Window cleaning prices in 2026: $4–$15 per pane, $150–$350 per average home. Full rate table by window count, interior vs. exterior rates, and commercial window pricing.
Window cleaning is a high-margin add-on for cleaning businesses and a standalone service with consistent residential and commercial demand. The pricing structure is simple — per pane or per home — but there are important variables (height, interior vs. exterior, commercial vs. residential) that determine your final rate.
This guide gives you the 2026 rate tables, the formula to verify profitability, and the add-on structure that maximizes revenue per job.
Per-pane pricing (most common for residential): - Standard window (single pane, ground floor): $4–$8 per pane - Large window (picture window, bay window): $8–$15 per pane - Second-story window: Add $2–$4 per pane premium - Third-story / hard-access: Add $4–$8 per pane or quote by time
Per-home flat rates (typical home window counts): - Small home / apartment (8–12 windows): $80–$150 - Medium home (15–20 windows): $150–$250 - Large home (25–35 windows): $250–$400 - Estate / luxury home (40+ windows): $400–$700+
Interior vs. exterior pricing: - Exterior only: Base rate above - Interior only: Base rate × 1.1 (slightly harder — inside smudges, paint, screens) - Interior + Exterior (both sides): Base rate × 1.8–2.0 - Most clients request exterior only for routine cleaning; interior is a premium service
Never include screens and tracks in your base window price — they're separate tasks that take additional time: - Screen removal, cleaning, and reinstallation: +$2–$5 per screen - Window track cleaning (vacuuming + wiping): +$2–$4 per window - Screen repair (small tears): +$15–$35 per screen - Window sill and surround cleaning: Often included in the base rate, but charge +$1–$2 per window if tracks are heavy
Screen cleaning is a near-universal upsell. When quoting window cleaning, always ask: 'Would you like us to clean the screens as well? We can include that for $X more.' Most clients say yes.
Commercial window cleaning is priced per pane, per square foot of glass, or as a monthly contract. Ground-floor retail and office buildings are straightforward. Multi-story commercial requires equipment (squeegee poles, water-fed poles, or swing staging) and different pricing.
Commercial rate benchmarks: - Ground-floor storefront (per pane): $3–$7 - Multi-story office (per pane): $6–$15+ - Restaurant (interior + exterior, weekly): $75–$200/visit - Office building monthly contract (price per pane × frequency): Custom quote
Commercial window cleaning contracts are valuable because of their recurring nature. A restaurant at $150/visit × 4 visits/month = $600/month from a single client with a 45-minute visit window.
The most common approach for residential window cleaning: count windows during the estimate, multiply by your per-pane rate, add screen and track fees, adjust for height and access. Takes 5 minutes on-site.
For phone quotes, ask: total number of windows, single or two-story, interior or exterior, and screen count. Most clients know these numbers. Build a standard price list and quote confidently.
Minimum charge: $75–$100. Never accept a job with fewer than 8 windows without a travel premium — the setup and transport time exceeds the cleaning time.