Window cleaning • UK guide
Window cleaning: compare local quotes and prices
Enjoy brighter rooms and a clear view. Plan exterior or inside-and-out window cleaning, then request free local quotes through MyJobQuote for your property, access and preferred schedule.
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Regular house clean
Typically about £25–£40
Most important detail
Safe access to every pane
Always confirm
Inside, outside, frames and sills
Understand the service
What does professional window cleaning involve?
A professional window-cleaning visit removes normal dust, rain marks, traffic film and surface dirt from agreed panes. The provider may use a traditional applicator and squeegee at close range or purified water delivered through a pole from ground level.
Exterior glass is often the standard recurring service. Interior panes, frames, sills, doors, rooflights and conservatory sections may be included, optional or separately priced. The written quote matters more than the service name.
Paint, cement, silicone, adhesive, hard-water scale, scratches and failed double-glazing seals are not ordinary dirt. These can require specialist restoration or may not be removable safely.
Describe these before quoting
- Property type and number of storeys
- Approximate number and style of windows
- Interior, exterior or both
- Rooflights, conservatories and glass doors
- Locked gates, extensions and difficult access
- One-off clean or recurring schedule
Method comparison
Traditional, water-fed pole or specialist access?
Traditional squeegee
Glass is washed and finished with a squeegee at close range. This can suit interiors, accessible ground-floor panes and detailed work around edges.
Check: how upper floors will be reached safely and whether ladder work is part of the provider’s risk-assessed process.
Pure-water pole
Purified water is brushed onto glass and frames from ground level, then left to dry naturally. It is widely used for recurring exterior work and upper-storey windows.
Expect: the glass can look wet when the cleaner leaves; correctly purified water should dry without normal mineral spotting.
Specialist access
Very high, recessed or obstructed glazing may require a mobile platform, rope access, internal access equipment or a separate specialist team.
Help your cleaner plan: send photographs of unusual access or high windows with your quote request.
Common exterior scope
- Agreed exterior window glass
- Accessible window frames
- Exterior sills where reachable
- Normal dust, rain marks and surface dirt
- Ground and upper floors within the agreed method
- A scheduled recurring route or one-off visit
Often separate or excluded
- Interior glass, internal frames and sills
- Conservatory roofs, skylights and roof lanterns
- Gutters, fascias, soffits and cladding
- Paint, render, cement, silicone and adhesive
- Hard-water or mineral-deposit restoration
- Specialist high-level equipment and traffic management
Frames and sills: providers use these terms differently. Ask whether all four frame sides, vents, seals and the lower sill are included, and whether the price covers both sides of the window.
Budget guide
How much does window cleaning cost in the UK?
MyJobQuote’s 2026 guide gives regular-clean ranges of £20–£35 for terraced homes, £20–£40 for semi-detached homes and £35–£60 for detached homes. Window count and access help determine the quote.
These are planning benchmarks, not fixed tariffs. A simple recurring exterior clean on an established local round may be priced differently from a first clean, a one-off visit or a combined inside-and-out appointment.
Price note: Budget guide checked October 2026 against MyJobQuote’s 2026 window cleaning guide. Ask for a tailored price covering the glass, frames, sills and any extras you need.
What changes the quote?
- Pane count, size and window style
- Storeys, rooflines and safe access
- Exterior only or inside and outside
- First clean, one-off or recurring route
- Frames, sills, doors and conservatory glazing
- Condition, parking and regional labour costs
Count more than windows
A bay window, a Georgian-style window, a sliding door and a small casement are not equivalent jobs. Photographs usually communicate the real workload better than one total number.
Include every side of the property and show obstructions such as extensions, conservatories, locked alleys, sloping roofs and planted borders.
Practical MV Cleaning insight
Photograph every elevation before requesting a quote
The window count alone rarely explains the job. Providers need to see pane divisions, height, opening style, access routes and whether a pole can reach the glass from stable ground.
For internal cleaning, mention blinds, shutters, ornaments, deep sills and furniture that restricts access. For exterior work, unlock side gates and tell the provider about pets, ponds, cables and fragile roof sections.
A clear visual brief reduces price changes on arrival and helps the provider choose an appropriate method before travelling.
Scheduling
One-off or recurring window cleaning?
Recurring route
A provider may offer a four-, six-, eight- or twelve-week cycle. Regular exterior cleaning prevents heavy build-up and can be easier to schedule efficiently.
One-off clean
A first or one-off visit may take longer because frames and glass have more accumulated dirt. Ask whether the first clean has a separate price.
Weather policy
Light rain does not always stop safe exterior cleaning, but high winds, ice, lightning or unsafe ground may. Check how postponements and route updates are communicated.
How to compare window-cleaning providers
- Send clear photographs of every side of the property.
- Ask which cleaning and access method will be used.
- Confirm inside, outside, frames, sills and doors separately.
- Check public liability insurance and safety arrangements.
- Ask about first-clean, recurring and cancellation terms.
- Get the complete price and exclusions in writing.
A clear quote should state
- The exact windows and surfaces covered
- Interior and exterior scope
- Frames, sills and specialist sections
- Total price, VAT and minimum charge
- Frequency, payment and weather policy
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Window cleaning FAQs
Are interior windows included?
Not automatically. Many recurring rounds cover exterior glass only. Interior panes require access to the property and are commonly quoted as a separate or combined service.
Are frames and sills included?
They may be, but definitions vary. Ask whether full frames, lower sills, vents and both internal and external surfaces are included in the stated price.
Can windows be cleaned in the rain?
Often yes in light rain if access remains safe. High winds, ice, storms or unsafe ground can require postponement. The provider should explain its weather policy.
Why are the windows left wet after pure-water cleaning?
Pure-water systems rinse glass with water that has had normal dissolved minerals removed. The glass is commonly left to dry naturally rather than being wiped at height.
Do I need to be at home?
Exterior-only work may not require you to be present if access, payment and security arrangements are agreed. Interior cleaning normally requires authorised entry.
How do I find a local window cleaning professional?
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