The real cost of window cleaning in Los Angeles depends on more than just the size of your home — pane count, story height, hard-water staining and recurrence all move the number. Here's what to expect in 2026.
The short answer
For most LA-area homes, professional window cleaning runs $8 to $15 per pane for standard glass, or roughly $180 to $450 per visit for a typical 2–3 bedroom single-story house. Two-story homes, large picture windows and hard-water restoration push prices higher. Storefronts and small commercial buildings usually fall between $2 and $6 per pane on a recurring schedule.
"Pane count drives the bill more than square footage — a small Spanish bungalow with French panes often costs more than a modern 2,500 sq ft home."
What affects the price of window cleaning in LA
1. Number and type of windows
The biggest cost driver is pane count, not square footage. French panes, divided lights and skylights take longer than a single sheet of plate glass.
2. One story vs. two story
Anything reachable from the ground is fast. Once we bring out extension poles or ladders for hillside properties, labor time and insurance go up. Expect a 25–60% premium for second-story exteriors.
3. Interior, exterior, or both
Exterior-only is the cheapest option and what most coastal homes need most often, thanks to salt air and marine layer residue. A full interior + exterior + screen clean is usually 1.7–2× the price of exterior only.
4. Hard-water stains and post-construction glass
Sprinkler overspray in Inglewood and Culver City leaves mineral deposits a standard squeegee won't touch. Restoration adds $8–$25 per pane.
5. Frequency and bundling
Recurring service is dramatically cheaper than one-time cleans. Bundling power washing, gutter cleaning or solar panel cleaning lowers the per-service rate.
Residential price ranges by home size
| Home type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Condo / 1-bedroom (≤ 10 windows) | $120 – $200 |
| Small single-story (10–20 windows) | $180 – $300 |
| Mid-size single or two-story (20–30) | $280 – $480 |
| Large two-story (30–45 windows) | $450 – $750 |
| Estate / hillside (45+ windows) | $700+ |
Commercial rates in the South Bay
For storefronts in Hawthorne, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Torrance, most clients pay $45–$120 per visit on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. Mid-rise offices and dealership showrooms are quoted per-pane or as a monthly flat rate after a site walk.
How to save on window cleaning in Los Angeles
Quarterly window cleaning
Bi-monthly service
Monthly service
Bundle power washing, gutters or solar
When is the best time to book in LA?
Spring (March–May) and early fall (September–October) are peak demand — book 2–3 weeks ahead. Coastal South Bay homes benefit from cleaning after marine layer season (late spring) and again before the holidays.
Red flags when comparing quotes
- ✗No proof of general liability insurance (we carry $2M)
- ✗1099 contractors instead of W-2 trained employees
- ✗Per-hour pricing with no cap — bills balloon on big homes
- ✗No guarantee policy if streaks appear within 48 hours
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Every LA property is different, so the only way to know the exact cost is a free, itemized quote. We service Los Angeles, Lawndale, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Inglewood, Torrance, Culver City and the wider South Bay.
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