Skylight cleaning services in Atlanta, GA
Skylights collect the same pollen and grime as your windows, but they sit where you cannot safely reach them - so most go years without cleaning. Since 2009, Alexus Window Cleaning has cleaned skylights across Metro Atlanta with the right ladders, roof access technique, and glass care to restore the natural light your skylights were installed to deliver. Both sides, done safely, without scratches.
Exterior skylight washing with safe roof access
The outside of a skylight takes more abuse than any vertical window in your home. It sits face-up to falling pollen, leaf litter, bird droppings, and the grit that washes down the roof with every storm, and its low angle means debris sits and bakes instead of sliding off. Cleaning it starts with getting there safely. We evaluate your roof pitch and material before every job: walkable asphalt roofs are accessed on foot with care taken around the skylight curb and flashing, while steeper or slick roofs are worked from secured ladders or water-fed poles from the ground. The glass itself gets the same treatment as our window work - a proper wash to release bonded grime, then a squeegee or pure-water rinse for a spot-free finish. We also clear the debris that collects against the upslope side of the curb, where damming water is a common cause of skylight leaks in Atlanta homes.
Interior skylight cleaning for haze-free light
Homeowners are often surprised how much of their skylight haze is on the inside. Cooking residue, dust carried up by HVAC circulation, and the fine film left by condensation all build on the interior pane, where the skylight well makes them awkward to reach. We clean interior skylight surfaces using extension poles with proper glass tools, or interior ladders where the well allows, protecting the floor and furniture below with drop cloths the whole time. The combination of both sides cleaned is what restores the dramatic difference skylights make - rooms measurably brighten, and the sky actually looks like sky again. While we are up close we also check the skylight well for early warning signs: water staining on the drywall, condensation trapped between panes, or cracked interior glazing. Catching those early is the difference between a small fix and a ceiling repair, and we report what we see whether or not it means more work for us.
The right technique for every skylight type
Skylights are not all glass and not all flat, and treating them identically is how they get damaged. Acrylic dome skylights, common on older Atlanta homes, scratch easily and haze permanently if cleaned with the wrong tools - they need soft washing, never ammonia products or abrasive pads. Modern low-E coated glass skylights need non-abrasive technique to protect the coating that manages heat gain. Venting skylights have hinges, seals, and screens that should be checked and cleaned along with the glass, while fixed units need their weep holes clear so condensation can drain. Solar tubes need their domes cleaned gently to keep light output high. We identify what you have before choosing tools and solution, which is exactly the judgment a general-purpose cleaner or a DIY attempt with household glass spray gets wrong. After more than fifteen years on Atlanta roofs, we have cleaned every common skylight brand and type without damaging one.
Why skylights need cleaning more than your windows do
A vertical window sheds a portion of what lands on it; a skylight holds nearly all of it. The shallow angle means pollen, dust, and organic debris settle and stay, and Atlanta gives skylights plenty to hold - the heaviest pollen season in the country, summer thunderstorms that splash roof grit onto the glass, and canopy trees that drop leaves, twigs, and sap directly overhead. Left alone, the buildup does more than dim the room. Organic debris holds moisture against the flashing and seals, shading from grime encourages algae growth on the surrounding shingles, and hard deposits gradually etch the glass itself. A skylight that has gone years without cleaning often loses a third of its light transmission, which defeats the reason it was installed. Regular cleaning - once or twice a year for most Atlanta homes - keeps the light at full strength and gives the seals and flashing a regular inspection they would otherwise never get.
Bundle skylights with your window cleaning and save
The most economical way to keep skylights clean is to add them to your regular window service. As an add-on to any whole-home cleaning, skylights are a flat $35 each - the crew, ladders, and equipment are already at your home, so you skip the trip charge a standalone visit would carry. Most of our skylight customers fold them into a spring or fall whole-home cleaning, which times the work right after pollen season or leaf drop when skylights need it most. Customers on our maintenance plans keep skylights on the schedule automatically, so the glass overhead never reaches the neglected, hazy state that makes such a difference in photos but such a poor experience to live under. Booking is simple: mention your skylight count when you schedule, or use our online estimate tool to build the price yourself. We confirm everything, including the skylight add-on, before any work starts.
Skylight cleaning near you
We clean skylights across North Atlanta. See details and pricing for skylight cleaning in Cumming, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek. Most homeowners add skylights to a regular window cleaning visit for the best rate.
Skylight cleaning questions, answered
What Atlanta homeowners ask before booking skylight service.
How much does skylight cleaning cost?
Skylights are $35 each when added to any home window cleaning, which is how most customers book them. For skylight-only visits we quote based on how many you have and how your roof is accessed - call us and we will give you a number before anything is scheduled.
Do you clean the inside of the skylight too?
Yes, when it is reachable we clean both sides. Interior skylight surfaces collect dust, condensation film, and the occasional insect, and cleaning only the outside leaves the view hazy. Vaulted-ceiling skylights are reached with extension poles or interior ladders.
Is it safe to walk on my roof to clean skylights?
We assess each roof before anyone goes up. Walkable pitches are accessed with proper footwear and care around the skylight curb; steeper roofs are worked from ladders or with water-fed poles. We are insured, and we do not take chances on wet or fragile roofing.
Why does my skylight look cloudy even after rain?
Rain rinses loose dust but leaves the bonded layer - pollen film, hard water spotting from the minerals in rainwater runoff, and organic haze that builds in Georgia humidity. That layer needs proper washing to remove. If cloudiness sits between the panes, that is failed seal condensation, and we will tell you so you can plan a repair.
How often should skylights be cleaned in Atlanta?
Once or twice a year keeps most skylights clear - spring after pollen season and fall after leaf drop are the natural times. Skylights under tree cover or near a busy road benefit from the twice-a-year schedule. Bundling them with your regular window cleaning is the cheapest way to stay on track.
Let the Light Back In
Hazy skylights are stealing your natural light. Call (470) 333-2525 or email Alexusbestcompany@gmail.com for a free skylight cleaning estimate. Insured, careful on roofs, and serving Atlanta homes since 2009.