Screen Washing & Window Cleaning in Dollard-des-Ormeaux: What to Expect

It's a familiar story for many homeowners in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Spring arrives, the sun starts to warm things up, and you're ready to throw open the windows and let in the fresh air. You pull back the curtains, maybe wipe down the sill, and then you see it: a small tear in the screen, a bent frame, or a screen so caked with winter grime and pollen it looks more like a filter than a barrier. And the glass? Not exactly sparkling after months of Montréal weather.

You want clean windows, of course. But what about the screens? They're often an afterthought until they're visibly damaged or so dirty they blur the view. That's why it makes sense to think about the screens and the window cleaning together in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, so the timing works and nothing gets missed.

The Annoyance of Damaged Screens, and How to Plan Around It

A common complaint goes like this: a homeowner books a window cleaner, assumes the screens are part of it, and ends up with sparkling glass behind a grimy screen, or a torn one that still lets mosquitoes in. The fix is simple: know upfront what's included, and decide what you want done.

With Altara, the flat rate covers the exterior: exterior glass, frames and sills, with screens rinsed in place. If you want the screens properly cleaned, screen removal and washing is an add-on you can request at extra cost. The crew takes each screen out, washes it to clear dirt, dust and pollen, and reinstalls it.

That's also when damage gets noticed. Altara doesn't repair screens, but when the crew handles them, they'll point out any tears, loose spline or bent frames they see, so you know which ones need attention. Small tears can often be patched with a hardware-store kit, while a large rip, a badly bent frame or a full re-mesh is a job for a screen repair shop.

Why Have Screens Washed During a Window Cleaning?

Timing. If you're having screens washed anyway, you get a clear list of what's damaged. Get the repairs done at a screen shop shortly after the cleaning, and you go into summer with clean glass and screens that actually keep bugs out. It saves you from discovering the problem one screen at a time in July.

For homes in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, especially the West Island detached family homes with lots of windows, the number of screens can make DIY repair daunting. Imagine trying to fix a dozen screens yourself. Knowing exactly which ones need work, and having the rest washed and back in place, cuts the job down a lot.

What Altara's Window Cleaning Includes, and What You Can Add

When you book a residential window cleaning with Altara, here's how it breaks down:

• Exterior glass, frames and sills (flat rate): We use a pure-water system: deionized water fed through water-fed poles, which dries spot-free without detergent residue or mineral deposits. It works especially well for the second-storey windows common around Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Screens are rinsed in place.
• Interior glass (add-on): Squeegee and microfibre detailing with a residential-safe glass cleaner, with the crew careful around your furnishings.
• Screen removal and washing (add-on): Every screen removed, washed and reinstalled, with any damage the crew notices pointed out to you.
• Track cleaning (add-on): Tracks collect a surprising amount of grit, dust and dead insects. The crew vacuums and wipes them so the windows slide freely.

Skylights, solariums and heavy mineral staining are quoted separately.

The Value of a Professional Touch

Plenty of homeowners try window cleaning themselves with a bucket, a spray bottle and a roll of paper towels. The results are usually mixed: streaks, missed spots and a lot of wasted effort. Then there's ladder work for second-storey windows, which is risky without the right equipment.

The frustration we hear most often is about quotes that look low and then grow on the day. That's why Altara keeps it clear: you pick your window-count tier on the pricing page, choose any add-ons, and know the price before the crew arrives.

The best part is looking out a window afterwards. The light pours in, and everything outside looks sharper. Every window is spot-checked before the crew leaves, and if you see a streak afterwards, contact Altara within 24 hours and the crew returns to re-clean at no charge.

Whoever you hire, ask what coverage they carry. It's a fair question for anyone working at height on your property.

Booking Your Clean: Annual, Spring and Fall, and Online Pricing

Many homeowners in Dollard-des-Ormeaux choose an annual (spring) or spring-and-fall program. The spring clean washes away winter grime and pollen. A fall clean clears summer dust and lets in as much light as possible during the shorter days. Both come with an automated reminder before your next visit. For more frequent service, quarterly visits get 10% off, bi-monthly 15% and monthly 20%.

Getting a price is easy. Pick the tier that matches your window count on the pricing page and book online, without anyone needing to visit first.

The water-fed pole reaches up to three storeys from the ground. Taller homes or windows with difficult access get a site visit before pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Can a window cleaner repair a torn window screen?

Altara doesn't repair screens. If you add screen washing, the crew will point out any tears, loose spline or bent frames they notice. Small tears can often be patched with a kit, and bigger damage is best handled by a screen repair shop.

What kind of screen damage needs a specialist?

A large rip, a severely bent frame or a screen that needs a complete re-mesh goes beyond a quick patch. A screen repair shop can re-mesh or replace it.

Is screen cleaning included in a window cleaning in Dollard-des-Ormeaux?

Screens are rinsed in place as part of Altara's exterior flat rate. Removing and fully washing the screens is an optional add-on at extra cost, as are interior glass and track cleaning.

How often should window screens be cleaned?

At least once a year in spring, to wash off winter grime and pollen before you open the windows. A second wash in fall clears summer dust. Regular cleaning is also the easiest way to catch small tears before they grow.

Ready for clear windows and screens that work? See flat-rate pricing and add screen washing when you book, or send us a request with any questions.