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How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost?

 
average costMedium: $40-$140high costHigh: $56-$196

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[1] recommends buying a professional squeegee and using dish soap. Squeegees and window washing tools run under $10.
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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[2] 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[3] .
    • Home Reports.com in Atlanta Georgia advises making sure any contractor hired has liability insurance[4] .
    • Good Housekeeping recommends asking friends or calling professional associations.
    • Mr. Window Cleaner[5] offers a website calculator to estimate individual costs.
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    great job
    Amount: $375.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Ambrea Davis in Alabaster, AL.Posted: November 24th, 2018 06:11PM
    Number of Windows: 55Firm:
    Additional Services: power washed house
    Great husband and wife duo! Couple was very polite and precise with their cleaning. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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    Great job
    Amount: $220.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Ambrea Davis in Alabaster, AL.Posted: November 24th, 2018 06:11PM
    Number of Windows: 55Firm: Glass Gleamers LLC
    Additional Services: power washed house
    What a wonderful job and amazing husband and wife duo. The couple was very efficient, timely, and profession. I highly recommend them to anyone.
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    Commercial and residential power washing and window cleaning
    Amount: $350.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Emanuel 1 in East Stroudsburg, PA.Posted: October 2nd, 2018 09:10PM
    Number of Windows: 10Firm: Klean Slate power washing
    Additional Services: Power washed the front of my home & deck
    This company is truly amazing, I've never felt so satisfied after seeing the transformation of my home. I had green grime and algae growing rampid in the front my home. Within a few hours my home along with my deck was spotless. Very professional and on time. The customer service is fantastic and the price was perfect which left me room for a great tip. If you're located in the Pocono I highly recommend Klean Slate.
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    Window Pros
    Amount: $220.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Chuck Horsby in Grosse Ile, MI.Posted: June 20th, 2018 11:06AM
    Additional Services: Gutter cleaning
    Sparkling clean, very professional. Inside/out, sills and tracks
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    BEST JOB EVER
    Amount: $640.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: GARY MERRITT in SAN ANTONIO, TX.Posted: June 28th, 2016 06:06PM
    Number of Windows: 48Firm: CRUBSIDEPRIDE
    Additional Services: CRUB NUMBERS AND POWER WASH
    THEY DID THE BEST JOB EVER AND DID IT ALL, WHERE REALLY HELPFUL AND HAD LOTS OF DISCOUNTS AND WORDED WITH ME ON THE PRICE,I DID NOT HAVE TO WAIT THEY DID IT ON THE SPOT MY HOUSE NOW LOOKS BRAND NEW. THE CRUB NUMBERS LOOK BETTER THAN ANYONES ON THE BLOCK I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE WORK THEY DID.
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    good and fast very nice and low cost
    Amount: $450.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: JOHNNY HARRIS in DYERSBURG, TN.Posted: July 5th, 2015 03:07PM
    Number of Windows: 62Firm: CLEAR VISION WINDOW CLEANING
    Additional Services: pressure wash window frame and gutters
    GREAT JOB AND COMPANY FOR WEST TN HOME OWNERS VERY PROUD GOOD WORK FAST AND FRIENDLY STAFF LOW COST FREE EXM....AND EASY PAY PLAN IF LOW ON CASH
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    Glam Cleaning Team
    Amount: $150.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: keisha Johnson in Hampton, GA.Posted: April 19th, 2015 05:04PM
    They specialize in cleaning interior or exterior windows she also quoted me a great price for the cleaning of my entire house please contact them they are perfect for a job 404-207-2806
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    Window / House Cleaning
    Amount: $60.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: CAPON KIRK in GLENDALE, AZ.Posted: January 25th, 2015 11:01AM
    Number of Windows: 27 with french doorsFirm: An Affordable Hand
    Additional Services: Refinish work/ screen repair
    Excellent job! The price included repairing 3 large screens, storm windows and french doors ALL FOR $60.00. I wouldn't have been able to buy the material to redo the screens for that! Suggested I put in laminate flooring..which they put in too! Couldn't beat the price. IF IN ARIZONA CALL PATTI 602-842-1977 THEY REALLY ARE AN AFFORDABLE HAND!
