Window cleaning cost calculator - what a clean glass job should cost.
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- Interior, exterior & both
- Typical local ranges
Full job - every pane cleaned on both sides, the most common request and the benchmark price.
Estimated window cleaning
$215–$290
Inside & out · 2,000 sq ft · One-time
A transparent ballpark using typical local ranges - not a quote. Your real price depends on your own rates, region, and the job in front of you.
What goes into the cost of window cleaning
The starting point is the number and type of windows. Most cleaners price a standard pane at $4 to $8 interior and $7 to $15 inside and out, with large picture windows, French or grid panes, and skylights priced higher because each takes more time. On top of that sits the scope: interior-only is the cheapest at roughly 60% of a full job, exterior adds ladder and pole work, and inside and out is the full benchmark price.
Two more levers move the final number. Height and access matter because second-story and hard-to-reach glass adds 25% to 50% for the equipment and risk involved. And add-ons - screens, tracks and sills, hard-water removal, skylights - are priced on top because they are real extra work. The calculator above stacks all of these so the range you see reflects the actual job, not a flat guess.
Window cleaning cost per window
| Window type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard pane - interiorPer single-hung window, inside only | $4 – $8 |
| Standard pane - inside & outBoth sides, most common scope | $7 – $15 |
| Large picture / bay windowMore glass, more time per pane | $10 – $25 |
| French / grid / divided panesEach small pane wiped individually | $12 – $30 |
| Second-story / hard-access paneLadders or water-fed poles | $15 – $40 |
| SkylightOverhead access, priced individually | $15 – $40 |
| Storm window (per added layer)Added on top of the base pane | $3 – $5 |
Source: 2026 averages - Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, Fixr
Pricing tip for cleaners
Window cleaning prices by home size & stories
| Home size | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small 1-story (~800-1,200 sq ft)Inside & out, ~10-15 windows | $100 – $200 |
| Average 1-story (~1,500-2,000 sq ft)Inside & out, ~15-20 windows | $150 – $300 |
| Large 1-story (~2,500-3,000 sq ft)Inside & out, ~20-25 windows | $200 – $400 |
| 2-story home (~2,000-2,500 sq ft)Hard-access glass adds 25-50% | $250 – $500 |
| Large 2-story (3,500+ sq ft)More panes, more ladder work | $350 – $650+ |
| National average visitTypical residential job, any size | $170 – $400 |
Source: 2026 averages - Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, Fixr
Interior vs exterior vs inside & out
| Scope | Relative cost |
|---|---|
| Interior onlyReachable indoors - fastest and safest | ~60% of full job |
| Exterior onlyLadders, poles, screens, weather | ~70% of full job |
| Inside & outEvery pane cleaned twice - the benchmark | Full price |
| Per square foot of homeWhole-home inside & out | $0.10 – $0.30 / sq ft |
| By the hour (per cleaner)Used for unpredictable or one-off jobs | $40 – $75 / hr |
Source: 2026 averages - Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, Fixr
Window cleaning cost by region
| Region | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Northeast (NYC, Boston)Higher labor, brownstones and walk-ups | $200 – $500 |
| West Coast (LA, SF, Seattle)High cost of living, coastal grime | $200 – $480 |
| South (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston)Lower labor rates, sprawling homes | $130 – $350 |
| Midwest (Chicago, Columbus)Mid-range labor, storm windows common | $140 – $360 |
| Mountain / Southwest (Denver, Phoenix)Hard-water staining is common | $150 – $380 |
Source: 2026 averages - Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, Fixr
What affects window cleaning cost
- Number of windows - the core driver; more panes means more time, billed per window or per home
- Scope - interior only is cheapest, exterior adds ladder work, inside and out is the full benchmark
- Window type - large picture, bay, French, grid, and skylight panes each cost more than a standard pane
- Height and access - second-story and hard-to-reach glass adds 25% to 50% for poles, ladders, and risk
- Condition - hard-water spots, oxidation, paint overspray, and post-construction film need extra treatment
- Add-ons - screens, tracks and sills, and skylights are priced on top of the base window price
- Frequency - quarterly or monthly service keeps glass cleaner, so each visit is faster and a bit cheaper
PaidPrice the windows, then send it as a branded quote.
The calculator gives you the ballpark. Estimaid turns it into a branded, itemized window cleaning quote you can text on the spot - panes, scope, second-story access, screens and hard-water removal all priced your way - then tracks it from sent to accepted to paid. Set your rates once and quote every job in minutes.