Power Washing in Princeton, NJ
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Princeton's houses skew old. Nearly one in four was built before 1940, and some sit in local historic districts, where the town has a say in how the outside is cleaned and painted.
Photos of the front of the house and any stone or brick walks help us price it.
We power wash driveways, walks, patios, and brick, and soft wash siding, roofs, and fences at under 100 PSI. We also clean gutters and windows, restore decks and pavers, and paint and replace shutters.
Catanzaro's is owner-run. 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.
Brick and concrete. Walks, steps, and patios power washed.
Siding and roofs. Soft washed at under 100 PSI.
Exterior painting. Prep, primer where needed, and two topcoats.
Gutters and windows. Cleared and cleaned by hand.
Decks and pavers. Cleaned, restored, and sealed or stained.
Historic Districts
In a Princeton Historic District? Check Before You Wash or Paint
Princeton's Historic Preservation Commission reviews exterior work in the town's locally designated historic districts, with its staff at the Office of Historic Preservation. Under the town's preservation ordinance, the word “alter” includes cleaning a structure with abrasives, chemicals, or pressurized liquids. That means a power wash or a soft wash of a house in one of these districts, or in the buffer zone around one, can need an approved preservation plan first. In the Type 2 districts the test is whether the work can be seen from a public way. In the Type 1 districts, work that can be seen from another property in the district counts too.
What the ordinance says about paint
Ordinary maintenance and repainting in the same color are not alterations. Painting a surface that has never been painted, or adding pre-primed or prefinished material, is treated as an alteration in any district. In the Type 1 districts, which came from the former Township, a repaint in a color substantially out of character with the district is also an alteration. In the Type 2 districts, from the former Borough, repainting a painted surface is not.
What we suggest
If your house is in a local historic district, call the Office of Historic Preservation before the work is scheduled and ask whether a preservation plan is needed. The town's FAQ says a paint plan in a Type 1 district is usually handled as an administrative approval. Once you know, we will plan the job around the answer.
Power Washing in Princeton
Power Washing and Soft Washing on Princeton Homes
With nearly one in four homes built before 1940, older brick and painted wood are part of many Princeton jobs. Both need a lighter touch than newer materials, and the method changes with the surface.
Old brick walks
An old brick walk is cleaned with care, and we go over it with you before we start.
Concrete driveways and patios
Poured concrete is a hard surface, so it is power washed, and a wide driveway gets a surface cleaner when the job calls for one.
Pavers
Pavers are judged by two things, the sand in the joints and the color of the stone. Our paver page covers each option.
Clapboard, shingle, and stucco
Siding is never blasted. The soft wash at under 100 PSI lets the solution lift algae and mildew, and it is neutralized and rinsed when we finish.
Princeton's Homes
An Older Housing Stock Than Most
By census estimates, homes built before 1940 outnumber those from any single decade since, and more than four in ten went up before 1960. About one in five dates to the 1960s and 1970s, and a little more than a third has been built since 1980. About seven in ten homes are single-family.
Before 1940
Nearly one in four.A gentle soft wash, careful brick and stone cleaning, and repainting with good prep.
1940s and 1950s
About one in five.Soft washing, trim paint, and concrete walks and steps.
1960s and 1970s
About one in five.Driveways, patios, siding, and gutters.
1980s and later
A bit more than one in three.Paver care, deck restaining, and a soft wash every two to three years.
Where We Work in Princeton
Princeton Neighborhoods
Princeton took its current form on January 1, 2013, when the Borough and the Township merged into one municipality. It covers a little over 18 square miles and had 30,681 residents at the 2020 census.
Neighborhood
Western Section
About it
Large older houses, many within the National Register historic district.
What to ask us about
Soft washing, brick and stone walks, and exterior painting.
Neighborhood
Witherspoon-Jackson
About it
A historic neighborhood, locally designated as a Type 2 district in 2016.
What to ask us about
Soft washing and same-color repainting.
Neighborhood
Riverside
About it
A residential neighborhood around Lake Drive.
