Getting a straight answer on window cleaning cost is harder than it should be, because the “right” price depends on a handful of things that vary a lot house to house. Here’s what actually drives the number, and what things typically run in the LA area.
The short version
Nationally, professional window cleaners charge $8 to $16 per window for a standard interior-and-exterior clean, or $4 to $8 per pane if a company prices by pane instead of by window. Most companies also have a minimum service fee — usually $45 to $85 — since a 20-minute drive doesn’t make sense for a 3-window job. Put together, a typical single-family home runs $200 to $400 for a full interior-and-exterior pass.
High-Wash’s own starting rate for residential window cleaning is $10-15 per window, with a $150 minimum for a visit — in line with the wider market.
What actually changes the price
- Number of stories. Ground-floor windows are the cheapest to reach. Anything above the second floor usually adds $10-40 per window because it needs a ladder, pole, or lift instead of just walking up to the glass.
- Interior vs. exterior only. Doing both sides costs more than exterior-only, but it’s also the only way to actually see if the glass is clean — a lot of grime shows up more on the inside than people expect.
- Screens and tracks. Screen cleaning is typically $0.50 to $5 per screen on top of the window price. Tracks with years of built-up dirt take longer than a quick wipe.
- Hard water staining. Mineral deposits from sprinklers are a different job than a normal clean — they need a different technique (see our guide on removing hard water stains), and heavy staining adds time.
- Condition and access. Post-construction window cleaning (paint overspray, stucco dust, adhesive residue) takes meaningfully longer than a routine clean — see our post-construction cleaning guide for what that involves.
Commercial pricing works differently
Commercial and storefront window cleaning is usually quoted per square foot ($0.50-$2.50) or per window ($6-$20) rather than a flat per-window rate, since commercial glass varies so much in size and access method — a ground-floor storefront and a mid-rise curtain wall aren’t priced the same way. For buildings that need a boom lift, scissor lift, swing stage, or rope access, pricing is quote-based since equipment and crew size change job to job. See our commercial services overview for what each access method is for.
Getting an accurate number for your place
Because so much depends on stories, screens, and condition, a phone quote is always a ballpark — the real number comes from either a few good photos or a quick look at the property. Request a free quote and we’ll give you a straightforward price before any work starts.
Industry pricing figures in this article reflect general U.S. market data as of 2026, gathered from third-party home-services pricing guides, not exclusively High-Wash’s own rates. High-Wash’s specific starting price is noted where stated above; commercial and specialty work is quoted individually.