Manasquan NJ Coastal Restoration: 3-Story House Wash, Pergola Soft Wash & Paver Stone Reset

In Manasquan, New Jersey, an Annual House Wash with a professional Soft Wash is more than a nice-to-have, it is essential preventative maintenance. Salt from the ocean is corrosive and it wears at vinyl, Hardie Plank, and window seals. When salt mixes with the organic growth that thrives in our humid coast, it creates a biological layer that traps moisture against a home’s structure.

On this 15-year-old home we saw exactly that process at work. The salt and algae had dulled the navy awnings and affected the various siding surfaces. We performed a Soft Wash that neutralized the salt and killed mold at the root, so the finish could begin to recover. For a home of this age, a yearly reset is the best way to keep it looking "brand new" instead of letting it slowly take on a weathered "beach house" look that can lead to expensive repairs.

High-end outdoor spaces need careful attention. This property had a pergola over an outdoor kitchen, with lighting and exterior outlets nearby. Before any cleaning solution was applied, we tarped off the grill and kitchen area, secured the light strings, and protected the pergola’s electrical components. Protecting sensitive features comes first on every job.

The Soft Wash itself is a low-pressure chemical application designed to remove algae and biological growth without the tearing force of a pressure washer. We used that method on the pergola and the navy awnings to melt the algae away while preserving the wood and fabric. The low-pressure approach keeps finishes intact and reduces the risk of damage to delicate surfaces.

The front paver walkways and the stone and concrete stairs were covered in black mold. Older pavers are more porous and can be damaged by high pressure, so we treated the cap stones and driveway pavers with a Soft Wash that lifts organics out of the stone’s pores. That cleaning did more than clear the surface, it restored the original color of the stone, making a 15-year-old walkway look like it was laid last week.

We follow a property-over-protection standard on every job. Exterior outlets are taped and bagged to ensure electrical safety. Plants and grass are saturated before work begins so cleaning solutions do not harm the landscape. We also perform detailed rinsing to clear the salt film off glass and trim, leaving a streak-free finish.

Pro tip for Manasquan homeowners, if your home is 10 years or older and within a mile of the ocean, salt is your number one enemy. It works like sandpaper on siding finishes, and waiting two or three years between cleanings lets that salt etch into vinyl and Hardie Plank. An annual Soft Wash is a chemical reset that strips salt and kills mold, helping extend the life of your paint and siding by a decade or more.

Above & beyond Softwash is scheduling coastal maintenance resets in Manasquan, New Jersey. If your three-story home needs a professional defense against the salt air, let us get it looking brand new again. Give us a call at (732) 272-6013 to discuss your property. We're always happy to help.