Typical prices for window cleaning
These are consumer-facing figures from 2026 cost guides, not rules. They show where the market sits so you can tell whether your price is far above or below it.
| What is priced | Published 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Interior only or exterior only, per window (Angi) | $4 – $8 |
| Interior and exterior, per window (HomeGuide) | $8 – $16 |
| Per pane (several guides) | $4 – $8 |
| Windows above the second floor, per window (HomeGuide) | $10 – $40 |
| Large picture windows, per window (Angi, New York example) | $15 – $25 |
| Screens (HomeGuide) | $2 – $5 per screen |
| Tracks and sills (HomeGuide) | $1 – $3 per window |
| Minimum service charge (Angi / HomeGuide) | $75 – $150 / $100 – $250 |
| Hourly rate (Thumbtack) | $25 – $100, average $50 |
| Whole-house visit, 16–20 windows (Thumbtack) | $187 – $368 |
Angi also lists labor at $10 to $15 per hour for an independent cleaner, which is far below Thumbtack's $50 average hourly rate; sources disagree, so compare a few and check local competitors. Rates run higher in urban and high-cost areas.
Count the windows and panes
Walk the whole house and count windows, not just rooms. Note how many are multi-pane (French or colonial grid windows may bill per pane), which are above the second floor, and which are large picture windows or glass doors. Thumbtack's example treats a double-hung window as two windows at $8 each, and a five-pane window at $4 per pane as $20, so be clear whether your price is per window or per pane.
What moves the price
- Interior, exterior or both. Doing both costs more than either alone, and customers often only want the outside.
- Height and access. The biggest driver. Angi notes second- and third-floor windows, skylights and overhangs need ladders, extra safety gear or lifts.
- Window type. Angi lists stained or leaded glass at $10 to $20 per window nationally, higher than standard glass.
- Screens, tracks and sills. Some cleaners include them, others charge extra; say which in the quote.
- Condition. Hard-water stains, paint or post-construction dust take longer. Thumbtack gives a post-construction example of $5 per window against $4 normally.
- Recurring service. Angi says recurring contracts lower the price per visit because the glass needs less scrubbing.
Check the price against your costs
Estimate how long the house takes, multiply by your crew's hourly cost, then add fuel, supplies and overhead. A per-window price is only safe if it beats that number with margin. See how to calculate labor cost and your overhead rate.
Set a minimum charge
Five windows still need the drive, setup and a ladder. Angi shows minimums of $75 to $150 and HomeGuide $100 to $250. Set yours from your hourly cost times the real time a small job takes, and show it as its own line.
A worked quote
One two-story house, interior and exterior, 20 windows with screens, using example rates (yours will differ):
| 16 ground-floor windows, inside and out, 16 × $10 | $160.00 |
| 4 second-floor windows, inside and out, 4 × $20 | $80.00 |
| Screens removed, washed and replaced, 20 × $3 | $60.00 |
| Total | $300.00 |
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Check it against the market: $10 per ground-floor window is inside HomeGuide's $8 to $16, $20 for upper windows is inside its $10 to $40, and $3 per screen is inside $2 to $5. The $300 total clears the published minimum charges ($75 to $250) and sits inside Thumbtack's $187 to $368 for 16 to 20 windows. These figures are examples, not recommended prices.
Common mistakes
- Quoting one flat price per window without counting panes or upper floors.
- Not saying whether screens, tracks and sills are included.
- Skipping a minimum charge on small jobs.
- Skipping a written estimate. Read how to write a contractor estimate for what to include.
Turn the numbers into a quote
Build the quote with the free window cleaning estimate maker: list inside, outside, screens and height extras as separate lines and save a PDF. No sign-up.
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost? [2026 Data] (angi.com).
- HomeGuide, How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost? (2026) (homeguide.com).
- Thumbtack, 2026 Window Cleaning Prices (thumbtack.com), for hourly rates and whole-house ranges.
- AllBetter, Window Cleaning Cost: Per Pane & Per Story Pricing (allbetterapp.com), for the third-story example.
Prices are published averages read in October 2026 and vary by region. For planning only. This is not accounting, tax or legal advice.