Residential Exterior Cleaning
Low-Pressure Roof Cleaning That Protects Your Shingles
Safely remove moss, lichen and black algae streaks without a pressure wand anywhere near your shingles.
Enhanced Curb Appeal
A clean roof boosts your home's appearance from the street and adds to its value.
Protects Your Roof
Removing moss, lichen and algae prevents damage and extends the functional lifespan of your shingles.
Eco-Friendly Solutions
We use environmentally safe methods that are gentle on your home and the surrounding landscape.
Locally Trusted Service
As a Bedford-owned business, we prioritize quality and customer satisfaction on every job.
Those dark streaks running down your roof aren't dirt or age — they're a living cyanobacteria called Gloeocapsa magma, feeding on the limestone filler in your shingles. Halifax's humidity, salt air and freeze-thaw cycles make the HRM close to a perfect growing environment for it, which is why the problem shows up here more than in most other parts of the country.
It's more than cosmetic. The bacteria holds moisture against your shingles, which speeds up the loss of the granules that protect them from UV damage — quietly shortening your roof's lifespan. We treat it with a low-pressure application that kills the growth at the source, so it rinses away naturally over the following weeks instead of stripping granules the way a pressure washer would.
What's Included
- Low-pressure application — no pressure wand on shingles
- Treatment for moss, lichen & black algae streaks
- Gutter check while we're up there
- Safe for asphalt, architectural & cedar shingles
Investment
Roof Cleaning Pricing
Roof Soft Wash
$279 – $999
Most Halifax two-storey roofs land around $450–$699
- Small roof (up to 1,500 sq ft): $279–$449
- Medium roof (1,500–2,500 sq ft): $450–$699
- Large roof (2,500–3,500 sq ft): $700–$999
- Extra-large or complex roof (3,500+ sq ft): $1,000+, custom quote
Prices above cover our standard soft wash treatment for algae and black streaking (gloeocapsa magma) — what most Halifax roofs need. Heavy moss that requires manual removal before treatment adds $150–$350, depending on how much of the roof is affected.
Questions
Roof Cleaning FAQ
How does roof washing benefit my home?
Beyond curb appeal, it removes the biological growth that traps moisture against your shingles and shortens their lifespan — a modest cleaning now can delay a roof replacement conversation for years.
Is roof cleaning safe for my shingles?
Yes, when it's done the right way. We use low-pressure application, never a pressure washer directly on shingles, which is what causes granule loss and voided warranties.
How often should I have my roof cleaned?
Every 2–3 years is typical in the HRM given our climate, though homes on shaded or north-facing lots may need it sooner.
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products?
Yes, and we pre-rinse and protect landscaping below the roofline before we start.
Can you remove moss from my roof?
Yes — moss and lichen respond well to the same low-pressure treatment we use for algae streaking.
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