Do you pressure wash the roof?

No. Asphalt shingles should never be pressure washed. We use a low-pressure soft wash that relies on the cleaning solution rather than force.

Will the cleaning hurt my plants?

We soak the landscaping before we start, keep it wet while we work, and rinse it again afterward so nothing sits on the leaves.

How long does it take?

Most residential roofs take two to four hours depending on size, pitch, and how much growth is on them.

How often should a roof be cleaned?

It depends on shade and tree cover. Heavily shaded roofs in Charlotte often show growth again within a few years; open, sunny roofs go much longer.

Do I need to be home?

Not required. We need access to an outside spigot and any gates, and we'll text you when we arrive and when we finish.

Soft washing the roof of a Charlotte home

Roof Cleaning

Roof cleaning in Charlotte that removes streaks, not shingles

Those black streaks are living growth feeding on the roof. We treat them with a low-pressure soft wash so the roof comes clean without the granule loss that pressure washing causes.

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Low-pressure treatment
Shingle-safe solutions
Landscaping protected
Clear written pricing

The problem

What those roof stains actually are

Charlotte's humidity keeps roofs damp long enough for organic growth to take hold on the shaded and north-facing slopes.

Black streaking

The dark runs down the slope are gloeocapsa magma, a hardy algae that spreads across the shingle surface and keeps darkening.

Moss and lichen

Moss holds water against the shingle and lichen roots into the granule layer. Both need treatment, not scraping.

A roof that ages the house

A streaked roof is the first thing a buyer or neighbor notices, even when the siding and landscaping are spotless.

Pressure-washing damage

High pressure blasts granules off asphalt shingles and can force water under them. The damage often shows up long after the roof looks clean.

Growth spreading downward

Runoff from a dirty roof carries growth onto gutters, siding, and walkways, so the staining does not stop at the roofline.

Debris and shaded slopes

Overhanging trees drop debris that holds moisture, which is why one side of the roof usually looks far worse than the other.

What's included

What a roof cleaning covers

Every roof gets inspected first — condition, slope, access, and drainage all change how we approach it.

Roof surfaces

Asphalt and architectural shingle roofs
Shaded and north-facing slopes where growth starts
Valleys, ridges, and dormer faces
Flashing and roof penetrations rinsed clean

Protection

Landscaping pre-soaked and rinsed after
Downspout runoff managed and diluted
Gutters and siding rinsed of any overspray
No walking on brittle or compromised sections

Finish work

Gutter exteriors rinsed along the treated slope
Debris cleared off the roof surface
Driveway and walkways rinsed down
Walkthrough with you before we leave

How it works

What to expect

01
We look at the roof, note the growth, and check shingle condition, slope, and access before quoting.
02
Landscaping gets soaked, downspouts get managed, and surrounding surfaces get covered or wetted.
03
A low-pressure soft wash solution is applied evenly and given time to break down the algae and lichen.
04
Everything gets rinsed down, the property gets cleaned up, and we walk it with you.

Want a price on your roof?

Send your address and a photo of the streaked side and we'll usually have a number back the same day.

Get a Roof Cleaning Estimate Call (980) 844-8022

Why homeowners have it done

The streaks come off without the granule loss that comes from pressure washing a shingle roof.
Treating the growth at the source means it takes far longer to reappear than a surface rinse.
The roof stops feeding stains down onto gutters, siding, and hardscape.
It's the single biggest visual change you can make to a home from the curb.

Before & after