How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost

3/27/2022

DIY (Do It Yourself) Roof Cleaning

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DIY Roof Cleaning is NOT SMART.

FAQ) Can I clean my roof myself?
A) Yes, with the proper safety equipment (roof safety harness for roofers, roof shoes, etc.), insurance, training, and chemicals. However, your question should be, is my life only worth cleaning my roof myself. Honey-do-list DIY projects can save money, but DIY roof cleaning can cost you your life. Watching a reckless DIY Clean Your Roof Easy Step by Step Roof Cleaning YouTube video and ignorantly adding DIY roof cleaning to a honey-do list can be the worse or last decision of a person's life. Roof cleaning is hazardous! One slip, and you are either seriously injured or killed.
NOTICE: America's Most Dangerous Jobs lists a Roofer in its Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs. Since most homeowners have neglected their roofs, cleaning a roof could be the most dangerous job, especially when adding water and chemicals to algae, mold, moss, and lichen-infested roofs.
Most homeowners, roof cleaners, and internet search engines categorize roof cleaning as another pressure washing service without considering the extreme dangers of roof cleaning. However, roof cleaning is not just another house pressure washing service performed on a home or item added to a DIY honey-do list. Roof cleaning is in a category by itself. Roof cleaning carries significantly more complexities and danger than house pressure washing. Therefore, do not take roof cleaning lightly! Be smart and hire a State Licensed roof cleaning service company. Most importantly, ensure (verify) that the company that performs work on your property has Workers Compensation Insurance. Workers Compensation Insurance protects the workers, the property owner(s), and the company. Unlike fly-by-night pressure washing services trying to make cheap, quick bucks low-pressure or soft washing roofs, a State Licensed roof cleaning company with Workers Compensation Insurance cares about its workers, the property owner(s), and plans, on being in business tomorrow.
BOTTOM LINE: Hiring an unlicensed, underinsured roof pressure washing service to clean your roof is not intelligent, but attempting Do-It-Yourself (DIY) roof cleaning is... (ok, it's stupid). Climbing a ladder, walking on a slippery algae-infested roof while wearing tennis shoes, pushing a broom, and carrying a pump sprayer filled with old-school bleach and soap is not a roof cleaning recipe; it is a recipe for disaster.

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2/28/2022

ROOF CLEANING SERVICES ARE NOT THE SAME.

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Roof Cleaning Services are Not the Same.

Roof algae, mold, moss, and lichen can decrease a roof's life. Also, outdated roof cleaning methods can decrease the lifespan of roof shingles. Unfortunately, most property owners call concerning their roof algae, mold, moss, and lichen problems long after the infestation has heavily infested most of their roof. At this stage of growth, if the roof infestation is removed or cleaned incorrectly, the process can rapidly decrease the remaining life of the roof shingles.
Roof pressure washing services use terms such as "gentle as rain," "shingle safe," "approved for roof shingles," "soft washing," and "low-pressure" to describe their roof cleaning methods. These roof cleaning methods merely consist of lowering and raising pressure to wash or remove visible stains from the roof. The rooted growth of algae, mold, moss, and lichen is between the roof shingle granules. Removing the visible stains with pressure can rip or pull up the rooted algae, mold, moss, lichen, and shingle granules. Low-pressure washing has its place; however, it is not on a roof.

The best roof cleaning treatments for asphalt and PVC membrane roofs are RoofGlo's 100% Zero Pressure Roof Cleaning Chemical Treatments. Today's FRAGILE exterior building materials such as roof shingles, PVC roof membrane, vinyl, Dryvit, stucco, and EIFS require Zero Pressure Cleaning to preserve their longevity.

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2/24/2022

Is roof cleaning a good idea?

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Is roof cleaning a good idea?

