Serving Iowans since 1969

Facade Cleaning and Building Restoration Across Iowa

We clean and restore commercial buildings across Iowa. Facades, natural stone, metal panels, awnings, rust removal, and caulking. Every method is matched to your surface to restore your building’s appearance safely. Regular service keeps small issues from turning into costly repairs.

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How It Works

1. Site Assessment

After requesting a proposal, we visit your property to assess service scope, access points, and site conditions. Everything we need to price the job accurately, documented in person.

2. Custom Proposal

We build a proposal specific to your property. Scope, pricing, and logistics reflect what the job actually requires, not a ballpark figure pulled from a form.

3. Schedule

Once approved, we set a service plan that works for your operation. We accommodate custom time windows and coordinate with your facilities or property management team directly.

4. Work Completed

Our crew checks in with your point of contact on arrival, completes the work, and checks out before leaving. You know when we’re on site and when the job is done.

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Why Property Managers Choose Larry’s

Trusted Since 1969

We’ve been the reliable option for Iowa property managers for over 57 years. We show up on schedule, do the work correctly, and keep you informed without you having to ask.

$5 Million Umbrella Coverage

We are fully insured and bonded. We back every job with our $5 million umbrella policy. All crew members are direct employees of Larry’s Window Service, not subcontractors. We carry full workers’ compensation coverage for both high-rise and low-rise work. If something goes wrong, you’re covered.

Our Capacity Meets Your Schedule

With 20+ crews, we have the capacity to complete work on your timeline. We bring the necessary equipment to access anything on your property.

Safety That Holds Up to Scrutiny

Facade and restoration work often means elevated access: industrial rope access, aerial lifts, and scaffolding on occupied buildings. Our crews are OSHA certified, trained year-round on fall protection, self-rescue, partner-rescue, and equipment operation. All equipment undergoes annual inspections. If something happens on your property, you’re not exposed.

Industry Certifications

  • OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certification
  • AWP Aerial Work Platform Certifications
  • IWCA — International Window Cleaning Association Certifications
  • SAIA — Certifications
  • SAIA ATI — SAIA Accredited Training Institute
  • American Red Cross — First Aid / CPR / AED / Blood Borne Pathogens Instructor – Travis Herman

Memberships & Associations

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Clients we Service

  • 801 Grand
  • Corteva
  • EMC
  • Hubbell
  • Mercy Hospital
  • Nationwide
  • Ruan
  • Ryan Companies
  • Wellmark
  • Wells Fargo

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Our Facade Cleaning and Building Restoration Process

Dirt and grime build up, caulking degrades, and post-construction residue doesn’t clean itself. We have the capacity and resources to safely access anywhere to properly clean & restore your building on schedule. We confirm access and logistics during the site assessment, not on arrival. We handle routine maintenance contracts, post-construction cleanup, post-storm cleanup, and one-time services on your schedule.

Building Exterior Cleaning

Full exterior cleaning for commercial buildings of any size. This includes the facades, parapets, metal panels, signage, awnings, entryways, etc. We match the cleaning method to surface and contaminants to remove dirt and stains from your building safely. What works on concrete can damage stone.

Surface-Specific Cleaning

No matter the surface, we’ll use the safest, most effective method to clean it. Some surfaces require special attention: natural stone, EIFS /stucco, brick, limestone, and metal panels among them. Matching the method to the material protects the surface and produces better results.

Caulking & Joint Sealing

Failed caulk at window perimeters, expansion joints, and facade transitions allows water intrusion that leads to serious damage. We remove deteriorated material and replace it with sealant appropriate to the substrate.

Rust Removal

Metallic staining on building exteriors has several common sources: weeping from fasteners and fixtures, drip trails from HVAC components, rebar migration through concrete and masonry, irrigation overspray from iron-rich well water, and fertilizer residue left on hard surfaces. Rust removal requires products matched to the stain type and the surrounding substrate.

Waterproofing

Penetrating sealers applied after cleaning to reduce moisture infiltration. Particularly relevant for porous stone and unsealed masonry in Iowa’s freeze-thaw climate.

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Facade Cleaning and Building Restoration FAQ

Most commercial buildings benefit from cleaning every 1 – 3 years, depending on location, surface material, and exposure. Buildings near heavy traffic corridors accumulate exhaust and particulate faster. Iowa’s freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal weather accelerate buildup on porous materials like brick and limestone. We’ll give you a maintenance recommendation as part of the site assessment.

Not when the method is matched to the material. The risk comes from using the wrong pressure, chemistry, or technique for a given surface. We assess the material and contaminants before any work begins and select the appropriate method. What works on concrete can damage stone, and we treat them differently.

Yes. When cleaning your buildings exterior water can work into porous surfaces like brick and limestone during cleaning, and if temperatures drop below freezing before the surface dries, that moisture expands and can cause damage. We typically limit this service to late spring through early fall in Iowa. If freezing temperatures are in the forecast on your service date, we’ll reschedule.

Cleaning removes surface contamination: dirt, biological growth, staining. Restoration addresses material that has deteriorated: failed caulk, water-damaged masonry, rust migration, or surfaces that need sealing after cleaning.

Caulk at window perimeters, expansion joints, and facade transitions typically lasts 7 – 15 years depending on exposure and material quality. When it fails it cracks, gaps, or pulls away from the substrate and water gets in. In Iowa’s climate, that moisture freezes and expands, accelerating damage. It’s one of the more cost-effective maintenance items to stay ahead of.

Pricing depends on the specifics of your building and scope of work. The factors that most affect cost are surface type, building size, access method required, and the scope of work. We provide free proposals following a site assessment. That gives us what we need to get you a price that accurately reflects the job.

Customer Testimonials

  • We’ve had the guys from Larry’s Window Service doing our office windows since 2005. They always do a very complete and thorough job and are polite and easy to work with. Not to mention, their pricing is very reasonable! I would highly recommend them if you are in the market for window cleaning or any of the other services they provide.
    Mike R.
  • I can’t say enough good things about Larry’s! They recently cleaned the windows for both my house and business, and the results are incredible. The team was prompt, professional, and extremely courteous throughout the entire process.
    Vikas G.
  • I am on a condo board; we recently hired Larry’s to do the windows. The team was absolutely fantastic. They were thorough and professional. Our building is a bit tricky for several reasons, but the job was done well and the crew exceeded my expectations. We will call you again.
    Cheri D.
  • Quick and great service. Use for both residential and commercial and always pleased with the results.
    Wade W.
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Facade Cleaning and Building Restoration Service Area

We’re based in Des Moines and service commercial properties across the state of Iowa. Don’t see your city on the list? Reach out — we likely service your area.

  • Ames
  • Cedar Falls
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Davenport
  • Des Moines
  • Dubuque
  • Fort Dodge
  • Iowa City
  • Sioux City
  • Waterloo

Ready to Get Started?

Larry’s has been servicing commercial properties across Iowa since 1969. We assess before we start, use the right method for the surface, and show up when scheduled. Get a quote and we’ll be in touch within one to three business days.

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