Window Cleaning Price Calculator
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Quick answer
Residential window cleaners commonly charge per window, with exterior-only cleaning cheaper than inside and outside. Second-storey windows, screens, tracks and hard-water stains are usually priced as extras. Set a minimum per visit so small homes still cover travel.
How this calculator works
Per-window pricing is the most common model in residential window cleaning because customers can count their windows. Cleaning both sides takes less than twice the time of the outside alone, so this calculator applies a 1.7× multiplier rather than 2×.
Upper-storey windows need ladders or water-fed poles, so they carry a premium. Screens and tracks are popular add-ons: they take extra time, and customers notice the difference.
The formula
- Per window
- rate × sides factor + screen add-on (25%) + track add-on (35%)
- Upper storeys
- +30% of the window rate for each upper-storey window
- Price
- the larger of the total and the minimum charge
Worked example
Twenty windows cleaned inside and out at $8 a window is 20 × 8 × 1.7 = $272. Eight of them are upstairs, adding 8 × 8 × 1.7 × 0.3 ≈ $33, for $305 per visit, or about $15 a window.
Tips
- 01Count French panes or very large picture windows as two or more windows.
- 02Offer a quarterly exterior plan; it is the most reliable recurring revenue in window cleaning.
- 03Pair window cleaning with gutter cleaning or pressure washing to raise the average ticket.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge per window?
Set a per-window rate for exterior cleaning that covers your hourly target at your normal speed, then multiply by about 1.7 for inside-and-out. Add premiums for height, screens and tracks.
Is inside window cleaning worth offering?
Yes, it raises the ticket considerably, but it requires booking time with the homeowner and care with floors and furniture. Price it accordingly.
How often should windows be cleaned?
Most homes clean exteriors two to four times a year. Homes near the coast, busy roads or construction may need it more often.
Do window cleaners charge more for second-floor windows?
Usually. Upper-storey windows take longer and carry more risk, so a 20–50% premium is common.