• DIY roof cleaning is NOT a good idea!
• Roof pressure washing (high or low) is NOT a good idea!
• A new roof is highly costly! Watching a roof deteriorate is not a good idea!
• Insurance Companies are now issuing "Cancellation Notices" to property owners with algae, moss, and lichen-infested roofs. Watching a roof deteriorate is not a good idea!
• Roof cleaning is a GREAT idea if one chooses the right roof cleaning service company.
• RoofGlo's 100% Zero Pressure Roof Cleaning Chemical Treatments can help extend the life of roof shingles and PVC roof membranes.

The rapidly growing horrific infestation on homeowners' and business owners' roofs have destroyed the curb appeal of most properties with asphalt roofs. Unfortunately, roof stains are labeled as a cosmetic issue and haphazardly misdiagnosed as jet fuel, tree sap, airplane waste, bad shingles, dirty roof, tree pollen, poor attic ventilation, shingle discoloration, or cheaply made roof shingles. As a result, some property owners ignore their expensive roof or watch it deteriorate until they have no option left but to replace it.
The unattractive roof infestation or roof stains are not simply a cosmetic issue; they are the scabbard/protective covering formed by aggressive algae, called Gloeocapsa Magma. Gloeocapsa Magma can affect the property owner as follows:
• Obviously, a Gloeocapsa Magma-infested roof makes a home or business look dirty, unattractive, unhealthy, and neglected!
• Gloeocapsa Magma not only looks terrible, it can contribute to the growth of mold, moss, and lichen, which can also cause damage to the roof shingle as well as cause other problems throughout the structure.
• Gloeocapsa Magma feeds on limestone, a component introduced into the shingle composition to add weight. Because Gloeocapsa Magma feeds on limestone, it can weaken the shingle, therefore, shortening the life of the roof shingle.
• Insurance Companies are now issuing "Cancellation Notices" to property owners with algae, moss, and lichen-infested roofs.
Many of our most recent customers were issued a "Cancellation Notice" from their Insurance Company to either replace the roof, have the roof properly cleaned, or face cancellation. Insurance Companies recognize the seriousness of algae, moss, and lichen-infested roof.
• A roof replacement only gives the appearance of a Gloeocapsa Magma-free roof for several years. Because Gloeocapsa Magma is an airborne spore, it can attach itself to a new roof, causing visible unattractive roof stains in approximately three to five years.
• Do not replace asphalt roof shingles prematurely. It can take up to 300 YEARS for asphalt roof shingles to decompose in a landfill.

WARNING: Always ask to see (verify) a roof cleaning company's state license, workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and multiple before and after photos with addresses before agreeing to any work performed on the property. Simply choosing a company based on reviews and the lowest price can be extremely costly to the property owner.

See: 7 Questions Homeowners Need to Ask a Roof Cleaning Company

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Extending the Life of Roofs and Exterior Building Materials is our Mission.
RoofGlo™ can renew a property's image without pressure washing.
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2/15/2022

2023 Roof Cleaning Cost

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Seven Questions Homeowners must ask Roof Cleaning Services:

1) The first question that cautious property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "do you have Workers Compensation Insurance."
The internet is full of roof cleaning or roof pressure washing searches, including how much roof cleaning costs, soft wash cost, low-pressure roof cleaning, roof washing prices, roof cleaning services, roof cleaning prices, roof washing cost, roof shampoo services, pressure washing services, soft washing services, home advisors roof cleaners, 5-star roof cleaners, and on and on and on. However, what is not listed or what needs to be listed is the most important aspect of roof cleaning: roof cleaning is dangerous!
Regardless of a roof cleaner's experience or reviews, a roof cleaner can be seriously injured or killed performing roof cleaning services.
America's Most Dangerous Jobs lists a Roofer in its Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs. Since most homeowners have neglected their roofs, a roof cleaner could be the most dangerous job, especially when adding water and chemicals to algae, mold, moss, and lichen-infested roofs.

