We provide safe, reliable window cleaning services for high-rise, commercial, and residential properties across Vancouver BC.
Window cleaning in Vancouver requires more than basic tools. Coastal moisture, salt exposure, and constant rain leave glass with buildup that needs the right method to remove safely.
Northern Touch brings over 20 years of hands-on experience working on residential, commercial, and high-rise properties across British Columbia. Every job follows WorkSafeBC safety standards and is handled by certified technicians. No job is too big for us.
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Duncan, Kelowna, Lake Country, Langley, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Oak Bay, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver
We don’t just stop at standard windows. Our cleaners are licensed in Working at Heights.
As part of our comprehensive approach to property care, we also offer professional gutter cleaning services. Proper gutter maintenance is crucial for protecting your property from water damage and maintaining its structural integrity.
For businesses, clean windows are an essential part of maintaining a professional image. Our commercial window cleaning services are designed to minimize disruption while maximizing results.
Our residential window cleaning service goes beyond simple glass cleaning. We treat your home with the utmost care and respect, ensuring every window, frame, and sill is thoroughly cleaned and polished.
Our window cleaning process has been meticulously developed through years of on-site experience in Vancouver, ensuring consistent, high-quality results across every property type — from condos and storefronts to high-rise buildings and residential homes.
We start with a detailed inspection of your property and window surfaces to identify any specific challenges, such as hard water stains, mineral buildup, or accessibility issues for high-rise or multi-story structures.
Using eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning solutions and industry-leading tools like water-fed poles and squeegees, our trained professionals clean each window with meticulous care — leaving no streaks, residue, or missed edges.
After cleaning, each window undergoes a thorough final inspection to ensure it meets our strict standards for clarity, safety, and finish quality. We don’t leave until every pane is spotless and client-approved.
In Vancouver, windows don’t stay clean for long. Rain, salt in the air, and city dust build up fast, especially on buildings near busy streets or closer to the water. Clean windows are not just about appearance. They affect how your property feels, how it performs, and how people experience the space inside.
People notice glass right away. Smudges, streaks, or buildup can make even a well-maintained building look neglected. Clean windows help your property look cared for without saying a word.
Dirty glass blocks light. You start to notice darker interiors, especially in offices and condo units. Clean windows let more daylight in, which makes spaces feel open and easier to work or live in.
Mineral deposits, salt, and dirt don’t just sit on the surface. Over time, they start to stain or etch the glass. Regular cleaning removes that buildup early and helps avoid permanent marks that are expensive to fix later.
Clean windows help minimize dust, mold spores, and allergens that accumulate on glass and frames — especially in moist climates like Vancouver’s. This is particularly important for those with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory sensitivities.
Tenants notice the details. Clear windows mean better views, more light, and a cleaner overall environment. It’s a small thing that makes a big difference in how people feel about the space.
Every building in Vancouver has different needs. Height, location, and daily use all affect how quickly windows get dirty and how they should be cleaned.
Northern Touch adjusts the approach based on the property, not a fixed checklist.
High-rise towers and low-rise apartments both deal with rain buildup, dust, and mineral spotting.
From Coal Harbour towers to Mount Pleasant buildings, cleaning is planned around safe access and full coverage across all levels.
Strata properties need consistent upkeep to keep the entire community looking clean.
Scheduled cleanings help maintain:
Glass railings and balcony panels
Shared common areas
Exterior windows across multiple units
This keeps the property looking well-managed without constant complaints or spot cleaning.
Street-level glass gets dirty fast in busy areas like Robson Street or Commercial Drive.
Clean windows help businesses:
Maintain a professional look
Improve visibility into the space
Create a better first impression for customers
Schools, hospitals, warehouses, and public buildings require a more controlled approach.
Work is scheduled to reduce disruption, with attention to safety, access, and building operations.
Places like shopping plazas, grocery stores, and transit areas see constant use.
These spaces need regular cleaning to manage:
Fingerprints and smudges
Dust and pollution buildup
Heavy daily wear on glass surfaces
“Different properties come with different challenges. A downtown storefront and a high-rise tower are two completely different jobs. The approach has to match the building.”
— Jacinto Vela, Rope Access Technician
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say
We proudly serve businesses across Vancouver and surrounding areas, including
The ideal frequency for professional window cleaning varies based on your property type, local environment, and aesthetic standards. In Vancouver, where rain, salt air, and urban pollution can quickly soil windows, regular maintenance is essential for clarity and longevity. Here’s our general recommendation based on property type:
Yes. Our Green Seal® soap and pure-water pole system bond with dirt, not raindrops, so a light drizzle won’t spot the glass. We reschedule only when wind ≥ 16 km/h, heavy downpour, or roof-edge slip risk triggers our WorkSafeBC weather protocol.
No. We use a neutral-pH, non-ammoniated detergent certified safe for Low-E coatings, UV tints, and mirrored glazing. Technicians test a corner first and swap to a microfiber sleeve to avoid micro-scratches.
Absolutely. Every job carries our 100 % Streak-Free & Satisfaction Guarantee—phone or email within 48 h and we’ll re-clean the pane at no charge.
Yes. Staff hold WorkSafeBC Fall-Protection, CSA Z91 bosun-chair tickets, and are covered by $5 M liability plus WCB. Inspection paperwork is produced before every drop.
We cover Downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, West End, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby, North Van, and Richmond. Outside this radius? we often mobilise crews for Whistler and Fraser Valley. Outside Vancouver, our headquaters are in City Of Toronto and we also serve the GTA region.
Exterior-only starts at CA $149 for a two-storey home; high-rise condos average CA $2.80 per pane. Quotes list a flat rigging fee for rope or bosun-chair work, so no surprise add-ons. Check out our post for full breakdown of window cleaning cost in Vancouver
Salt spray and rain make glass dull fast. We recommend quarterly for storefronts, bi-monthly for high-traffic retail, and spring + fall cycles for offices above the 10th floor.
Yes. Our zero-TDS, RO/DI pure-water leaves glass spot-free without soap residue, so panes stay clean 30 % longer and frames avoid chemical run-off.
With CSA-approved anchors and suction-cup stabilisers we service façades up to 90 m / 295 ft—the limit set by CSA Z91 and City of Vancouver bylaws [ pdf ] for single-point RDS work. Check out - Bosun-Chair Window Cleaning
Yes. We deploy a cerium-oxide polish for mineral etching and use plastic razor scrapers plus citric-gel chemistry to lift paint specks—always testing on a hidden edge first to protect tempered glass.
In Vancouver, window cleaning is part of regular building maintenance.
Northern Touch provides professional window cleaning across Vancouver for: Homeowners and residential properties, Condo and strata buildings, Commercial and retail spaces
The goal is simple. Clear glass, reliable service, and no shortcuts.
Northern Touch is a Professional Window Cleaning Company with 20+ Years of experiance with headquaters in Toronto [Northern Touch Property Care]. We provide leading commercial and residential window cleaning services in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
