Power Washing at a property in Chicago on North Maud Avenue. Completed by our Chicago Downtown team.
— Chicago Downtown crew
Chicago's older neighborhoods accumulate grime in a particular way — exhaust particulate, algae, and years of foot traffic pressing dirt into every porous surface until stone walkways read more gray than their original color. This property came to us carrying exactly that kind of buildup, the kind that doesn't respond to water pressure alone and signals from the first pass that the job will need a more deliberate approach.
Our crew assessed the surface before committing to a method. The stone walkways were heavily soiled — deeply enough that we brought in a chemical treatment to break the contamination down before the pressure rinse could do its work. Applying the solution and letting it dwell, then working through the surface in controlled passes, drew out the embedded grime that a straight pressure wash would have pushed around rather than removed. The combination of chemistry and equipment produced a consistent result across the full area. Invoice went out once the walkways had dried and the crew had cleared the site.
Crew on this job
Timothy
Timothy may be our youngest technician, but don’t let that fool you. He’s experienced, professional, courteous, and already knows his way around the job like a seasoned pro. He’s also a promising DJ, so there’s a good chance he can fix the problem and recommend a solid playlist while he’s at it. Everyone loves Timothy because he’s easy to talk to, always upbeat, and genuinely enjoys meeting people. He also has a strange love for Wisconsin, which we still haven’t fully figured out - but nobody’s perfect.
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Call (773) 377-4600Showing the home's condition before our team arrived, and the result after the power washing was complete.
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Our Chicago Downtown crew filmed this power washing on site at a property in Chicago, IL.
The clip walks through how we approached the property — equipment setup, method on each side of the glass, and the tidy-up at the end.
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Common questions from Chicago homeowners researching Power Washing.
Walkway and exterior power washing in Chicago typically runs between $150 and $400 depending on square footage and how heavily soiled the surfaces are. Jobs with heavy buildup—like this one, which required specialty cleaning chemicals to cut through deep-set grime—can land toward the higher end of that range. Surface type, accessibility, and total area are the biggest pricing factors.
For a standard residential walkway, most jobs wrap up in one to three hours depending on total square footage and surface condition. This particular project ran longer than average because the walkways were heavily soiled and required pre-treatment with special chemicals before pressure could do its job effectively.
When we wash walkways, we cover the full surface area from edge to edge, including any joints, borders, and transition points where dirt and organic buildup tend to concentrate. On heavily soiled surfaces like this job, that also means applying appropriate cleaning agents before washing to ensure the grime actually lifts rather than just getting pushed around.
We use professional-grade cleaning solutions when plain water pressure isn't enough to remove stubborn dirt, algae, or staining—this walkway job is a good example where chemicals were necessary to get a thorough clean. The solutions we use are selected for the specific surface being washed and are applied carefully to protect surrounding landscaping and materials. For a quote, call our Chicago Downtown team at (773) 377-4600.
Served by our Chicago Downtown office — same and next-day appointments often available
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