Let me tell you something I wish I’d realized sooner, clean windows change everything. Sounds dramatic, but stay with me. I live in Maple Bay Enclaves, where the views are what you pay for. I’ve got trees in the backyard, the ocean peeking through the deck, and when the sun hits the glass just right? Gorgeous. Unless those windows are filthy. Then it’s just smudges, bird mess, and that weird streak that showed up last fall and never left. So yeah, I finally decided to outsource it. Here’s exactly how I went about finding pro window cleaning in Maple Bay Enclaves, what I ran into, what I paid, and what I’d do differently next time. If you’re thinking about hiring someone, this might save you a few headaches.

Why I Didn’t DIY It

I thought about doing it myself. Bought the squeegee. Watched the YouTube videos. Even climbed halfway up the ladder before realizing two things:

1. I’m not great with heights.
2. I was about to drop $600 on new windows if I slipped.

Also, what nobody tells you: window cleaning is hard work. If you’ve got more than a single level or big glass panels, doing it properly (without streaks or frustration) takes way more time than you think.

So yeah, I was over it. I wanted a pro. Someone who actually does this for a living.

How I Found the Right People

I didn’t go straight to Google. First, I asked my neighbor two doors down because her windows always look spotless. She gave me the name of a small, local guy who only works in the Maple Bay area. I liked that.

Then I Googled a few others, looked up “pro window cleaning in Maple Bay Enclaves” just to compare. Read reviews. A few companies looked too “corporate,” if that makes sense. I didn’t want someone who’d treat my house like a checklist. I wanted people who’d treat it like a home.

So I called three places. Here’s what I asked:

• Do you do both inside and outside windows?
• Do you clean the screens and tracks too?
• Are you insured? (Always ask.)
• Can you reach second-story windows without trampling my flower beds?

Only two responded quickly. One gave me a quote over the phone after I described the house. The other came by, did a walkaround, and emailed me a detailed estimate. Guess who I went with?

Yep, the one who showed up.

What They Actually Did (and Didn’t Do)

On cleaning day, two guys showed up right on time. Friendly, professional, but not overly chatty, which I appreciated. They wore shoe covers inside, moved my furniture carefully, and even asked if I wanted them to avoid certain rooms (my home office was off-limits, Zoom calls all day).

Here’s what got done:

• Every single window, inside and out
• Skylights (didn’t even realize how dirty they were until I saw the difference)
• Tracks, sills, and screens (they even repaired a bent screen without charging extra)
• Exterior glass doors, spotless
• No streaks, no mess, no drips left behind

What they didn’t do: pressure wash the siding (that’s not included), and they didn’t wipe down the blinds (understandably, that’s a different job).

Whole thing took about three hours. My house looked brighter. Like, literally brighter.

What It Cost Me

I have a mid-sized two-story house with about 20 windows. Not a mansion, but not a shoebox either.

Final bill: $285 + tax

Honestly? Worth every penny. I’ve spent more on a grocery run that didn’t leave me nearly as satisfied.

They also offered a seasonal package, twice a year with a small discount. I might take them up on it in the fall. The salt in the air here does a number on glass by the time October rolls around.

A Few Things I Wish I Knew Before

1. Book early in the season.
   Turns out everyone wants their windows cleaned the second spring hits. I had to wait a week for an opening. Next time I’m getting ahead of it.
2. Clean the inside of your window sills before they arrive.
   Not required, but it makes the process smoother and helps avoid extra mess.
3. Pets and window cleaners don’t mix.
   My dog lost his mind watching a stranger on a ladder. Next time I’m setting him up in a back room with a treat puzzle.

Final Thoughts

If you live in Maple Bay Enclaves and haven’t had your windows professionally cleaned in over a year, let me save you the suspense, they’re dirtier than you think. I didn’t realize how bad mine were until they weren’t.

Outsourcing pro window cleaning in Maple Bay Enclaves isn’t just about appearances. It’s about light. It’s about feeling good in your own space. And it’s about not risking your neck trying to clean a skylight with a sponge on a stick.

Find someone local. Ask around. Make sure they care. You’ll thank yourself when the light hits just right, and you can actually see it.