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Roof Cleaning in Vancouver, WA
Moss and debris hold water against your shingles. I brush and blow it off by hand, treat what's left so it slows down coming back, and haul all of it away. No pressure washing.
How I clean a roof
It's the same three steps on every roof. It's careful work done by hand, and your shingles come out of it in one piece.
Why no pressure washer
Blasting asphalt shingles with high pressure can knock the granules off them. I don't do it. I don't soft wash roofs either. It's brush and blow, then a moss treatment.
Moss and debris removal
I lightly brush and blow the roof to remove most of the moss, leaves and loose debris.
Treatment
I apply and activate a moss treatment to kill the remaining moss and slow down regrowth.
Cleanup and haul away
I clean up the roof debris that comes down and haul it away, so the work area is left tidy.
A visual roof inspection comes with it
When I'm on your roof I look over the parts I can reach: pipe boots, roof vents, exposed nails, flashing and shingles. If something needs attention, I photograph it and show you. You decide what to do about it. No pressure.
Small fixes like a cracked vent boot collar or an exposed nail are things I can usually handle. See roof repair and maintenance. Anything major, like a replacement, I refer to a local roofing partner I trust.
Moss on Clark County roofs
We get a long wet season here, and most roofs sit under fir, cedar or maple. Shaded slopes stay damp, and that's where moss gets going first. Moss holds water against the shingles, and as it grows it can lift the edges. When it dries out it breaks loose and washes into the gutters.
- North-facing and shaded slopes usually have the most moss
- Needles and leaves on the roof hold moisture and feed it
- Clogged gutters often show up alongside a mossy roof
Roof cleaning photo reports
Every roof I clean gets photographed before and after. Here are some of them.
What's included, and what isn't
- Brushing and blowing off moss, leaves and loose debris
- Moss treatment applied and activated
- Cleanup and haul away of roof debris
- Before and after photos
- A visual check of the roof components I can reach
Not part of roof cleaning
- Pressure washing or soft washing
- Roof replacement or major repairs (I refer these to local roofing partners)
- Gutter cleaning, unless you add it (most people do both at once)
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Roof cleaning questions
Something not covered here? Call (360) 583-6626 and ask me directly.
Do you pressure wash or soft wash roofs?
No. I lightly brush and blow the moss, leaves and loose debris off the roof, then apply a moss treatment. No pressure washing and no soft washing.
What's included in a roof cleaning?
Three things: brushing and blowing off most of the moss and debris, applying and activating a moss treatment, then cleaning up and hauling away the roof debris. You also get before and after photos.
Will you tell me if something's wrong with my roof?
Yes. I do a visual inspection of the components I can reach while I'm cleaning. If something needs attention, I photograph it and let you know. Minor repairs I can usually handle. Major repairs I refer to a local roofing partner.
Can you clean my gutters at the same visit?
Yes. Most people have both done together, since moss and debris off the roof end up in the gutters anyway. Ask for both on your estimate.
How much does roof cleaning cost?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof and how much moss is on it. Estimates are free, and I can often quote from photos.
Send me a few photos or give me a call.
(360) 583-6626Most estimates I can do from photos. If I need to see it in person, I'll set up a time to come out. Either way you get a written estimate to approve before anything is scheduled.