Exterior Cleaning in McKinley Park, Chicago

Exterior Cleaning in McKinley Park

McKinley Park is six minutes from our shop. It's bungalow belt territory. Chicago bungalows with driveways, garage aprons, long soffit runs, and gutters that need regular attention. The housing stock is consistent, which means we know exactly what each property needs.

The driveways on the bungalows are concrete, and they take a beating from salt every winter. We pressure wash them in spring to remove the salt residue before it eats into the surface. If the concrete is cracked or pitted, we assess whether it needs driveway sealing to protect it for the next season.

The garage aprons are the part of the driveway right before the alley. They get the worst of it because that's where the cars drip oil and the alley runoff collects. We pressure wash the aprons with a degreaser pre-treatment to lift the oil stains. Fresh stains come out completely. Older stains lighten but may not fully disappear. We tell you that upfront.

The long soffit runs on the bungalows grow algae on the north side. The soffits never get direct sun, so they stay damp and grow a green film. We soft wash them with a sodium hypochlorite mix that kills the algae at the root. High pressure would force water behind the soffit and cause moisture damage. We use low pressure and let the detergent do the work.

The gutters on the bungalows fill with leaves from the parkway trees. We do gutter cleaning twice a year for most McKinley Park homes. We also flush the downspouts because the leaves compact and block the flow. If the downspout is clogged, we snake it clear.

We also do window washing on the bungalows, deck staining on the rear porches, and lawn care for the front yards. In winter, we do snow removal for the driveways and sidewalks. We also do polymeric sanding for the paver walks that lose their joint sand over time.

Call (217) 722-5379 for a free estimate. We know the bungalows here and we know what they need.

What I See Working in McKinley Park

The driveways on McKinley Park bungalows are concrete, and they take salt damage every winter. The city salts the side streets heavily, and that salt gets tracked onto the driveways. We pressure wash in spring to remove the salt residue before it causes spalling. Spalling is when the concrete surface flakes off. Once it starts, you can't reverse it. You can only seal it to slow it down.

The garage aprons get oil stains from parked cars. We pre-treat with a degreaser, let it dwell, then pressure wash with a rotary surface cleaner. The rotary head gives even cleaning without stripes. A wand would leave zebra stripes on the concrete.

The soffit runs are long on the bungalows, sometimes 40 feet or more. The north side grows algae because it never gets sun. We soft wash with a sodium hypochlorite mix at low pressure. The detergent kills the algae at the root. High pressure would force water behind the soffit and cause moisture damage in the attic.

Services Available in McKinley 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 McKinley Park

McKinley Park is bordered by the Chicago River to the west, 35th Street to the north, and 47th Street to the south. The residential blocks run along Damen, Hoyne, and Ashland. The housing is mostly Chicago bungalows with driveways and detached garages. The area near McKinley Park itself has larger lots and more green space.

McKinley Park Service Area Map

Nearby Service Areas

We also serve these nearby neighborhoods and suburbs:

• Bridgeport
• Canaryville
• Brighton Park