Seasonal Tips

As the cherry blossoms begin to peak in Ridgewood and the estates of Alpine and Saddle River shed the last remnants of a North Jersey winter, a familiar transformation takes hold. Late April in Bergen County is a season of renewal. We spend weeks perfecting our gardens and refreshing our interiors, but often, the most critical part of our property: the exterior envelope of the home: is left to battle the elements alone. At Gilligan’s Power Washing, we believe that spring clea

Spring has officially sprung in North Jersey, and if you’re like most Bergen County homeowners, you’re probably looking at your house and thinking, "Did a salt truck have a party on my driveway?" Between the unpredictable winter of 2025-2026, the freezing rain, and that lovely layer of North Jersey road salt, your home’s exterior has been through the ringer. Whether you’re nestled in the quiet lanes of Alpine, enjoying the historic charm of Ridgewood, or maintaining a sprawli

Every November in Bergen County, the same scene plays out in countless driveways: homeowners dragging out boxes of tangled Christmas lights, setting up wobbly ladders, and spending their weekends wrestling with extension cords and blown fuses. Sound familiar? What should be the most magical time of year often becomes a source of stress, safety concerns, and frankly, disappointing results. But it doesn't have to be that way. At Gilligan's Power Washing, we've been transforming