Roof cleaning in Reedley, CA

Look at the roofs around Reedley and you will often see dark streaks running down the slopes. Most of the time that is algae, not age. Winter brings tule fog and damp mornings, and on shaded or north-facing slopes that moisture lingers long enough for algae and sometimes lichen to take hold. Homes tucked under mature trees get the worst of it, because leaves and twigs settle into the valleys of the roof, hold water and feed the growth. Left alone, the staining spreads and the roof looks older every year, even when the tile or shingle underneath is sound.

Pressure washing a roof is the wrong fix. High pressure can crack tile and strip the granules off shingles, which shortens the life of the roof. We soft wash instead. A cleaning solution goes on at low pressure, we give it time to break down the algae and lichen, and then we rinse it away. Concrete tile, clay tile and asphalt shingle all clean up this way, and we rinse your gutters and landscaping when we finish. Plenty of roofs that look worn out turn out to be in decent shape underneath, simply dirty. It is a slower method than blasting, but it is the one that protects the roof.

Orchard dust adds another layer on top of the algae, especially across the dry months, so a roof can look tired well before it is. A clean roof makes the whole house look sharper, whether you are selling or just tired of the streaks. Many customers pair it with a house wash so walls and roof match. Ducky’s is based in Fresno and Clovis, licensed and insured, and open 5am to 10pm every day. We give free estimates and stand behind the work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.