Professional window cleaning in Brisbane— cost, frequency and what’s included.
A typical Brisbane single-storey window clean is $120–$240 in 2026. Pricing is per pane, with frames, screens and tracks as optional add-ons. Here’s the full breakdown plus the right frequency for your property type.
- Single-storey$120 – $240
- Two-storey$220 – $420
- Per pane (residential)$8 – $14
- Per pane (commercial)$6 – $12
The per-pane price list for Brisbane in 2026.
Every window clean quote we issue is built from a per-pane count and the optional add-ons. This is the price list we work from on assessment:
| Item | Rate (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pane (residential, interior or exterior) | $8 – $14 / pane | Most single-pane windows and sliding-door panels |
| Standard pane (commercial maintenance) | $6 – $12 / pane | Discounted on recurring schedules (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) |
| Skylight | $25 – $60 each | Roof access; quoted as a separate line item |
| Shower screen | $25 – $45 each | Mineral spot treatment; clarity restoration only |
| Mirrored splashback | $15 – $30 each | Behind-stovetop oil/grease treatment |
| Frame + sill wipe (add-on) | $2 – $4 / window | Light grime, dust, cobwebs |
| Screen vacuum + wash (add-on) | $4 – $8 / screen | Coastal homes need this more often |
| Track flush (add-on) | $3 – $6 / track | Sliding door tracks, especially coastal |
Real Brisbane home examples.
Below are quote ranges we issue across Greater Brisbane in 2026. More than 85% of single-property quotes sit inside these bands for the matching home type.
| Home type | Pane count | 2026 price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small 2-bed apartment, single-storey | 10–14 | $120 – $180 | Interior + exterior, no screens |
| Standard 3-bed Brisbane home, single-storey | 16–22 | $160 – $260 | Interior + exterior, basic frames |
| Large 4-bed home with high glazing, single-storey | 24–32 | $240 – $360 | Interior + exterior, frames + screens |
| Standard 4-bed two-storey home | 26–36 | $280 – $420 | Pole work on upper storey; interior + exterior |
| Inner-city Queenslander with stained glass | 30–40 | $340 – $520 | Heritage glass care; deeper detail |
| Office or shopfront (maintenance) | varies | $6 – $12 / pane | Per-cycle pricing on recurring schedule |
What’s in scope by default — and what’s optional.
The default quote covers the glass. Anything beyond the glass (frames, screens, tracks, skylights, shower screens) is quoted as a separate line item so you can choose what to add.
Included by default
- Both sides of each pane scoped (interior + exterior)
- Deionised-water finish on exterior glass — streak-free, no minerals
- Light cobweb removal around frames
- Spot-check of obvious mineral deposits
- Photo documentation before and after for commercial
Optional add-ons
- Full frame + sill wipe
- Screen vacuum + wash
- Track flush (especially sliding doors)
- Skylight cleaning
- Shower screen mineral treatment
- Splashback grease removal
How often should you clean the windows?
The right cycle depends entirely on what the glass is exposed to. For most Brisbane properties the cleanest finish at the lowest cost-per-year comes from one of these cycles:
- Quarterly (every 3 months). Standard for most suburban Brisbane homes. Keeps dust and pollen off; matches a presentation cycle.
- Bi-monthly (every 2 months). Inner-city homes with high glazing. Riverside Brisbane homes. Homes near construction or arterial roads.
- Monthly. Coastal Sunshine Coast homes within 500 m of sand. Commercial shopfronts and offices in customer- facing locations.
- Twice-yearly. Minimum viable cycle for any property with windows. Below that, mineral deposits and salt start to bond and the clean becomes a restoration job (more expensive).
Why DIY window cleaning streaks (and what works instead).
Tap water in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast is around 60–120 ppm of dissolved minerals (calcium, magnesium, silicates). When the water evaporates off glass it leaves those minerals behind as a streak or spot. Squeegee technique can hide it on a single pane but you can’t squeegee a two-storey window cluster.
A deionised-water pole system removes those minerals before the water touches the glass — so the glass dries clear with no wiping, even on second-storey panes. That’s why professional pole work doesn’t streak and DIY does. The equipment is the difference, not the technique.
On the Sunshine Coast, salt deposits on coastal glass actively need mineral-free water. Tap water makes salt haze worse because you’re adding more minerals on top of what’s already there. See our dedicated salt haze guide for the chemistry.
Window cleaning Brisbane — your questions.
How much does window cleaning cost in Brisbane?
A standard Brisbane single-storey home window clean is $120–$240 in 2026 (interior + exterior, 12–20 panes). Two-storey homes run $220–$420. Pricing is per pane, with frames, sills, screens and tracks as optional add-ons. Commercial shopfronts and offices are quoted at $6–$12 per pane in maintenance cycles, lower per pane than residential because of mobilisation efficiency.
Why are windows priced per pane instead of per hour?
Per-pane pricing is more predictable for the customer. The crew gets faster as they work but the customer shouldn't pay for the first job being slower than the tenth. Per-pane also removes the incentive for slow billing; the price is fixed once the panes are counted on the quote.
What is a 'pane' for pricing purposes?
A pane is a single glass section, counted on both sides if interior and exterior are scoped. A double-hung window with an upper and lower sash is two panes. A sliding door with three glass sections is three panes. Skylights, splashbacks and shower screens are quoted separately because they need different equipment.
How often should I clean my windows in Brisbane?
Quarterly is the sweet spot for most Brisbane homes (every 3 months). Inner-city homes with high glazing and homes within a kilometre of the river benefit from bi-monthly cycles because of dust and pollen. Sunshine Coast coastal homes need 6–8 week cycles because of salt haze. Commercial shopfronts are usually fortnightly or monthly.
Do you do interior windows?
Yes. Interior is quoted at the same per-pane rate as exterior. Most residential clients book interior + exterior together so the panes match. Commercial scopes vary — many shopfronts are exterior-only, while offices are typically interior-only on a separate cycle.
Do you charge extra for frames, sills, screens and tracks?
Yes, because they're separate tasks. Frame + sill wipe is typically $2–$4 per window. Screen vacuum + wash is $4–$8 per screen depending on size. Track flush is $3–$6 per track. They're optional because some clients only want the glass spotted, while others want the full detail.
What's the deionised-water pole system?
It's a long carbon-fibre pole with a brush head and a mineral-free water feed. Used for windows above ground level (often up to three storeys) so we don't need ladders. The deionised water rinses streak-free because there are no minerals to leave a deposit — the glass dries to a clear finish without any wiping. Standard for high glazing, coastal homes and second-storey work.
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