Residential Window Cleaning South Africa covers houses, apartments, townhouses and residential complexes. Describe your home once and compare quotes from independent window cleaners for domestic window cleaning, once-off or on a schedule.
- For homeowners, tenants, landlords and body corporates.
- House window cleaning is usually priced per pane or per visit.
Describe your windows once and compare house window cleaning quotes.
Get Window Cleaning QuotesWhat House Window Cleaning Can Include
- Exterior and interior panes. One side or both.
- Frames and sills. Wiped down after the glass.
- Tracks. Sliding window and door tracks vacuumed and wiped.
- Sliding and stacking doors. Usually priced per panel or set.
- Skylights. Where they can be reached safely.
- Burglar bars. Cleaning around bars and security gates takes longer, and some panes may only be cleanable from one side.
Inclusions and access vary between providers. Confirm in the quote which panes, sides and extras are covered.
Usually Quoted Separately
- Blinds, curtains and fly screens.
- Paint, cement or hard-water stain removal.
- Repairs to seals, putty or cracked panes.
- Glass balustrades, pool fences and shower screens, unless listed.
Homes and Complexes
| Property | What to tell providers |
|---|---|
| Single-storey house | Number of windows and doors, burglar bars, inside and out or outside only |
| Double-storey house | Upper windows, balconies and whether ladders can stand safely |
| Apartment | Floor level, balcony access and whether outside glass can be reached at all |
| Townhouse or complex | Number of units, common-area glass and body corporate approval |
Methods and Access
- Ground floor: washer and squeegee by hand.
- Upper floors: ladders or a water-fed pole from the ground, where access allows.
- Apartments above ground level: outside glass may need rope access, or may not be reachable. Check before booking.
- Pets, alarms and gate access: tell the provider in advance.
Residential Window Cleaning Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Standard pane, ground floor | R30 - R50 per pane |
| Upper-floor or hard-to-reach pane | R60 - R100 per pane |
| Sliding door panel or set | R40 - R70 |
| Skylight | R80 - R130 each |
| 1 - 2 bedroom home, up to about 10 windows, inside and out | R300 - R550 |
| 3 - 4 bedroom house, inside and out | R450 - R950 |
| 5+ bedroom house, inside and out | R1,000 - R1,500 |
| Minimum call-out, residential | R350 - R600 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges are compiled from window-cleaning price guides published on South African websites between October 2025 and July 2026, checked 12 October 2026, and rounded. None of the sources say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Photos, a site assessment and a written quote set the actual price.
What Affects the Quote
- Number and size of panes.
- Storeys, ladders and access.
- Inside, outside or both.
- Burglar bars, cottage panes and stacking doors.
- Condition: salt, hard water, paint or years of build-up.
- Frequency: recurring visits usually cost less per visit.
- Travel to outlying areas.
Get prices for your home rather than a range. Free, with no obligation.
Get Window Cleaning QuotesHow the Enquiry Works
- Send one request with the property type, the glass to be cleaned and how it can be reached.
- Independent providers review it and may ask for photos or a site visit.
- Compare written quotes on scope, method, safety and price.
- Appoint the provider you choose, or nobody. There is no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can windows behind burglar bars be cleaned?
Usually, but bars slow the work and some panes may only be reachable from one side. Mention them in your enquiry.
How often should house windows be cleaned?
Most homes book a few times a year. Homes near the sea, busy roads or building sites may need more frequent visits.
Do I need to be home?
For interior glass, yes, or arrange access. Exterior-only cleaning can often be done if gates, pets and alarms are sorted.
Are sliding door tracks included?
Many providers clean tracks, but not always as standard. Ask for tracks to be listed in the quote.
Can a body corporate get quotes for a whole complex?
Yes. Give the number of units, which glass is common property and who approves access.
For shops, offices, high-rise buildings and other jobs, see Commercial Window Cleaning South Africa.
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Commercial Window Cleaning South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. Window cleaning is assessed, quoted and carried out by independent providers, and your agreement is with the provider you appoint. Ask each one for a written quote, what is and is not included, proof of insurance and the payment terms before paying anything.
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