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Cleveland, OH
Roof Cleaning in Cleveland, OH
Low pressure roof soft washing that removes the black streaks without touching the granules.
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The black streaks on Cleveland roofs are algae, and the steep pitches and heavy shade on west side streets give it everything it wants. A lot of these roofs are also older, which makes the method matter even more: pressure strips the granules off an aging shingle and can take years off what is left of its life.
We soft wash: a cleaning solution at low pressure that kills the algae, moss and lichen, then a gentle rinse. No pressure on the shingle and as little walking on the roof as the pitch allows. The streaks lift the same day and keep fading for a week or two as the rain carries off what is left.
Most of the west side of Cleveland was built before 1950, which means frame houses, Cleveland doubles and brick bungalows on narrow lots with a lot of original wood trim. Tight side yards make ladder work slow and risky, older paint does not survive a pressure washer, and the storefronts along Lorain, Detroit and West 25th pick up road film fast. Water fed poles and soft washing are made for exactly this kind of street.
How we do it
- 01
Protect
Downspouts diverted, landscaping soaked and covered, and the gutters checked before anything goes on the roof.
- 02
Apply
The soft wash solution is applied at low pressure and left to work. The streaks lift on their own, no scrubbing and no pressure.
- 03
Dwell and rinse
The solution kills the algae down to the root, then a gentle rinse carries it off the shingles and out the downspouts.
- 04
Clean up
Landscaping rinsed again, gutters flushed of anything that came down, and a walk around before we leave.
What the job includes
- Asphalt and architectural shingle
- Black algae streaking, moss and lichen
- Zero pressure on the shingle surface, ever
- Meets ARMA and shingle manufacturer guidelines
- Landscaping protected before and rinsed after
- Gutter cleaning bundles well with a roof wash
What it costs in Cleveland
We quote by the property, not from a price list. Text us or book online and we come out to your Cleveland home, walk it and give you an exact price in person. Often we can do the work on that same visit. No deposit, nothing to pay until the work is done. For what moves the price, read How much does roof cleaning cost?
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FAQs
Roof Cleaning in Cleveland: FAQs
01Is my roof too old to clean?
Rarely. Soft washing is gentle enough for shingles near the end of their life, because nothing touches the surface but the solution and a low pressure rinse. If a roof is already curling or missing granules we will say so, and cleaning it will not make that worse.
02Can you clean a steep Cleveland roof?
Most steep roofs are washed from a ladder at the eave or from the ground with the right equipment, so the pitch is usually not a problem. We will see it when we come out to quote.
03Will washing my roof void the warranty?
Not the way we do it. Shingle manufacturers and ARMA specifically call for low pressure chemical cleaning and specifically warn against pressure washing. Pressure washing is what voids a warranty, because it strips the granules that protect the shingle from UV.
04Why is my roof streaked black on one side only?
Algae wants shade and moisture, so it takes the north facing slope first. If your streaks are heaviest on one side, that is almost always which way it faces and how much tree cover is over it.
05Do the streaks come off right away?
Most of them lift within minutes and the rest continue to fade over the following one to two weeks as the dead algae weathers off in the rain. If you look right after we leave you will see a dramatic change, and then it keeps improving.
Get a free roof cleaning quote in Cleveland
Book online or text (440) 865-8993. We come out, quote it in person, and can often do the work the same visit.
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