Power Washing in Matawan, NJ
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More than four in ten Matawan houses went up in the 1960s and 1970s, and by now the concrete, siding, and trim show every one of those years. The borough also has a core of much older homes around Main Street that need a gentler hand.
Photos of the front of the house and the driveway are a good start.
Matawan is a small borough, about two and a half square miles, with three kinds of housing side by side: historic houses along Main Street, 1960s and 1970s neighborhoods, and a large share of homes in multi-unit buildings. We power wash the concrete, pavers, and brick, soft wash the siding and roofs, and take care of gutters, windows, decks, painting, and shutters.
Angelo trains his crew to do every job the way he would, and he checks in on jobs as they run. Call or text (732) 718-6268, and you will hear back within the hour.
Walks, steps, and driveways. Concrete, pavers, and brick power washed.
Siding and roofs. Soft washed at under 100 PSI, gentle enough for older homes.
Trim and shutters. Trim repaired and repainted; shutters replaced.
Gutters and windows. Gutters cleared by hand; outside glass washed, inside glass an add-on.
Decks. Wood decks cleaned and restained.
Matawan's Houses
A Borough Shaped by the 1960s and 1970s
The typical Matawan home was built around 1972. Between 1960 and 1970 the borough went from 5,097 residents to 9,136, and it has stayed near that level since. More than four in ten homes date to the 1960s and 1970s. About one in five is older than 1960, including the historic houses around Main Street, and roughly half of all homes in the borough are in buildings with more than one unit.
Built in the 1960s and 1970s
More than four in ten Matawan homes; the 1960s alone is the biggest decade.Concrete walks and driveways brought back, a full soft wash, trim paint, and shutters.
Older than 1960
About one in five, including houses along and around Main Street.Gentle soft washing and careful exterior painting.
Multi-unit buildings
Roughly half of Matawan's housing.Patios, entries, and windows for owners; common areas for associations.
Built since 2000
About one in six homes.Paver cleaning or re-sanding, and soft washing to keep siding bright.
Power Washing in Matawan
What We Power Wash in Matawan, and What We Soft Wash
On a Matawan job, high pressure is for the hard surfaces only: concrete driveways and walks, front steps, brick, and pavers. The house itself, the roof, and the fence are soft washed at under 100 PSI.
Fifty-year-old walks and steps
If the concrete in front of your house was poured when the house was built, it has had half a century of footsteps, shoveling, and salt. Power washing lifts that grime and brings the color back, and on a wider driveway we bring in a surface cleaner when the job needs one.
Pavers
What a paver patio needs depends on its joints and its color, and it can be anything from a simple cleaning to re-sanding or a full restoration. Our paver page explains how we tell which.
Streets near the lakes
Lake Matawan was created in 1923 by damming Gravelly Brook, and Lake Lefferts in 1928 by damming Matawan Creek. Where walks and steps stay damp, a green film can build up on the concrete. Power washing lifts it from the walks, and the siding beside them gets a soft wash.
Main Street and Older Homes
Main Street's Older Houses Need a Lighter Touch
Main Street and the streets around it have dozens of houses and buildings from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, in styles from Greek Revival and Italianate to Queen Anne and Second Empire. The best known is the Burrowes Mansion, built in 1723 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Why older houses are soft washed
Old wood siding, shingles, and layers of paint do not stand up to high pressure. On a soft wash the solution does the cleaning, at under 100 PSI, and the house is rinsed thoroughly when we finish.
Painting an older house
On an older house, paint only lasts if the prep is right. We clean the surface, sand and repair what needs it, prime where needed, and finish with two topcoats. We use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams paints, and can help you choose colors.
Where We Work in Matawan
Matawan Neighborhoods
Matawan was formed as a borough in 1895 from portions of Matawan Township, the town now called Aberdeen, and it had 9,565 residents at the 2020 census. The table below covers its main areas.
Area
Main Street and downtown
About it
The borough's historic core, including the Burrowes Mansion.
