Service — Roof Soft Washing

Kill the Black Streaks Without Touching Your Shingles

Those dark streaks on your roof are algae eating your shingles. We remove them with a no-pressure soft wash that's safe for your roof, your warranty, and your wallet.

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Roof Soft Washing

Soft Washing, Not Power Washing: The Right Way

The black streaks running down roofs across Southeast Texas are a living organism — gloeocapsa magma algae — feeding on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. Left alone, it spreads, holds heat, and shortens roof life. But the fix is where most homeowners get hurt: pressure washing — or power washing — a roof strips the protective granules and voids nearly every shingle manufacturer's warranty.

Soft washing is the method roofing manufacturers and the industry actually recommend. We apply a cleaning solution that kills the algae and moss at the root using zero pressure, let it work, and let the rain rinse it clean over the following weeks. The streaks die and don't come back nearly as fast.

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Why Soft Wash, Not Pressure Wash

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Is it safe to clean my roof?
Yes — when it's done with soft washing. We never put a pressure washer on a roof. Low-pressure solution application is the manufacturer-recommended method and keeps your warranty intact.
Will the streaks come back?
Because we kill the algae at the root rather than just rinsing the surface, a soft wash keeps roofs visibly clean far longer than pressure washing. How long depends on shade and tree cover — heavily shaded roofs in areas like Vidor may need it sooner.
Can you soft wash a metal roof?
Yes. Metal roofs especially should never be pressure washed — it dents panels and drives water under seams. We soft wash them safely. See our Mauriceville page for more on metal roofs.
How much does roof cleaning cost?
It depends on roof size, pitch, and how much growth is present. We give a free, firm estimate — call 409-454-7068.

Erase the Streaks the Safe Way

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