Two ways to do it — traditional pressure cleaning, our craft since 1995, and soft wash for the roofs that call for it. Either way, the black streaks and algae get knocked out at the root — so they take far longer to come back — and your tile and shingle stay safe.
Same-day response · or call/text (954) 389-2642There's no single "right" way. There's the right way for your roof — and decades of knowing which is which.
Our craft since 1995 — and most of the roofs we clean. The skill isn't blasting; it's the right amount of pressure paired with a roughly 80/20 water-to-solution mix that kills the algae and bacteria at the root and washes the buildup away. Done with a trained hand, it leaves tile spotless and unharmed — and a good fit for homes with more delicate landscaping close to the house.
The newer method we've run for about a decade. Lower pressure, more cleaning solution — faster on some jobs, and the right call for more delicate roofs like asphalt shingle and delicate Venezuelan (V-shape) tile. The gentler pressure is also easier on homes with gutters close to the house.
Flat tile we can clean either way, but we recommend a traditional wash for it. Shingle and delicate Venezuelan (V-shape) tile we can clean either way too, but the vast majority of the time we recommend a soft wash — they're more delicate. Barrel tile can go either way, depending on its size and age. We don't service metal roofs. We make the call before we set up and tell you which yours needs.
The dark streaks running down South Florida roofs are Gloeocapsa magma — a hardy algae that feeds on the limestone in your tile and shingle and thrives in our humidity. A plain rinse just knocks the surface off and it grows right back, often worse. Our cleaning — whether we pressure clean with the 80/20 solution or soft wash — kills it at the root, so it takes far longer to come back, instead of a surface rinse that regrows in months.
Most roofs here want a cleaning roughly every 2 years — sooner under heavy tree cover, where the shade keeps the growth fed. A lot of HOAs require it on a schedule; we'll have it looking like new and get the HOA off your back.
We don't make promises we can't keep. We'll tell you straight which method is right for your specific tile or shingle — not whatever's fastest for us.
Real South Florida roofs we've cleaned — barrel tile, flat tile, the works. Black streaks gone, the tile intact.
We don't write these. They do.
"Absolutely amazing service! Tony and his crew pressure washed our roof and driveway — it looks brand new. Professional, quick, and reasonably priced."
"Our roof had black streaks for years — completely gone after one cleaning. Fast, friendly, and fair pricing."
"Tony has been cleaning my home for over 10 years. Always consistent, always professional. Would never use anyone else."
"On time, thorough, and the results speak for themselves. Our neighbors asked who we used!"
Both — we choose based on your roof. Flat tile and most barrel tile we recommend cleaning traditionally, with the right pressure and a roughly 80/20 water-to-solution mix that kills the algae and washes the dirt away. Shingle and delicate Venezuelan (V-shape) tile we recommend soft washing the vast majority of the time — they're more delicate. We decide what's safe and right for your roof before we start, and we don't service metal roofs.
Not the way we do it. We take real care and know how to properly work on and walk the tile — most of our guys have a decade or more of experience. The goal is a clean roof that lasts, not a fast job that shortens its life.
Neither is better — it depends on the roof. Shingle and delicate Venezuelan (V-shape) tile we recommend soft washing the vast majority of the time, since they're more delicate. Flat tile and most barrel tile come out beautifully with a traditional wash, which is what we've done since 1995. We match the method to your roof, every time.
Gloeocapsa magma — a roof algae that thrives in South Florida humidity. It's not dirt, and a plain rinse won't kill it. Our cleaning kills it at the root — whether we pressure clean with the 80/20 solution or soft wash — so it takes far longer to come back.
Most roofs here want it roughly every 2 years. Heavy shade or tree cover shortens that. We'll tell you honestly when it's actually due rather than selling you a wash you don't need.
It depends on roof size, pitch, tile type, and how much growth is on it. Quotes are free and usually back the same day. Start your quote here or call (954) 389-2642.
Doing it right since 1995 — the method matched to your roof. Free quote, no obligation, usually back the same day.