Window Cleaning Cost
Window cleaning is priced per window, not per job, so the total depends entirely on how many you have and whether you want both sides of the glass done. For a typical 15-window home, interior and exterior together runs $180 to $300. Exterior only runs closer to $100 to $150. Count your windows and the calculator below does the rest.
Exterior only versus interior and exterior
| Service level | What is included | Per window | Typical 15-window home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior only | Outside glass, ground-reachable or with a water-fed pole | $6 to $10 | $100 to $150 |
| Interior and exterior | Both sides of the glass, the full standard clean | $12 to $20 | $180 to $300 |
What changes the price
A 15-window home with interior and exterior cleaning, a second story, screens, and tracks all included lands around $225 to $420 once everything is added up, well above the bare per-window rate. Most of that jump comes from access, not the glass itself.
Questions people ask before booking
How much does window cleaning cost?
For a typical 15-window home, interior and exterior together runs $180 to $300. Exterior only for the same home runs closer to $100 to $150, which is also around where most companies' minimum job fee sits. Use the calculator above with your actual window count for a tighter number.
How much does window cleaning cost per pane versus per window?
Most residential companies price per window, $8 to $20 for interior and exterior combined. Some, especially for commercial storefronts, price per pane instead, typically $4 to $8. A single window with multiple small panes costs about the same either way, it is just quoted differently.
Does cleaning the inside of windows cost extra?
Yes. Exterior-only cleaning runs $6 to $10 per window, while interior and exterior together runs $12 to $20. Interior access also means moving blinds, furniture, and anything sitting on a windowsill, which is part of why it costs more.
How much more does a second story cost?
Roughly $3 to $5 more per window for a second story, and $8 to $15 per window for a third story or higher, since those need ladders or a water-fed pole system instead of just reaching up from the ground.
Do window cleaners charge for screens and tracks separately?
Usually, yes. Screens run about $2 to $5 each and track or sill cleaning runs $1 to $3 per window, on top of the base glass cleaning price. Ask upfront whether a quote already includes them.
How often should windows be professionally cleaned?
Most professionals suggest twice a year for the average home, once in spring and once in fall. Homes near the coast, in a high-pollen area, or right off a busy road often need three to four cleanings a year to keep up with what actually collects on the glass.
Count your windows, decide whether you actually need the interior side done too, and run the numbers above with your ZIP code. If the total lands close to a company's stated minimum job fee, ask what that minimum actually covers before you book.