What is the cost of a home window cleaner in the UK?

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There’s a reason why people in the UK clean their windows on average only 4 times a year: it's a thankless chore that takes far too much time… enough to lose an entire day of your weekend!

However, it’s now possible for individuals to get their windows cleaned cheaply by an expert

But how much does it really cost?

Thanks to our window cleaning service, we already helped hundreds of Brits to see the outside in HD...

In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about the price of such service.

What’s the benefit of hiring a window cleaner?

OK, let’s start by explaining why hiring a window cleaner makes sense because, after all, you could do it yourself! 

And it's true if you have a small flat, it might be more economical to do it yourself. 

At most, if you hire a housekeeper (which you can do here), you could add window cleaning to their schedule whenever you notice they’ve become dirty. 

But as you'll see, if you have quite a few windows to clean, the time lost (in addition to the deadly boredom) can quickly add up. 

Let's calculate the time wasted :

I’ve compiled all our window cleaning requests and estimated that it takes on average :

2.5 hours to clean 10 windows

Which comes to around 20 minutes per window. We’re talking about standard single-hung windows of regular size found in most flats. 

Calculate this based on the number of windows you have at home, and you'll quickly see that the minutes add up… and if you have sliding glass doors or a conservatory, you can bet you’ll spend the entire day cleaning.

Second advantage :

A professional window cleaner will do the job perfectly with specialised products that keep the windows clean and sparkling for longer. 

Of course, we’re not even talking about certain exterior windows that are hard to reach and require some real acrobatic skills. 

In short, cleaning windows is a huge time waster, while hiring a window cleaner at home isn’t very expensive (we’ll tell you more about the cost below).

How do I calculate the surface area of your windows?

The great thing about windows is that, in general, they tend to be a similar size throughout the house. This makes it easy to calculate if you want to request window cleaning services.

To calculate the surface area of the windows to be cleaned, it’s simple. Take a measuring tape and multiply the length of the pane by the width.

A diagram explaining how to calculate the surface area of a window

In our example, we have a window that measures 150cm by 100cm, or 1.5 meters by 1 meter.

1.5 x 1 = 1.5m²

Simple as that. 

Another example :

For a window that measures 80cm x 70cm, you type into your calculator: 0.8 x 0.7 = 0.56m²

Then, simply multiply by the number of windows, and you’ll get the total m², which you can share with your window cleaner to decide on the price. 

 
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How much does window cleaning cost on Yoojo?

a man is cleaning a big house window

Let’s talk about what interests you the most: the price!

If you're starting to get interested in professional window cleaning, I’ll explain here how much you can offer your window cleaner for a fair service.

 In general, the hourly rate is calculated per square meter and ranges between £1 to £2 per m²

It can go up to £5/m² for conservatories where access to the windows is difficult. 

On Yoojo, the average hourly rate for window cleaning is:

£10 / hour

 

 
Also, consider the specifics of your windows

If they have casements, old fragile wood, or are simply hard to clean and your window cleaner needs special equipment, you might want to add a few pounds to the hourly rate.

What services can you request from a window cleaner? 

a man is cleaning a conservatory top window with a broom that has an extension pole

Interested in hiring a window cleaner? Here are the types of services you can ask for to save time:

  • Get all the windows in your house cleaned in one go 

  • Clean your glass doors

  • Get a conservatory cleaned from top to bottom

  • Complete cleaning of a glass canopy

  • Clean glass awnings

  • Clean a glass pool cover

  • Get your hard-to-reach exterior windows cleaned

What equipment should a good window cleaner have?

close-up on all the equipment and products needed to clean windows at home

If you don't have the equipment at home, don’t forget to ask your window cleaner to bring their own. 

“In your request form on Yoojo, you’ll have the option in the last step to provide all the details you want to ensure the service goes smoothly.” 

Among the essential equipment, you can specify that the cleaner should bring:

  • Window cleaner 

  • A window washer

  • A squeegee washer

  • Scrapers (it’s better when they bring a few)

  • Microfiber cloths

  • An extension pole for hard-to-reach windows

  • A ladder for even higher windows

  • Tarps to protect your floor

  • Buckets

 
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  • Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
  • You only pay if you book a service provider
  • You can chat with providers before making a booking
  • Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
  • Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
  • We only send your request to qualified and available providers
  • You release the payment once the job is completed

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