Window & Solar Panel Cleaning in the Southern Suburbs
We clean windows and solar panels in Claremont, Rondebosch, Newlands, Constantia, Kenilworth, Wynberg and the rest of the Southern Suburbs at fixed prices: windows from R799, solar panels from R699, both from R1,299.
Rain, oaks and shade: what the Southern Suburbs does to glass
Rain doesn't wash windows clean
The suburbs on the eastern side of Table Mountain get some of the heaviest winter rain in Cape Town, with Newlands and Bishopscourt among the wettest. Rain doesn't clean glass: as each shower dries it leaves the dust it picked up behind as spots and streaks. On shaded walls the glass and frames stay damp long enough for a green film to start along the sills.
Trees are the main thing on solar panels here
The oaks and plane trees that make Rondebosch, Claremont and Constantia so green drop pollen in spring, sap in summer and leaves in autumn. On solar panels that becomes a sticky layer that rain alone won't shift, and bird droppings or a few leaves lodged on one panel can pull down the output of the panels wired with it.
Older homes, lots of small panes
Homes here run from Victorian and Edwardian cottages in Observatory and Mowbray, with sash windows and small panes, to large Constantia and Bishopscourt houses with wide sliding doors. If your home has a lot of small-paned windows, mention it in the notes so we can confirm the size before we arrive.
How often to clean in the Southern Suburbs
Every 12 weeks suits most Southern Suburbs homes. If you only book twice a year, do it in late spring once the pollen is down and in late autumn after the leaves have dropped.
Suburbs we cover
Not listed? WhatsApp us and we'll confirm.
Prices in the Southern Suburbs
Same prices as everywhere we work, travel included. Pick the size closest to your home; if it's clearly different when we arrive, we agree the price with you before we start.
Window cleaning
| Home size | Price |
|---|---|
| CompactFlat, townhouse or small single-storey home. Roughly up to 12 windows. | R799 |
| Typical house3 to 4 bedroom single-storey, or a small double-storey. Roughly 13 to 25 windows. | R1,199 |
| Large or double-storeyBig or double-storey home. Roughly 26 to 40 windows. | R1,799 |
Outside glass, frames and sills, streak-free.
Solar panel cleaning
| System size | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 panelsMost home systems up to about 5 kW. | R699 |
| 11 to 20 panelsBigger homes, about 5 to 10 kW. | R999 |
| 21 to 30 panelsLarge systems, about 10 to 15 kW. | R1,399 |
By hand with soft brushes and clean water. Over 30 panels: WhatsApp us for a quote.
Windows and solar panels on one visit from R1,299, cheaper than booking them separately. Go on a plan (every 12 weeks and every 8 weeks) and every repeat visit costs less. Nothing to pay online.
What you get
What's included
- Outside glass of your windows, washed and finished streak-free
- Window frames and sills wiped down
- Solar panels (if you book them) cleaned by hand with soft brushes and clean water
- Your garden and paving left the way we found them
Add-ons, quoted on the day before we start: inside glass, window tracks, builders' film or paint, glass balustrades and gutter cleaning. Mention them in the notes when you book.
How we clean solar panels
By hand, with soft brushes and clean water. We never point a high-pressure jet at a panel: it can force water past the seals and may void the manufacturer's warranty. No harsh chemicals either, so nothing ends up on your roof, in your gutters or in the garden.
How booking works
- Choose windows, solar panels or both.
- Pick your home size and number of panels. The price shows straight away.
- Pick a time from our live diary. Online bookings are open on Thursdays and Fridays, 08:00–17:00.
- Add your address and any access notes. You get a confirmation by email, and there's nothing to pay online.
Questions from the Southern Suburbs
Is it worth cleaning windows in the Cape Town winter?
Yes, but time it. Glass cleaned just before a week of rain picks up spots again as it dries. If heavy rain is forecast for your booking, we'll contact you to move it.
Can you clean solar panels that sit under trees?
Yes. Panels under or near trees usually need cleaning more often because of sap, leaves and bird droppings. We clean them by hand with soft brushes and clean water. If branches are touching or shading the panels we'll point it out, but tree trimming isn't part of our service.
Do you clean old sash and steel-frame windows?
Yes. Timber sash windows and old steel frames are cleaned by hand like any other window, never with pressure, and the frames and sills are wiped as part of the clean.
What does window cleaning include?
The outside glass, frames and sills, finished streak-free. Inside glass, window tracks, builders' film and gutters are add-ons we quote on the day, before we start.
Other areas
Book window cleaning in the Southern Suburbs
Fixed prices, a live diary and nothing to pay online. Open on Thursdays and Fridays.