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Window Cleaning in Des Moines, IA

Compare 7 local window cleaning pros. Typical service: $145–$339.

Top Window Cleaning Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Bright's Window Cleaning

    5.0★ (91 reviews)

    5.0★ from 91 reviews

    +15155570445Website

  2. 2.Larry's Window Service

    4.4★ (104 reviews)

    4.4★ from 104 reviews

    +15152440560Website

  3. 3.Deo Window Washing LLC

    5.0★ (29 reviews)

    5.0★ from 29 reviews

    +15158225529

  4. 4.BEYOND CLEANING LLC

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +15152107051Website

  5. 5.Premier Window Cleaning

    4.8★ (18 reviews)

    4.8★ from 18 reviews

    +15154470886Website

  6. 6.Green Window Cleaning

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15155771515

  7. 7.Crystal Clear Window Cleaning

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15155286928Website

Window Cleaning Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Whole-house window cleaning$145–$339/job
Per window, inside and out$8–$15/window

Window Cleaning prices in Des Moines run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 273 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling window cleaning.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

No permit typically required

  • Iowa does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing
  • Cleaning businesses still need any local business license, plus state business registration if operating as a company
  • Pressure-washing runoff carrying detergents, paint chips or grease must not be discharged to storm drains under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater rules

License required: No state occupational license for residential cleaning

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Window Cleaning FAQs for Des Moines

How much does window cleaning cost in Des Moines?

Professional window cleaning for a typical Des Moines home runs $145-$339, inside and out.

How many window cleaning companies serve Des Moines?

We track 7 window cleaning companies serving Des Moines.

Is window cleaning in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Cleaning labor in Des Moines runs about -3.2% versus the national average.

How often should windows be cleaned in Des Moines?

Twice a year is typical; Des Moines gets about 36.02 inches of rain a year, and rain spotting and pollen are what bring most homes back sooner.

Do window cleaners in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing. Ask a Des Moines window cleaner for proof of liability insurance, especially for second-story work.

What does window cleaning include in Des Moines?

Most Des Moines quotes cover glass, frames and sills; screens and tracks are often extra, so confirm before the $145-$339 job is booked.

How many quotes should I get for window cleaning in Des Moines?

Two is usually enough; with 7 window cleaners serving Des Moines, compare whether interior panes and screens are included.

When is the best time for window cleaning in Des Moines?

Spring and fall; summer highs near 86F in Des Moines dry cleaning solution too fast and leave streaks.