Window & facade cleaning

Window and facade cleaning in Canada: what it costs

Updated 30 October 2026

Exterior window cleaning in Canada usually costs CA$5 to CA$15 per window, and a single-family home typically pays CA$150 to CA$500 per visit. Interior glass adds more per window. Prices rise with height, stains and the number of storeys, so describe the building in your request.

Rules to check in Ontario and Calgary

In Ontario, a person who carries on the business of window cleaning must register with a Director within thirty days of starting. In Calgary, business licence fees depend on whether the business is home-based or commercial, and they are non-refundable. Across Canada no federal permit is needed to start, but a municipality may set its own rules, so ask the cleaner for proof of registration or a licence before work starts.

Season and weather

Autumn is a good time for exterior glass, because the summer dust is washed off before winter. From December to February, freezing weather makes exterior work hard, so book before the cold or wait for spring. June to August is when demand is usually highest, so spring bookings fill up early. Plan the work for dry days, since glass is cleaned best when it is not wet from rain or snow.

How windows are priced here

Commercial work is priced per pane or per elevation, and the rate depends on height and access, so a three-storey building costs more than a bungalow. Toronto exterior prices start at CA$130 for a bungalow, CA$170 for a two-storey home and CA$210 or more for three storeys. Ask whether the quote covers one side or both, whether interior glass is included, and whether the frames, screens and sills are extra.

What to write in the request

Give the number of windows, or the area in square feet, and say whether you want one side or both. Name the floor the windows are on, the type of property, whether there are stains that need more than a wipe, and how often you want the service. Add your area, the date you want it done and your budget.

A request on BlaBlaPrice is free. Describe the building in your own words, add a photo if it helps, and the AI asks for missing details, looks through local sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and dates, while your contact details stay hidden. For related work, see office and commercial cleaning.