Window Washing in Austin
Window washing and window cleaning are the same job under two names. What matters is the method, because two companies can both call it washing and leave very different glass behind. Here is how we do it in Austin.
How the wash is actually done
Exterior glass is washed with pure water through a brush head, then rinsed and left to dry without a squeegee touching it. Interior glass is done the traditional way, with a squeegee and a hand-detailed edge, because indoor glass has no run-off.
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What's included
- Pure water washing of all exterior glass
- Detailing of edges and corners so no drips are left behind
- Wiping of exterior frames and sills
- Ladder and extension pole work for second-story and high windows
- Treatment of light hard water spots where the glass allows it
Why the exterior gets no wipe
Wiping a wet pane is what leaves streaks. Pure water has nothing in it to dry onto the glass, so the right finish comes from rinsing properly and letting it go, not from polishing.
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.
- Divided-light sashes
- Older Tarrytown and Clarksville windows have dozens of small panes per window. They need hand detailing, not a quick squeegee.
- 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.
What gets washed besides the glass
Frames and sills are wiped, tracks are cleared, and screens can be washed separately rather than being sprayed through, which is what pushes dirt back onto a clean pane.
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
We do not price Austin work from a table. We look at the property, count the glass, check the access, then give you a written price with no obligation. Your card is charged after the work is done, not before.
Austin neighborhoods we work in
- Rob Roy
- Davenport Ranch
- Lost Creek
- River Place
- Four Points
- Steiner Ranch
- Great Hills
- Northwest Hills
- Bee Creek
Window Washing in Austin — common questions
Is window washing the same as window cleaning?
Yes. Different words for the same job. What matters is the method and whether both sides, frames, sills and tracks are included.
Why do you not wipe the outside dry?
Because pure water leaves nothing behind. Wiping a wet pane is what causes streaks.
Do you wash screens too?
We can. Screens are washed separately rather than sprayed in place, so the dirt does not end up back on the glass.
Does washing remove hard water spots?
No. Mineral spotting is bonded to the glass and needs a restoration step, which we quote separately.
How long until I can touch the glass?
Exterior glass is dry within the hour in most weather. There is nothing on it to smudge.
Do you cover my street in Austin?
We work across Austin regularly, including Rob Roy, Davenport Ranch, Lost Creek and the surrounding streets. Call or text (512) 200-2160 with your address and we will confirm straight away.
Who provides window washing 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