Roof Cleaning · Cape Cod, MA
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Cape Cod's combination of salt air, high humidity, dense tree coverage and frequent rain creates near-perfect conditions for moss, lichen and algae to take hold on rooftops. Left unchecked, these organisms trap moisture against shingles, accelerate granule loss and can shorten a roof's lifespan by years. The black streaks running down asphalt or cedar shingles common across the Cape are usually Gloeocapsa magma, a cyanobacteria spread by wind and water. Professional soft washing removes all of it without damaging the roof surface.
We use a low-pressure soft wash system rather than a high-pressure power washer, because high pressure blasts off shingle granules and can void manufacturer warranties. Soft washing applies a biodegradable cleaning solution that kills moss, algae and lichen at the root, then rinses cleanly at low pressure. The result lasts far longer than a pressure wash because the biology is eliminated, not just knocked loose. We protect your landscaping, gutters and trim throughout the job and leave the site clean before we go.
How it works
We come to your home in Falmouth, Barnstable, Chatham or anywhere on the Cape to look at the roof, assess the growth level and give you a straight price. No fee, no obligation.
Before any solution goes on the roof, we wet down surrounding plants, cover sensitive surfaces and confirm gutters are clear so rinse water flows freely away from the foundation.
We apply a low-pressure biodegradable solution across the entire roof and let it dwell long enough to kill moss, lichen and algae down to the root rather than just scrubbing the surface.
A low-pressure rinse removes all residue without touching shingle granules. We walk the property with you, confirm the result meets expectations and clean up completely before we leave.
We are based in Falmouth and work in every Cape Cod town, plus Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island.
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