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    Best window washing company
    Amount: $245.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: johnjohnny in Calgary, Other.Posted: January 16th, 2015 10:01PM
    Additional Services: Sliding doors, gutters, lawn garden care
    Best company around. I would recommend Mr . Property to anyone! On time and very professional. Also will get them to look after my lawn and garden.
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    Window cleaning
    Amount: $520.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Dillon in Winston Salem, NC.Posted: January 8th, 2015 03:01PM
    Number of Windows: 52Firm: Island breeze facility management
    Additional Services: Windows and doors
    Was fast efficient and very professional, have on a schedule now
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    RTINO
    Amount: $250.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Daniella in Waltham, MA.Posted: November 20th, 2014 07:11PM
    Additional Services: gutters
    These guys rock did my windows then my gutters.see use in six [email protected]
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    Wow. How great it is to have all of my windows done!
    Amount: $450.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Dee Dee 1215 in Boon, MI.Posted: July 28th, 2014 01:07PM
    Number of Windows: 43Firm: Cadillac Janitorial
    Additional Services: screens cleaned
    The crew was on time, professional and detailed. All of my windows- inside and out were sparkling clean. They even got all the pollen off the screens. I've been trying to do them a few a day and never really get them all and never this clean.
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    window cleaning plus
    Amount: $220.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Mrs. Jatusso in huntsville, AL.Posted: January 3rd, 2014 04:01AM
    Number of Windows: 35Firm: Picture Perfect Window Cleaning etc.
    Additional Services: gutter repaired
    New husband and wife team, cleaned windows, cleaned and repaired gutters, Hope trimmed limbs and cleaned porches for free while waiting on her husband Nick to finish with the gutters.... on time, left everything spic and span... fabulous
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    Outside Window Washing (no screens)
    Amount: $80.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Jordan High School teacher (ret) in Alpine, UT.Posted: August 21st, 2013 10:08AM
    Number of Windows: 44Firm: Jason Walkowski
    Additional Services: cleaned inside of garage windows free
    Lots of calcium deposits removed; took 2 workers almost 3 hours; I was so pleased I gave them a $20 tip!
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    Hi-Rise Window Cleaning
    Amount: $6,400.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Commercial Property Manager in Ft. Lee, NJ.Posted: June 21st, 2013 03:06PM
    Number of Windows: Good question, several thousand?Firm: VIP Special Services
    Additional Services: Pressure Washed Parking Deck
    I wrote a great write up under the Pressure Washing segment on this site as a "return favor" for making me look good in front of my property's Tenants and my Management Company's Board of Directors. Im posting this now as they recently did a great job on the windows. OSHA Inspector unexpectedly arrived and went straight to the roof while I was out and no citations where given. That, I think, says it all.
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    starting a window washing small business
    Amount: $0.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: new kid in Cleveland, OH.Posted: May 25th, 2013 10:05AM
    Number of Windows: 0Firm:
    Additional Services: 0
    Hi, I decided to start my own small window washing business. I would like to start out by washing outside house windows. How much would I charge for outside windows and storm windows? rnrnAnd if a business need they window washed, how much can I charge for store windows?rnrnSomeone please give me your feed back.rnrnThanks
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    Windows Cleaned
    Amount: $125.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Terry B. in Somerset, MA.Posted: February 27th, 2013 08:02AM
    Wow I was stunned how clean my windows looked when they finished. I have a 3,500 S/F home so I was quoted prices well above $200 but Prodigy Window & Gutter Cleaning did it all for only $125! And I believe they even did a better job than the more expensive companies would have done. Can't beat perfect. I reccomend Prodigy Window & Gutter Cleaning to everyone. If you live in MA give them a call 508-728-0449
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    Windows Cleaned
    Amount: $60.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: DaisyK#1 in Wayne, NJ.Posted: April 17th, 2012 01:04PM
    Number of Windows: 12Firm:
    He only did the outsides (Inside out side cost more)rnrnLooks great!
