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Roof Cleaning & Coating across Ontario

Those black streaks aren't just dirt, they are gloeocapsa magma algae eating the limestone in your shingles. We stop it.

Overview

Why this service matters, and how we approach it.

Black streaking, moss and lichen are not cosmetic. The algae that cause them feed on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles, literally digesting your roof. Left alone, they can strip 5 to 10 years off your roof's service life.

Our soft-wash treatment uses a sodium-hypochlorite solution applied at low pressure, it kills the biological growth without damaging granules the way high-pressure washing does. For flat and low-slope roofs we also apply reflective elastomeric coatings.

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What's included

How we approach every roof cleaning & coating project.

Soft-wash, not power-wash

Low-pressure chemical treatment, safe for shingles, effective on algae and moss.

Kills at the root

Our treatment kills algae spores, not just visible staining.

Reflective coatings

White elastomeric coatings on flat roofs cut cooling costs and add 10+ years of membrane life.

Landscape safe

Plants and grass pre-wetted and rinsed, we protect your garden.

Our process

Four steps from quote to sign-off.

01

Inspect & protect

Check roof condition, cover landscaping, pre-wet plants.

02

Apply treatment

Soft-wash solution applied evenly with low-pressure pumps.

03

Dwell & rinse

Treatment dwells to kill algae, then gentle rinse removes residue.

04

Coating (optional)

For flat roofs, apply reflective coating after thorough cleaning and dry-out.

Roof Cleaning & Coating gallery

Roof Cleaning & Coating projects we have delivered.

Real jobs from our crews. Click any image to view full size.

Questions

Frequently asked about roof cleaning & coating.

Still have a question? Give us a call, no-obligation advice is free.

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Will the black streaks come back?
Not for 4 to 6 years on average, longer with zinc strip installation at the ridge.
Can I power-wash the roof myself?
Please don't. High-pressure washing strips the protective granule layer from asphalt shingles and shortens roof life dramatically. Soft-washing is the only safe method.
Are roof coatings worth it?
On flat commercial roofs, absolutely, a $3,000 to $6,000 reflective coating can delay a $25,000 membrane replacement by 10+ years.
How often should I have my roof soft-washed?
Every 4 to 6 years is typical for Ontario homes. Homes with heavy tree cover or north-facing slopes may need it every 3 years.
Does soft-washing void my shingle warranty?
No. Soft-washing at low pressure is explicitly approved by IKO, GAF, Malarkey and BP. What voids warranties is power-washing.

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