SKYLIGHT & HIGH-ACCESS CLEANING
Skylight & High-Access Window Cleaning in Bend
Clerestory windows, vaulted great-room glass and skylights are the ones you look at every day and can’t reach. We clean them safely, with the right setup for the height and angle.
Why High Glass Gets So Dirty Here
Skylights and upper windows face the sky, so they catch everything Central Oregon drops on a house. The flat or low-pitch surface of a skylight holds onto it instead of letting it slide off.
- Pine needles and cones collect around skylight curbs, especially under ponderosas, and hold moisture and grime against the glass.
- Ponderosa pollen in May and June leaves a yellow film that bakes on in the dry summer sun.
- Wildfire smoke and ash from June through October settles on upward-facing glass first.
- Snowmelt leaves a ring of dirt where drifts sat on the skylight all winter.
From inside, all of that shows up as a dim, hazy skylight that lets in less light than it should.
What We Clean
- Skylights, inside and out, including clearing needles and debris from around the curb
- Clerestory windows above rooflines and entryways
- Vaulted great-room and stairwell glass, inside and out
- Second- and third-story windows
- Transom windows above doors
Standard-height windows are covered by our residential and commercial services, so most homes book high glass as part of the same visit.
Safety First, Every Time
Roofs and tall ladders are where window cleaning gets dangerous, and a rushed job at height is how both people and property get hurt. If you’re thinking of doing it yourself, read our skylight cleaning safety tips first. Our approach is simple:
- We look at every high window before quoting, so the setup is planned rather than improvised on the day.
- Most clerestory and upper glass is cleaned from the ground or a low ladder with extension poles.
- Ladders are set on stable, level footing and never leaned against glass or gutters.
- We don’t walk on snow, frost, wet roofs or steep pitches.
- If a window can’t be reached safely with our equipment, we’ll tell you rather than take the risk.
Interior high glass gets the same care. We protect floors and furniture below and work around the room rather than over it.
Best Time to Clean Skylights and High Glass
Early summer, once the ponderosa pollen has settled, is the best single time for most homes. If you only do it once a year, do it then. A fall cleaning after needle drop and smoke season clears what summer left behind and keeps the glass bright through the darker months.
Winter is the one season to avoid for skylights. Snow and ice make roofs unsafe and the glass won’t stay clean anyway.
Pricing
High-access glass is quoted per job, based on height, the number of skylights and windows, how they can be reached, and how much buildup there is. We assess on-site first, so the price you agree to is the price you pay.
Skylight and High-Access FAQ
Can you clean skylights from the inside and outside?
Yes. The outside gets cleared of needles and debris and then cleaned; the inside is cleaned from a ladder or extension pole with floors and furniture protected below.
How high can you clean?
Most two-story homes and typical clerestory and great-room glass. We assess taller or unusual windows on-site and tell you honestly if something is beyond safe reach with our equipment.
Do you clean skylights in winter?
No. Snow, ice and frost make roofs unsafe, and new snow would dirty the glass again right away. Late spring through fall is the season for skylights.
Why does my skylight look cloudy even after cleaning the inside?
Usually the outside is the problem: pollen, ash and dirt baked on by the sun. If the haze is between the panes, the seal may have failed, which cleaning can’t fix. We’ll tell you which one it is.
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Can’t Reach That Window?
Call us and describe your skylights or high glass. We’ll set up a quick look and give you an exact price. Serving Bend and Central Oregon.