Risky Business: Cleaning it Yourself

We understand the importance of stretching your dollars when it comes to home repairs.

While it might be tempting to save money by tackling shingle roof cleaning on your own, it’s important to understand the risks involved.

Roof Damage

Amateur shingle roof cleaning techniques and lack of expertise can seriously damage your roof and put your own personal safety at risk.

Roof stains or growths can be hard to remove. A common mistake is using a power washer at a setting that is too high. Power washers have various settings, and while blasting away at your roof might seem like the only way to remove stubborn moss, algae, fungus, lichen, or other stains, this can really damage your roof. How? High pressure washing can dislodge those ceramic and crushed rock granules from asphalt shingles and compromise the shingles’ integrity over time. That’s because tiny particles form an opaque layer that blocks direct sunlight from your shingles and helps prolong their lifespan. Without this protection, your roof will be more susceptible to leaks and deterioration.

In addition to shingle degradation, power washing can lift or dislodge the shingles themselves, causing leaks and water damage to the roof substrate and in your home’s interior.

Falls are More Common Than You Think

Another reason that cleaning your roof yourself is often a fool’s errand: the risk of serious injuries. No one climbs up to their roof thinking they might fall and end up in the emergency room. Yet this is exactly what happens 150,000 times a year, according to hospital reports. Take it from the professionals: Your roof is steeper — and higher — than it looks.

We Get to the Root of the Problem

Whether the issue is algae, mildew, lichen, or other stains, DIY-ers are often disappointed that their roofs don’t look completely clean despite their best efforts. The fact is that for many roof growths, if the difficult task of removing the roots is not accomplished, these organisms will simply grow back.

So don’t risk your personal safety or waste your time and money attempting to clean your own roof — only to have nothing to show for it. Professional roof cleaners not only have the commercial-grade equipment and the experience to use it correctly, but also the professional cleaning solvents to gently and thoroughly solve the problem.

We’ll Inspect Your Roof While We’re Up There

Professional roof cleaning is a way to have your roof inspected. While we are not licensed inspectors, our experience allows us to identify underlying problems with your roof, such as missing shingles, decayed wood, or leaks. Addressing these issues early can save you thousands of dollars later.

By hiring Tri County Roof Cleaners for shingle roof cleaning, our customers ensure the job is done safely and effectively. Investing in professional services gives you peace of mind knowing that experts are addressing your roofing problems with care and precision.