How much does window cleaning cost in Singapore?
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Key takeaways
- Most window cleaning jobs in Singapore land between SGD 80–SGD 480 — known locally as window & glass cleaning.
- In Singapore, residential window cleaning covers safely reachable panes only — exterior facade work at height requires WSH-compliant rope access and is commercial territory. Unsafe window cleaning from high-rise units is an enforcement matter, so professional cleaners will not lean out of HDB or condo windows.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Window Cleaning prices by job size in Singapore
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDB flat, interior side All reachable panes, tracks and grilles | SGD 80 | SGD 120 | SGD 180 |
| HDB flat, full reachable service Inside and reachable outside faces | SGD 180 | SGD 230 | SGD 290 |
| Condo / landed home High glass count, reachable faces, tracks | SGD 280 | SGD 380 | SGD 480 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per session | SGD 80 | SGD 180 | SGD 350 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Singapore typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a window cleaning pro in Singapore
- Understand the scope limit: residential cleaners handle reachable interior and exterior panes only — no leaning out of high-rise windows
- For HDB flats, expect interior-side cleaning plus whatever exterior faces can be safely reached from inside or corridors
- Facade or exterior work at height requires WSH-compliant rope access — that's a commercial service, not a home booking
- Window cleaning is often bundled into deep-cleaning packages — compare the bundle before booking standalone
- Confirm whether grilles, tracks and frames are included
- Book a registered company; ask about insurance for any work involving ladders
Red flags
- Anyone offering to lean or climb out of a high-rise window — dangerous and an enforcement matter
- Rope-access facade work offered without WSH credentials
- Quotes that don't state which faces of the glass are included
- Unregistered operators demanding prepayment
- Track and grille cleaning silently excluded then charged on site
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to SGD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: Singapore window cleaning price guides (sureclean.com.sg, superclean.sg); HDB cleaning package price guides (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is water-fed pole (pure water) cleaning?
A telescopic pole with a brush head fed by purified water — the cleaner scrubs from the ground and rinses with deionised water that dries without spots, so no detergent and no ladder. It's now the standard for residential exteriors in many countries, reaches 3-4 storeys safely, and cleans frames as part of the process. Traditional squeegee work remains standard for interiors and gives a slightly more polished finish on ground-floor glass.
How often should windows be cleaned?
Exteriors: every 4-8 weeks on a regular round keeps glass consistently clear; quarterly is the practical minimum in cities or near trees and coasts. Interiors need cleaning 2-4 times a year in most homes. Homes near the sea (salt), busy roads (film) or construction (dust) need shorter cycles.
Does a standard clean include frames, sills and tracks?
Exterior frames and sills — usually yes with water-fed pole cleaning, since the brush does them anyway. Interior tracks, screens and deep frame scrubbing are typically add-ons. Ask specifically: 'glass only' vs 'glass, frames and sills' is the most common source of disappointment. First cleans should always include frames — dirty frames drip onto clean glass with the first rain.
Can cleaners reach upper-floor and awkward windows?
Water-fed poles handle most windows up to 3-4 storeys from the ground. Beyond that, or over conservatories and extensions where ladders can't stand, you're into specialist access — longer poles, ladders with standoffs, or (for tower blocks) rope access, which is commercial-grade work priced accordingly. Point out awkward windows when getting a quote, not when the cleaner arrives.
What about hard water stains and mineral deposits?
Ordinary cleaning won't remove etched mineral staining from sprinklers, leaking gutters or years of run-off — it needs dedicated hard-water removal products or fine polishing, priced as a restoration add-on per pane. Test one window first: if staining has etched into the glass, no chemical fixes it fully. Fix the water source (gutter, sprinkler aim) or the stains return.
What does window cleaning cost in Singapore?
HDB interior window cleaning starts around S$80-$180 depending on flat size; full reachable inside-and-out service runs S$180-$290; condos and landed homes with more glass run S$280-$480. Many households get windows done as part of a deep-cleaning package instead of standalone.
Can I get the outside of my HDB windows cleaned?
Only the faces reachable safely from inside (by opening panes) or from common corridors. No legitimate cleaner will climb or lean out — it's dangerous and treated seriously by authorities. For full exterior glass on high floors, the only route is building-managed facade cleaning via rope-access contractors.
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