What People Ask Us About Power Washing, Gutters, Windows and Dryer Vents

We do residential and commercial work all over Ocean and Monmouth County and the nearby counties. If you're within about 60 minutes of Pine Beach or Toms River, we'll come out.

Yes. Sterling Properties Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured for general liability and workers' compensation, NJHIC #13VH13963600. Ask for the certificate and we'll send it with your quote.

We do. On the multi-family side, that's apartments, condos, and townhomes. We also work for HOAs and property managers, and for landlords and real estate investors. Banks and franchises too. Then there are restaurants and hotels, office and professional buildings, health and senior care facilities. Government and municipal buildings as well, and funeral homes. The details are on our commercial property maintenance page.

Yes, it's our bread and butter. The Quarterly Maintenance Plan is proactive, preventative maintenance, like an oil change for your property. We show up every quarter or on whatever timeline you want, run through a list of services, and send you a before and after report. One company, not 5.

Plenty of customers do, like gutter cleaning, power washing, and window cleaning on one visit. You get bundled pricing and fewer days with a crew at the house.

Every job gets time-stamped before and after photos, so you see what we did and keep a record of your property's maintenance over time.

Call or use the website for a free estimate. We can quote most services the same day from photos of the property or a short site visit.

Once every 12 months for most driveways and patios. Same goes for the other hard surfaces. A year of New Jersey's changing weather leaves enough dirt, algae, and buildup on them to need a professional wash.

We do driveways and sidewalks, patios and pool decks. Brick, concrete, and pavers all get done, and so do fences. Our professional-grade equipment and surface cleaners get set for the material, so the curb appeal comes back without damage.

We don't high-pressure wash home exteriors. Siding and other delicate surfaces get a soft wash, which takes the mold and mildew off without risking damage.

It is, because we match the pressure and the nozzle to the surface. Concrete and pavers can take a higher PSI. Fences get lower, safe settings, and so does anything wood or composite.

Only when a surface needs it, and then it's an eco-friendly cleaner that loosens stains and whatever's growing there. That gets you a deeper clean that lasts longer. It's always safe around plants and pets.

Yes, and a lot of homeowners pair power washing with gutter or window cleaning so the whole property gets done in one visit.

Soft washing is low pressure, and the specialized cleaners do the work. It takes mildew, mold, and algae off siding without damaging it. That's what makes it the right call for vinyl and stucco, and for brick.

Every 12 to 18 months is typical in New Jersey's climate. Wait longer and the buildup can stain the siding or break it down, and the curb appeal goes with it.

No. The plants get wet down first, and we use biodegradable cleaners. When we're done, we rinse the landscaping off again.

Inside and out. Our full-service window cleaning covers the glass and screens, plus the sills and frames. It's streak-free when we leave.

Most homeowners get them done twice a year, usually spring and fall, to keep them clear and looking good.

Sure. We use professional extension poles and ladders to reach second-story windows and other hard spots safely.

Late spring and late fall, so leaves, pollen, and debris don't get the chance to block them up.

Every gutter service includes a complete downspout flush, so water drains the way it should, and the gutters don't overflow.

If they're overflowing, water's pooling, or you can see plants growing up there, they're clogged and need service.

At least once a year, and more often for big households and rental properties. A clean vent lets the dryer run more efficiently and cuts the fire risk.

Clothes take longer to dry, the dryer gets hot to the touch, or there's a burning smell. Any of those means the airflow is restricted.

Yes. With a blocked vent, the dryer has to work harder and run longer. That wastes energy, and it wears the dryer out faster.

Your honey-do list. We hang shelves and pictures and swap out filters and batteries. Exhaust vents get cleaned. The other small home maintenance jobs that eat up a weekend, we'll handle those.

Depends on the job. Most small repairs and maintenance items are a flat rate, and you'll know the price before the work starts.

We can. Regular handyman visits keep the filters, alarms, and fixtures up to date all year, and many customers book them that way.

To get the sediment out. Left in there, that buildup makes the heater noisy and inefficient and shortens its life.

Once a year, minimum. Clean coils mean better airflow and lower cooling costs. The unit's also less likely to break down mid-season.

It does. Routine water heater and AC maintenance makes both run more efficiently, and with New Jersey's high energy costs, homeowners feel that on the bill.