2) The second question knowledgeable property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, in addition to Workers Compensation Insurance, "do you have General Liability Insurance."
Before any work begins on the Federal Government, State Government, City Government, and Commercial Companies' properties, they require a company to be licensed by the State. Also, a company must have Workers Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Employer's Liability Insurance, and Commercial Insurance. Therefore, like government agencies and businesses, homeowners are not immune from lawsuits either. In addition, homeowners' insurance does not cover all contractor's accidents or mistakes. So before the roof cleaning service begins, verify that the contractor has general liability and workers compensation insurance.

3) The third question awake property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "are you fully licensed by the State."
A City Business License is not a State Contractor's License. In addition, Home Advisor, Angie, and Google Review Stars are not State contractors' licenses. Anyone, including criminals, can purchase a City Business License, Google Reviews, Home Advisor, and Angie badges. A State Contractor's License requires passing a test and criminal history.
NOTICE: Always ask to see the state license, workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and multiple before and after pictures with addresses before agreeing to any work performed on the property.

4) The fourth question that informed property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "does your roof cleaning service require water pressure or chemical pressure to remove algae, mold, moss, and lichen infestation from my roof."
Although search engines ignorantly categorize roof cleaning with pressure washing services, DO NOT PRESSURE WASH ROOF SHINGLES.
Roof algae, mold, moss, and lichen can decrease a roof's life. Also, incorrectly cleaning a roof can decrease the lifespan of roof shingles. Unfortunately, most property owners call concerning their roof algae, mold, moss, and lichen problems long after the infestation has heavily infested most of their roofs. At this stage of growth, if the roof infestation is removed or cleaned incorrectly, the process can rapidly decrease the remaining life of the roof shingles.
Roof pressure washing services use terms such as "gentle as rain," "shingle safe," "approved for roof shingles," "soft washing," and "low-pressure" to describe their roof cleaning methods. These roof cleaning methods merely consist of lowering and raising pressure to wash or remove visible stains from the roof. The rooted growth of algae, mold, moss, and lichen is between the roof shingle granules. Removing the visible stains with pressure can rip or pull up the rooted algae, mold, moss, lichen, and shingle granules. Pressure washing has its place; however, it is not on a roof.
The best roof cleaning treatments for asphalt and PVC membrane roofs are 100% Zero Pressure Roof Cleaning Chemical (NO household bleach or soap) Treatments. Today's FRAGILE exterior building materials such as roof shingles, PVC roof membrane, vinyl, Dryvit, stucco, and EIFS require Zero Pressure Cleaning to preserve their longevity.

5) The fifth question awake property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "how long have you been in the roof cleaning business (not the franchise you purchased)." A roof cleaning service that has been in business for a while (5 years or more) means that there is a significant chance that if they offer a re-treatment warranty, they are more likely to be in business to honor it rather than a "fly-by-night" roof cleaner.
A few signs of a "fly-by-night" roof cleaner are; no state license, no workers compensation insurance, no BBB accreditation, one-price fits all online quotes, bait-and-switch prices, bait-and-switch ads, "I can beat anybody's price," "we do what they do, we are just cheaper." When a homeowner asks about State license and insurance, they mention that we do not have to be State licensed and fully insured, or they change the subjects to 5-star reviews, fair price, bleach, environment friendly, low-pressure, soft washing, #1, top, on and on and on.

6) The sixth question cautious property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "does your roof cleaning service require you to walk on my roof." Unfortunately, since most property owners have neglected their roofs, attempting to walk on property owners' algae, mold, moss, and lichen-infested roofs can be highly hazardous and costly.

7) The seventh question environmental concern property owners ask a roof cleaning service is, "do you capture and contain the roof cleaning waste to protect the storm drains and the environment." No matter which product or products a roof cleaning company uses, the roof cleaning runoff (waste) should be captured, contained, and removed from the property during the cleaning process.

SUMMARY: Roof cleaning can save money. However, reckless roof cleaning can be highly costly for the property owner. The above roof cleaning questions and answers eliminate the excuse of "nobody told me!"

See: Is Roof Cleaning a Good Idea?

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