Window Cleaning Cost Guide: What to Expect in 2026

Typical Price Ranges by Home Type

These are mid-market ranges in average U.S. metro areas. Coastal and Northeast markets run 20–40% higher; rural and small-market areas run 10–20% lower.

• Single-story home, exterior only (15–20 windows): $80–$150 (avg $110)
• Single-story home, interior + exterior: $150–$250 (avg $190)
• Two-story home, exterior only (20–30 windows): $130–$225 (avg $170)
• Two-story home, interior + exterior: $225–$375 (avg $295)
• Large home / complex roofline (30+ windows): $300–$600+
• Condo / apartment (varies by unit window count): $75–$175

What's Included (and What Isn't)

Standard window cleaning — the base price — typically includes exterior glass cleaning, frame wipe-down, and basic screen-in-place cleaning or screen removal. What's often extra:

• Interior cleaning: Almost always quoted separately unless you specify interior + exterior
• Screen removal, cleaning, and reinstallation: Some companies include this; many charge $3–$8 per screen
• Track and sill cleaning: Almost always an add-on, priced per window ($3–$10 each)
• Hard water stain treatment: Add-on when significant mineral deposits require acid treatment
• Skylight cleaning: Per-skylight pricing, $50–$150 each depending on size and access
• Post-construction cleanup: Separate service entirely, priced 3–5x standard rates

What Pushes Prices Up

Understanding the cost drivers helps you evaluate whether a quote premium is legitimate:

• Story count: Each additional story adds ladder or equipment time and safety requirements — two-story homes cost 40–80% more than single-story for the same window count
• Window count and type: More windows, larger panes, divided-light/French windows (more individual panes), and specialty shapes all increase time
• Hard water or heavy contamination: If the glass requires pre-treatment or more time per pane, expect a higher price
• Interior + exterior vs. exterior only: Full service typically costs 60–80% more than exterior-only
• Coastal location: Salt air deposits clean up faster but require more frequent service; coastal pros often charge a premium
• Off-season or weekend scheduling: 10–20% premium is common

Regional Price Differences

Where you live affects pricing significantly. The most expensive markets in the U.S. for window cleaning are the Boston–New York–Washington corridor, the San Francisco Bay Area, and coastal Southern California. The most affordable markets tend to be inland Midwest and rural Southeast.

• New York / New Jersey: Single-story exterior $130–$250; full service $225–$400
• Boston / Providence area: Single-story exterior $140–$275; full service $240–$425
• Los Angeles / San Diego: Single-story exterior $110–$200; full service $190–$350
• Atlanta / Charlotte / Nashville: Single-story exterior $80–$150; full service $140–$250
• Chicago / Midwest metro: Single-story exterior $85–$165; full service $150–$275
• Phoenix / Las Vegas: Single-story exterior $75–$145; full service $130–$230

How to Compare Quotes

Price-per-quote comparisons are meaningless unless you're comparing the same scope. Before comparing numbers, confirm each quote includes the same elements:

1. 1Exterior only vs. interior + exterior — the most common scope difference between quotes
2. 2Screen handling — removed and cleaned separately, cleaned in place, or not touched
3. 3Track and sill cleaning — included or extra
4. 4Frame cleaning — included in the base or per-frame charge
5. 5Number of windows quoted — count your own windows and verify the quote matches