Gutter Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Pressure & Soft Washing
in Kenilworth, IL
Trusted by Kenilworth homeowners, HOAs, and businesses since 2015. 800+ five-star reviews.
Kenilworth is a small community on Chicago’s North Shore and one of the most distinctive. It was developed as a planned community with large lots, streets platted to maximize sunlight, underground utilities, and no alleys or fences. The result is a cohesive, open residential village unlike any of its neighbors.
The entire community functions as one neighborhood. Essex Road and the surrounding streets feature homes in a range of historic styles: Prairie, Victorian, Tudor Revival, Cape Cod, and American Foursquare. Many properties retain original architectural details. Landscaping is extensive, with heavy tree cover along residential streets.
Kenilworth is purely residential. There are no commercial districts. That means every property here is a home, and every home has exterior surfaces that need care. Historic materials like original wood siding, decorative stonework, and period windows require gentle cleaning methods. Harsh pressure washing can damage these surfaces. Soft washing is often the right approach.
Sparkle Service provides exterior cleaning for Kenilworth homes. We understand what these properties need.
Kenilworth is under a thousand homes, so we don’t run a route here — every job gets scheduled on its own. Sparkle Service has cleaned windows in the village since 2015. These are largely original Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival houses with leaded and divided-lite glass, and the leaded panels get hand-washed with no pressure at the came joints. The storm and screen sets come out and go back in a set order, and we label them so they do.
Gutter Cleaning in Kenilworth
With no alleys in Kenilworth, every gutter run is reached from the lawn or the drive, and on the taller Tudor and Foursquare homes we stage for each elevation and flush every downspout.
From $150 for one-story homes and $195 for two-story, including downspouts and haul-away.
Window Cleaning in Kenilworth
Leaded and divided-lite glass on Kenilworth’s Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival homes is counted pane by pane, so window cleaning here is priced on your house, not the street.
From $7 per exterior window and $10 inside and out, sills and frames included. A $150 job minimum applies.
Window Screen Repair & Cleaning in Kenilworth
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 Kenilworth
Full pressure in Kenilworth is for the drive and walks only. Original siding, stone and trim on the house get a soft wash.
Driveways from $240, decks and patios from $210. House soft washing from $295, fascia, soffits and the outside of the gutters included.
Kenilworth — Full Exterior Package
A Kenilworth homeowner booked the entire exterior in one visit rather than spacing it across three appointments: house soft wash, brick patio, windows inside and out, storm windows, and gutters.
| Technician | Ivan P. |
|---|---|
| Completed | June 2026 |
| Price | $1,611 |
What was included. The sequence is what makes a combined job work. Siding first, at low pressure — the solution does the work, and on an older Kenilworth house that’s the only way to clean an elevation without driving water behind it or lifting paint. The brick patio is a different surface entirely and takes a different approach than siding. Only after everything above has been washed and rinsed does anyone touch glass, because washing windows first just means washing them again. Storm windows were handled as their own line, which they should be — they come out, get cleaned, and go back into the frame they came from. Sills, frames, and the garage door glass were included. Soft wash $550 · patio $250 · windows $350 · storms $336 · gutters $150 — $1,611 total, one visit, one technician.
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Other Services in Kenilworth
Seasonal
Christmas Lights in Kenilworth
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 Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Residents Work With Us
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Serving Kenilworth 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
Why is pressure washing risky for Kenilworth’s original wood siding and decorative stonework?
High pressure can strip paint, gouge soft wood, and erode mortar on period masonry. Kenilworth’s homes were built with materials that predate modern pressure-resistant surfaces. Soft washing cleans these materials safely using low pressure and cleaning solutions instead of force.
Can you clean leaded glass, beveled glass, and other specialty windows found in Kenilworth homes?
We clean specialty glazing by hand using non-abrasive techniques. No pressure or mechanical tools are used near delicate leading or beveled panels. These windows are treated separately from standard glass.
How much does a full exterior soft wash cost for a Kenilworth home?
Soft washing starts at $295. Most Kenilworth properties are larger than average and have extensive detailing, so pricing reflects the home’s actual size and surface complexity.
How do Kenilworth’s heavy residential tree canopies affect gutter maintenance?
Without commercial districts or wide streets to break the canopy, Kenilworth’s trees form a nearly continuous cover over residential properties. Gutters fill faster here than in communities with more open space. Twice-yearly cleaning is the minimum.
What’s the first step if I’ve never had professional exterior cleaning done on my Kenilworth home?
We start with an on-site walk-around to assess your surfaces, identify the right methods for each material, and provide a quote. There’s no charge for the assessment and no obligation to book.
Serving Kenilworth and Nearby Communities
Sparkle Service serves communities throughout Chicago’s North Shore and the surrounding suburbs.