In Melbourne, professional residential window cleaning usually starts from $475 for a standard home and rises to $1,000 or more for larger, double-storey or premium properties. The final price comes down to how many glass panes you have, how many storeys, whether you want interior and exterior or exterior only, and add-ons like screens and tracks. Most Bayside homes land in the $475 to $1,000 range for a full interior-and-exterior clean.
If you live around the bay, you already know the look. A hazy, salt-streaked film creeps back over the glass within weeks of every clean, which is exactly why so many locals in Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris start pricing up a professional window clean.
Most guides answer with a shrug and a “it depends.” We would rather give you a real number and then explain the reasoning, so you can work out roughly where your own home sits before you even call us. We are a Bayside-based team, one of the most-reviewed and highest-rated exterior cleaning companies in the area, cleaning homes across the inner-southeast since 2020.
Why You Can Trust This Price Guide
We put our numbers in writing because we stand behind our work. We hold a consistent five-star rating and rank among the most-reviewed exterior cleaning companies in the area, which only happens by pricing fairly and doing the job properly.
We are fully insured with public liability cover up to $20 million, our team is certified to work safely at heights, and we are covered by WorkSafe Victoria. Every job is backed by our money-back guarantee. We walk you through the finished result before we leave, and if you are not happy we come back free of charge. If you are still not satisfied, we refund your deposit.
How Much Does Professional Window Cleaning Really Cost in Melbourne?
A standard residential window clean with us starts from $475 and runs up to $1,000 or more for larger homes. Exterior-only work on an average home takes around two hours; a full interior-and-exterior clean takes four to six.
We quote per house rather than per window, based on size, storeys, condition and access. It is the fairer way to price, because almost everyone under-counts how much glass they actually have. The ranges below reflect what most Melbourne homes pay.
| Home type (Melbourne) | Exterior only | Interior + exterior | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small home or unit, single storey | From $475 | From $475 | ~2 hrs (exterior) |
| Standard 3–4 bedroom, single storey | $475–$650 | $550–$750 | 3–4 hrs |
| Double storey, 3–4 bedroom | $550–$800 | $700–$1,000 | 4–6 hrs |
| Larger or premium home, extensive glass | $800+ | $1,000+ | Half to full day |
These are typical ranges to help you plan, not fixed quotes. Every home is different, so we price yours individually once we have seen it, which for most people happens the same day.
Prefer to see the service details first? Our residential window cleaning page walks through exactly what a standard clean covers.
What Actually Drives Your Window Cleaning Price
The single biggest factor is not how many windows you have. It is how many individual panes of glass.
- Pane count, not window count. One window assembly is often four to ten separate panes, and each pane gets cleaned on both sides. Two homes that look identical from the street can price very differently once you count the glass.
- Storeys. Second-storey exterior glass needs a water-fed pole system and height-safety gear, not ladders leaning against your render.
- Interior versus exterior. Interiors are cleaned by hand with soapy water. French panes take much longer inside and can cost two to three times the exterior price.
- Glass condition. Salt etching, hard-water spotting and builder’s residue take extra work to shift.
- Access. Narrow side returns, balconies and tight courtyards all add time.
- Add-ons. Window screen cleaning is offered as an add-on, where screens are removed and wiped down, rather than being bundled into standard pricing.
Labour is the bulk of any quote. The average window cleaner in Melbourne earns around AU$23.60 an hour according to PayScale, which is a useful reality check: a genuinely thorough clean simply cannot be done at bargain-basement rates without something being skipped.
On the method itself, our exterior work uses a water-fed pole and pure water. Pure water is deionised, so it holds no minerals and dries streak-free on the glass without any wiping. That is why the outside comes up clear even on upper storeys we reach from the ground.
How Different Window Types Affect Your Price
The style of window changes how long it takes to clean, and time is what you are paying for. It is less about a set price per type and more about how much careful work each design needs.
- Sliders, single-hung and standard sash windows. These are quick to clean and the most common across Melbourne homes, so they sit at the lower end of a job.
- Glass doors and floor-to-ceiling glass. Full-height glass has more surface area and more panes than people expect, which adds time on both sides.
- French panes, colonial and leadlight windows. These have many small panes divided by bars. The exterior prices much like a normal window, but the interior is hand-cleaned pane by pane and can cost two to three times the exterior price on the same window.
If your home has a lot of French or colonial glass inside, that is usually the single biggest reason an interior clean quotes higher than you might expect. We will always point it out when we quote, so there are no surprises on the day.
What’s Included in a Standard Clean, and What’s an Add-On
Knowing what sits inside the base price is the easiest way to compare quotes fairly. Here is exactly what a standard clean with us covers.
Every standard clean with us includes:
- All glass cleaned, interior and exterior, or exterior only if that is what you book.
