Soft Wash Roof Cleaning
Kill roof algae safely — never with pressure.
Those black streaks on your roof are Gloeocapsa magma — an algae that feeds on the limestone in asphalt shingles. Left alone, it shortens roof life and can void warranties. Pressure washing a roof strips granules and causes real damage.
We follow the soft wash method recommended by shingle manufacturers: a low-pressure application that kills the algae completely, letting rain rinse your roof clean over the following weeks. No pressure ever touches your shingles.
Scope of work
What’s included
- No-pressure soft wash treatment of the full roof
- Manufacturer-approved cleaning solutions
- Gutter and downspout rinse after treatment
- Landscaping protection throughout
- Before-and-after photo documentation
Ideal for
- Asphalt shingle roofs with black streaking
- Moss and lichen growth on shaded roof lines
- Homes preparing for sale or insurance inspection
FAQ
Common questions
Why not pressure wash the roof?
Pressure strips the protective granules off shingles and can void your warranty. Soft washing is the method shingle manufacturers actually recommend.
How soon will the streaks disappear?
The algae dies immediately and streaks fade as rain rinses the roof — most roofs look dramatically better within a few weeks, fully clean within a couple of months.
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