Roof cleaning in Madera, CA

Your roof takes more abuse than any other part of the house, and from the street it is the first thing people see. Over time, Madera roofs pick up dark streaks. That is algae, and it feeds on the damp that comes with winter fog and dew, then spreads down the slope. Shaded sections can turn green. Concrete and clay tiles also collect a layer of dust blown in from surrounding farmland, and bird droppings add spotty stains. Moss is less common here than in wetter parts of the state, but streaks and lichen spots are not rare.

The way a roof is cleaned matters a lot. Pressure washing can crack tiles and strip the granules off shingles, which shortens the life of the roof. We soft wash instead. We start by wetting down the plants and landscaping below, then apply a cleaning solution at low pressure. It sits for a while to break the growth down, and then the roof is gently rinsed. We rinse the gutters, walls, windows and plants afterward and look the roof over for anything that needs a touch-up. Taking it slowly is the point. A roof cleaned gently keeps its surface and looks better for longer, and a patient dwell time does most of the work for us. We keep an eye on conditions while it works.

Concrete tile and asphalt shingle roofs are both common around Madera, and we clean either one. Homeowners often pair a roof cleaning with a house wash so the walls and the roof match, especially before a sale or a family event. Property managers and owners of commercial and multi-family buildings call us too. Every project starts with a free estimate. We are licensed and insured, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we come back if something does not look right.