Exterior Window Cleaning in Columbus, Ohio

Exterior Window Cleaning is a traditional glass-cleaning service for the outside of your windows, using squeegees, glass-safe cleaning solution, and hand tools, not pressure washing equipment. Outdoor glass collects dust, pollen, rain spotting, and general grime differently than indoor glass, and it’s cleaned with a different technique and tool set than a pressure washer. Build a preliminary online estimate in a few minutes, or call (614) 382-0000 to schedule a visit.

Is this the right service for you?

If you want the outside of your windows cleaned, streak-free, using a squeegee and traditional glass-cleaning technique, this page is the right fit. This is not a pressure washing service. It uses hand tools and a controlled application of water and cleaning solution, which is the standard, glass-safe method for exterior window panes, screens, and frames.

If you also want the inside of your windows cleaned, that’s a separate service. See our Window Interior Cleaning page for inside-only glass cleaning on standard windows, or our Interior Glass Cleaning page if you want interior glass beyond windows, like shower doors, mirrors, or glass tabletops, cleaned as well. Readers who want both the inside and outside of their windows cleaned should book Exterior Window Cleaning together with one of those interior services, since each is scoped and priced separately.

How pricing works

Exterior window cleaning is priced per window pane, with total price depending on the number of panes, window accessibility (ground level versus second story or higher), and how much buildup, hard water spotting, or screen cleaning is included in scope. A standard single-story home with easily accessible windows is the most predictable job. Homes with second-story windows, storm windows, or heavier grime buildup add scope.

As general market context, not a Transit & Flow quote, Angi cites exterior-only window cleaning commonly priced around $4 to $8 per window pane, with a typical full-home visit averaging around $220 and ranging from about $150 to $302 depending on home size and window count. $249 minimum visit charge applies, same as every dispatched trip..

Enter your project details and photos in the Estimate Builder for a preliminary online estimate. Final scope and price subject to verification on site.

What’s included

• Squeegee cleaning of the exterior glass surface for each window pane scoped
• Wipe-down of exterior window frames and sills within reach
• Removal of dust, pollen, rain spotting, and general grime from the outside of the glass
• Screen cleaning where screens are removable and included in scope
• A walkthrough of the finished windows with our team

What’s not included

• Interior glass cleaning (see our Window Interior Cleaning and Interior Glass Cleaning services for the inside of your windows and other interior glass)
• Hard water stain removal that requires specialized mineral deposit treatment beyond standard cleaning
• Window frame, seal, or glass repair, which is a separate handyman or window repair scope
• Pressure washing of siding or other exterior surfaces, which is a different technique and a separate service

Central Ohio context

Central Ohio’s spring pollen season leaves a fine yellow-green film on exterior glass that builds up quickly once trees start producing pollen, especially on windows facing tree-lined streets or backyards in neighborhoods like Clintonville and Bexley. Summer storms bring rain spotting and mineral deposits from hard water runoff off roofs and gutters, which can streak exterior glass if left to dry in place. Winter road salt spray and slush can also leave a film on ground-level windows near driveways and streets. Many homeowners schedule exterior window cleaning in spring to clear winter residue and early pollen buildup, then again in fall before shorter days make natural light through clean windows more noticeable.

Our process

1. Online estimate or call. Use the Estimate Builder or call (614) 382-0000 to describe your home’s window count and accessibility.
2. On-site assessment. Our team confirms pane count, window height, and screen condition.
3. Cleaning. We clean each exterior pane with squeegees and glass-safe cleaning solution, wiping down frames and sills within reach.
4. Screen cleaning. Removable screens included in scope are cleaned and reinstalled.
5. Walkthrough. We review the finished windows with you and flag anything worth follow-up, like a frame or seal issue.

Services completed by appropriately qualified professionals where required.