Gutter Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Pressure & Soft Washing
in Wilmette, IL
Trusted by Wilmette homeowners, HOAs, and businesses since 2015. 800+ five-star reviews.
Wilmette was created by the merger of two villages, and that history still shapes the community. East Wilmette, bordering Lake Michigan, developed as a wooded tract with large residences. West Wilmette was a farming community with more modest homes. The two halves give the village a range of property types not found in many North Shore communities.
The east side features Victorian and Prairie School homes near the lakefront, along with neighborhoods like Indian Hill Estates and Gillson Park. The west side has smaller lots and varied architectural styles. Throughout the village, brick-paved streets, tree-lined parkways, and green pole street lamps give neighborhoods a distinctive feel. The Cage neighborhood and Mallinckrodt in the Park are among the well-known residential areas.
Heavy tree cover is consistent across Wilmette. That means leaf debris, pollen, and organic buildup on roofs, gutters, and siding. Properties near the lake deal with added moisture exposure. The varied housing stock — from lakefront estates to more compact homes further west — means different properties need different approaches.
Sparkle Service provides exterior cleaning for homes and businesses across Wilmette.
Wilmette runs older than people assume, and the glass tells you so. Sparkle Service has cleaned windows here since 2015. The east-side homes through Kenilworth Gardens and the streets near the Baha’i Temple are largely prewar with true divided lites, wood storms, and screens that come out and go back in a set order. West of Ridge the stock turns midcentury — bigger panes, simpler access, and a faster job we price accordingly.
Gutter Cleaning in Wilmette
Wilmette’s tree cover is heavy from the lake to the west side, so we clear the trough and flush every downspout: a blocked spout backs water into the fascia on the taller east-side homes.
From $150 for one-story homes and $195 for two-story, including downspouts and haul-away.
Window Cleaning in Wilmette
A prewar east Wilmette home with divided lites and a midcentury ranch west of Ridge are priced the same way, 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 Wilmette
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 Wilmette
Lakefront moisture grows algae on Wilmette’s shaded north elevations, and that comes off with a low-pressure soft wash, never a pressure washer.
Driveways from $240, decks and patios from $210. House soft washing from $295, fascia, soffits and the outside of the gutters included.
Wilmette — Window Cleaning, Skylights, and Gutters
A Wilmette homeowner booked the spring reset in one visit: full window cleaning inside and out with sills, 48 screens, three skylights, and gutters.
| Technicians | Soslan S. and Mykhailo M. |
|---|---|
| Completed | March 2026 |
| Price | $1,035 |
What was included. Forty-eight screens on a single property is the detail that sets the job. Each one comes out, gets washed separately, and goes back into the opening it came from — labeled, because on an older Wilmette house the frames aren’t interchangeable. Screens were priced at $5 each and only charged for the ones that needed it. The skylights were handled from a safe position rather than by walking the roof, and the gutters were cleared in the same visit — late March is right here, before the spring canopy starts dropping again. Soslan and Mykhailo worked it as a two-man crew. Windows and sills $490 · 48 screens $240 · 3 skylights $60 · gutters $245 — $1,035 total.
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Other Services in Wilmette
Seasonal
Christmas Lights in Wilmette
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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette Residents Work With Us
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Serving Wilmette 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
How does the housing difference between east and west Wilmette affect exterior cleaning?
East Wilmette’s lakefront estates have more moisture exposure, larger window counts, and older architectural details. West Wilmette’s more compact homes accumulate the same tree debris but have smaller surface areas. We adjust the scope and method for each side of the village.
Can you safely pressure wash Wilmette’s brick-paved surfaces without damaging the mortar?
Brick requires lower pressure settings than poured concrete. We adjust the PSI and angle to clean the surface without dislodging mortar or chipping the brick face. We have experience with Wilmette’s distinctive brick streetscapes and driveways.
How much does window cleaning cost for a typical Wilmette home?
Most Wilmette homes fall in the $200 to $500 range for interior and exterior cleaning. East Wilmette properties with larger window counts may run higher. We quote after reviewing the specific property.
What maintenance schedule keeps a Wilmette home looking its best year-round?
Gutter cleaning twice a year (late spring and late fall), window cleaning once or twice annually, and soft washing every 12 to 18 months. Lakefront properties benefit from adding one extra window cleaning in summer when moisture and debris are heaviest.
Can I get next-day service for my Wilmette home?
Often, yes. Wilmette is one of the closest communities to our Northbrook office, and we’re in the area most days. Availability depends on the season, but same-week service is almost always possible.
Serving Wilmette and Nearby Communities
Sparkle Service serves communities throughout Chicago’s North Shore and the surrounding suburbs.