2024 Roof Cleaning Cost

​Eight Questions Homeowners must ask Roof Cleaning Services:

It's a common scenario: homeowners, without much thought, click on a pressure washing service ad, check review stars, make a call, and inquire about the cost of the roof cleaning service. However, this seemingly simple process can have severe repercussions. In 2024, making a hasty decision to hire a pressure washing service based solely on reviews and the lowest price can result in significant losses for homeowners.
Any roof cleaning or pressure washing contractor near Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Northern VA, and throughout Virginia and the United States can purchase a soft-wash roof cleaning system. Next, purchase an ad, offer low-cheap prices to buy a few "good boy" review stars, and call their pressure washing "company" the top or #1 roof cleaning service in the State.
While internet search engines can provide a starting point for homeowners in their search for roof cleaning services, it's crucial not to rely solely on them. Each roof cleaning company is unique, and in this day and age, making an informed choice is paramount to avoid costly and reckless decisions. 

The following roof cleaning questions and answers eliminate the Evening News' most popular homeowners' excuse, "But nobody told me!"
Eight Questions Smart Homeowners Ask Roof Cleaning Services:
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​1) The first question smart homeowners ask a roof cleaning service is, "Do you have Workers Compensation Insurance?"
According to 'America's Most Dangerous Jobs,' a Roofer ranks in the Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs. Therefore, this is a stark reminder that roof cleaning can be perilous when dealing with water and chemicals on steep, slippery roofs infested with algae, mold, moss, and lichen.
NOTICE: Homeowners are not immune from lawsuits.

2) The second question knowledgeable homeowners ask a roof cleaning service is, "Do you have General Liability Insurance?"
Homeowners' insurance does not cover all contractor's accidents or mistakes. So, before the roof cleaning service begins, verify that the contractor is fully insured (General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance).

3) The third question should be obvious and go without saying: "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 State Corporation Commission License, City Business License, Google Review Stars, Home Advisor, and Angie badges. A State Contractor's DPOR License requires passing a test and a criminal history.
NOTICE: Always ask to see the state license, insurance, and multiple before-and-after pictures with addresses before agreeing to any work performed on the property. The Better Business Bureau verifies a company's DPOR state license and lists the license number and expiration date on its website. If the BBB does not list a contractor's DPOR state license, the roof cleaner will likely not have one.

4) The fourth question that informed homeowners 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?" 
If your main objective is to locate the cheapest pressure washing service to low-pressure or soft wash your roof, it is best to stand by and watch your horrific-infested roof deteriorate; it will likely last longer. Roof algae, mold, moss, and lichen can decrease a roof's life; however, incorrectly cleaning (low-pressure washing, soft washing) a roof can rapidly reduce the shingles' lifespan.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Although most homeowners, roof cleaners, and internet search engines ignorantly categorize roof cleaning with pressure washing services, DO NOT PRESSURE (high, low, or soft) WASH 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 involve 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. Extracting 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 chemicals (NO old-school bleach and lye soap methods) 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 intelligent homeowners ask a roof cleaning service is, "How long have you been in the roof cleaning business?" 
A roof cleaning service that has been in business for a considerable period (7 years or more) is a reassuring sign. It suggests that if they offer a re-treatment warranty, they are more likely to be in business to honor it, providing homeowners with peace of mind. 
A few signs of a "fly-by-night" roof cleaner are no state license, 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 homeowners 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' sloped, slippery algae, mold, moss, and lichen-infested roofs can be highly hazardous and costly. 

7) The seventh question environmental concern homeowners 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 and removed from the property during the cleaning process.

8) The eighth question should go without saying: "Does your company offer on-site inspections?" Pressure washing services provide online roof cleaning estimates. Professional roof cleaning companies provide on-site inspections before giving a quote.

How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost?
The bottom line: In the roof cleaning industry, a fully licensed, fully insured, no-pressure washing professional roof cleaning company comes with a higher cost than pressure washing services.

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