Roof Cleaning
Black streaks are algae feeding on the limestone in your shingles. We kill them at the root with an ARMA-recommended soft wash. No pressure, no damage, no warranty issues.
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Algae and moss take years off your roof.
Gloeocapsa magma is bacteria, not just discoloration. It feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles, slowly degrading the protective granules. Moss is worse, it holds moisture against the shingle, lifts edges, and creates ice dams in winter.
Most asphalt shingle warranties are voided by neglect; cleaning the roof is part of maintaining warranty coverage. A cleaned roof can add years of life by stopping algae from eating the shingles.
ARMA-recommended soft wash, no pressure.
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association explicitly recommends soft washing with sodium hypochlorite for algae and moss removal. High-pressure roof cleaning blasts off the granule layer.
- Pre-rinse landscaping and gutters
- Apply soft-wash solution at low pressure
- 15–20 minute dwell time to kill algae at the root
- Rinse from peak down
- Final landscape rinse
- Photo documentation for warranty records
We do not walk roofs unless absolutely necessary, ladder and extension wand for almost every job.
Other Services We Offer
Pressure washing isn't the only thing we do. From roof to driveway, every exterior surface, done by the same team you're already considering.
Four things we do differently
365-Day Guarantee
We stand by our work. If algae or growth returns within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Owners on Every Job
Applewood is run by two Pomfret natives, friends since elementary school. One of us is on site for every job, not a rotating crew.
2-Step Power Washing System
First we apply manufacturer-approved detergents that kill mold and algae at the root. Then we rinse with controlled pressure that protects surfaces. That's how we get results that actually last.
Fully Licensed & Insured
General liability and workers' comp on every job. Certificate of insurance on request. Plant-safe soft wash, owner-operated on every job.
What Connecticut Homeowners Are Saying
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FAQs
What homeowners ask most about safe, soft-wash roof cleaning. Still wondering about something? Send us a photo.
Soft washing uses low water pressure (about the same as your garden hose) and a biodegradable detergent, the chemistry does the cleaning. Pressure washing uses high water pressure with no detergent. Soft wash for siding, roofs, painted surfaces, and anything porous. Pressure wash for concrete driveways, brick pavers, and stone. We pick the right method per surface.
Yes. Detergents are biodegradable and rinse out at low concentration. We wet down landscaping before applying anything and rinse again when we finish. We've never lost a plant. Tell us about anything specific you're worried about when you book.
The opposite. Manufacturers expect maintenance. We document each job with photos and a method statement if you need it for warranty records.
We prefer photos because we can see what you're describing. Phone quotes tend to under- or over-estimate. Texting photos takes 30 seconds and we'll come back with an actual number.
Most jobs booked Monday hit the calendar by Friday. Peak season (June–August) we book 1–2 weeks out. Off-peak (April, May, September, October) we usually have same-week slots.
Yes, credit cards, ACH bank transfer, check. Payment due on completion unless we've arranged net terms for recurring commercial.
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Text us a few photos and we'll send a flat quote, usually within an hour.
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