Technician soft washing a tile roof overlooking a lake in Palm Coast, Florida

Roof Washing & Black Streak Removal

Those black streaks are algae eating your shingles. A manufacturer-safe soft wash removes them.

Roof washing typically runs $350-$800 depending on roof size, pitch and how far the algae has spread.

Quick answer

What is roof washing?

Roof washing removes black algae streaks and organic growth using a low-pressure soft wash solution. It is the cleaning method endorsed by asphalt shingle manufacturers, and it typically keeps a roof clear for two to four years in Florida.

Roof Washing quick facts
ServiceRoof Washing
Typical priceRoof washing typically runs $350-$800 depending on roof size, pitch and how far the algae has spread.
Areas servedFlagler, Volusia & St. Johns counties, FL
QuotesFree, flat-rate and agreed before we start

Key facts

What you should know

  • Black streaks are algae, not dirt or asphalt bleed
  • Zero pressure on the roof surface - granule loss is permanent
  • Removes the growth that traps heat and holds moisture
  • Results generally hold for 2-4 years in this climate
  • Often the cheapest way to add years to a roof

Included

What the service covers

  • Asphalt shingle roofs
  • Concrete and clay tile roofs
  • Metal roofs
  • Roof blow-off and debris removal
  • Gutter flush included with roof washes

Our process

How we handle roof washing

  1. 1

    Roof assessment

    We check shingle or tile condition, flashing and gutter flow before starting.

  2. 2

    Protect below

    Landscaping and hardscape below the eaves is pre-wet and shielded.

  3. 3

    Apply and dwell

    The soft wash solution is applied evenly and given time to kill the algae.

  4. 4

    Rinse and flush

    A gentle rinse plus a gutter flush so nothing is left behind.

FAQ

Roof Washing FAQs

Not with soft washing. It is pressure washing that dislodges the protective granules and shortens roof life - we never do that.

Typically 2-4 years in Flagler County. Shaded, north-facing slopes come back sooner.

It can help. Dark algae absorbs heat, so removing it lets the roof reflect more of what it was designed to reflect. Treat it as a bonus, not the main reason.

Many Palm Coast and Flagler HOAs do cite homeowners for roof staining. A soft wash resolves those notices.

Ready for roof washing?

Tell us what needs cleaning and we'll send a flat price — no sales visit, no pressure.

  • Solar panel cleaning specialists — not an add-on for us
  • Licensed, insured and locally owned
  • Flagler, Volusia and St. Johns counties
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