Clean, not blasted
Roof Soft Washing and Algae Stain Removal in Dunedin
Black streaks on a roof are a living algae, and in our humid climate it spreads fast. We clear it with a low-pressure wash that treats the growth and leaves the shingles' protective grit where it is.
Clear those streaks — (727) 609-8085
Why we never pressure wash a roof
High-pressure water does remove streaks, but it also strips granules, and those granules are the shingle's sunscreen. A roof cleaned that way often ages faster afterwards.
Soft washing uses about the pressure of a garden hose. A cleaning solution goes on, sits long enough to break down the growth, and is rinsed away gently. You get a clean roof with its protective layer untouched.
What gets cleared
Algae stripes
The dark streaks that start on shaded, north-facing slopes.
Moss and lichen
Green and grey patches that trap moisture and lift shingle edges.
Debris
Leaves and grit cleared out of valleys and gutters.
How we wash a roof
Protect
Plants are soaked and covered, and we check where runoff will go.
Apply
A mild solution is misted on and given time to loosen the growth.
Rinse
A gentle rinse of the roof and everything below it, then a final check of each slope.
Soft washing questions
How soon can treatment follow a wash?
- Not the same hour. The shingles need to be fully dry first, which usually takes a day or two of good weather.
How long until the algae returns?
- That depends on shade and moisture. Some roofs stay clean for years, others need a light wash sooner.
Often paired with
- Asphalt Shingle Roof RejuvenationPlant-based oil worked into sun-dried asphalt, so stiff shingles bend again and hold on to their grit.
- Roof Re-Treatment & Maintenance PlansRegular check-ups and repeat treatments for a treated roof, timed by how the shingles are actually holding up.
- Tile Roof Cleaning & SealingConcrete and clay tile washed free of stains and growth, then given a clear seal that slows water absorption and wear.
Bring the roof's color back
Phone to arrange a visit. We will identify what is growing, price the wash and tell you whether treatment should follow.