Quick Answer — 2026 Pricing
Window cleaning in Madison, WI costs $199–$400 for most homes in 2026. Small homes (under 1,500 sq ft) run $199–$220. Mid-size ranches and two-stories run $220–$320. Large homes and lakefront properties with hard water buildup run $300–$500+. Commercial buildings start at $150/visit. Prices depend on window count, stories, interior vs. exterior, and Madison's notoriously hard water.
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Madison Window Cleaning Price Table (2026)
Actual rates from our quote system as of June 2026. Prices reflect Dane County service area — no travel fee within 30 miles of Madison.
Residential Homes
| Home Size | Exterior Only | Interior + Exterior |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 1,500 sq ft, ~14–18 windows) | $199–$219 | $229–$279 |
| Medium (1,500–2,499 sq ft, ~18–24 windows) | $229–$279 | $299–$369 |
| Large (2,500–3,499 sq ft, ~24–32 windows) | $299–$379 | $379–$479 |
| XL / Estate (3,500+ sq ft, 32+ windows) | $399–$499 | $499–$629+ |
Commercial Buildings
| Building Type | Frequency | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Small office / retail (under 5,000 sq ft) | Monthly | $150–$350 |
| Mid-size commercial building | Monthly | $300–$800 |
| Large commercial / multi-story | Quarterly | $600–$2,000+ |
Price tier breakdown: Good (basic exterior clean) · Better (interior + exterior, tracks + screens) · Best (hard water treatment, storm windows, specialty glass)
What Affects Window Cleaning Cost in Madison
Six factors drive your quote — and three of them are unique to Madison.
Number of windows and stories
The most direct driver. A standard Middleton ranch with 20–24 windows takes ~2.5 hours. A two-story Colonial in Maple Bluff with 36 windows takes 3.5–4 hours. Second-story windows add ladder time and safety setup.
Interior vs. exterior only
Exterior-only removes pollen, hard water spotting, and algae film. Interior adds hand-squeegee work on every pane — typically $50–$100 more for a standard home.
Hard water and mineral deposits
Dane County aquifer is 320+ PPM hardness. Every drop of water that dries on glass leaves calcium carbonate behind. Our deionized water system eliminates this. Severe scaling adds $25–$75 for chelation pre-treatment.
Screen cleaning
Full screen removal, hand washing, drying, and reinstallation runs $3–$6 per screen. A home with 20 screens: $60–$120. Most quotes include a flat-rate screen package.
Track and sill detail
Included in Better and Best tier quotes. Can be added à la carte for $20–$40 on a standard home. Often where the most grit and mineral buildup accumulates.
Property access and window type
Lakefront homes with picture windows, divided-light historic glass, or skylights take longer. Historic divided-light windows in University Heights or Tenney-Lapham must be hand-squeegeed — not water-fed pole cleaned.
The Madison Hard Water Factor
Dane County's aquifer runs at 320+ PPM hardness — among the hardest municipal water in Wisconsin. Every time water touches a window and dries (irrigation overspray, rain rebound, lake spray), it deposits calcium carbonate on the glass.
We use a deionized (DI) water system that strips all mineral content before it touches your glass. After cleaning, glass dries 100% mineral-free — no spots, no residue, no haze in the afternoon sun.
320+ PPM
Dane County water hardness
0 PPM
DI water TDS at clean
$25–$75
Hard water surcharge (severe)
What's Included in a Total Wash Co. Window Cleaning
No travel fees within Dane County. Service area: Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Waunakee, Sun Prairie, McFarland, Monona, Shorewood Hills, and all surrounding communities.
Best Time to Clean Windows in Madison
Spring (mid-May)
Wait until after peak pollen (late April–early May). Mid-May is the sweet spot — pollen has dropped, temperatures are stable.
Fall (September–October)
Clear summer buildup before closing windows for winter. Pairs well with gutter cleaning.
Summer add-on (lakefront homes)
Homes near Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, or the Yahara River see accelerated deposits. Many Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills customers add a mid-summer clean.
Winter
Exterior work paused December–March (below freezing). Interior-only available year-round.
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Written by
Ashton Ferry
Founder & Owner · The Total Wash Co. · Madison, WI
Ashton founded The Total Wash Co. in 2021 and has completed 1,500+ jobs across Dane County. Every pricing figure in this guide comes from the company's real quote system — not national averages.