Services / Roof Cleaning
Roof Cleaning Without the Pressure
Those black streaks are algae. We evict them.
The black streaks running down Lowcountry roofs are a living algae called Gloeocapsa magma, and it eats the limestone filler in your shingles. We clean roofs with a manufacturer-approved soft-wash method: no walking all over your roof, no high pressure, no voided warranty.
What this solves
- Black streaking and staining on shingle roofs
- Green algae and mildew on metal roofs
- Roof discoloration that drags down curb appeal and listing photos
- Growth that shortens shingle life by holding moisture
Surfaces we handle
Why method matters
Never let anyone pressure wash a shingle roof. High pressure strips the granules that protect the shingle and can void the manufacturer warranty. The correct method is a low-pressure soft wash, which is what shingle makers themselves recommend.
Roof inspection
We check the roof material, pitch, and the extent of the growth, and flag anything that looks like a repair issue rather than a cleaning issue.
Property protection
Gutters, plants, and surrounding surfaces are pre-wet and managed so runoff is controlled the whole time.
Soft-wash treatment
The roof is treated from the ladder or ridge line with a low-pressure application that kills the algae at the root.
Rinse and review
Metal roofs are rinsed the same day. On shingles, the treatment finishes the job as it dries, and we confirm the result with you.
Common questions
Will cleaning damage my shingles?
Not with the right method. We never use high pressure on shingles. The soft-wash treatment is the approach shingle manufacturers specify for exactly this problem.
Do the black streaks come back?
Eventually, yes, because the algae is airborne and the Lowcountry climate feeds it. A proper soft wash kills the existing colony at the root, so a treated roof typically stays clean for years rather than months.
Can you clean a metal roof?
Yes. Metal roofs in this area grow a dull green-gray film, and they clean up dramatically. We wash and rinse them same-day so you see the full result before we leave.
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