Inspections & Maintenance
Roof maintenance and cleaning
Roof maintenance means clearing leaves and needles from valleys and gutters, replacing aging pipe boots, resealing exposed fasteners and flashing, and soft-washing algae or removing moss. A yearly visit before your region's hardest season catches small problems before storms or snow do.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- All 50 states + D.C.
- Quote before work
What maintenance matters most depends on climate. Moss is the big issue in the Pacific Northwest's damp winters, algae streaks in the humid Southeast, pine needles and debris in wooded areas, and gutter and ice-dam prep before winter across the North.
Black streaks are algae, not dirt. Low-pressure soft washing with a roof-safe cleaner removes them; pressure washing strips granules and shortens the roof's life.
Roof maintenance at a glance
- Best timing
- Before your region's storm or winter season
- Algae
- Soft wash, never pressure wash
- Moss
- Common in the Pacific Northwest and shaded roofs
- Replace
- Pipe boots before they crack
Roof Maintenance & Cleaning is part of roof inspection.
Signs you need roof maintenance
- Leaves or needles piled in valleys
- Black streaks or moss on shaded slopes
- Branches touching or hanging over the roof
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked boots or exposed nail heads
How the roofer handles it
- 1
Clear
Valleys, gutters and the roof surface are cleared of debris.
- 2
Seal
Exposed fasteners, flashing edges and boots are inspected and resealed or replaced.
- 3
Clean
Algae is soft-washed and moss removed with roof-safe methods where requested.
- 4
Report
You get photos of anything that needs repair before the next season.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on what the roofer finds, so the contractor quotes after inspecting. These are the main factors:
- Roof size and pitch
- Amount of debris and tree cover
- Soft washing or moss treatment
- Boot and sealant replacements
- Gutter cleaning
Frequently asked questions
Should I pressure wash my roof?
No. High pressure strips granules and can void shingle warranties. Use low-pressure soft washing instead.
Is moss bad for my roof?
Yes. Moss holds moisture against shingles and can lift them, so it should be removed and its regrowth slowed with zinc or copper strips.
Where roof maintenance matters most
States where heavy rain & moss drive the most demand. The service is available across our network in all 50 states and D.C.
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