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    Beautiful Clean Windows
    Amount: $8.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Kayla White in Mooresville, NC.Posted: February 28th, 2012 10:02PM
    Number of Windows: 36Firm: Spencers Extreme Cleaning Services
    Additional Services: Exterior house washing and driveway
    Spencers Extreme came to my house and cleaned all my windows. They made all of them sparkle. I also had them clean my outside of my house and driveway while they were there. They are a Wonderful power washing and window washing company. I would refer them to ANYONE!!!!! thank you spencers extreme and I will see you guys again
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    Window Cleaning
    Amount: $125.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Youtreehugginghippy in Burlington County, NJ.Posted: February 11th, 2012 06:02AM
    Number of Windows: 25Firm: A Brighter View
    Additional Services: Gutter Cleaning
    These guy's were great. They cleaned the glass inside and out and wiped down the window sills, frames and also the window grills. They even repaired some ripped screens for me, on the spot. I called around and this company beat everyones price, by far! Clean, quiet, professional work. There truely was, a brighter view!
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    Window Cleaning
    Amount: $140.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Lewis John in Vermilion, OH.Posted: December 15th, 2011 03:12PM
    Number of Windows: 20Firm: Harborside Cleaning Service
    Additional Services: Residential & Commercial Cleaning
    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!!!
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    Diamond Window Cleaning
    Amount: $200.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Bob Hover in Torrance, CA.Posted: July 18th, 2011 04:07PM
    Number of Windows: 40Firm: Diamond Window Cleaning
    Additional Services: Pressure washing, Rain Gutter cleaning
    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!
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    Great Window Cleaning
    Amount: $435.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Maryanne in Brookfield, WI.Posted: July 14th, 2011 03:07PM
    Number of Windows: 34 French Glass windowsFirm: windooclean.com
    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.
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    Great window cleaning
    Amount: $165.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Johnny j in Atlanta, GA.Posted: June 21st, 2011 07:06PM
    Number of Windows: 35Firm:
    Additional Services: Gutter cleaning
    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.
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    Truely Light and Bright
    Amount: $200.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Dankevo in Wayzata, MN.Posted: April 13th, 2011 09:04AM
    Number of Windows: 20Firm: Light and Bright Cleaning Services
    Additional Services: House Cleaning
    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.
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    Mrs Jay Johnson
    Amount: $171.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Beatrice Boyd in Pittsburgh, PA.Posted: March 17th, 2011 03:03PM
    Number of Windows: 58Firm: Williams Inc
    Additional Services: My House
    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...
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    My pane was their pleasure
    Amount: $350.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Steve Toews in Santa Maria, CA.Posted: February 25th, 2011 12:02PM
    Number of Windows: 22Firm: Royal Pane Window Cleaning
    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.
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    Wonderful Window Cleaning
    Amount: $170.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: George1 in Greenville, SC.Posted: January 28th, 2011 05:01AM
    Number of Windows: 28Firm: Clean Windows Plus
    Additional Services: Sills and Screens
    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.
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    These Veterans Are The Best I've Ever Seen
    Amount: $120.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: D Shepherd in Phoenix, AZ.Posted: December 9th, 2010 07:12PM
    Number of Windows: 40Firm: Veterans Window Services
    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
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    window cleaning residential
    Amount: $75.00 per cleaning
    Posted by: Debbie Ramondi in Melbourne, FL.Posted: November 8th, 2010 08:11AM
    Number of Windows: 18Firm: zlots window cleaning
    Additional Services: cleaned the screens as well
    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...
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