Gutter Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Pressure & Soft Washing
in Lake Forest, IL
Trusted by Lake Forest homeowners, HOAs, and businesses since 2015. 800+ five-star reviews.
Lake Forest is an established North Shore community in Lake County, situated along Lake Michigan. The area is characterized by large lots, wooded properties, and estates dating to the early 1900s. Architectural styles range from Queen Anne to Contemporary, with many homes carrying significant historic detail.
The lakefront estates and the neighborhoods around the downtown historic district define much of the village’s character. Market Square, a historic planned shopping center, anchors the commercial center. Beyond downtown, residential streets wind through heavily wooded terrain. Properties are set back from the road, surrounded by mature trees, with extensive landscaping.
Very heavy tree cover is the norm throughout Lake Forest. That means substantial leaf debris in fall, pollen buildup in spring, and organic growth on roofs and siding year-round. Multi-story homes with large window counts are common. Estate properties often have outbuildings, extensive hardscaping, and aging wood decks that need regular attention.
Sparkle Service provides exterior cleaning for Lake Forest homes and businesses.
Sparkle Service has soft washed Lake Forest since 2015, and there’s no version of this town where a pressure washer belongs on a house. The Howard Van Doren Shaw and David Adler homes on the east side have original stucco, limestone, and cedar that no contractor should be blasting, and the estate properties west of Route 41 are the same story on a larger footprint. Low pressure, correct dwell time, and we rinse plantings before and after — mature landscaping here is worth more than the cleaning.
Gutter Cleaning in Lake Forest
Lake Forest estates often carry a guest house or coach house on the same gutter quote, and we bring a crew sized to clear every run and downspout in one visit.
From $150 for one-story homes and $195 for two-story, including downspouts and haul-away.
Window Cleaning in Lake Forest
A Shaw or Adler house with original divided lites and a newer build west of Route 41 carry very different glass, so Lake Forest windows are priced per window, counted on your house.
From $7 per exterior window and $10 inside and out, sills and frames included. A $150 job minimum applies.
Window Screen Repair & Cleaning in Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest
Full pressure in Lake Forest stays on drives and concrete. Every surface on the house gets a soft wash, and plantings are rinsed before and after.
Driveways from $240, decks and patios from $210. House soft washing from $295, fascia, soffits and the outside of the gutters included.
Lake Forest — Full Exterior Package
A Lake Forest homeowner booked the whole exterior in one visit: house soft wash, a small pressure washing area, full window cleaning inside and out, and 60 screens.
| Technicians | Mark V. and Soslan S. |
|---|---|
| Completed | August 2026 |
| Price | $1,900 |
What was included. Sixty screens is the number that tells you what kind of house this is, and it’s why screens get priced individually here rather than folded into a window quote. Each one comes out, gets cleaned separately, and goes back into the opening it came from. The house itself was soft washed at low pressure — no version of a Lake Forest home takes a pressure washer to the siding. The concrete area was handled separately at the pressure that surface can take. Windows came last, after everything above had been washed and rinsed. Mark and Soslan ran it as a two-man crew. Soft wash $700 · pressure washing $150 · windows $750 · 60 screens $300 — $1,900 total.
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Other Services in Lake Forest
Seasonal
Christmas Lights in Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Residents Work With Us
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Serving Lake Forest 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
What challenges do Lake Forest’s estate properties with outbuildings and guest houses present for exterior cleaning?
Large properties require more equipment, longer hose runs, and a bigger crew to complete efficiently in one visit. We scale our team to match the property so the job doesn’t stretch across multiple days unnecessarily.
Why do Lake Forest homes need more frequent gutter cleaning than most North Shore communities?
Lake Forest has some of the densest mature tree canopy in the area. The combination of oaks, maples, and ornamental trees drops debris into gutters nearly year-round, not just in fall. Three cleanings per year is common for heavily wooded lots.
How much does deck staining cost for a Lake Forest property?
Deck staining starts at $695 and includes cleaning, sanding, and staining. Lake Forest’s older homes often have original wood decks that respond well to professional restoration rather than costly replacement.
What’s the best approach for cleaning Lake Forest’s multi-story windows safely?
Water-fed pole systems reach upper floors from the ground, avoiding ladder placement on delicate landscaping. For windows that require interior cleaning at height, we use ladders with floor protectors.
How quickly can you schedule service in Lake Forest?
We typically have availability within 3 to 5 business days. During peak fall season (October and November), booking a week or two in advance is recommended. Lake Forest homeowners on recurring plans get priority scheduling.
Serving Lake Forest and Nearby Communities
Sparkle Service serves communities throughout Chicago’s North Shore and the surrounding suburbs.