Soft Wash Roof Cleaning

Roof Cleaning With Shingle Manufacturer-Approved Cleaning Solutions

In addition to our roofing repair services, Henry's Roofing Co Inc also provides roof cleaning services. We use a soft washing process with a biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning solution. Applied at low pressure, following the method approved by shingle manufacturers, our process won’t harm your landscaping or shingles, and it will not affect your roof's warranty.

Your roof is vulnerable to many types of organic matter, such as algae, mildew, moss, lichen, bacteria, and more. These organisms use your roof as their food source, slowly causing deterioration that many homeowners don’t realize. Neglecting treatment can significantly decrease your roof's lifespan. Algae and mildew eat away at the materials used in shingle manufacturing, while lichen and moss can remove protective granules due to their root systems. The good news is that Henry's Roofing's soft wash eliminates these culprits, allowing your roof to breathe again.

Henry's Roofing is a fourth-generation, family-owned roofing contractor serving the Farmington Valley, CT area since 1935. Learn more about the benefits of our roof cleaning services below, and call us today to schedule your service.

Five Reasons for a Soft Wash

• Roof appearance: Moss, lichen, and algae are unsightly and can detract from your home's curb appeal and value.  Soft washing will kill and remove any organic matter from inhabiting your roof and can keep it looking its best.
• Preventive maintenance: Organic growth can cause costly damage to your roof. It uses your roof as a food source and deteriorates your shingles. Routine washing will completely remove growth and prolong the life of your roof.
• Homeowners insurance: Organic growth on your roof left untreated can be seen by your homeowners insurance provider as neglect that can damage your roof and lead to water intrusion. They may increase rates or withhold coverage if the growth is not managed.
• Environmentally friendly: Soft washing is ecologically friendly and safe for people, pets and your property.
• Indirectly keeps pests away: A soft wash not only removes organic matter from the exterior of your roof, but you’re also indirectly getting rid of possible pests trying to take up residence.

How We Clean a Roof

• Move or cover sensitive items in the work area
• Remove loose debris from the roof (Excludes roof pitches greater than 8/12), gutters, and downspouts (Leaf blower pressure only)
• Bag downspouts that drain into sensitive areas for collecting runoff, if applicable (Downspouts that drain into an underground drainage system are ideal and are not bagged)
• Locate water spigot, remove any currently attached garden hoses, and attach rinse hose (We will need water access)
• Rinse areas that may receive cleaning solution overspray or runoff throughout cleaning solution application (Siding, windows, decks, patios, grass, and shrubs)
• Apply cleaning solution on all affected parts of the roof at low pressure
• Collect and remove collection bags and recovered cleaning solution if applicable
• Replace any items that were moved and reattach garden hoses if applicable

Roof Cleaning Within Your Budget

Many factors can influence the cost to have your roof cleaned. Some of these factors include: roof height, roof pitch, roof complexity, severity of growth and guttering. We can quickly determine these factors and discuss them with you during an in person assessment. We can tailor the job to fit within your budget from complete roof cleaning, to targeted partial roof cleaning.
The cost of our roof cleaning services typically range from $400 to $2500.