Window cleaning in Cape Town starts from R1,400 for a typical full-property interior-and-exterior clean, or R40 per pane on the ground floor for smaller jobs. That's the easy part. The harder question for anyone within a few streets of the coast is how often you actually need to book it — because sea air does more damage to glass than most people realise.
How window cleaning is priced
- Full property rate — from R1,400 for a typical home, interior and exterior
- Per-pane rate — R40 per pane on the ground floor for smaller jobs
- Upper-floor panes — R75 per pane, cleaned with an extension pole system
- Frames, sills & tracks — cleared of sand and grit, included as standard
- Large or multi-storey properties — custom quote after a walkthrough
What's included as standard
Why coastal windows need cleaning more often
Salt-laden air leaves fine crystalline deposits on glass that attract moisture — left long enough, that combination can etch and permanently haze the surface rather than just sitting on top of it ready to be wiped away. In Bloubergstrand, Big Bay and Table View, the southeaster carries that salt (plus fine beach sand into window tracks) far more aggressively than suburbs even a few kilometres further inland. As a general guide, homes within a kilometre or two of the coast hold up better on a 2-4 week cleaning rhythm, while inland properties can usually stretch to monthly or every 6 weeks — with either schedule tightened up after a bout of strong wind or a southeaster storm.
Get an accurate window cleaning quote
Free walkthrough, exact pane count, fixed price before we start.
Signs your windows need attention now
- A hazy film that a normal wipe-down doesn't shift — early salt etching, best treated before it sets further
- Tracks gritty enough that windows stick or drag when you open them
- Visible white spotting on the glass after rain or sprinkler overspray
- Frames and sills with a chalky, crusted residue near the coast-facing side of the house
- It's been over 6 weeks since the last proper clean on a coastal-facing property
Why the price isn't fixed online
Pane count, floor height, and how much sand and salt build-up has actually accumulated all move the number more than most people expect — two similarly sized homes a few streets apart can need very different amounts of work depending on how exposed they are to the wind. We confirm the exact pane count and access requirements during a free walkthrough, so the price you're quoted is the price you pay.
How is window cleaning priced?
A typical home runs from R1,400 for a full interior-and-exterior clean. For smaller jobs, we quote R40 per pane on the ground floor and R75 per pane upstairs. Large or multi-storey properties get a custom quote after a walkthrough.
Do you clean upper-floor windows safely?
Yes, accessible upper floors are cleaned with an extension pole system from the ground or an internal-access point. For properties needing rope access or scaffolding, we'll quote that separately with the right safety equipment.
Can you get rid of salt residue and hard water marks?
Yes — salt residue from sea air is one of the most common issues we treat in Bloubergstrand, Big Bay and Table View, along with hard water marks and built-up grime in window tracks.
Do you clean window frames and tracks too, or just the glass?
Both. Tracks are cleared of sand and grit before we wash the glass, and frames and sills are wiped down as standard — a clean pane in a gritty track doesn't actually solve the problem.
See full pricing on our Window Cleaning page, or check our Bloubergstrand area page if you're dealing with the same southeaster and sand further along the coast.
