Most window cleaning services charge by the number of panes. Each pane is a piece of glass framed on all sides by wood or metal. Some companies charge by the total square footage of the home.
Typical costs:
Generally, window cleaning costs $2-$7 per pane. For a 1,300-square foot home with 20 panes, the cost would run $40-$140. For a 2,200-square foot home with 28 panes, the price would average $56-$196.
Self-cleaning windows can be made easier with the proper tools. The Housekeeping Channel recommends buying a professional squeegee and using dish soap. Squeegees and window washing tools run under $10.
What should be included:
Typically a professional window washer will remove and mark all screens, cleaning both sides of the screens before setting them aside. Both the inside and outside of the windows should be washed, including the window tracks and sills. The clean screens should then be put back in place. Ideally, household windows should be washed twice a year, according to ThisOldHouse.com, which describes techniques for specific cleaning tasks such as picture windows or multi-pane windows.
Additional costs:
Screen cleaning is .50 cents-$5 each, depending on size. Some companies will not clean broken or torn screens.
Sliding glass doors run $2.50-$8 per door. Some companies average the cost of sliding doors with small bathroom windows, to cut the price.
Some cleaners will include sills and tracks. If not, the price runs .50 cents-$5.
While second-story work is generally charged the same as single story, third and fourth-floor ladder work runs $3-$5 extra per window.
Paint or stain removal on the windows costs $3.50-$6 for a regular-sized window.
Removing mineral deposits is included by some companies and runs about $20 per pane at others.
Some companies offer a 10-20% discount for scheduling with neighbors.
Shopping for window cleaning:
The International Window Cleaning Association offers an online membership directory.
Home Reports.com in Atlanta Georgia advises making sure any contractor hired has liability insurance.
Good Housekeeping recommends asking friends or calling professional associations and then contacting the local Better Business Bureau to make sure no complaints have been filed.
Mr. Window Cleaner offers a website calculator to estimate individual costs.
We hired these guys to do the windows at our office. They really took thier time and the job turned out really nice. My boss asked if they did sealing and waxing for floors. After they did the floors, my boss hired them to clean our office every night. They do a grear job. I thought our prior cleaners were good, but you never know until you see.
well im to old to wash my windows and so i hired this kid to do it, i don't have a lot of money. But this kid did an excellent job and $2.00 instead of $5.00 a window is good priced if you ask me
My brother recommended this company to us and they did a great job. They were very polite and attentive. They wore shoe covers in our house and that was nice. They answered when we called and gave us a price over the phone and it was simple and fast. We were able to make an appointment for a few days later to get our windows cleaned.
A friend of mine recommended this company after I hurt my back and couldn't clean my windows. I went onto their website and contacted them and I was able to get a free quote the same day I called. I had planned on just using them temporarily but they did a great job so now I use them for my home and business. I recommend this company to anyone looking in the area.
This company came in and cleaned all of our windows last week. They were very professional and did a great job. My windows have never looked better. They even cleaned my screens for free.
I got a free estimate and scheduled an appointment on the same day. Because the price was so low I was worried about the quality of the job, however I was pleasantly surprised. They worked quickly and efficiently which made it easy for them to charge low prices. Very friendly and polite.
These Individuals were very Professional,Polite and Honest. They will even Negotiate The price to fit your budget. They did an excellent job. I recommend them to everyone who want a good window cleaning.
They were extremely professional, polite, honest and realible. They did an excellent job! The windows have never looked better.
I recommend them all the time here in Santa Fe.
These guys are actually in Adleiade, Australia they are a new but they did the best job ive ever seen. they cleaned the black seals around our windows, and the screens. i highly reccommend them to everyone especially because of the amazing job, for a reasonable price.
This company did my window washing in and out and pressure washing of my house, driveway, and sidewalk and cleaned my gutters. They did and excellent job! They were professional and very timely. I would recommend this company to everybody. Thanks
I usually don't write these things but my wife wanted our windows professionally cleaned. The company we choose was the most expensive but they did a demo on one of our hard water stained windows and that sealed the deal. I see why they were a little more than the other guys now.