What to ask us about
Siding, gutters, and patios.
Neighborhood
Littlebrook
About it
A residential neighborhood that shares its name with Littlebrook School.
What to ask us about
Driveways, decks, and whole-house soft washing.
Neighborhood
Jugtown and Princeton Basin
About it
Older communities with their own identities, each with a local historic district.
What to ask us about
Gentle cleaning of older siding and brick.
Services in Princeton
Every Service We Offer in Princeton
Driveway and patio power washing
Concrete, brick, and pavers.
In PrincetonHouse washing (soft washing)
Clapboard, shingle, vinyl, and stucco.
In PrincetonRoof cleaning
Algae streaks and moss, and nobody walks on the roof.
In PrincetonGutter cleaning
Cleared by hand, with every downspout flushed.
In PrincetonWindow cleaning
Outside glass; inside glass an add-on.
In PrincetonFence cleaning
Wood and vinyl, soft washed.
In PrincetonPaver restoration and sealing
Cleaning, re-sanding, or full restoration.
In PrincetonDeck restoration and staining
Wood decks cleaned, repaired, and restained.
In PrincetonExterior painting
Siding, trim, doors, and columns.
In PrincetonInterior painting
Rooms and trim, a good winter project.
In PrincetonShutter and trim replacement
Mid-America shutters and new trim, color matched.
In PrincetonCommercial power washing
Storefronts, walks, and entries.
In PrincetonChristmas light installation
Rooflines, entrances, and trees, rented for the season or bought.
In Princeton
Reviews
From Our Google Reviews
Three customers, in their own words.
From a Google review (Jenn Benbrook, 2025): Chosen after comparing companies.
“After doing a lot of research and getting a lot of references Cantanzaros was the name I consistently heard. After multiple companies came out it was clear to see that they were by far the best!”
Jenn Benbrook, Google review
Read this review on Google →From a Google review (Theresa Atanasio, 2025): A house and driveway, with everything put back.
“He explained in detailed what he was doing and areas needing special attention.Very courteous on the phone. Arrived promptly at the time we confirmed. He moves furniture, plants etc. from the areas and puts all back.”
Theresa Atanasio, Google review
Read this review on Google →From a Google review (Allie Maltese, 2024): Before and after.
“The before and after pictures I have are absolutely amazing.”
Allie Maltese, Google review
Read this review on Google →Why Catanzaro's
Why Princeton Homeowners Choose Catanzaro's
An owner you can reach
Angelo started the business in 2020 and oversees the work, checking in on jobs as they run. When the work is done, the crew walks it with you to make sure everything looks as we left it. If something is not right later, he will personally come out and make the necessary changes.
Care with older materials
Old brick and wood siding are soft washed or cleaned at the right pressure for the surface, and painted wood is prepped properly before new paint goes on.
Insured and reviewed
We are fully insured, have finished more than 2,500 projects, and hold a 5.0 rating on Google.
Worth knowing before you book
The Process
From First Call to Final Walk-Through
Reach out
Call or text (732) 718-6268, or fill in the form. Photos help.
Estimate
A price from photos or a visit, sent to your phone as a digital quote. Painting is quoted at the house.
Day before
We confirm the time and what to have ready.
The work
We go over the job with you, protect plants and outdoor electrical, and get started.
Walk-through
We walk the finished job with you.
Our Base
Based in Freehold, Serving Princeton
Princeton FAQ
Princeton Questions
Do I need approval to power wash my house in Princeton?
Usually only if the house is in a locally designated historic district or its buffer zone. The Office of Historic Preservation can tell you whether your work needs a preservation plan.
Do you clean stucco?
Yes. Stucco is soft washed, the same way we clean siding.
Is a soft wash safe for old clapboard?
It is the method we use for exactly that, at under 100 PSI.
Can you replace shutters on an older house?
Yes. We remove the old shutters, check for damage, and install new Mid-America shutters in a matched color. In a local historic district, check with the town first, since adding prefinished material can count as an alteration.
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