Window Cleaning Pricing Guide
Pricing · 6 min read read
Master the art of pricing your window cleaning jobs. Learn per-pane, per-hour, and flat-rate strategies to maximize your profits.
Pricing your window cleaning jobs correctly is one of the most important skills you can develop as a window cleaning business owner. Charge too little, and you burn time and profit. Charge too much, and you lose easy jobs.
This guide breaks down per-pane pricing, hourly pricing, flat rates, minimums, add-ons, and real examples so you can price confidently and maximize your profits.
Industry Overview: How Much Window Cleaners Charge in 2025
Across the US, professional window cleaners typically charge:
$8–$15 per window (inside + outside)
$50–$100 per hour
$250–$1,500 per home
Your pricing depends on:
Home size
Accessibility
Ladder work
Screens & tracks
Interior vs. exterior
Type of windows
Dirt level (construction cleaning = higher)
Standard rate most pros use:
➡️ $10 per window (simple, fair, and profitable).
1. Per-Pane Pricing (Most Popular Method)
This is the most accurate and reliable way to price jobs. Every window pane has a cost. You count them, your price is exact.
Base Rate (Recommended)
$10 per window
Covers:
✔ Interior OR exterior
✔ Basic wipe of sills
✔ Basic bug removal
When to increase price per window
Add $2–$5 extra per pane when:
A window requires a ladder
A window is oversized
Screens require removal/reinstallation
Tracks are dirty
French/multi-pane windows
Construction/sticker removal
Storm windows
Skylights
Common Per-Pane Add-On Rates
Window Type Average Price
Standard window $10
Small Window $6–$7
French/multi-pane $2–$4 per small pane
Sliding doors $15–$25
Storm windows $15–$40
Skylights $20–$35
Why per-pane pricing works best
Most consistent profits
Avoids underestimating large homes
Fast for estimates
Easy to explain to customers
Works great for online quotes
2. Hourly Pricing (Use Only in Special Cases)
Use hourly pricing only when:
The home is extremely dirty
The customer wants “just a few windows”
The job is complicated/unpredictable
You’re doing a mix of services
Standard Hourly Rates
Solo cleaner: $50–$70/hr
Team of two: $100–$140/hr
Hourly = good for
Interior-only
Post-construction cleanings
Skylights
Large commercial windows
Jobs that can’t be counted easily
3. Flat-Rate Pricing (Good for Fast Quotes)
Flat rates work well for marketing (e.g., “Exterior windows starting at $149”).
Typical Residential Flat Rates
Small home: $149–$199
Medium home: $250–$350
Large home: $400–$700
Luxury home: $800–$1,500+
Flat rates are great for speed but don’t always reflect complexity—always verify window count during the estimate.
4. Minimum Service Charge
Never drive across town for a $40 job.
Recommended minimum:
➡️ $150–$200 per visit
Customers don’t question this, it’s standard in home services.
5. Add-On Services (Where the Real Profit Is)
Homeowners rarely want only windows. Upsells can double your revenue per house.
Gutter Cleaning
$150–$350 depending on house size
Often paired with windows
Screen Cleaning
$3–$5 per screen
Pressure Washing / House Wash
$500–$1000+
Christmas Lights Installation
$500–$3,000+
(Huge seasonal revenue booster)
Add-ons turn a $250 job into $600+, with minimal extra time.
6. How to Create Accurate Estimates
1. Count windows
Walk the property and count every pane.
2. Identify difficulty
Ladders? Grime? Screens? Odd shapes?
3. Add services
Screens, tracks, skylights, gutters.
4. Apply your minimum
If the job is under $150, raise it to your minimum.
7. Example Pricing Scenarios (Realistic)
Example 1: Small single-family home
22 windows × $10 = $220
Screens (10) × $3 = $30
Total: $250
Example 2: Large two-story home
38 windows × $10 = $380
Ladder windows: +$40
Screens: +$60
Tracks: +$60
Total: $540
Example 4: Luxury home
60 windows × $10 = $600
Hard water removal: +$120
Screens: +$150
Tracks: +$120
Total: $990
8. What Customers Actually Care About
Customers aren’t choosing the cheapest cleaner, they’re choosing the one who:
✔ Shows up on time
✔ Looks professional
✔ Has clear pricing
✔ Offers before & after photos
✔ Has a Google Business Profile
People gladly pay $250–$700 for someone trustworthy.
9. How BlueWorks Helps You Price Faster
Pricing becomes much easier when you can:
Store window counts
Save job notes & photos
Schedule customers instantly
See your average price per house
Track which neighborhoods pay more
Send quotes in under 10 seconds
BlueWorks was built specifically for window cleaning businesses, so you never lose customers or under-price jobs.
Final Thoughts
Your pricing determines your income, your profitability, and your growth. With a simple per-pane method (around $10 per window), a fair hourly rate, and clear add-ons, you can price every job with confidence.
Master your pricing, and you’ll scale much faster than most new cleaners.