Power Washing at a 1-story house in Evanston on Darrow Avenue. 1568 sq ft. Completed by our Chicago team.
Evanston's older residential blocks don't hide their winters well. By the time we pulled up to this one-story vinyl-sided house at 9:40 in the morning, it was clear the siding had been carrying a season's worth of grime — the kind of deep-set discoloration that builds up in layers and doesn't respond to a light rinse. The full exterior footprint came to 1,568 square feet, modest in scale but uniform in how thoroughly the dirt had settled in.
We ran a full soft-wash pass around the entire structure, working methodically through each elevation. The level of soiling meant slower, more deliberate work — pulling the buildup off vinyl without driving moisture into seams or trim takes patience more than pressure. We adjusted the approach as we moved from face to face, letting the cleaning solution do its work before rinsing. The job wrapped at 3:00 PM, the crew on-site for the full duration without shortcuts.
Crew on this job
Vladimir
Vladimir is the team leader for our Chicago and Northbrook crews. Known for his cheerful attitude and polite approach, he always takes the time to listen to customers, answer questions, and make sure every job runs smoothly. He is dependable, helpful, and brings great energy to every project. If staying calm, friendly, and organized were an Olympic sport, Vladimir would definitely be bringing home the gold.
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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 crew filmed this power washing on site at a 1-story house in Evanston, IL.
You'll see the workflow across all 1568 sq ft — interior and exterior approach, screen and frame detail, the rhythm of how we work through a property like this without leaving a mess.
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Common questions from Evanston homeowners researching Power Washing.
This 1,568 sq ft single-story home in Evanston ran $350, which is typical for a job of that size. Most 1-story houses in the Chicago area fall somewhere between $250 and $450 depending on square footage and how heavily soiled the surfaces are. Heavy buildup like we encountered here doesn't change the price, but it does mean the crew takes extra care to get everything fully clean.
A single-story home around 1,500 sq ft generally takes our crew two to three hours from setup to rinse. When surfaces are heavily soiled — as they were on this job — we slow down on problem areas and may do a second pass rather than rushing through it. You can usually plan on a half-day window to be safe.
On a standard house wash like this one, we cover all exterior siding surfaces — in this case the full ~1,568 sq ft of the home's walls. We work top to bottom, clearing away dirt, mildew, algae, and grime buildup, then rinse thoroughly so no residue is left behind. Driveways, walkways, or other surfaces are separate line items if you want them added on.
It depends on the siding material — vinyl and brick handle direct pressure well, while softer surfaces like wood or stucco typically call for a lower-pressure soft wash with a cleaning solution to avoid damage. We assess the surface before we start and adjust pressure accordingly so the siding comes out clean without being compromised. For a quote, call our Chicago team at (773) 377-4600.
Served by our Chicago office — same and next-day appointments often available
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