Extend the lifespan of your roof: Regular roof cleaning is essential for maintaining your home's integrity and extending your roof's lifespan. Debris, dirt, and pollutants can accumulate on your roof over time, leading to damage and deterioration of the roofing materials. Professional roof cleaning services can help remove these contaminants and prevent further damage to your roof.

Prevent mold and algae growth: Moisture and debris on the roof can create a breeding ground for algae and mold, which can cause damage to the roofing materials and lead to health problems for you and your family. Professional roof cleaning services can help eliminate mold, algae, or moss that may be growing on your roof.

Save money on repairs: Regular roof cleaning can help minimize or eliminate damage caused by debris, mold, and algae, which can lead to expensive repairs and shorten the life of your roof. By investing in professional roof cleaning services, you can save money on repairs in the long run.

Improve energy efficiency: A dirty roof can absorb more heat from the sun, which can increase the temperature inside your home and cause your air conditioning system to work harder. Professional roof cleaning services can help cool your home and save energy costs.

Ensure safety: Cleaning a roof can be dangerous, especially if you don't have the proper equipment or training. Professional roof cleaning services have the necessary equipment and expertise to safely and effectively clean your roof without risking injury to yourself or damage to your property.

Generally, it is a good idea to get your roof cleaned at least once a year. The frequency of roof cleaning varies depending on the ff. factors:

1. Type of roof: Different types of roofs require different cleaning frequencies. For example, metal roofs require cleaning every 1-10 years, while tile roofs should be cleaned every 6 months to 5 years.
2. Age of the roof: Older roofs are generally more susceptible to damage and debris buildup. They require more frequent inspections and possibly additional cleaning.
3. Environmental factors: Homes in tropical areas, near beaches, production facilities, warehouses, busy roadways, and airports, and homes near lots of mature trees might need more consistent roof cleaning.
4. Moisture: High humidity or frequent rainfall can encourage moss, mold, and algae growth on the roof, which can cause premature roof failure.
5. ‍Snow and wind storms: A snowy winter, an intense wind storm, or damage to your roof from a fallen tree or branch may require more frequent roof cleanings or extra roof maintenance than normal.

At Seattle Window Cleaners, we service a variety of roof types. However, there are certain roofing materials and pitches we typically avoid due to safety and expertise concerns.

1. Metal Roofs: Due to their slippery nature when wet, metal roofs can pose a safety risk for our technicians. Although we generally do not clean these roofs, we might consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis, ensuring the safety and feasibility of the cleaning process for each unique situation.
2. Cedar Shake Roofs: These roofs require specialized care and techniques to prevent damage. Given that such expertise is currently outside our service range, we do not offer cleaning for cedar shake roofs.
3. ‍Roofs with a Pitch Steeper Than 6/12: We avoid cleaning these roofs to ensure the safety of our team. Our utmost priority remains the safety and well-being of our technicians, allowing them to provide top-quality service without compromising their safety.

We provide roof cleaning and moss treatment services throughout the Seattle region, covering areas like West Seattle, Burien, Mercer Island, and Capitol Hill. Additionally, we cater to residents in Bellevue. If your location isn't mentioned, please reach out. We always aim to accommodate as many areas as possible.

The cost of roof cleaning depends largely on the size of the area you’d like to be cleaned, and the types of gutters. You can get a quote (price included) for roof cleaning services on our website. Our website has an application that will ask you a few short questions about your home, and then provides you with an instant quote. Our roof cleaning services are typically offered in tiered packages and you can schedule yourself online on our calendar.