Common questions. Straight answers.
Most of what homeowners ask before they hire us. Don't see your question? Call us at the number in the header.
What does window cleaning cost and how does it work?
How much does window cleaning cost in San Diego?
Most San Diego homes run $180–$450 for a full interior-and-exterior cleaning including screens and tracks. Condos and townhomes start around $140. Larger homes (30+ windows, skylights, or hard-water-affected panes) run $500–$1,200. We quote flat-rate over the phone — no surprise add-ons.
How fast can you schedule?
Same-week booking for most homes. Call in the morning and we'll usually have you on the calendar within 3–5 days. Peak season (spring, pre-holiday) books faster — reserve your spot a couple weeks out if possible.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
Not for exterior-only work — we'll text when we're done. Interior work needs access; you're welcome to go about your day while we work room by room. Our team is uniformed, background-checked, and insured.
What if it rains the week after I book?
A properly cleaned window beats a lightly rained-on one every time. Rain on clean glass rinses mostly clear. Rain on dirty glass forms streaks. If a full storm hits within 48 hours and the result is visibly spotted, let us know and we'll come back.
How often should windows be cleaned?
How often should I have my windows cleaned?
Most homes do well on twice-a-year service (spring after the rains, fall before the holidays). Coastal homes within a mile of the ocean benefit from quarterly cleaning because salt haze bonds fast. Canyon and tree-covered homes also go quarterly.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
Yes. Monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual plans are all available and run 15–30% below one-time pricing. Same tech every visit, priority scheduling, and month-to-month — you can cancel anytime with no penalty.
What frequency makes sense for a home near the coast?
Quarterly is the sweet spot for homes within a mile of the ocean. Salt haze starts bonding within weeks and gets harder to remove the longer it sits. Monthly can make sense for view-facing elevations on a bluff home.
What about solar panels and skylights?
Solar panels: annual minimum, quarterly if under heavy tree cover or in high-dust areas. Skylights: roughly annually — more often if bird activity or tree litter in the roof well. We can bundle both with your window service.
What do you actually do during a cleaning?
What's included in a standard residential cleaning?
Interior pane cleaning, exterior pane cleaning, screen removal + wash + rehang, window track vacuum + detail brush, sill wipe-down, sliding door glass, and cobweb removal from exterior frames. Drop cloths inside, shoes covered, furniture moved back where we found it.
What's the difference between 'interior and exterior' and 'exterior only'?
Exterior-only skips the inside of every pane and skips tracks and sills. It's cheaper but most of the visible film is on the inside of the glass — cooking, fingerprints, dust from blinds. We usually recommend the full inside-and-out unless budget or access is an issue.
Do you clean hard-water spots?
Yes. Hard-water stain removal is its own service because it requires specific chemistry (not just soap and water) and sometimes cerium oxide polishing. We'll identify the mineral source (usually sprinkler overspray or pool splash) and recommend what fixes it long-term.
Do you clean post-construction windows?
Yes, as a separate service. Post-construction requires scraping stucco, paint, and adhesive with glass-safe blades, plus solvent work for silicone and factory-film adhesive. It's 5–10x the time per window of a regular cleaning, priced accordingly.
Are you licensed and insured?
Are you licensed and insured?
Licensed and insured with $2M general liability and workers comp on every employee. Window cleaning in California does not require a contractor license — only a business license — which we have. COI provided on request for commercial clients.
What if something gets damaged?
It's rare but it happens — a screen corner snags, a ladder-base scratches a paver. We own it, we fix it, and our insurance covers anything substantive. We walk the property with you at the end of every first-time visit to catch anything before we leave.
Do you work with property managers and HOAs?
Yes. We run recurring routes for multiple San Diego property managers and HOAs. Consolidated monthly invoicing, COI with additional-insured endorsements, and annual rate review. Commercial pricing by site survey.
What about solar panels, gutters, and pressure washing?
Can you clean solar panels?
Yes. Deionized water, soft solar-specific brushes, no detergents — meets every major panel manufacturer's warranty spec. Dirty panels quietly lose 10–25% of production; annual cleaning pays for itself in a single summer at San Diego electricity rates.
Do you clean gutters?
Yes. Hand-cleared, bagged off-site, downspouts flushed and verified clear. We inspect fascia and soffit and flag any damage we find. Single-story homes from $140; two-story from $220.
Pressure washing — what surfaces?
Driveways, walkways, patios, pavers, stucco (soft-wash only), fences, decks (soft-wash), and pool decks. We match pressure and chemistry to the surface — high pressure on stucco or a deck will destroy it. Bundle with window cleaning for a better rate and the right work order (pressure wash first, then windows).
Ready for windows that actually look clean?
Free quote over the phone. Same-week scheduling. Streak-free guaranteed.