Tile Roof Soft Washing
WildBlue

WildBlue spreads across about 3,500 gated acres in Estero, ZIP 33913, between Naples and Fort Myers. More than 800 acres of that is freshwater lake, and some homesites look down mile-long stretches of open water.

Recent WildBlue listings, built in 2019 and 2023, show tile roofs. New concrete tile in Southwest Florida commonly develops its first algae within a few years, usually as faint gray shadows on the slopes that see the least sun.

Lennar developed the community with Stock, WCI and Pulte as builder partners, and about 1,100 single-family homes are planned for buyers of all ages. Stock homes on 85-foot lots run roughly 2,500 to 3,400 square feet and up, and Peninsula lots are 102 and 140 feet wide, so roof sizes vary widely.

Homes next to wooded preserve or big lakes generally deal with more shade and humidity, which gives algae a head start. Catching it early means a mild solution and a short dwell time.

The black streaks are mostly Gloeocapsa magma. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association identifies it as probably the most prevalent algae behind roof discoloration, with its widest spread in the Gulf States. Owens Corning describes it as airborne, landing on new roofs as readily as old ones.

Concrete tile makers set clear limits. Eagle Roofing Products recommends water alone for routine cleaning at no more than 1,200 psi, warning that more pressure can affect the tile’s pH and discolor it, and allows a cleaner on heavier growth only when it is highly diluted and safe for concrete.

We never pressure wash tile. Low-pressure application, safe walk zones and proper footing protect new tile and fresh mortar, and you get a written record for your roof paperwork.

Eagle also says a wet tile roof is difficult and dangerous to walk and recommends a licensed, insured contractor with tile experience using fall protection. On two-story homes our crew is harnessed, and on larger Peninsula roofs we plan the route across the tile before anyone climbs.

Lakefront owners can build their own boat docks, and a marina with a boat ramp sits on the largest lake. Before we treat a lake-facing slope, kayaks and paddle boards are moved, and downspouts that drain toward the water are directed onto the lawn.

Owens Corning recommends flushing the roof and surrounding greenery thoroughly after a bleach-based clean. Young landscaping on a new lot is soaked before treatment and rinsed again after, and the pool cage and lanai under the eaves get a fresh-water rinse.

Each slope is photographed before the first application. Eagle recommends routine inspection for cracked tile and drainage problems, and on a roof only a few years old the photos give you a baseline to compare against at every later visit.

New mortar at ridges and hips is still worth watching. Our tile with ridge cap treatment covers those lines, and any cap that has cracked or shifted since construction is photographed so you can raise it with your builder.

ARMA states that roof cleaning results are temporary and that discoloration may recur. With this much open water, lake-side slopes usually show it first, so we suggest booking again when the first shadows return rather than on a fixed calendar.

The clubhouse on WildBlue Lake, designed by architect David Humphrey, anchors a resort pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, and hiking and biking trails. We price those association buildings on their own, apart from any home.

A newer roof is the easiest one to keep even. Light algae on young tile needs only a short dwell, so the visit is quick, the mix stays weak and the rinse is light, which is gentler on the landscaping too.

Homes backing onto wooded preserve collect more leaf and needle litter in valleys and gutters. We lift that out by hand before treatment so water can drain freely, and flush every gutter and downspout once the roof is rinsed.

WildBlue is open to residents of all ages, and many yards here have children and pets in them. We ask that both stay indoors until the lawn and lanai below the roof have been rinsed and have had time to dry.

Southwest Florida International Airport, Gulf Coast Town Center and Miromar Outlets are all close by, and many owners travel. Because we confirm gate registration ahead of time, the roof can be cleaned while you are away and the photos emailed when we finish.

At WildBlue a one-story tile roof is priced from $299, a two-story roof from $399 and tile with ridge cap treatment from $349, with roof and house wash together from $599. For the full method, read our tile roof cleaning page.

We are licensed and insured and leave a written service record after every job. Call 239-544-1165 to book a first roof clean at WildBlue.