Roof cleaning for Millerton Lake homes

A roof is the one part of the house you see from the driveway, the deck and the road below, and on a hillside lot it is often the first thing a visitor notices. Those dark streaks running down tile or shingles are usually algae, and it feeds on the roofing material. In the foothills, shade makes it worse. Roof sections under oaks stay damp longer after winter rain, so streaks, moss and crusty lichen show up on the shaded side first.

Oaks also drop leaves, acorns and twigs, which settle in valleys and around vents and hold moisture against the roof. A roof like that can look tired long before it is. We clean concrete tile, clay tile and asphalt shingle roofs with a soft wash. A cleaning solution goes on at low pressure, it gets time to break down the growth, and we rinse it away gently. Pressure washing can crack tiles and strip the granules off shingles, so we leave the pressure out of it. Before we start, we pre-rinse plants, and afterward we rinse the gutters, walls and landscaping below.

Steep pitches and tall roofs are common around the lake, and we plan the work around the slope and the weather. Wind matters too, so we pay attention to where overspray might drift. Most roofs need cleaning every few years, depending on shade and how much debris they collect. A cleaner roof is also easier to look over, which helps when you are planning repairs, so loose tiles or worn spots are easier to catch early. Pairing the job with a gutter clean-out saves a trip. Our team is licensed and insured, you can reach us any day, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers every roof we wash.