Exterior Cleaning in Kenwood, Chicago

Exterior Cleaning in Kenwood

Kenwood is thirteen minutes from our shop. It's a neighborhood of large historic homes with extensive masonry and woodwork. The properties here are substantial, and the exterior maintenance needs are significant. The expectations are high, and the work needs to match.

The masonry on the Kenwood homes is the first thing we look at. The brick and stone are century-old, and high pressure blows out the mortar joints. We pressure wash with a sodium hypochlorite mix at low pressure. The detergent kills the algae and lifts the grime. The masonry gets clean and the mortar stays intact.

The woodwork on the historic homes is extensive. Wraparound porches, ornate trim, and wood siding that needs exterior house painting every 5 to 7 years. We prep, prime, and paint with a quality exterior latex. The prep is the most important part. We pressure wash the siding first, then scrape and prime the bare spots, then apply two coats.

The deck staining on the rear porches is a regular job. The porches are large and take foot traffic and snow. We strip, wash, dry, sand, and stain with a commercial-grade stain.

We clean the gutters on the large homes. The gutters are high and hard to reach, but we have the ladders and harnesses. The mature trees on the blocks fill them fast. We also flush the downspouts.

Window washing is a big job. The historic homes have tall window lines that need a water-fed pole for the exterior. The interior glass needs a crew with shoe covers and drop cloths because these homes have original hardwood floors and woodwork.

We do roof washing on the roofs that develop algae and moss. We soft wash with a sodium hypochlorite mix. Never high pressure on a roof.

In winter, we do snow removal for the sidewalks and porches. We also do lawn care for the large lots. Call (217) 722-5379 for a free estimate.

What I See Working in Kenwood

The masonry on the Kenwood homes is century-old. The brick and stone are soft, and the mortar is lime in many buildings. High pressure blows out the mortar joints. We soft wash with a sodium hypochlorite mix at low pressure. The detergent does the work. We let it dwell for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with low pressure. The masonry gets clean and the mortar stays intact.

The woodwork is extensive. Wraparound porches, ornate trim, and wood siding. We paint it every 5 to 7 years. The prep is the most important part. We pressure wash the siding first to remove the chalky oxidation, then scrape and prime the bare spots, then apply two coats of quality exterior latex.

The gutters on the large homes are high and hard to reach. We have the ladders and harnesses to do it safely. The mature trees on the blocks fill them fast. We clean twice a year and flush the downspouts.

Services Available in Kenwood

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 Kenwood

Kenwood runs from 43rd Street south to 51st Street, between the lake and the railroad tracks. The historic homes cluster along Kenwood, Drexel, and Ellis. The lakefront along South Shore Drive has the most prominent properties. The area near 47th Street has commercial frontage and some newer construction.

Kenwood Service Area Map

Nearby Service Areas

We also serve these nearby neighborhoods and suburbs:

• Bronzeville
• Hyde Park
• South Loop