Soft roof and house washing
The gentle wash that gets the roof clean and keeps the shingles whole.
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The black streaks on Florida roofs aren't dirt — they're an algae called Gloeocapsa magma that feeds on the limestone in shingles and thrives in our humidity. Pressure washing blasts it off along with the shingle granules that protect your roof, which is why roofing manufacturers warn against it.
Soft washing works the other way around: low pressure, closer to a garden hose than a pressure washer, with a cleaning solution that kills the algae and lets rinsing do the rest. The roof comes clean, the granules stay put, and the algae doesn't grow back the next month because it's dead, not just knocked loose.
How we do the work
- We use low-pressure application — the solution does the work, not the force.
- Cleaners are mixed for the surface: roofs, stucco, siding, and concrete each get treated appropriately.
- Plants and landscaping get pre-wetted and rinsed to protect them from overspray.
- House washing covers siding, soffits, and gutters' exteriors — the whole face of the house, done gently.
This service is for you if…
- Black streaks on the roof
- Green film on siding, soffits, or stucco
- Gutter exteriors gone gray with tiger striping
- Getting the house clean before painting or selling
This isn't the right fit if…
- You are looking for the cheapest quote on the market. We prioritize high-grade materials and long-term performance over bargain-bin pricing.
- You want a quick temporary patch. We specialize in comprehensive, lasting solutions rather than short-term fixes that lead to recurring water damage.
- You prefer a DIY approach and just need parts. We operate as a full-service design and installation team rather than a retail supply store.
- You expect installation without a site evaluation. Water management requires a tailored approach, so we never skip inspecting your home's unique slope, roofline, and soil conditions first.
What's included
- Low-pressure roof treatment
- House exterior wash: siding, soffits, gutter faces
- Landscape protection and rinse-down
- Before and after photos on request
Honest cost factors
No figures here — pricing that's printed without seeing your house is a guess. These are the levers that move the number, up or down:
Pushes it up:
- • Roof size and pitch
- • Two-story homes
- • Heavy algae or mildew load
Keeps it down:
- • Single story
- • Recent prior wash
- • House-only (no roof) washes
How the job runs
Free estimate
We walk the house and the yard, look at where the water actually goes, and tell you straight if your gutters don't need replacing.
Written scope
Everything in writing before work starts — footage, materials, downspout locations, and the drainage plan. No surprises.
Pre-construction meeting
Before anyone touches the house, we meet and go over exactly what happens, when, and where.
The install
To the manufacturer's published instructions, not to whatever is fastest. The crew is on site every full workday until it's done.
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Get a straight answer about soft washing
Free estimate — we walk the house and the yard, and if your gutters don't need replacing, we say so.