Short answer: a one-time solar panel cleaning in Virginia costs $20 per panel with us. A typical home with 23 panels pays $460. Our yearly plans cost less per panel: $18 for one cleaning a year and $15 per cleaning for two a year.
Below is what that works out to for different system sizes, how the plans compare with a one-time cleaning, and what can change the price.
What it costs by system size
| Panels | One-time cleaning | Complete Care (1 cleaning a year) | Complete Care Plus (2 cleanings a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 panels | $320 | $288 a year | $480 a year |
| 20 panels | $400 | $360 a year | $600 a year |
| 23 panels | $460 | $414 a year | $690 a year |
| 30 panels | $600 | $540 a year | $900 a year |
| 40 panels | $800 | $720 a year | $1,200 a year |
These prices are for one-story homes. Two-story and taller homes add $5 per panel per cleaning for the extra ladder and safety work. There is no base fee on top. Most of the homes we clean have between 18 and 30 panels.
How to count your panels
The easiest way is to count them from the ground or from a photo. If you know your system size in kilowatts instead, divide it by 0.4 to get a close estimate, because most modern panels are around 400 watts. A 9.2 kW system, for example, has about 23 panels. Our price calculator does this for you.
One-time cleaning or a yearly plan?
You can book a single cleaning whenever you want one. If you would rather have it scheduled for you every year, our plans cost less per panel and spread the cost over 12 monthly payments:
- Complete Care: one cleaning a year at $18 per panel. For a 23-panel home that is $414 a year, or $34.50 a month.
- Complete Care Plus: two cleanings a year at $15 per panel per cleaning, for homes near trees, fields or farmland. For a 23-panel home that is $690 a year, or $57.50 a month.
Each plan is a 12-month agreement, billed monthly. That is how we keep plan prices below our one-time rate. If you would rather not commit, book a one-time cleaning instead. Complete Care Plus customers also get priority scheduling ahead of one-time jobs.
What can change the price
Two-story and taller homes add $5 per panel per cleaning. Beyond that, our prices assume standard access: panels we can reach with our standard equipment, usually from the ground with a pole. If your roof needs special equipment, we tell you before anything is scheduled. Nothing gets added on the day.
How Virginia prices compare
National cost guides such as HomeGuide commonly quote about $10 to $25 per panel, and many companies charge a minimum per visit. Our prices sit in that range, with no base fee. Many companies quote only after a phone call or a site visit. Our prices are published, and the calculator gives you your exact number in seconds.
Is solar panel cleaning worth the cost?
It depends on how dirty your panels get and how much of your electricity they cover. Research on North Carolina solar farms by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Duke University found that panels left unwashed lost about 10% of their yearly production, mostly from spring pollen that rain did not remove. Home roofs differ from solar farms, so your own numbers will vary.
The best way to decide is to check your monitoring app. Compare spring production with the same weeks last year. If it is noticeably down and nothing new is shading the panels, dirt is the likely cause. Read more in our guide on how often to clean solar panels in Virginia.
What is included
- A full cleaning of every panel by our own crew
- Deionized water, which dries without spots or mineral film
- Work from the ground wherever the roof allows
- Before-and-after photos of every cleaning
- Any system, no matter who installed it
See your exact price and book online →
Common questions
How much does it cost to clean solar panels in Virginia?
A one-time cleaning is $20 per panel with us, so a typical 23-panel home pays $460. On a yearly plan it is $18 per panel for one cleaning a year, or $15 per panel per cleaning for two a year.
Is there a base fee?
No. The price is the number of panels times the per-panel rate.
Do you charge more for two-story homes?
Yes. Two-story and taller homes add $5 per panel per cleaning. If a roof needs special equipment, we tell you before scheduling.
Is there a contract?
Our plans are a 12-month agreement, billed monthly. A one-time cleaning has no commitment.
Do you offer discounts?
If you have a discount code, enter it in the calculator on our solar panel cleaning page and it is applied to your price.
