Roof Cleaning: Our 5 Step Process, Tips, and Techniques

Maintaining a clean roof is critical to your property’s longevity and visual appeal. Regular cleaning helps to avoid the accumulation of algae, moss, and debris, which can cause damage over time.

However, cleaning your roof can be harmful if done incorrectly. That is why we are here to help. With years of experience, Outdoor Makeover Roof and Exterior has been a roofing industry pioneer, assisting homeowners in keeping their homes and families safe for a lifetime. We offer top-notch roof cleaning services in Atlanta, GA.

This detailed guide will coach you through the processes required to clean your roof safely, protecting both your safety and the roof’s integrity.

Our 5-Step Roof Cleaning Process:

Step 1: Meet and Greet

This is our favorite part. At Outdoor Makeover Roof and Exteriors, we like to welcome our homeowners as soon as we arrive and explain what we will be doing. This is when we identify any areas where the homeowner may have questions, as well as any security cameras or wires entering the residence.

Step 2: Prep Equipment

After we speak with the homeowner, we arrange the area and prepare for the roof wash. Our team will connect the water supply, grave any necessary equipment such as ladders, lay lines out, and perform “Line prep.” Once we have all of the essential equipment, we prepare the home for the roof wash.

Step 3: Staging Your Home

Staging your property and prepping the surrounding area for a roof wash is critical when having exterior cleaning services performed at your residence.

We take plant and landscaping protection extremely seriously, so we begin by applying ground cover. We then cover the work area and landscaping with house wrap to protect ornamentals from detergents and surfactants.

However, it is vital to note that we first water landscaping before covering to ensure that all plants have sustenance while undercover during the roof wash procedure. In addition, we bag gutter drains for runoff so we may reroute where the water goes, or collect and remove it.

Step 4: Time For Soft Wash

After preparing your home, we begin our roof-washing process. We spray the roof with low pressure and specific solutions (a unique blend of soap, water, and surfactant) to safely remove organic buildup, mildew, bacteria, algae, bird droppings, and stains accumulated over time.

Note* A standard roof cleaning can last 3-4 hours, depending on the roof size!

Step 5: Collect Equipment

We remove landscape coverings and water the plants as we clean each part of a home’s roof. We aim to keep plants undercover as little as possible to ensure optimum protection.

We clean up our equipment, gather all protective covers, and, as previously stated, let Mother Nature do its thing!

You might wonder why we water plants before and after a roof wash. Landscaping must be covered so that soap does not get on the leaves, so we wash them before covering them to cool them off.

When covered, this generates a greenhouse effect, keeping plants cool during the roof/home wash. Additionally, we enjoy watering the plants once we are done to ensure that no soap is left behind on any landscaping!

How often should your roof be washed?

We recommend that you get your roof gently washed every three to five years.

This is very dependent on the surrounding area and other elements, such as your home’s orientation to the sun. For example, trees surrounding your home may require more frequent cleaning (the same goes for gutters).

3 Reasons to Get Your Roof Softly Washed

1. Selling Home

If you’re selling your property, believe it or not, the roof plays an important role in the appearance of your home, apart from the front entrance.

Like the car, you might not always consciously notice a roof’s condition, but you will certainly notice a roof that looks brand new… and so will prospective buyers.

2. You’ve been told you need a new roof.

Sometimes, you may be advised that your roof has been damaged by hail or that you need a new roof. However, most roofs are meant to last about 20 years.

It’s possible that your roof has organic buildup or black streaks and stains caused by algae, and all your property requires is a roof soft wash rather than a roof replacement.

That being said, we will always notify you if we identify a soft place on your roof and you require a roofing company to inspect it, which leads to #3 below:

3. Get Someone On Your Roof.

Finally, it is usually a good idea to have someone inspect your roof every few years to ensure that everything is in good working order.

This might seem silly, but having someone inspect your roof periodically is a good maintenance tip for homeowners. Additionally, the roof wash will chip away organic buildup that can potentially weigh down shingles, causing them to break off in storms.

Let us Clean Your Roof

Looking for professional roof cleaning services in Atlanta? Outdoor Makeover Roof and Exteriors is right here. From discoloration, to Moss and oxidation Removal, we have the expertise to restore it to its former glory. Our team comprises skilled professionals with extensive experience in roof cleaning techniques. We use industry-leading equipment and proven methods to deliver exceptional results.
So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today!

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