How to Choose the Right Window Cleaning Company (And Why the Cheapest Quote Usually Isn't)

If you've gotten a few window cleaning quotes lately, you've probably noticed the prices swing wildly. One guy quotes $150, another quotes $400, and you're left wondering what you're actually paying for. Here's what to know before you hire anyone to touch your windows.

First, know what your home actually needs. Most homes do well with a full window cleaning twice a year, spring and fall. If you're near a busy road, surrounded by trees, or close to construction, you may need it more often to keep pollen, dust, and hard water spots from building up on the glass and etching in over time. Windows, glass doors, frames, tracks, and sills should be part of every cleaning, not an upcharge tacked on later.

Most homeowners and business owners will get the most value from a full inside & out window cleaning as opposed to exterior-only. There are two sides to glass, and paying to only clean one side sometimes just exposes how dirty the inside really is, and creates more work for you.

On top of that, you should be provided with a full guarantee that there will be no streaks left behind. And if there are any mistakes, the company should come back free of charge to make it right; at least that’s what we believe and provide for our clients.

Watch out for the airline pricing trick. A lot of low bidders operate the way budget airlines do. They hook you with a rock bottom quote, then once they're on your property, suddenly your frames cost extra, your sills cost extra, your glass doors weren’t included, your second story costs extra, your tracks cost extra, and your hard water spots need a "special treatment" that wasn't in the original price.

By then you've got a guy on a ladder at your house and no real leverage to negotiate. What looked like the cheapest option on paper turns into the most expensive one on your driveway.

The real cost of going cheap shows up later. A rushed or undertrained crew can streak your glass, damage glass and screens, or leave hard water spots behind that need a specialist to fix. Now you're paying twice: once for the cheap job, and again for someone qualified to come out and actually do it right. The most expensive option isn't the company that charges more upfront to do it right. It’s the cheap option that requires paying for another service after.

We price the way we do on purpose. Doing this right means trained technicians, the right tools for different glass and window types, insurance coverage, well paid employees that care, and a guarantee behind every job. All of that costs money to maintain, and that's exactly why the companies who do it correctly rarely have the lowest price on the block.

Our clients aren't looking for the cheapest quote. They're looking for it done right the first time, with the peace of mind that if something's not right, we come back and fix it.

Before you hire anyone, ask what's actually included, what exactly is part of the price, and whether they guarantee their work. If they can't answer clearly, that tells you what you need to know.

Ready for windows done right the first time? Reach out and let's get you a straight answer, upfront. You can get a free estimate here.