Our Roof Cleaning Process
What we actually do, before you ever see a bill.
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The short version
What you're paying for
We soft wash your roof only, never pressure washed. We bag your downspouts, keep your house and plants wet the whole time, and keep neutralizer on hand, ready to use immediately.
- A full soft wash, never pressure washed
- Downspouts bagged to protect your gardens
- A technician keeping your house and plants wet the whole time
- Neutralizer kept on hand, ready to use immediately
How it works
Access, wash, and protect
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We decide how to access your roof
Depending on the roof and its pitch, our technician decides whether to walk the roof or work from a ladder.
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We soft wash
Roof cleaning uses a stronger solution than house washing, so we take extra precautions and need a fully clear work area.
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We protect your property the whole time
We bag your downspouts, and one technician's only job is keeping your house and plants wet with fresh water while we work. We keep neutralizer on hand, ready to use immediately.
What it removes
Black streaks, algae, moss, and lichen
We remove black streaks and algae. Moss and lichen are killed by the soft wash and break down and wash away over time with rain. Depending on how severe the growth is, it can take several days or more for everything to fully clear. Rain later the same day does not affect the treatment. If you want it removed the same day, ask about our same day moss removal service, which is separate from a standard roof cleaning.
Getting ready
Before we arrive
Remove everything from around the house that you don't want near the work area, including furniture, decor, potted plants, and vehicles. Close your windows, keep pets inside, and unlock gates if needed.
How long it takes
An hour to an afternoon, depending on your roof
It depends on the roof, its size, and access. Anywhere from about an hour to a good part of the afternoon. A clean roof typically stays clean 3 to 5 years, depending on shade, trees, and moisture around your home.
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FAQ
Roof cleaning questions
Do you pressure wash the roof?
No. We soft wash only, never pressure washed.
Will the moss and lichen be gone right away?
The soft wash kills black streaks, algae, moss, and lichen. Moss and lichen then break down and wash away over time with rain. Depending on how severe the growth is, it can take several days or more for everything to fully clear. If you want it removed the same day, ask about our same day moss removal service.
How do you protect my plants and property?
We bag the downspouts so no cleaning solution drains into your gardens. One technician's only job is to keep your house and plants wet with fresh water the whole time, and we keep neutralizer on hand, ready to use immediately.
How long does roof cleaning take?
It depends on the roof, its size, and access. Anywhere from about an hour to a good part of the afternoon.
How long does a roof stay clean?
Typically 3 to 5 years, depending on shade, trees, and moisture around your home.