Most Minneapolis homeowners pay between $179 and $999 for professional window cleaning, with a typical two- to three-story home usually landing somewhere in the middle. Your price depends on the number of window panes, whether you want the interiors cleaned too, and add-ons such as screens or tracks. We price by the pane, so most homeowners can get a quote in about five minutes online or over the phone.
Minneapolis homes take a beating on the glass. Winter leaves road salt and grime, spring dumps pollen after the snow melts, and summer adds dust, bugs, and spotting from the lawn sprinklers. A good window cleaning is a seasonal reset, not a splurge.
We wrote this guide to give you a real number before you call and to explain exactly what moves that number up or down for a Twin Cities home.
How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost in Minneapolis?
Our window cleaning prices run from $179 to $999, and most two- to three-story suburban homes fall in the middle of that range. Smaller homes with fewer panes sit near the bottom, and larger homes with lots of glass or high peaks sit near the top.
That range lines up with the local market. In Minneapolis, a typical window cleaning project runs roughly $150 to $294, and nationally, homeowners pay about $8 to $16 per window for interior and exterior cleaning together, according to This Old House. Upper-floor windows tend to cost a little more because they take more equipment to reach.
We price by the number of window panes instead of square footage. Count your panes, tell us whether you want inside, outside, or both, and you have a number fast. No square-foot guesswork and no surprise line items.
Here is a planning guide by home size. Because we quote by the pane, treat these as ballpark ranges rather than a fixed menu.
The quickest way to see your real number is our Minneapolis window cleaning service page, where you can get an instant quote in a few minutes.
What Determines the Price of a Window Cleaning?
A handful of things move your quote. Here is what actually matters.
Number of window panes. This is the single biggest driver. More panes means more time, so a home with a wall of grids costs more than the same-size home with a few large windows.
Inside, outside, or both. Exterior-only is the most affordable option. Adding the interior costs more because interior work is done by hand, pane by pane. Nationally, exterior cleaning averages around $6 to $13 per window and interior around $2 to $3 per window, per HomeGuide.
Window height. Second- and third-story windows take water-fed poles or ladders, which adds a few dollars per upper window compared to ground-floor glass.
Window type. Large picture windows, multi-pane grids, and specialty glass take longer than a standard double-hung, so they nudge the price up.
Add-ons. Screens, deep track cleaning, and hard-water stain removal are separate from a standard clean. Here is what those typically add.
We quote add-ons up front. If your windows need something extra, you will know before we start, not after.
Why Interior and Exterior Windows Are Priced Differently
The price gap between inside and outside comes down to how each one is cleaned.
Outside, we use a water-fed pole and a four-stage purified-water system. Purified water has the minerals filtered out, so it dries spot-free with no towel-drying needed. We can also reach the tallest windows on most two- and three-story homes from the ground this way.
Inside is hands-on work. We pop the screens off, clean each pane with a mop and squeegee, towel-dry the glass, wipe the sill, then reset and lock the screens before doing a walk-around with you. That extra time per window is why the interior adds to your total.
How the Twin Cities Climate Affects Your Windows
Minnesota is hard on glass, and the seasons decide when your windows need attention.
Winter coats exterior windows in road salt, sand, and grime. Spring brings a layer of pollen and dirt once the snow clears. Summer adds more pollen, dust, and insect debris, and fall drops leaves and organic gunk before the cold sets in.
Our window cleaning season runs from about March 15 to November 15, which is when conditions are right for a proper clean and a spot-free finish. Most homeowners do well with a clean in spring and another in fall.
Hard water is worth a clear word here. Minneapolis city water is only slightly hard, so it is not usually the villain. The real culprits behind spotty glass are lawn-sprinkler overspray on lower windows and the harder well water some suburbs run on. Those minerals dry into spots that a regular wipe will not remove, which is where hard-water stain removal comes in.
How to Get Your Windows Cleaned for Less
There are a few honest ways to lower your cost and keep your glass clean longer.
The biggest one: wash the siding too. Clean windows on a dirty home get dirty again fast, and we would rather you not spend on window cleaning while the siding is still grimy. When we clean both, the windows stay clear a lot longer.
That is why we bundle home washing with window cleaning for a combined rate and back it with a seven-day rain guarantee when we do both together. If it rains within seven days of that combined service, we take care of it. If washing your siding is on your list too, it is easy to pair it with a home wash.
Two more ways to save: a recurring plan runs about 10% off and keeps your windows in good shape year-round, and neighborhood discounts of 10% to 20% kick in when neighbors book together.
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Their Windows
We are fully insured, with both general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. That protects your home and our crew on every job.
We are also among the highest-reviewed exterior cleaning companies in Minnesota, and we are members of the Window Cleaning Resource Association and the Pressure Washing Resource Association.
Every job carries our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something is not right while we are there, we fix it on the spot. If you notice something after we leave, we come back and make it right. You do not even need to be home, as long as your screens are off or we have access.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have my windows cleaned in Minnesota?
About twice a year works for most homes. Clean in spring to clear off winter salt and pollen, then again in fall to head into winter with clear glass.
How long does a window cleaning take?
Most take two to three hours. A small job can be under an hour, and a large home with both interior and exterior windows can run most of the day.
Do I need to be home for the cleaning?
No. As long as your screens are removed or we have access, we can handle the exterior and the interior when it is arranged without you there.
Is there anything I can do to keep my windows clean longer?
Keep the siding clean. Clean glass on a dirty house spots up quickly, which is exactly why we recommend washing the home and the windows together.
Do you clean screens, sills, and tracks?
Screens and sills are part of a full clean. Deep track cleaning is a small add-on if your tracks need extra attention.
Get Your Minneapolis Window Cleaning Quote
Clean windows are one of the easiest ways to brighten a home and let more light in, and getting a price should be just as easy. Use our instant quote tool at washthehome.com to see your number in about five minutes, or call us at 612-298-5813, and we will walk you through it. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a fair, up-front price from a fully insured, satisfaction-guaranteed local team.
