Family Matters: This power (washing) father and son finally adjusted to working together. Now they face a new challenge. – WTOP

To a window washer, social distancing is part of the job. Hanging off the side of a building, glass separating

To a window washer, social distancing is part of the job.

Hanging off the side of a building, glass separating the technician and the inside offices its a job that adapts well to the era of Covid-19. So long as clients are still paying for the service, that is.

Thats the challenge facing KEVCO Building Services. Kenny Cohn, president of the family-owned Gaithersburg company, says the next few months for his business hinge on whether the residential and commercial customers prioritize window cleaning, garage cleaning and power washing services. So far, business has remained relatively stable given the environment. Bookings are down around 15% some postponed, some canceled completely.

But Kenny built the company with conservative growth, with little debt weighing on his mind as revenue slows.

Its serving us well now, he says. This is a time that will definitely bring us closer together.

Kenny launched KEVCO in 1988 after years washing windows in college.

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Family Matters: This power (washing) father and son finally adjusted to working together. Now they face a new challenge. - WTOP