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How Much Do Window Cleaners Charge?

By Heather

Last updated 14th January 2025 - Reading time: 7 mins

At a Glance

The average window cleaning cost is around £40 in 2025.
It typically takes approximately 1 to 2 hours for a professional to clean external windows.

In this guide, you'll find the following:

How much professional window cleaning costs for different sized houses in the UK.
Things you need to consider when hiring a window cleaner, how to clean external windows yourself, and expert advice from tradespeople on MyJobQuote.
How to find and hire a local window cleaner.

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In 2025, the average cost of window cleaning is around £40 and it won't typically take them longer than about 2 hours. However, the window cleaning prices you're quoted will depend on various factors.

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professional window cleaner using a squeegee

Average Window Cleaning Cost (Residential):

Depending on the size of your home, it usually takes: 1 – 2 hours

£40

How Much Is a Window Cleaner in the UK?
- Window Cleaning Price List
Things to Consider When Hiring Window Cleaners in 2025
Can You Clean External Windows Yourself?
Hiring a Window Cleaner in the UK: Checklist
FAQs
Sources

How Much Is a Window Cleaner in the UK?

Cleaning your windows is a great way to give your home a fresh look. Not only from the exterior, but you are also going to feel better from the inside looking out.

Hiring professional window washers is one such way to achieve the clean windows and streak-free finish which you desire.

Of course, every home and business is different. So, a 1-bedroom home might cost from £50 to 150, while a large commercial business may cost over £500 when hiring companies.

For such reasons, customers have to compare quotes, learn what is included in the price, and ask questions about guarantees offered by local cleaning professionals prior to choosing a company they are going to hire.

Due to the nature of the work, scaffolding, and other equipment may also be required. In such cases, hourly rates will increase, as will the entire job cost when you hire professional cleaners.

So, keep this in mind as you are comparing local service professionals, to have your windows professionally cleaned.

How much for a handyman to clean the windows of a bungalow and keep the front drive and garden paths clear on a rolling basis (every few months)?

"Window cleaning costs for a bungalow should be around £10 to £15 and a standard sized driveway and path should be around the same price."

Handyman Pro

Window Cleaning Price List

The table below summarises how much a window cleaner costs for different-sized houses in 2025, as well as how long the job typically takes to complete.

Property Size	Duration	Window Cleaning Cost
Semi Detached	1 – 2 hours	£45
Detached property	1 – 2 hours	£51
Terraced property	1 – 2 Hours	£41

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Things to Consider When Hiring Window Cleaners in 2025

Of course, you want to pay the lowest price but not compromise on service. When hiring window washers, the best way to ensure this is the case is to shop and compare quotes. Doing this will result in the cheapest price while hiring the best local window washers.

Company guarantees are very important. If you are not happy, see streaks, or notice the windows don’t look how you want them to, most companies will remedy such concerns. Make sure you hire a company which guarantees the work and your satisfaction.

Compare the scope of services. For example, one company might include scaffold and other rental equipment at a flat rate; another might charge you by the hour. Further, some might offer more than one washer for a flat rate.

Consider all costs, services, scope of work, and what is included in the quoted price a local company provides you with.

Reputation, service guarantees, and how long the company has been in business. Ultimately, you have to hire a reputable company and one which will guarantee the outcome of the work they do.

So, you don’t want to hire any company simply based on cheap prices alone. Consider the duration of the job, quality, guarantees, and other important variables so you know exactly what you are going to get based on the company you choose to hire.

What equipment is needed to clean external windows in a two storey house? (No ladders, so extension poles are needed.)

"Complete starter water feed pole systems are available, consisting of a backpack/trolley with an adjustable pump, a pole and brush with all connectors, hoses, fittings, a resin-filled DI vessel to purify water, and a meter to make sure the water has been purified."

MS Window Cleaning

Can You Clean External Windows Yourself?

Should you wash windows yourself?

In a small home or flat, sure. If it is just a few windows, this will take you a matter of a couple of hours to knock out. It won’t require equipment rental and will end up costing far less than hiring a company.

But, when your home is more than one storey high, or has 20 or more windows and requires equipment rental, this is when you want to call a window washer. Not only to ensure they do the job properly, but in a timely fashion, and reach all crevices and corners while washing your windows.

As it pertains to commercial work, you should also hire service professionals. They will guarantee their work and your satisfaction ,and only use the best cleaners to ensure your windows look good and are streak-free when they finish the job.

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Hiring a Window Cleaner in the UK: Checklist

Compare equipment costs, material costs, labour costs, and guarantees.
Learn about re-services options if you are not happy with the window washing services.
Find out if they offer "green" chemical-free cleaning.
Learn about pressure washing offered, especially for larger or commercial windows.

FAQs

Can I wash the windows myself?

Sure, especially in a small home or flat. The issue arises when there are 100 windows to wash or windows that are 10 metres high. How will you reach and wash them?

Professionals will use pressure washers, scaffolds, and other equipment to do the job right and guarantee the outcome of the work. In such cases, you are better served by hiring a local service professional.

How much will they charge me?

Again, depending on equipment cost, the size of the home/business, whether it is commercial or residential, how many windows there are, and the type of cleaning methods used, pricing can fluctuate greatly.

On the lower end, expect to pay £2 to 4 per window. On the higher end, this might run between £10 to 15, or more, for certain commercial or harder-to-clean windows in a residential area.

Are services guaranteed?

Most window washers will guarantee the work they do. Otherwise, you can simply get a quote from another local service provider and will typically find they are going to guarantee the work and are more likely to offer you a discounted price for the services they are going to perform.