Two Story Window Cleaning in Austin
Most houses in Austin are two storeys, and the upstairs glass is where the price difference comes from. Here is what changes once a window is out of arm's reach.
Why upstairs costs more
It is not the glass, it is the access. Setting and re-setting a ladder or working a pole takes several times longer per pane than standing at a ground-floor window. That time is the whole difference in the quote.
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What's included
- Second and third-story exterior glass
- Tall entryway, stairwell and transom windows
- Water-fed pole cleaning for high exterior panes
- Interior high glass from professional ladders
Ground slope matters more than height
A flat lot makes a two-storey job straightforward. A terraced or sloping garden can make the same house considerably harder, which is why we look before quoting rather than pricing per window over the phone.
What Austin glass is up against
Central Austin homes tend to have older timber sashes with many small panes, which are slow to do properly. West Austin and the Four Points side lean towards large modern openings, where the only thing that matters is a finish with no streaks in low sun.
- Hard city water
- Austin tap water leaves mineral spotting if windows are rinsed with a hose. We use de-ionised water so nothing is left behind.
- Oak pollen in spring
- Live oak pollen settles in a thick yellow film across central Austin every spring, then streaks the moment it rains.
Inside the upstairs rooms
Interior upstairs glass is usually easy, but stairwell and landing windows often need a ladder indoors. We protect floors and bannisters before anything goes up.
Working in Austin
Austin glass is not all the same job. The older streets around Tarrytown and Clarksville are full of divided-light sashes that have to be detailed by hand, pane by pane. Out towards Four Points and Steiner Ranch the houses are newer and taller, with big single sheets that show every streak. We price the two differently because they take different amounts of time, and we will tell you which one you have when we look at the house.
What it costs
High work in Austin is priced on access rather than the number of panes. A pole from level ground is quick. A ladder on a terraced garden is not, and we will show you the difference when we quote.
Austin neighborhoods we work in
- Tarrytown
- Clarksville
- Barton Hills
- Zilker
- Travis Heights
- Barton Creek
- Rob Roy
- Davenport Ranch
- Lost Creek
Two Story Window Cleaning in Austin — common questions
How much more does a two storey house cost to clean?
It depends on access rather than the number of windows. A flat lot is straightforward, a sloped or terraced garden takes longer. We look first, then quote.
Can you do the upstairs windows from the ground?
Usually yes, with a water-fed pole. Where the angle will not work we use a ladder.
Do you clean inside the upstairs windows too?
Yes. Stairwell and landing glass often needs a ladder indoors, and we protect floors and rails first.
Is it safe on a sloping garden?
We assess footing before anything goes up. Where a ladder cannot be footed safely, we use a pole or tell you it cannot be done.
Can you just do the upstairs?
Yes, though most people find the price difference between upstairs-only and the whole house is smaller than they expect.
Do you cover my street in Austin?
We work across Austin regularly, including Tarrytown, Clarksville, Barton Hills and the surrounding streets. Call or text (512) 200-2160 with your address and we will confirm straight away.
Who provides two story window cleaning in Austin, TX?
Squeaky Clean Window Washing, locally owned and operated by Kyle Taylor and based in the Lake Travis area. Fully insured, with free written estimates.
Get a free estimate in Austin
Tell us a little about your home and we will be in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation estimate.
- Call or text us!(512) 200-2160
- Emailkyle@squeakycleanatx.com