Window Cleaning Pricing Guide 2026: Per Window, Per Home & Commercial Rates

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.

2026 Window Cleaning Rate Tables

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

Screen and Track Cleaning Add-Ons

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 Pricing

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.

How to Quote Window Cleaning Jobs Efficiently

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.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does window cleaning cost per pane in 2026?
Standard window panes cost $4–$8 each for ground-floor exterior cleaning. Large picture windows or bay windows cost $8–$15 per pane. Second-story windows add a $2–$4 premium per pane. Interior cleaning adds 80–100% on top of exterior rates (interior + exterior costs 1.8–2.0× the exterior-only rate).
How much does residential window cleaning cost for a whole home?
A medium-size home with 15–20 windows costs $150–$250 for exterior window cleaning. A large home with 25–35 windows runs $250–$400. Screen cleaning adds $2–$5 per screen. Most clients request exterior-only for routine cleaning; interior + exterior together runs 1.8–2.0× the exterior rate.
How do I price commercial window cleaning?
Commercial window cleaning for ground-floor storefronts is $3–$7 per pane. Multi-story commercial buildings run $6–$15+ per pane depending on height and access requirements. Restaurants and retail clients on weekly or monthly contracts pay $75–$200 per visit. Always quote commercial window jobs as recurring contracts — monthly pricing is more predictable for both parties.
What should I charge for window track and screen cleaning?
Screen removal, cleaning, and reinstallation costs $2–$5 per screen. Window track cleaning (vacuuming and wiping) costs $2–$4 per window. Small screen repairs add $15–$35 per screen. Always quote these as separate add-ons — bundling them into your base window rate means you're doing more work for free.