A professional window clean before listing a Melbourne property is one of the most consistently recommended presentation tasks by real estate agents — and one of the most cost-effective. The cost is the same as a standard residential clean; the timing and scope make the difference. Here's exactly what to book, when, and what it will cost.
Pre-sale pricing follows the same structure as a standard residential clean. For the full Melbourne pricing breakdown by property type and add-ons, see the complete window cleaning cost guide.
Pre-sale window cleaning cost — Melbourne 2026
Pre-sale window cleaning is priced identically to a standard residential clean. There's no premium for “real estate” or “pre-auction” work — the scope determines the price. See the real estate window cleaning service for how we work with vendors and agents.
| Property | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey | Exterior only | $139–$230 |
| Single storey | Interior & exterior | $250–$400 |
| Double storey | Exterior only | $249–$340 |
| Double storey | Interior & exterior | $450–$650 |
| Full Detail upgrade | Recommended for premium listings | +50% |
| Fly screens | Per screen | $5/screen |
What scope should you book for a pre-sale clean?
For most Melbourne listings, the recommended pre-sale scope is interior and exterior windows, fly screens removed and washed, and frames and sills wiped down. Optional add-ons worth considering for premium listings: sliding door track cleaning, glass pool fencing and balustrades, and the Full Detail Clean for maximum clarity. See also interior vs exterior window cleaning costs — for pre-sale work, interior and exterior is always the stronger choice.
Interior and exterior is strongly recommended for pre-sale work — buyers inside the property see the interior glass up close, and interior grime is immediately apparent to anyone standing in the room. Exterior-only is a minimum; interior and exterior is the professional standard.
Why do real estate agents recommend window cleaning?
Window cleaning consistently appears in real estate agents' pre-sale checklists across Melbourne's inner south-east. The reason is straightforward: buyers make snap judgements about property quality in the first 30 seconds of an inspection. Clean windows signal a well-maintained property. Dirty, streaky or filmed glass signals neglect — and that perception spreads to how buyers evaluate everything else they see.
Agents in Bayside, Glen Eira and Stonnington commonly note that clean windows are one of the first things a buyer notices, consciously or not, and that the difference in how rooms appear in listing photography is significant. For any premium listing, it's a $400–$800 investment that changes how the property presents.
When should you book the clean?
Book your pre-sale window clean 3–5 days before the first open home or photography session. This timing means the windows are at their cleanest for photography, which drives online enquiry and sets buyer expectations before they attend. Any touch-ups from rain or dust settling can be addressed before the open home. You're also not so far ahead that Melbourne's variable weather has a chance to re-dirty the glass significantly.
The Full Detail Clean — when it's worth it pre-sale
For premium Melbourne properties — particularly those in Toorak, Malvern, Brighton or South Yarra with high price expectations — the Full Detail Clean (razor blade and steel wool treatment) is worth considering. It adds 50% to the base price but delivers a noticeably higher standard of result: glass that looks near-new rather than professionally cleaned.
The Full Detail Clean is particularly valuable on properties with pool fencing (which accumulates calcium deposits from pool splash), irrigation-affected windows (mineral spotting), or homes that haven't been professionally cleaned in several years. For a 4-bedroom double storey, expect $750–$900 for a presentation-grade clean with the Full Detail upgrade included.
Do window cleaners work with real estate agents?
Yes — we work regularly with vendors, agents and property managers across Bayside, Glen Eira and Stonnington for pre-sale and pre-inspection cleans. Priority booking is available for time-sensitive listings. If your agent needs a clean completed within a tight timeframe, contact us directly on 0490 813 290.