Facade and building washing
Building Pressure Washing in Chicago
Based in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Exterior building washing for offices, retail, apartment and mixed-use buildings across Chicago. Brick, limestone, concrete and EIFS each get the right pressure and cleaning solution.
Commercial Building Washing Services From Lincoln Park
Building pressure washing removes the dirt, soot, cobwebs, bird droppings and water stains that build up on a commercial facade. Commercial Pressure Washing Chicago is based at 1748 N Wells St in Lincoln Park and washes office buildings, retail and mixed-use buildings, apartment and condo buildings and industrial facilities across Chicago.
A clean facade is the first thing tenants, customers and buyers see. Property managers book a building wash before leasing season, a sale, an inspection or a grand opening, or as yearly maintenance after the Chicago winter.
Building Pressure Washing for Brick, Limestone and Concrete
Chicago buildings mix old and new materials, often on the same block. We set the method for each surface instead of using one pressure for the whole building.
Brick and Greystone
Chicago brick and greystone facades collect soot, dirt and water staining. We wash them at lower pressure so the mortar joints and older brick faces stay intact.
Limestone and Precast
Limestone and precast panels are porous and stain easily. We use a controlled pressure and a cleaning solution suited to stone, then rinse from the top down.
Concrete and Metal Panels
Poured concrete walls, columns and metal panel facades take a stronger wash for grime and rust runoff, with care around seams and sealants.
EIFS, Painted and Siding Surfaces
EIFS, painted walls and siding get commercial soft washing: low pressure and a cleaning solution that removes algae and dirt without forcing water behind the surface.
What Our Commercial Building Washing Includes
Every building wash is quoted with a written scope. A typical scope covers:
- Facade walls from the ground floor up to the access we can reach safely
- Window frames, sills and ledges (not interior glass)
- Entrances, canopies and overhangs
- Soffits, columns and decorative trim
- Loading docks and ground-level walls
- A rinse of the sidewalk at the base of the building when we finish
Tell us what matters most on your building, such as the entrance, the street-facing facade or the loading dock, and we will build the scope around it.
Our Building Pressure Washing Process
11. Site walk and scope
We look at the facade materials, the height, water access and how tenants and customers use the entrances, then send a written quote.
22. Prepare the site
We plan where crews work and when, cover sensitive fixtures and mark off the walkway so people can pass safely.
33. Wash from the top down
Each surface gets its own pressure and cleaning solution, and we rinse from the top down so dirty water never runs over clean wall.
44. Rinse and final walkthrough
We rinse the walls and the sidewalk at the base and review the building with you or your property manager.
Building Washing Around Tenants and Business Hours
A building wash should not close your entrance or bother your tenants. We agree on the work areas and times before we start, and we keep a safe path to the doors while crews are on site.
For storefronts, restaurants and offices on busy Chicago streets, early morning or after-close washing keeps the sidewalk open for customers. Mention your preferred timing in the Message field and we will plan around it.
Why Choose Us for Building Pressure Washing
Based in Lincoln Park
Our office is at 1748 N Wells St, so North Side and downtown buildings are close.
Commercial work only
Facades, garages, storefronts and dumpster pads are the only work we do.
The right method per surface
Pressure and cleaning solution are set for brick, stone, concrete or EIFS.
Scheduled around you
We plan the wash around tenants, deliveries and your business hours.
How Much Does Building Pressure Washing Cost in Chicago?
The price of building pressure washing depends on the square footage of the facade, the height and access, the materials, how dirty the surfaces are and the time of day of the work.
As a market reference, HomeAdvisor reports commercial pressure washing at about $0.10 to $1.00 per square foot. These are national market ranges, not a quote. We give every Chicago building a written quote after a site walk.
Source: HomeAdvisor, pressure washing cost guide
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Paint and marker removed from brick, stone and metal with the method matched to the surface.
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Building Pressure Washing Near You in Chicago
Looking for building pressure washing near you? We wash commercial buildings in these Chicago neighborhoods and across the North Side and downtown.
All neighborhoodsBuilding Pressure Washing FAQ
How often should a commercial building be pressure washed in Chicago?
Most Chicago buildings need a full facade wash every one to two years, often in spring after the salt and slush season. Entrances and ground-floor walls usually need it more often because they collect the most dirt.
Is pressure washing safe for brick and limestone?
Yes, when the pressure is set for the material. In Chicago many facades are older brick, greystone or limestone, so we use lower pressure and a stone-safe cleaning solution instead of blasting the surface.
Can you wash the building while tenants and customers are inside?
Yes. We plan the work around your entrances and hours, keep a safe path for people and can wash early in the morning or after closing at Chicago storefronts and offices.
What is the difference between building pressure washing and soft washing?
Pressure washing uses higher pressure for concrete and hard surfaces. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution for EIFS, painted walls and siding. On most Chicago buildings we use both, depending on the surface.
Do you need water from the building?
Usually we connect to an exterior water spigot on site. We confirm water access for your Chicago property during the site walk.
How much does building pressure washing cost?
It depends on the size, height, materials and access of the building. We give you a written quote after a site walk. For reference, national market ranges are shown in the cost section of this page.
Get a Building Pressure Washing Quote in Chicago
Send the address, the type of building and what you want washed. We will set up a site walk and send a written quote.