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Roof Cleaning

Keeping your roof clean and free of moss helps to maintain proper drainage, prevents damage and extends it's life. A clean roof also looks great. We clean all types of roofs including asphalt shingle, cedar shake, metal and tile. Each roof cleaning project is unique and a visit to the house is necessary to determine the best method of cleaning and to provide a cost estimate. Estimates are free, friendly and typically take around half an hour.
 

We also provide free annual roof inspections upon requrest to all our clients. We will advise you as to the condition of the roof and gutters and recommend follow up services as needed. When it comes to caring for your roof, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. Check out our moss control page for information on our environmentally friendly moss treatment. Roof cleaning always includes emptying the gutters and ensuring that the downspouts are unobstructed.

Just Ask A Specialist

Cleaning considerations specific to asphalt shingle roofs

Q: My roof has moss on it and looks messy. I worry because I know that the moss causes damage and may shorten the life of my roof. Emma Amaid recently wrote the following in her 'Just Ask Emma' informational piece in the Beachcomber: "...never, ever pressure wash your roof! Pressure washing can remove the granules that are the protective surface of the shingles... No matter what somebody selling this service tells you... pressure washing is very bad for shingled roofs." I want the moss cleaned off but I am afraid that I will be duped into paying for a service that is much more damaging than the moss itself. What should I do? Who can I trust?

A:I hear this type of question a lot. If regular preventive measures are not taken, most roofs in our area will get mossy eventually...Read More

 


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