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Best Window Cleaners in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

19 window cleaners ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Cruz: Window Cleaning Santa Cruz, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing, 101 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked after Window Cleaning Santa Cruz; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Santa Cruz window cleaners are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.

Top 10 window cleaners in Santa Cruz at a glance

Top 10 window cleaners in Santa Cruz at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Window Cleaning Santa Cruz674.9★ (444)Santa CruzSat · SunOverall
2Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing665.0★ (101)Santa Cruz24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3New Vision634.9★ (57)Santa CruzSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Buena Vista Window Cleaning LLC615.0★ (9)Santa Cruz24/7—
5SC Soft Wash585.0★ (41)Santa Cruz——
6Primo window cleaning585.0★ (5)Santa CruzSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Cole’s Cleaning SC585.0★ (27)Santa Cruz——
8Fog Lifter Window Cleaning575.0★ (7)Santa CruzSat—
9Transparent Window Cleaning565.0★ (4)Santa Cruz——
10831 Window and Solar Cleaning565.0★ (5)Santa CruzSat · Evenings—

The 19 best window cleaners in Santa Cruz, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 New Vision

    Based in Santa Cruz

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    231 Harbor Beach Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for New Vision(831) 291-5565

  5. #5 SC Soft Wash

    Based in Santa Cruz

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    168 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for SC Soft Wash(831) 318-3608

  6. #6 Primo window cleaning

    Based in Santa Cruz

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3300 Portola Dr #30, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for Primo window cleaning(831) 466-6920

  7. #7 Cole’s Cleaning SC

    Based in Santa Cruz

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    174 Hagemann Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for Cole’s Cleaning SC(831) 325-5563

  8. #8 Fog Lifter Window Cleaning

    Based in Santa Cruz

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    View profile for Fog Lifter Window Cleaning(831) 359-4400

  11. #11 Clear View Bay Area

    Based in Santa Cruz

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6996 Soquel Ave ste a, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for Clear View Bay Area(831) 420-0111

  12. #12 JC Window Cleaning

    Based in Scotts Valley, 1 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for JC Window Cleaning(831) 234-9265

  15. #15 Santa Cruz Surface Solutions

    Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    106 Airport Blvd Ste 104, Freedom, CA 95019
    View profile for Santa Cruz Surface Solutions(831) 540-0623

  16. #16 Joe's Window Cleaning Company

    Based in Aptos, 8 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1031 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
    View profile for Joe's Window Cleaning Company(831) 688-7133

  18. #18 Lucid Cleaning Co

    Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018
    View profile for Lucid Cleaning Co(808) 212-6101

Also serving Santa Cruz

20 more window cleaners within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

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Clean Building Maintenance CompanyIn Santa Cruz
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Ideal House CleaningIn Santa Cruz
Mario's House & Carpet Cleaning1.0★ (2)In Santa Cruz
Pacific Exterior5.0★ (118)In Santa Cruz
Pacific Roof Cleaning5.0★ (6)In Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Window Cleaning Santa CruzIn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Window Cleaning Co.7 mi
Shark SoftWashIn Santa Cruz
Sky Guide Window Cleaning5.0★ (1)8 mi
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Window Wizards5.0★ (1)In Santa Cruz

How we ranked Santa Cruz window cleaners

We scored 19 Santa Cruz window cleaners on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Cruz data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Window cleaners in Santa Cruz: frequently asked questions

Who is the best window cleaner in Santa Cruz?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked window cleaner in Santa Cruz, CA is Window Cleaning Santa Cruz with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing (#2) and New Vision (#3) follow. We ranked 19 window cleaners on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many window cleaners are there in Santa Cruz?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 window cleaners serving Santa Cruz, CA. 13 of them are based in Santa Cruz; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which window cleaners in Santa Cruz are open 24/7?

2 ranked window cleaners in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing (#2) and Buena Vista Window Cleaning LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which window cleaners in Santa Cruz work on weekends?

14 of 19 ranked window cleaners post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Window Cleaning Santa Cruz (#1), Pure Wave Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing (#2) and New Vision (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Cruz window cleaners have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated window cleaners in Santa Cruz is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Window Cleaning Santa Cruz has the most, 444 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank window cleaners?

Each window cleaner gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do window cleaners outside Santa Cruz count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Santa Cruz city center, our service radius for window cleaners. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can window cleaners pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Santa Cruz

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 window cleaners serving Santa Cruz.

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