Visalia roof cleaning without the pressure washer

Visalia has a lot of large valley oaks, and the big trees that shade so many yards in town also shade the roofs underneath them. Leaves and acorns collect in the valleys, hold moisture after winter storms and give algae and lichen a place to grow. Add weeks of tule fog that keep north-facing slopes damp, and black streaks start creeping down the tiles. A lot of Visalia roofs that look worn out are actually in decent shape. They just need a proper cleaning.

We don’t pressure wash roofs. High pressure can crack concrete and clay tiles, knock pieces loose and strip the protective granules off asphalt shingles. Instead, we apply a cleaning solution at low pressure, give it time to break down the growth, and then rinse gently. Thick lichen sometimes keeps loosening and fading for a few weeks afterward as weather rinses it away, so the roof can keep looking better after we leave. We keep foot traffic on tile to a minimum, pre-rinse your landscaping, and rinse the gutters, walls and windows below once the roof is done.

Timing matters in the Valley. Many homeowners clean the roof in spring, after the rain and fog have moved on, so it stays bright through the long dry season. It’s also smart before adding solar, since the section under the panels won’t be easy to reach later, and before listing a home for sale. Pair a roof cleaning with a house wash and gutter cleaning and the whole exterior matches from the street. We clean roofs on Visalia homes, HOA communities and commercial buildings. If we spot cracked or slipped tiles, we’ll point them out so you can have a roofer take a look. Estimates are always free.