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APP Article – Contractor’s lousy service led entrepreneur to start Clearview Washing

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APP Article – Contractor’s lousy service led entrepreneur to start Clearview Washing

Read the original APP article Growing up in Freehold, Fred Hodge Jr. knew he was destined to be an entrepreneur. It was just a matter of finding his niche. “Entrepreneurship ran in our family, and I always knew I wanted to own my own business,” shared Hodge, 35, now a resident of Little Silver and president and founder of Clearview Washing in Howell. Studying entrepreneurship at Rowan University helped him focus his interests, but even he couldn’t have imagined the twist of fate that would set him on his professional path when he was just 19 years old. “It all started in 2004, when the contractor who was supposed to come and clean the windows at my parents’ house for $350 never showed up,” Hodge recalled. “My [...]

By clearview|2020-12-06T19:19:45+00:00December 4th, 2020|Categories: Press|Tags: APP, Asbury Park Presss|Comments Off

Top 6 Tips for Power Washing Vinyl Siding

Power Washing Vinyl Siding: If you have been noticing streaks, mildew, stains and dirt building up on your vinyl siding, it’s time for a thorough cleaning. The best way to achieve that is with power washing. However, you have to prepare and do your homework on technique. You can’t just go guns blazing at the side of your house or you could do some serious damage. Here are six tips for power washing your vinyl siding, so you can save your energy, stay safe and finish in half the time. Of course, we always recommend you hire a professional to do this, for the best results. 1. Use Pressure Washer Detergent Soap and water is always better than just using water. But even better than [...]

By clearview|2020-11-23T15:55:54+00:00November 23rd, 2020|Categories: Power Washing|Tags: power washing|Comments Off

How Power Washing Can Cause Damage to Your Home

Soft Washing: You want to get your home’s exterior clean again, but you don’t want to damage your siding or surrounding landscape. Now what? Well, you can ensure you hire professionals who specialize in soft washing, which is a gentler approach to power washing that doesn’t risk damage while getting your exteriors cleaned. Let’s go over some ways in which traditional power washing can damage your home, and why it should be handled by a professional who can do it the right way. Power washing can… 1. Allow Water to Get Into Your House or Attic The exterior of your home isn’t made to withstand the type of pressure that comes with a high-powered pressure washer. When you use a powerful pressure [...]

By clearview|2020-11-13T14:46:55+00:00November 13th, 2020|Categories: Power Washing, Soft Washing|Tags: power washing, soft washing|Comments Off

Why it’s Important to Have a Gutter Maintenance Plan

Gutter cleaning maintenance plans are imperative for many reasons – not the least of which is peace of mind. When you let professionals handle this task throughout the year, you can concentrate on more important things, plus you will never miss a cleaning that could come back to haunt you later. Here are some reasons why it’s so important to have a gutter maintenance plan in place. 1. Regular Gutter Cleaning Prevents Water DamageWater damage is a leading cause of structural damage. Gutters are designed to divert water off the roof and away from the foundation. When a gutter is clogged, it can’t perform this critical function, flooding your foundation and compromising the integrity of your home. Blocked gutters also cause roof leaks that damage your walls, ceilings, [...]

By clearview|2020-10-14T21:10:55+00:00October 14th, 2020|Categories: Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning Maintenance Plans|Tags: Gutter Cleaning Maintenance Plans|Comments Off

Gutter Cleaning Best Practices

Gutter Cleaning Best Practices Cleaning out your gutters is vital on four fronts: safety, efficiency, curb appeal and prevention of property damage. Every spring and fall, you should clean out your gutters to ensure proper rain water flow. It’s important to place safety first when tackling this job. Here are some best practices to follow this season. Use a safety ladder: It’s imperative to use a ladder with stabilizers if you have two or more stories to your home. Also, it’s wise to have a buddy help you in case you need assistance passing a bucket back and forth. If not, make sure the ladder is sturdy enough to hold a bucket while you scoop out the debris. Four-footed fiberglass ladders are best over [...]

