Shingle Roof Cleaning Naples FL —
Asphalt & Architectural Shingles
Asphalt shingles streak black fast in Naples, and a pressure washer will strip off the granules that protect them from our sun. We soft wash shingle roofs at low pressure so the streaks go and the granules stay, from $299 for a single-story home.
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Shingle roofs are less common in Naples than tile, but there are many of them. They cover a lot of older single-family homes, villas and townhomes, along with newer homes built on a tighter budget. Most are architectural shingles with a layered look. Some older roofs are flat three-tab shingles.
Every asphalt shingle is a mat coated in asphalt with ceramic granules pressed into the top. Those granules give the roof its color and shield the asphalt from ultraviolet light. Without them, the asphalt dries out, cracks and curls. In Naples sun that happens faster than in most of the country.
Gloeocapsa magma feeds on the limestone filler found in many shingles. It shows up as black streaks running down from the ridge, worst on north and west slopes and under trees. Many newer shingles include copper granules to slow algae, and they still streak in our climate after a few years.
Shingle roofs also draw more attention from insurers than tile. Florida carriers look closely at the age and condition of shingle roofs. A clean roof photographs and inspects better, and our written service record gives you proof that the roof has been maintained.
Walking a hot shingle roof scuffs granules, and pressure washing strips them. A professional soft wash does the job without either, and without you on a ladder.
The asphalt roofing industry warns against pressure washing shingles, and for good reason. Pressure lifts granules, can break the seal strip that holds each shingle down in high wind, and drives water up under the courses.
A soft wash uses garden-hose pressure. The solution is applied from the eave and from the ground, it kills the algae and lichen, and the black streaks fade away. Most of the dead growth rinses off over the next few rains.
We also limit foot traffic. Shingles soften in the afternoon heat and scuff easily. When we must step onto a shingle roof, we do it early in the day with soft-soled shoes and keep movement to a minimum.
If we see lifted tabs, missing shingles, exposed nails or bare spots where granules are gone, we will tell you before we start. Those are repair items for a roofer, and cleaning should not wait on them unless they are severe.
| What Happens | Pressure Washing | Soft Wash |
|---|---|---|
| Black streaks | Blasted off the surface | Killed and fade away |
| Granules | Stripped from the shingle | Left in place |
| Seal strips | Can be broken loose | Not disturbed |
| Water under courses | Forced upward | Sheds normally |
| Roof life | Shortened | Protected |
Black algae runs
The classic sign. Dark streaks start near the ridge and widen as they run down the slope.
Crusty gray or green spots
Lichen grips the granules tightly. It needs a soft wash solution and time, and should never be scraped off.
Leaf piles in valleys
Valleys under oaks hold wet leaves that feed growth and stain shingles. We clear what can be reached safely.
Pre-listing cleanup
A streaked roof is one of the first things buyers and inspectors notice. Cleaning before listing photos is a common request.
Shingle roof prices are based on size, pitch and how heavy the growth is.
After every roof job you get a written service record with the date, method and our Florida license number. Most Florida insurers accept it as proof of roof maintenance.
Look over the roof
We check for lifted tabs, missing shingles, bare spots and exposed nails and tell you what we find.
Schedule for cool hours
Shingle roofs are cleaned early in the day when the shingles are cooler and firmer.
Protect the yard
Plants and turf near the drip line are soaked with fresh water first.
Soft wash from the eave
Solution is applied at low pressure from ladders and the ground, with minimal foot traffic.
Rinse below
Plants, walls, windows and walkways under the roof are rinsed clean.
Written record
You receive a service record for your insurer, HOA or buyer.
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About the Author
Owner Blane Perun started this company with a simple premise: Naples homeowners deserve a professional exterior cleaning option that doesn’t come with the inflated pricing of franchise operations and large corporate companies.