- Sills wiped as part of the job, not treated as an extra.
- A final walkthrough with you before we leave, in person or by video if you are out.
Offered as add-ons on top of the base price:
- Window screen cleaning, where screens are removed and wiped down rather than left in place.
Add-ons are always priced separately and quoted upfront, so you decide what you want and see the full picture before we start.
Exterior-Only or Interior and Exterior?
Exterior-only costs less, and it is the right call for plenty of homes. The catch is that once the outside is gleaming, the inside tends to look worse by comparison, so a lot of people end up wanting both anyway.
For most homes the interior and exterior together is the better value, since you avoid paying for two separate visits. The exception is apartments: on non-ground-floor units the exterior is usually maintained by the building’s owners corporation, so an interior-only clean is often all you need.
How Often Should You Clean Windows in Melbourne?
Frequency matters because it changes what you spend over a year. Near the bay, glass gets dirty fast.
Foreshore homes in Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris pick up a salt film within four to eight weeks, while a typical suburban home holds up for around six months. Homes near a highway or ongoing construction soil faster too. There is honestly not much you can do to slow that down, so if you want your windows consistently clear, a recurring service is the realistic answer rather than a one-off clean.
Our recurring exterior window plans are built for exactly that, and they save you money on every visit.
| Recurring plan | Per-visit saving | Extra services discount | Included perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly (every 3 months) | $100 off per visit | 10% off additional services | 7-day rain guarantee, priority scheduling, free hard-water removal |
| Six-monthly (bi-annual) | $50 off per visit | 5% off additional services | Lighter cadence for lower-exposure homes |
Recurring members are also covered by our 7-day rain guarantee. If it rains within seven days of a clean and spots up your exterior windows, we come back and re-clean them free.
The right cadence depends on where you are. You can see how we tailor this on our window cleaning in Bayside page.
How to Save on Window Cleaning Without Cutting Corners
The best way to save is to book smart, not to chase the lowest number on the page. A very low quote usually gets there by leaving work out, and the gap tends to show up once the crew has packed up and gone.
- Sills left untouched, or dust brushed onto the floor instead of wiped away.
- Screens wiped in place rather than removed and washed, which does not actually clean them.
- Only the visibly dirty panes done, especially on second storeys you cannot inspect from the ground.
- No insurance or ABN behind the operator, so any breakage becomes your bill rather than theirs.
- Ladders leaned against render instead of a water-fed pole, which is slower, less safe and marks your walls.
Set against all that, the real ways to save are refreshingly straightforward. Book your interior and exterior in one visit so you are not paying two call-out fees, set up a recurring plan, and bundle where it makes sense.
We take $75 off when you add exterior window cleaning to a house wash, which is a genuine saving on two jobs your home probably needs anyway.
Is Professional Window Cleaning Worth It?
Clean, streak-free glass does more than look tidy. It lets more natural light into your rooms and signals a home that has been cared for, which matters a great deal at inspection or auction time across Bayside and Stonnington.
Studies of home sales have found that properties presenting well at the curb tend to sell for around a 7% premium over comparable homes, as research covered by Phys.org reports. Windows are a big part of that first impression.
There is also the safety side. Second-storey and roofline glass is where DIY goes wrong, and handing it to an insured team means the risk never lands on you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do two window cleaners quote such different prices for the same home?
Usually because they are pricing different jobs. One quote may be exterior only while another includes interiors, screens or a full detail, so the scope is what moves the number. Ask each cleaner exactly what is included and you will see where the difference really sits.
Do I need to remove fly screens or be home during the clean?
No need to touch the screens; cleaning them is an add-on we handle ourselves. You do not have to be home either. We finish with a walkthrough in person, or a quick video walkthrough if you are out.
If it rains after my windows are cleaned, do I have to pay again?
Ordinary rain is close to distilled, so a light shower rarely leaves a mark on freshly cleaned glass. It is the dust or grit stirred up in heavy weather that spots windows, and that is exactly what the 7-day rain guarantee for recurring members is there to cover.
Do you bring your own water?
We need access to a tap on site. Our truck carries a tank of around 200 litres, but the machine draws roughly 30 litres a minute, so a water connection at the property is required.
How fast can I get a quote?
Usually the same day, and often within the hour. Around 90% of our quotes are done remotely from listing photos and street imagery, so you are not waiting around or booking in a site visit just to get a price.
Get Your Melbourne Window Cleaning Quote
Window cleaning in Melbourne starts from $475 for most homes, and the honest way to know your number is to have us look at your property. We turn most quotes around the same day, often within the hour, with no obligation and no waiting on a site visit. Every clean is backed by our money-back guarantee, so there is nothing to lose by getting a price.
Call us on (03) 7073 2133 and we will take it from there.