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Window cleaning cost / deep-diveVerified November 2026

How often should you get your windows cleaned?

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Window cleaning cost

How often to clean windows in the US

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Normal range across the US
$240–$720per year

Twice a year, full clean, on a plan. The full price list is below.

How we get this data
Typical
$425
Low
$240
High
$720
Jobs priced
6
Cities priced
195
Sources
67+
Verified
November 2026
Quick answer

Twice a year — spring and fall — suits most homes. On a recurring plan with the usual 10–20% discount, two full cleans cost about $240–$720 a year. One full clean a year is $150–$400; quarterly outside-only service is about $320–$1,025 a year.

  • One full clean a year: $150–$400
  • Twice a year on a plan: $240–$720 a year
  • One full clean plus one outside-only visit: $200–$615 a year
  • Quarterly outside only on a plan: $320–$1,025 a year
  • Recurring plans usually save 10% to 20% a visit

Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 67+ American pricing sources · See methodology

01 / PricesUSA · November 2026

Window cleaning cost per year, by schedule (2026)

Plans assume about 20 windows and the usual 10–20% recurring discount. One full clean a year costs $150–$400.

Window cleaning cost per year, by schedule (2026)Per year, low to high with the typical price marked.
Quarterly, full clean, on a plan $850$480–$1,440
Quarterly, outside only, on a plan $595$320–$1,025
Twice a year, full clean, booked one at a time $500$300–$800
Twice a year, full clean, on a plan $425$240–$720
One full clean + one outside-only visit, on a plan $360$200–$615
One full clean a year, inside and out $250$150–$400
JobLowTypicalHigh
One full clean a year, inside and outper year$150$250$400
Twice a year, full clean, booked one at a timeper year$300$500$800
Twice a year, full clean, on a planper year$240$425$720
One full clean + one outside-only visit, on a planper year$200$360$615
Quarterly, outside only, on a planper year$320$595$1,025
Quarterly, full clean, on a planper year$480$850$1,440

US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.

02 / By city195 cities priced

Does how often to clean windows change by city?

Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how window cleaning prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $250.

Window cleaning prices in the 12 biggest US metrosEach city's typical window cleaning price against the US typical of $250.
New York, NY 20% more
Boston, MA 16% more
Los Angeles, CA 12% more
Chicago, IL 8% more
Washington, DC 4% more
Atlanta, GA 4% more
Miami, FL Same
Dallas, TX 4% less
Houston, TX 8% less

Labor, rent and demand move every job on this page in the same direction. Open your city's guide for its full local price list.

03 / The guide4 parts

What to know before you book

What most homes need

Twice a year works for most houses: once in late spring, after the pollen dies down, and once in fall. Dusty, pollen-heavy or coastal homes may need a clean every three to four months.

You don't have to clean the inside every time. To save, you can book one full clean and one outside-only visit each year.

Save money

What a plan saves

Most companies take 10% to 20% off when you book a recurring schedule. Two full cleans booked one at a time cost $300–$800; on a plan, about $240–$720.

Quarterly and outside-only service

Outside-only visits ($100–$285 each) are the cheap way to clean more often. Four a year on a plan cost about $320–$1,025, against $480–$1,440 for four full cleans.

Signs it's time

Streaks you can see in low sun, spots after rain or sprinklers, cobwebs in the corners and gritty tracks are all signs. Deal with hard water spots early — older spots are harder to lift.

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05 / Questions5 answers

How often to clean windows: FAQ

How often should windows be professionally cleaned?

Twice a year for most homes. On a plan that is about $240–$720 a year for about 20 windows.

Is a window cleaning plan worth it?

If you would book at least twice a year anyway, yes — plans usually take 10% to 20% off each visit.

Should I clean the inside as often as the outside?

You don't have to. You can alternate a full clean with an outside-only visit at $100–$285.

What's the best time of year to clean windows?

Late spring, once the pollen dies down, and fall suit most homes. These are the busy seasons, so book a few weeks ahead.

How much does window cleaning cost per year?

$150–$400 for one full clean, about $240–$720 for two on a plan, and about $480–$1,440 for four full cleans on a plan.

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