How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost in Alabama? (Real 2026 Prices)
In north Alabama, professional window cleaning for a typical single-story home (up to 20 windows) starts around $286 for exterior glass — with sills, tracks, and screens included free. Price scales with window count and stories, and interior glass adds 50%. If sills, tracks, and screens are add-ons, the low price is an illusion. We publish our prices; most companies make you call.
What do window cleaners actually charge in the Shoals?
Here's our real price list — the same one our instant quote uses, priced by home size. A Classic home (up to 20 windows) starts at $286, a Family home (21–30 windows) at $462, a Large home (31–40 windows) at $749, and Estate homes (41+ windows) at $1,014. Every price includes the sills, tracks, and screens at no charge, and interior glass adds 50%. HiveCare members save 34% on every service with a 12-month plan.
We publish these numbers because almost nobody else will. The industry norm is 'call for a quote,' which really means a sales conversation. Your address and window count price the job — you shouldn't need to negotiate to find out what clean windows cost.
What makes window cleaning cost more or less?
- ●Window count — the biggest factor; more panes, more time
- ●Stories — second- and third-floor glass needs poles, ladders, or water-fed equipment
- ●Interior + exterior vs. exterior only — inside work roughly doubles the surface area
- ●Storm windows — each one is effectively two extra panes to remove, clean, and reset
- ●Condition — heavy hard-water spotting or post-construction debris takes extra passes
- ●Extras that should NOT cost extra: sills, tracks, and screens (walk away if they do)
Why do some quotes look so much cheaper?
Because they're quoting a different job. The classic move is a low headline price for 'exterior glass only,' with the sills, tracks, screens, and interior sides quietly excluded — then either upsold at the door or skipped entirely. When you compare quotes, compare the whole window: glass both sides, sills wiped, tracks brushed out, screens washed. Our from-$286 price includes the sills, tracks, and screens free, and interior glass is a clearly published +50% — not a surprise at the door. That's the honest way to compare any two companies.
Is professional window cleaning worth it versus DIY?
A typical home has 15 to 25 windows; doing both sides properly, with tracks and screens, is most of a Saturday on ladders — and the streaks show up when the afternoon sun does. Professionals carry the water-fed poles, the right squeegees, and the reach for two-story glass. At $286 to start, most folks decide their Saturday is worth more. That said, if you enjoy the chore, our hard-water article covers the technique that actually works.
Questions we hear about this
How often should windows be professionally cleaned?
Twice a year for most Alabama homes — spring (after pollen season) and fall. Homes near gravel roads, heavy tree cover, or sprinkler overspray benefit from a third visit.
Does window cleaning include screens and tracks?
It should, and with us it always does: sills, tracks brushed and vacuumed, and screens washed are standard on every job. Many companies price them as add-ons — ask before you book, because a bare-glass quote isn't comparable.
How long does professional window cleaning take?
Most single-story homes take two to three hours; large two-story homes can take most of a day. You don't need to be home for exterior-only work.
Do you clean windows in winter in Alabama?
Yes — north Alabama winters are mild enough to clean year-round, Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Winter is often the easiest time to get your preferred date.