What to ask us about
Soft washing and exterior painting for older houses.
Area
Freneau
About it
A section along Route 79 in the southern part of the borough.
What to ask us about
Driveways, walks, and whole-house soft washing.
Area
Near Lake Matawan and Lake Lefferts
About it
Homes close to the borough's two lakes.
What to ask us about
Green film on shaded walls, walks, and steps.
Services in Matawan
Every Service Available in Matawan
Driveway and patio power washing
Walks, steps, and driveways on 1960s and 1970s homes.
In MatawanHouse washing (soft washing)
Vinyl, older wood siding, and stucco; results last two to three years.
In MatawanRoof cleaning
Algae streaks and moss, with no one on the shingles.
In MatawanGutter cleaning
Cleared by hand, downspouts flushed.
In MatawanWindow cleaning
Townhouse and single-family glass; inside glass on request.
In MatawanFence cleaning
Vinyl and wood, soft washed.
In MatawanPaver restoration and sealing
Cleaning, re-sanding, or full restoration.
In MatawanDeck restoration and staining
Wood decks cleaned, repaired, and restained.
In MatawanExterior painting
Trim, doors, and siding on older homes.
In MatawanInterior painting
Rooms and trim through the winter.
In MatawanShutter and trim replacement
Mid-America shutters, color matched.
In MatawanCommercial power washing
Townhouse and apartment common areas, and Main Street storefronts.
In MatawanChristmas light installation
Houses and Main Street storefronts, with takedown included.
In Matawan
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Three Google reviews in the customers' own words.
From a Google review (Kimberley Pecorino, 2024): Everything explained.
“Wonderful customer service and impeccable work. Angelo was very knowledgeable, explained everything thoroughly and provided exceptional services.”
Kimberley Pecorino, Google review
Read this review on Google →From a Google review (Mike Coppolino, 2023): A walkway and decorative stones.
“Angelo did a fantastic job power washing my walkway and decorative stones.”
Mike Coppolino, Google review
Read this review on Google →From a Google review (Sherri Boag, 2024): A house that looks new again.
“Wow! My house looks stunning thanks to Angelo and his crew!”
Sherri Boag, Google review
Read this review on Google →Why Catanzaro's
Why Matawan Homeowners Call Catanzaro's
The owner backs the work
Angelo started the company in 2020 and oversees the work, checking in on jobs as they run. At the end, the crew walks it with you to make sure everything looks as we left it, and if something is not right later, he will personally come out and make the necessary changes.
Covered
We are fully insured, have completed more than 2,500 projects, and hold a 5.0 rating on Google.
Straight answers
Ask us anything about the house or the job, before or during the work, and you will get a straight answer.
Good to Know
Before You Book in Matawan
A few lines on what we do and do not take on.
Worth knowing before you book
The Process
How a Matawan Job Works
Get in touch
Call or text (732) 718-6268, or use the form, and add photos if you can.
Estimate
A price from your photos or a visit, sent as a digital quote to your phone. Painting is quoted at the house.
Day before
We confirm and remind you what to have ready.
Start
We go over the job with you and protect plants and outdoor electrical.
Work
Everything on the quote, done in the order we went over with you.
Finish
We walk the job with you.
Our Base
Based in Freehold, Serving Matawan
Matawan FAQ
Matawan Questions
My address says Matawan. Is it in the borough?
Not always. The 07747 ZIP code also covers parts of Aberdeen Township, so check your tax bill if you need to know which town's rules apply.
I live in a townhouse. What can I book?
Check with your association first; whatever it leaves to you, you can book with us. We also take on common areas for associations.
Can you paint the trim on a 1960s house?
Yes. Trim, doors, siding, columns, and fences. We can also repair or replace worn trim and install new shutters.
Do you do interior painting too?
Yes. Rooms and trim, and winter is a good time to book it.
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Send a few photos and tell us what you would like done. A reply comes within the hour.
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