Gutter Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Pressure & Soft Washing
in Evanston, IL
Trusted by Evanston homeowners, HOAs, and businesses since 2015. 800+ five-star reviews.
Evanston is the largest and most urban of the North Shore communities. It sits on Lake Michigan directly north of Chicago, with a walkable downtown of mid- and high-rise mixed-use buildings and Northwestern University anchoring the lakefront. That makes it a different kind of service area than the villages further north — denser, taller, and busier.
The housing reflects that range. Along the lake and the Ridge Historic District there are large Victorian frame homes, greystones, and brick and stucco houses with a lot of original detail. Closer to downtown and the university, blocks fill with vintage courtyard apartment buildings, two-flats, and three-flats. North and northwest Evanston shift toward single-family neighborhoods on quieter, tree-lined streets.
These different building types need different work. Courtyard buildings and multi-flats have upper-floor windows and gutters that need safe access at height and coordination with property managers. Historic greystone, brick, and older frame homes need cleaning methods matched to the surface, not one approach for everything. Evanston’s heavy mature canopy — it’s a longtime Tree City — keeps gutters full and coats windows with pollen, and lakefront properties in east Evanston take on extra moisture and wind exposure.
Sparkle Service provides exterior cleaning for homes and businesses across Evanston. We work the full range here, from downtown courtyard buildings to single-family homes in the north and northwest neighborhoods.
Sparkle Service has been cleaning windows in Evanston since 2015, and it’s the one town where we quote by era rather than square footage. A 1910 four-square in Northeast Evanston has divided-lite sashes that get washed pane by pane; a Northwestern-adjacent rental conversion has replacement units that come out in twenty minutes; a lakefront co-op has fixed glass that needs a pole system from the ground. Pricing those the same way is how contractors lose money here. And half the job is parking — which blocks carry permit restrictions, which alleys we can stage in — which we sort out before we quote, not after.
Gutter Cleaning in Evanston
On Evanston’s two-flats and courtyard buildings the gutters sit three stories up and often only reach from the alley, so we plan access before the truck rolls.
From $150 for one-story homes and $195 for two-story, including downspouts and haul-away.
Window Cleaning in Evanston
A 1910 four-square, a rental conversion and a lakefront co-op each get their own count: Evanston windows are priced per window, never by the square foot.
From $7 per exterior window and $10 inside and out, sills and frames included. A $150 job minimum applies.
Window Screen Repair & Cleaning in Evanston
We machine-wash removable screens for $5 each when added to a window cleaning. Torn mesh repair starts at $35 per standard window screen. We also re-screen door screens, porches and four-season rooms. Specialty panels or damaged wooden trim are quoted before work begins.
Pressure & Soft Washing in Evanston
Greystone and brick facades in Evanston get a soft wash at low pressure. Full pressure is kept for gangways, walks and concrete.
Driveways from $240, decks and patios from $210. House soft washing from $295, fascia, soffits and the outside of the gutters included.
Evanston — Window Cleaning and Screen Cleaning
An Evanston homeowner called for full window cleaning — 48 windows, inside and out, plus 23 screens cleaned.
| Technician | Mykhailo M. |
|---|---|
| Completed | July 2026 |
| Price | $595 |
What was included. That count is the story here. A house with 48 openings isn’t a “how many stories” quote, it’s a per-window quote, and pricing it by the pane is how a homeowner knows they’re not being guessed at. Mykhailo worked it solo across a single morning and early afternoon. Every window done inside and out, screens pulled and cleaned separately rather than wiped in place. 48 windows at $10, 23 screens at $5 — $595 total.
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Other Services in Evanston
Seasonal
Christmas Lights in Evanston
We design, install and take down Christmas lights on the same roofs we clean the rest of the year, so we already know how to get up there safely. Lights, install, takedown, storage and in-season repair are all included, and nothing is left on the house in January.
$9 per foot for a first season, $8 every season after with the same display going back up.
We start installing in October, so Evanston homes that book early get first pick.
What Our Customers Say
Reviews from homeowners across the North Shore and the Chicago area.
“Michael did an excellent job on our gutters. He was courteous, efficient, and clean, making sure our property was as clean as when he arrived. This is our third year using Sparkle, and we’re sure to use them again next year.”
“Sparkle just finished a long overdue window cleaning, inside and outside, along with washing the screens. There’s a noticeable difference in natural light levels in the house. Soslan did a fantastic job, and even repaired a torn screen.”
“Sparkle did an amazing job on our gutters, windows, and screens. They were professional, thorough, and the house looks great.”
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Why Evanston Residents Work With Us
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Serving Evanston homeowners for 10+ years Local team, local knowledge, long-term commitment.
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Reliable scheduling We show up on time. If anything changes, we let you know.
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Fully insured Licensed and insured for residential and commercial work.
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Consistent results Same quality every visit.
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We stand behind our work If something isn't right, we come back and fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you clean multi-unit and courtyard apartment buildings in Evanston?
Yes. Evanston has a large stock of two-flats, three-flats, and courtyard buildings, especially near downtown and Northwestern. We have the equipment to reach upper-floor windows and gutters safely, and we coordinate scheduling with property managers and HOAs so the whole building gets done in one visit.
Can you safely clean Evanston’s historic greystone and older frame homes?
Yes. Greystone, brick, and vintage wood-frame homes each need a different approach. We use soft washing and adjusted pressure for masonry and delicate trim rather than one setting for everything, so we clean the surface without damaging mortar, stone, or original woodwork.
How much does window cleaning cost for a typical Evanston home?
Most Evanston homes fall in the $200 to $500 range for interior and exterior cleaning. Larger historic homes with high window counts run higher, and multi-unit buildings are quoted per building. We give a firm price after looking at the specific property.
What maintenance schedule keeps an Evanston home looking its best under all those trees?
With Evanston’s heavy canopy, gutter cleaning twice a year (late spring and late fall) keeps water moving off the roof. Window cleaning once or twice a year and soft washing every 12 to 18 months handle pollen and organic buildup. Lakefront homes in east Evanston often benefit from an extra summer window cleaning.
How quickly can you get to Evanston, and can you work around rental turnover?
Evanston is close to our Northbrook base, so same-week service is almost always possible. We also schedule around move-in and rental-turnover windows for owners and property managers who need units cleaned between tenants.
Serving Evanston and Nearby Communities
Sparkle Service serves communities throughout Chicago’s North Shore and the surrounding suburbs.