We were both surprised with how much clean windows brightened up our living room. These guys also wore booties when they came inside our home. True professionals and we'll use them again. Oh, and after it rained we had some mud spatter on one of the side windows on our home. I called just to see if they really honored the rain guarantee. The owner said he would have someone back to our place first thing in the morning and they showed up as promised!
Additional Services: laundry, cleaning for entire house,
These guys are really professional, trustworthy and good at what they do. New company, but I like them. They did an awesome job with the windows and the rest of the house. My husband was really impressed with there work and so we use them on a weekly basis. Cost for cleaning lowers after the first week using them, as they do an initial cleaning. Average I pay is between $100 -$150 depending on what I am getting cleaned that week.
This was a great experience. Very fast and efficient. Cleaned all windows inside and out with precision. I get my windows cleaned 2x per year. I now use them on 25 of my retail stores.
This was the best window cleaning we've had yet. We just switched to them this year, and they are great! They came on time, very professional, worked efficiently, and did a fantastic job. Even took a few of my torn screens home to repair them & brought them back the next day. I was so impressed I hired them to clean our house and my office. I really liked their professionalism. They gave us a package deal with a great discount.
Posted by: Mrs. Freeman - Freemans Family Daycare in Inglewood, CA.
Posted: August 18th, 2010 06:08PM
Number of Windows: 56
Firm: Precise Window Detailing
Additional Services: Power washing -$60 hr. X 1
WOW, they were on time, professional and did an out standing job. I liked them so much they will be doing my 2 houses, and my shop. Thanks again Jamie and Rayshon...
Additional Services: cleaned sills and screens free
Wo.w this guy was awesome he was early ,he cleaned my windows in house in almost the same time as a full crew. I was not so sure at first because of the low price and he was a alone but he guaranteed no streaks and sparkling windows and that what I got wow
I was hesitant to have my windows cleaned by this company, but their prices could not be beat. Most companies that I spoke with quoted me outrageous prices, so I kept calling around. Eventually, Premiere came out and gave me an estimate, schedule an appointment, and now everyone compliments me on my windows. Thanks Premiere! I have recommended you to all of my friends, and co-workers.
They were very professional, knew what they were doing and even got all the stucco off the basements that have never been washed. Recommend them to everyone now. Best job ever--
great guy, new one man company, beat 2 other price quotes in the area. My windows were spotless. ONLY CHARGED ME $75.00. call this guy if you need your windows done for the holidays. ALAN Z 321-615-2358...
Additional Services: Commercial and Residential Cleaning
This was absolutely the best window service I have ever delt with. I Had them do my house on a referral and was taken by the highly respectful and professional manner in which they performed their service. Their attention to detail was spot on, as at times I am a little overbearing about how I like things done. They have always exceeded my expectations and I rarely brag about services I have had, but I must give these guys credit because they really take an honest pride in their work. A perfect example of our loved Veterans. Recommend! Recommend! 602-828-9539
They did a great job. Everything was simple. They came out told me how much it would be (much lower than others that estimated the job), they then scheduled me for the same week. Eric did a great job and was very professional. Will use them again in the spring.
Additional Services: Cleaned screens and tracks, mirrors also
Very professional young man. He showed up as scheduled, did an amazing job!!! Excellent cleaning removing hard water spots from windows and shower doors.Great service and highly recommended. See ya in the Spring.
After I saw the out-come of what those professionals from Ella's Professional Cleaning Team had done for the Office I new I had to try them ,those windows are transparent unbeleaveable I had to have them do my windows and their wonderful and they'll be back agin in 4 months and their prices are Great...
I was very pleased with the cleaning i received from Light and bright cleaning services. They came to give me an estimate on my windows but ended up doing my windows and house cleaning. The house was left spotless i am very pleased.
The Gutter Pro guys are great, they have cleaned my gutters for years but they recently cleaned my windows too and man did they do a great job. I would recommend them to everyone.
Windoo did a great job and exceeded my already high expectations. Many of my friends and neighbors had used them and raved about how much better they were than others they had hired in the past.
I called Diamond Window Cleaning and they showed up on time, wore shoe covers, and power washed the house, there price was the best in town and they did a great job!
The owner personal came out and gave me an estimate for house cleaning and window washing and schedule my appointment for that week.Plus I recieved a multi service discount too!!! They did a great job,were very professional, and worked efficiently.My storm windows had never look so clean!!!