By clearview|2020-09-23T13:11:56+00:00September 23rd, 2020|Categories: Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Whitening|Comments Off

Trusted New Jersey Commercial Cleaning Contractor

Clearview Washing, your trusted New Jersey commercial cleaning contractor, has been family owned since 2004. We take that home-grown dedication and commitment to excellence, and offer a variety of exterior cleaning solutions for our commercial clients. Rest assured, we are flexible when accommodating your schedules so your business can run smoothly while we clean your property. Understandably, you don’t want to experience any downtime that can prevent you from being productive and making money. That’s why we offer night scheduling for shopping centers, property managers, parking garages and commercial property owners. Clearview Washing, known for our attention to detail and competitive prices, is the top destination for business owners throughout New Jersey. Featuring a licensed and insured team, we can handle anything from roof [...]

By clearview|2020-08-18T19:52:59+00:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Commercial Building Cleaning|Tags: Commercial Cleaning Company NJ, Commercial Cleaning Service NJ|Comments Off

Importance of Graffiti Removal Service

Importance of Graffiti Removal Service - If you own a home, public building or other structure and it has been vandalized with graffiti, you understandably want it removed immediately, especially if the content is graphic or vulgar in nature. Leaving it can lead to embarrassment, as well as loss of business and reputation. Graffiti can be especially troublesome when it appears on schools, daycares, churches, and more. As the owner of a facility, business, office park or shopping center, it’s your responsibility to keep the surfaces free from graffiti and other signs of vandalism. When you promptly remove graffiti or other malicious damage as soon as it shows up, you’re ensuring an easier cleanup job and you’re reducing the chance that the vandals will [...]

By clearview|2020-07-22T17:28:13+00:00July 22nd, 2020|Categories: Graffiti Removal|Tags: Graffiti Removal|Comments Off

Best Time of Year to Clean Your Gutters

What’s the Best Time of Year to Clean Your Gutters? Gutter Cleaning: It’s best to clean them once in spring and once in fall. We know, we know, you probably don’t give much thought to your gutters every day, but you should at least schedule a cleaning twice a year so you don’t forget. If you can’t get it done in spring, choose late fall as the annual time to clean them out. This is due to all the falling leaves, twigs and acorns, which can clog your gutters by November. Water flow is restricted and can cause backups when you don’t clean all that stuff out. Then, your gutters get heavy and will pull away from the home, damaging your gutters as well [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T19:27:53+00:00June 19th, 2020|Categories: Gutter Cleaning|Tags: gutter cleaning, gutter cleaning colts neck nj, gutter cleaning fair haven nj, gutter cleaning rumson nj|Comments Off

A dirty roof could = insurance cancellation letter?!

A Dirty Roof Could Result in an Insurance Cancellation Letter Did you know the appearance of your roof could cause your insurance company to send you a cancellation letter? Unfortunately, it’s true. Policyholders have been receiving letters from their insurers warning that their coverage could be cancelled or invalid for renewal if they don’t correct the problem. Specifically, they want the homeowner to clean and remove algae as well as dark streaks on the roof, even if the roof is not damaged or leaking. The homeowners are told they will have to address the issue before the insurance company will cover them. As a result, homeowners find themselves in need of a fast and effective solution to the problem. If this situation describes you, [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T19:15:37+00:00June 19th, 2020|Categories: Soft Washing|Tags: dirty roof NJ, Insurance Cancellation Letter|Comments Off

Why Did My Insurance Company Require I Clean My Roof and Siding?

Why Did My Insurance Company Require I Clean My Roof and Siding? If you received a letter in the mail from your insurance company threatening to cancel your coverage due to a dirty roof, call us. It’s becoming more common for policyholders to receive letters from their insurers saying they will cancel their coverage or deem them ineligible for renewal if they fail to clean their roof. What do they want you to do? Basically, they want you to remove the dark streaks from the roof, which can contain tar from asphalt shingles as well as algae, mold, lichen, and moss. These substances can detract from the health of the roof, leading to problems later on that the insurer does not want to be [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T19:35:59+00:00June 18th, 2020|Categories: Roof Cleaning|Tags: dirty roof, dirty roof colts neck nj, dirty roof fair haven nj, dirty roof lincroft nj, dirty roof rumson nj|Comments Off

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