How Much Window Cleaning Costs for a Dorval Home
Picture a Dorval homeowner in spring, tired of staring at streaks on the living room windows. Not the kind you wipe off with a rag, but the kind that cling after rain, especially near the airport and the highways, where grime builds up fast. Say it's a two-storey brick home, and the owner has tried the DIY route for years. Vinegar, newspaper, microfibre cloths, you name it. Nothing lasts. That's usually when people start looking for a pro.
Most aren't after a bargain. They want streak-free glass and a price that doesn't move. They don't want someone showing up to measure, then hitting them with a 'custom quote' that changes once the crew sees the upper floor. We hear that story too many times.
That's why Altara keeps it simple: flat-rate pricing by window count, no in-home visit. Say that Dorval home has 18 windows, including the bathroom and the basement egress. The owner counts them, picks the 16 to 20 tier on our pricing page, chooses a schedule, and books. No call. No sales pitch. Just a price for the exterior, plus any interior add-ons the owner chooses to include.
Compare that to what a lot of homeowners run into elsewhere: a quote that sounds like it covers everything, then extra fees for screens or tracks once the crew is on site. With us, the flat rate covers the exterior, and anything beyond it is an add-on you pick before booking. No surprises.
What's actually included in the flat rate?
Exterior glass: pure-water system on a water-fed pole. No detergent, no residue. Just deionized water that dries spotless. It's the same idea used to clean solar panels, which is why it doesn't leave film.
Frames and sills: scrubbed during the same exterior pass. Screens: rinsed in place.
The pole works from the ground and reaches up to three storeys, so a standard two-storey in Dorval is fully covered without ladders against the brick. Taller homes or tricky access get a site visit before pricing.
What can be added on?
Interior glass: squeegee plus microfibre detail. The crew goes over each pane edge to edge, so there are no streaks and no missed corners.
Screen removal and washing: screens come out, get washed with a soft brush, rinsed and reinstalled. Track cleaning: vacuumed, then wiped with a damp cloth.
These are optional and cost extra; you add them on request. Skylights, solariums, heavy hard-water staining and post-construction cleanup are quoted separately.
How does the booking process really work?
You count your windows, pick the tier that matches (1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15 or 16 to 20 windows, custom quote above 20), choose one-time or a recurring schedule, and book. Count every window in the house: bathroom, basement egress, the small one over the sink. If something is unusual, like a split sliding door or a bay window, mention it when you book.
Each tier is one flat rate. No range. No 'starting at'. If the crew finds on site that the count lands in a different tier, they confirm it with you before starting, so the price always matches the home. Still, count twice.
The whole thing takes a few minutes, and you can do it on your phone. No one calls to upsell. No calendar invite for a 'consultation'. That's the friction we try to remove.
(Which, yes, is a change if you like talking to a human before you book. Most homeowners would rather not. They know what they want. Just give them the price.)
Is spring and fall worth it over annual?
For most Dorval homes? Yes. Spring gets off the winter grime: salt, sand, that brown film from melting snow. Fall takes off pollen, dust, and the fine soot from air and highway traffic that bakes on during humid summer weeks. If you only do spring, by October your windows can look neglected again.
Homes that go spring-only often end up with exterior glass that has a haze by September, one you can feel when you run a finger over it more than you can see. Two visits a year fix that. A common rhythm here is early April and mid-October, and an automated reminder before your next visit means you don't have to remember. Exterior work runs roughly March to November.
Spring and fall or annual programs don't come with a discount. If you want a lower per-visit price, quarterly (10%), bi-monthly (15%) and monthly (20%) service are discounted.
If you're in a low-pollen spot, or you rarely open your windows, annual might suffice. But in Dorval, with the airport close by and the West Island wind, twice a year is the smarter play.
Who is this not for?
If you live in a home taller than three storeys or with tricky access (think steep slopes, limited yard space, or windows over a garage roof), we'll need a site visit before we can price it, so the online tiers won't apply as-is.
Also, if you're expecting same-day booking or pressure washing for siding or gutters, Altara isn't the right fit. We don't do those. We stay residential and glass-focused.
And if you like to haggle over every dollar? The flat-rate model leaves no room for negotiation. You take the price or you don't. That transparency is the point. But it's not for everyone.
What homeowners appreciate, and what to watch for
What they appreciate: knowing the number before anyone arrives, and pure water that doesn't leave a film. If you add screen washing, the difference shows right away: better airflow, less dust on the sill, and no more cobwebs in the corners.
What to watch for: your own count. Bigger homes make it easy to miss a window or double-count a room. Walk the house with a notepad before you book. It saves a correction on the day.
On price: the 16 to 20 tier for an 18-window two-storey in Dorval isn't the cheapest number you'll find, and it isn't trying to be. You're paying for consistency, no hidden fees, and work that holds up. Every window is spot-checked before the crew leaves, and if you see a streak afterward, contact us within 24 hours and the crew returns to re-clean it at no charge.
At the end of the day, nobody enjoys spending money on window cleaning. But not seeing streaks and not wondering if you got ripped off? That's what you're paying for.
Frequently asked questions
How much does window cleaning cost for a house in Dorval?
Altara prices residential window cleaning in Dorval at a flat rate based on your window count, so the cost depends on which tier your home falls in (1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15, 16 to 20, or a custom quote above 20) and whether you book one visit or a recurring schedule. The flat rate covers exterior glass, frames and sills, with screens rinsed in place. Interior glass, screen washing and track cleaning are optional add-ons. The rates are listed on the pricing page, with no in-home visit.
How do I count windows for an online window cleaning booking?
Walk the house room by room and count every window, including basement egress windows and small ones over the sink. If something is unusual, like a split sliding door or a bay window, mention it when you book. Count twice, since the tier you pick is based on that number.
Why do windows near the Dorval airport get dirty so fast?
Homes near the airport and the highways pick up fine soot from traffic that builds up quickly and bakes on during humid summer weeks, on top of road salt and pollen. That is why a fall cleaning matters in Dorval as much as the spring one. Many homeowners here prefer two visits a year, for example early April and mid-October.
Does Altara clean skylights and three-storey homes?
Skylights are quoted separately. Three-storey homes are within reach of the water-fed pole from the ground; homes taller than that or with difficult access get a site visit before pricing.
If you're in Dorval and tired of guessing what window cleaning should cost, see the flat rates and book. It takes less time than washing one window yourself.