ServicesWindow Washing
Outside Window Washing in Ballston Spa
We hand-wash the exterior side of your windows, covering glass, frames, sills and screens. The panes come out clear and streak-free, and your plants, siding and roofline stay just as they were. A single call gets you a free quote.
Careful work for clear glass
Exterior glass picks up a lot more than dust. Over a season, pollen, sap, bug specks and sprinkler minerals cook onto it, and a rag and hose won't budge most of that. We bring scrubbers, squeegees and a water-fed pole running purified water, so panes dry clear rather than spotted.
It's worth booking when the view stays foggy after a rain, when you're getting ready to sell or host company, or simply as a spring and fall routine. Have permanent lighting along the roofline, or considering it? We can go over that during the same visit.
A washing job still calls for attention to safety and code. Ladders stay away from the electrical line running into the house, and we move around outdoor outlets and roofline lighting without tugging on any wire or track.
What every visit covers
Exterior glass
We scrub each pane to break up the dirt, then squeegee it or rinse it with purified water, which dries without leaving mineral spots.
Sills and frames
Frames get wiped and sills get emptied out. Grit left on a sill washes right back down the clean glass with the next storm.
Screen cleaning
Screens come out, get brushed and rinsed, and go back into the window they came from. A ripped or bent one gets shown to you before we handle it.
Upstairs windows
Where possible, we reach second-floor and peak glass from the ground with a water-fed pole. If a ladder is needed, it goes on firm footing with padded feet so it won't scuff siding or decks.
Final walk around the house
If you're home, we circle the house with you before loading up. Any spot we missed gets touched up on the spot.
Signs your windows are due
- A haze that rain won't fix
- Rain often makes dirty glass worse. If windows look cloudy after a storm, the film is stuck on and needs a scrub.
- White spots near sprinklers
- Sprinkler overspray leaves mineral rings on lower windows. The longer they sit, the harder they are to get off.
- Yellow dust every spring
- Pollen season coats glass and screens. A wash once it settles lets the light back in for summer.
- Sap and bug spots
- Windows under trees pick up sticky sap and specks that dry hard. These need hand work, not just a rinse.
- Gray, clogged screens
- If your screens look dark from inside, they are holding dirt that blocks light and airflow.
How the job day runs
- 1
Free quote over the phone
Give us a ring and share a few basics: about how many windows, how many floors, and whether the screens come out easily. We price it on that call and pick a day that suits you.
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Look before we start
On arrival we walk the outside and note anything already cracked, loose or damaged. We point out the service line and any outdoor wiring so ladders stay clear of them.
- 3
Screens off, glass washed
Screens come off and get rinsed while we work on the glass, frames and sills. Plants and walkways stay protected from runoff.
- 4
Final check and cleanup
Screens go back in. We pick up drop cloths and gear, check the glass from a few angles, and head out.
What sets the price
No two houses are quite alike, so we give you a number once we hear about yours. That number covers what we talked through, and nothing extra happens without your okay first. These are the things that shift it.
- How many windows, and how big
- Each added pane adds time. Big picture windows and grids with lots of little panes take longer than a plain sheet of glass.
- Reach and height
- Glass on the second or third floor, or above a porch roof or a sloped yard, calls for more setup and a slower pace.
- How much grime has built up
- Windows that haven't been washed in years, or that carry thick hard-water spots, need more scrubbing than ones cleaned last season.
- Screens and add-ons
- Cleaning screens adds a little time to each window. Screens that are ripped or jammed in the frame can take extra care.
Questions about window washing
- Do you wash the inside of the windows?
- This service covers the outside of your home. We do the exterior glass, frames, sills and screens. Ask us on the phone about anything specific to your house and we will give you a straight answer.
- Can you get my second-floor windows without a ladder?
- Most of the time, yes. We use a water-fed pole with purified water that reaches upper windows from the ground. Some spots, like windows over a porch roof, may still need a ladder, which we set up carefully.
- Will you work around my permanent lighting?
- Yes. We know how roofline lighting tracks and wiring are mounted, and we keep ladders and poles off them. If we spot a loose clip or damaged wire while we are up there, we tell you and leave it alone.
- How often should I have my windows done?
- Twice a year suits most houses. Once after the spring pollen settles, and again in the fall before the cold sets in. A house under big trees or next to sprinklers may need a third visit. We can work out a schedule that fits yours.
- Do I need to be home?
- No. Since the work is all outside, you just need to leave gates unlocked and pets inside. If you are home, we are glad to walk the windows with you at the end.
Ready for clear windows?
Tell us about your house and we will give you a free quote over the phone. If you want to talk about permanent lighting for your roofline too, we can cover both on the same call.