion": null,
      "cost": {
        "low": 0.12,
        "high": 0.25,
        "currency": "USD"
      },
      "used_in_range": true
    }
  ],
  "available_units": [
    "sq ft"
  ],
  "fx_date": "2026-10-26"
}