The Roof Cleaner

Soft wash roof cleaning service, treatment of algae (black stains), moss and lichen. Comes with a 3-year warranty, and roof inspection report.

Pressure washing services for cleaning the exterior of your home, concrete driveways and sidewalk and patios, deck cleaning, fence cleaning and more! House washing packages includes cleaning of siding, soffit, fascia, gutters are exterior windows

Cleaning out gutters and checking downspouts for proper flow

Cleaning of wood, composite, TREX decking.

Pressure washing services for any flat work including concrete driveways and sidewalks, patios, brick pavers and more!

As if homeowners don’t have enough chores to keep them busy, many shingle manufacturers now recommend periodic cleaning of the roof surface. You heard right. Many roofs need to be washed to keep them in good shape. The black streaks seen on many roofs are algae growth which, left unchecked can shorten the life expectancy of the roof by feeding on the limestone filler used in some newer shingles, according to GAF Materials Corp. of Wayne, N.J., a manufacturer of roofing products since 1886. Proper cleaning can eliminate the algae. Bea Stevens of Laingsburg, MI., noticed the stains on her roof several seasons ago. After replacing the original roof, which Stevens says never had algae problems, she Noticed the unsightly streaking on her new Roof only a few years after it was installed. “ It was downright ugly,” she says. Unsightly algae stains on roofs, Cleaning is a good idea. This type of service is relatively new to Michigan but is quite common in the Southern States, where algae can be an extreme problem. Afflicted roofs have dark streaks that are usually most prominent on the lower section of the roof and taper off as they reach the ridge. The discoloration is caused by the algae’s protective heath, which, turns dark to protect the organism from ultraviolet rays. The dark stains on roofs increase utility cost. Ninety percent of homeowners did not know roofs can be cleaned. Fifty percent of homeowners replace the roof because of appearance. Don’t replace your roof! Erase the stains. Roof cleaning cost 1/10th of the cost to replace your roof. We hope to convince you of dollars and cents reasons for keeping your roof healthy and clean. Let The Roof Cleaner make your roof look new again!

Many homeowners are frustrated with the way their cedar shake roof looks Builders and Realtors do not tell you cedar shake shingles need to be maintained. The cedar shake shingles are made up of two components. The felt and the cedar shake shingle. The shingle protects the felt and the felt protects the roof. If you maintain the shingle you protect the integrity of your roof. Moss, Algae, Lichen and Fungi infestation will hold water in your cedar shingle and deteriorate the cedar shingle causing them to buckle, split, and rot the wood. Our non-pressure service cleans and protects and preserves your roof extending the life of your roof.Cedar Shake on its own will not decay. Cedar Shake is an extremely durable material even under adverse conditions, but its useful life depends upon the environment and rather or not the roof is maintained. High humidity, uv exposure, shade trees, slope of roof and the age of the wood shake shingle all contribute to the need for cleaning and restoring wood shake shingles. Pine needles, branches, leaves and dirt will affect the cedar shake lifespan. Infestations of Moss, mold, lichen, white and brown rot fungi retain moisture and cause water to back up the roof enough to run over the top of the shingles and will damage your wood roof. Power washing can seriously damage a cedar roof. Aggressive power washing in combination with strong cleaning solutions can damage wood roofs, particularly those made of cedar or redwood. It’s a good idea to have a professional clean your roof like The Roof Cleaner. We use a Soft-Wash System to clean your roof and we do it from ladders, so we do not get on your roof. Cladonia Cristatella commonly known as the British Soldiers Lichen. The little red caps that resemble the red hats worn by British troops give the Lichen its common name. British Soldiers is the hardest of all types of Lichen to remove from Cedar Shake because it roots grow deep into the cells of the cedar Shake. The Roof Cleaner cleans and restores all wood species and types used in roofing to include: Tapersawn Shakes, Cedar Shakes, Western Redcedar, Yellow Cedar, Redwood Shingles, Handsplit Shakes, Tapersplit Shakes, and Western Cedar Shingles. Why worry about a dirty roof? Because a clean and preserved roof looks a lot better than a re-roofers bill! The worst thing to do, however, is to do nothing at all!

Metal Roof Cleaning Why worry about a dirty roof? Because a clean and preserved roof looks a lot better than a re-roofers bill! The worst thing to do, however, is to do nothing at all! We do not use high pressure. We use a Soft-Wash System.

Roof and Exterior Cleaning for Commercial Buildings The Roof Cleaner is a full-service soft wash contractor cleaning exterior buildings, patio’s, decks and concrete. Property managers we can help keep your buildings looking like new and keep your tenants happy. Soft-Wash System for Roof and Exterior Cleaning! Exterior Cleaning Removes Dirt Not The Paint! Clean, Protect and Preserve Your Roof!