What an hour of your time is worth — your wage, your hourly billable, or zero if you would otherwise spend it relaxing. Honest answers produce honest math.
◆ PROFESSIONAL
$441
$353–$529 TYPICAL RANGE
Includes labor, equipment, insurance, and travel. One-time clean. Add 10–15% if you want them to clean tracks, screens, and sills too.
◆ DIY (CASH ONLY)
$6
+ 6.2 HOURS OF YOUR TIME
Materials (amortized)$6Time at $35/hr$216True cost (incl. time)$221
⚡ THE VERDICT
DIY saves $220 (50%)
DIY makes sense below about $71/hr. Yours: $35/hr.