Exterior Cleaning in Hyde Park, Chicago

Exterior Cleaning in Hyde Park

Hyde Park is fifteen minutes from our shop. The tree canopy south of 51st Street is the defining feature of this neighborhood. The mature oaks fill the gutters twice a season, and the oak tannins stain the walkways and decks. The housing stock is a mix of historic homes, mid-century, and newer construction.

The gutters in Hyde Park fill faster than almost any neighborhood we work in. The tree canopy south of 51st Street drops leaves, seeds, and twigs all season. We do gutter cleaning twice a year, sometimes three times for the homes directly under the biggest oaks. If you don't clean them, the water backs up and overflows behind the fascia. That causes wood rot on the eaves and water in the basement.

The oak tannins are a specific problem. The leaves drop tannins that stain concrete walkways and wood decks a dark brown. The stains don't come off with regular pressure washing. We use a specialized wood brightener for the decks and a degreaser-based treatment for the concrete. The stains lighten significantly, but old tannin stains may not fully disappear. We tell you that upfront.

The deck staining in Hyde Park needs a stain that resists tannin penetration. We use a semi-transparent oil stain that seals the wood grain and prevents the tannins from soaking in. We strip, wash, dry, sand, and stain. The deck stays clean longer because the stain blocks the tannins.

We pressure wash the walkways and driveways. The concrete gets stained from salt and leaf tannins. We use a rotary surface cleaner and a degreaser if needed.

Window washing is a regular job. The tree canopy drops sap and pollen onto the glass all spring. We clean with deionized water for a spot-free finish. We also clean the screens because they hold pollen and dust.

We do roof washing on the roofs that develop algae and moss from the shade. We soft wash with a sodium hypochlorite mix. We also do lawn care and snow removal.

Call (217) 722-5379 for a free estimate.

What I See Working in Hyde Park

The tree canopy south of 51st Street is the defining feature of Hyde Park. The mature oaks drop leaves, seeds, and twigs all season. The gutters fill twice a season, sometimes three times for the homes directly under the biggest oaks. We clean them in spring after the seeds drop and in fall after the leaves fall. If you skip it, the water backs up and causes wood rot on the eaves and water in the basement.

The oak tannins stain concrete walkways and wood decks a dark brown. The stains don't come off with regular pressure washing. We use a specialized wood brightener for the decks and a degreaser-based treatment for the concrete. The stains lighten significantly, but old tannin stains may not fully disappear.

The deck staining needs a stain that resists tannin penetration. We use a semi-transparent oil stain that seals the wood grain and prevents the tannins from soaking in. The deck stays clean longer because the stain blocks the tannins.

Services Available in Hyde Park

Full exterior maintenance. One crew, twelve services. Click any service for process details and pricing.

• Pressure Washing
• Window Washing
• Deck Staining
• Holiday Lighting
• Lawn Care
• Snow Removal
• Roof Washing
• Gutter Cleaning
• Driveway Sealing
• Polymeric Sanding
• Exterior House Painting
• Real Estate Sign Hanging

Neighborhoods in Hyde Park

Hyde Park runs from 51st Street south to 60th Street, between the lake and the railroad tracks. The historic homes cluster along Kenwood, Drexel, and Woodlawn. The area near the University of Chicago campus has a mix of faculty housing and institutional buildings. The lakefront along South Shore Drive has the most prominent properties.

Hyde Park Service Area Map

Nearby Service Areas

We also serve these nearby neighborhoods and suburbs:

• Kenwood
• Bronzeville
• Bridgeport