Basic
$222 – $623 each
Built-up paint stripped from sash, frame and trim with chemical stripper, stuck sash freed, glass scraped clean

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Strip built-up paint from one window's sash, frame and trim (chemical or heat stripping), free stuck sashes and clean the glass; lead-safe abatement extra.
Remove Window Paint in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $262 to $733 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for remove window paint.
National average: $250 – $700 each
$222 – $623 each
Built-up paint stripped from sash, frame and trim with chemical stripper, stuck sash freed, glass scraped clean
$262 – $733 each
Sash, frame and trim chemically stripped including profiles, sash channels cleared, glass cleaned
$327 – $916 each
Sashes removed for stripping, frame and trim stripped and sanded smooth, channels cleared, sashes rehung to slide freely
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $118 – $331 | each |
| Labor | labor | $92 – $255 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $88 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $59 | each |
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