How much does window cleaning cost in Melbourne?
Melbourne window cleaners work either by the hour, at $42–$84, or to a fixed price based on how much glass the house has. Cleaned inside and out, a home with up to ten windows is $105–$250, ten to twenty windows $160–$470, and more than twenty $230–$680. Upstairs glass or windows that are awkward to reach put a job at $315–$680. Rain falls fairly evenly across the Melbourne year and the state's water rules leave window washing alone, so the timing is mostly up to you.
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Detailed Pricing — Window Cleaning Cost in Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window cleaning (hourly rate) | $42/hr | $58 | $84 |
| Small home up to 10 windows (inside and out) | $105total | $160 | $250 |
| Medium home 10–20 windows (inside and out) | $160total | $285 | $470 |
| Large home 20+ windows (inside and out) | $230total | $400 | $680 |
| Double storey / hard to reach | $315total | $420 | $680 |
| Interior & exterior (per window) | $10per window | $19 | $32 |
| Exterior only (per window) | $6per window | $12 | $19 |
| Window track cleaning (per window) | $3per window | $6 | $16 |
| Skylight cleaning (stand-alone visit, 1–2 skylights) | $210per job | $260 | $420 |
| Commercial (small office, per visit) | $160per visit | $370 | $630 |
| High-rise / rope access (per technician-hour) | $84/hr | $135 | $210 |
| Builder's clean (post-construction) | $315total | $580 | $1,050 |
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What to Know About Window Cleaning Work and Cost in Melbourne
67.8% of Greater Melbourne dwellings were separate houses in 2021; on a two-storey house the upper windows are priced as double storey / hard to reach, $315–$680 in the table.
Rain is spread thin — October, the wettest month, averages 66.0 mm; between full cleans, exterior only is $6–$19 a window, or $180 for 15 windows at the typical rate.
What Affects Window Cleaning Costs in Melbourne
Upstairs glass and apartment towers
A second storey, or glass out of reach from the ground, moves a house into the $315–$680 band, against $160–$470 for ten to twenty windows at ground level. Flats are 15.6% of Greater Melbourne dwellings (ABS 2021 Census), and the outside of a taller block is rope work at $84–$210 per technician-hour, usually booked for the whole building.
Count the glass before you call
A fixed quote follows the number of windows, so walk round first and count sliding doors, bi-folds and the narrow panels beside the front door. Three bedrooms is the most common home size in Greater Melbourne, at 39.4% of dwellings (ABS 2021 Census). Each extra panel cleaned on both faces adds $10–$32, so an honest count keeps quotes comparable.
Just the outside
Skip the inside and the per-window price falls to $6–$19, from $10–$32 for both faces. The outer face is where dust, pollen and dried rain gather; indoors it is mostly fingerprints, which you can wipe off yourself. In bayside suburbs, sea air leaves a salty film on outward-facing windows, which makes a regular outside-only round good value.
Water rules and hoses
Victoria's Permanent Water Saving Rules apply every day of the year, yet they place no restriction on washing windows. Any hose used outdoors has to be leak free and carry a trigger nozzle, so a cleaner who rinses frames or fly screens needs one. Many crews clean upper glass from the ground with a water-fed pole and purified water, which avoids setting up ladders.
Tracks, screens and skylights
The basic price is for glass only. Tracks cost $3–$16 a window to vacuum and wipe, and frames, sills and fly screens may be charged on top, so ask what the quote covers. Skylights are often left out of a house price: a visit just for one or two costs $210–$420, which is a reason to have them added while the crew is already up there.
Moving out of a rental
Of Greater Melbourne homes, 30.2% are rented (ABS 2021 Census). Consumer Affairs Victoria says a rental provider cannot ask for professional cleaning unless that is needed to bring the home back to its starting condition, fair wear and tear excepted. Renters must leave the place reasonably clean, so read your condition report before paying for a full inside-and-out service.
New builds and small offices
Glass straight after building work carries plaster dust, paint flecks, silicone and labels that need scrapers and much more time than a routine wash. A builder's clean is $315–$1,050 in our table. For shopfronts and small offices, cleaners usually price each visit, here $160–$630.
How to Save Money on Window Cleaning Cost in Melbourne
- Ask for an outside-only price for the in-between visits and book the complete two-sided clean once or twice a year.
- January is the driest month at the Melbourne Regional Office (BOM averages), a sensible time to book the outside glass so it stays clear for longer.
- Mention skylights, louvres and glass balustrades when you ask for a quote, so the price isn't revised once the cleaner sees them.
- Hourly bookings at $42–$84 go further when the sills are already clear and the blinds are up as the crew arrives.
- Renting? Check the entry condition report first: if the glass wasn't professionally cleaned when you moved in, a careful clean of your own may be enough.
- If the gutters need clearing too, ask for both on one visit, since the ladders and the call-out are already paid for.
Frequently Asked Questions — Window Cleaning Cost in Melbourne
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →