How much does window cleaning cost in the UK?
Window cleaning is one of those jobs that is easy to put off, right up until you notice the difference clean glass makes. If you are weighing up booking a window cleaner, the first question is usually a simple one: how much does it cost? Here is a clear guide to typical UK window cleaning prices in 2026, what changes the price, and how to find out exactly what your home would cost.
What you can expect to pay
Prices vary across the UK, but as a rough guide for a regular exterior clean:
- A small terraced house often falls somewhere around £12 to £20 a visit
- A semi-detached house is typically around £18 to £30
- A larger detached house usually starts from about £25 and rises with size and access
These are ballpark figures for regular cleaning. A first clean, or a property that has not been cleaned in a while, can cost a little more because there is more to bring back to a good standard.
What affects the price
A few things move the price up or down:
- Size and number of windows. More glass, frames and sills means more time on the job.
- How often you have it done. Regular visits are cheaper per clean than one-off cleans, because the windows stay easier to maintain.
- Access. Conservatories, awkward extensions and hard-to-reach upstairs windows can add to the job.
- Add-ons. Gutter clearing, fascias and conservatory roofs are usually priced separately.
- Where you live. Prices differ between regions, and even between nearby towns.
Is regular cleaning cheaper than a one-off?
Usually, yes. Most people settle into a regular schedule, often every four to eight weeks, because the price per visit is lower and the windows never get the chance to build up grime. A one-off clean costs more per visit and the results do not last as long.
How Tidal prices it
With Tidal, your windows are cleaned by a vetted, insured local cleaner who runs their own round, while our office handles the booking and payment. Rather than guess, you can get an instant online price in about a minute and pay after the clean is done, with nothing upfront. Get an instant quote or see what is included.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be home for a window clean?
No. Exterior cleaning is done from outside, so you do not need to be in. You will get a message before each visit and pay by card afterwards.
Is the first clean more expensive?
It can be slightly higher if the windows have not been cleaned for a while, as there is more to bring back to standard. After that, regular visits keep the price down.
Are there any contracts?
With Tidal there are no contracts or tie-ins. You pay after each clean and can pause or stop whenever you need to.
Want your exact price? Get an instant quote for your home, or find your local Tidal cleaner.