Roof cleaning in Cascade.Those black streaks are eating the shingle.
It's a bacteria called Gloeocapsa magma and it feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle. Pressure blasts the granules off with it, which is how a cosmetic problem turns into a new roof. We put the cleaner on at under a hundred PSI.
Call616-229-0625Streak-free or we re-clean it free within 7 days. You get a flat number on the phone.
- 5.0from 49 Google reviews
- 7 daysto re-clean it free if it streaks
- 25 milesout of Wyoming, MI
- Insured and owner-operated
Sound familiar
Three ways people end up on this page.
Same organism behind all three.
Somebody told you the roof needs replacing.
A roofer knocked, or a neighbor said it looked bad. The shingles are probably fine and the staining just needs to be killed and rinsed.
The streaks are in every photo of the house.
From the street it's the first thing you see, and it's the one thing on the house you can't reach to fix yourself.
Your neighbor's roof streaked and now yours has.
It spreads by airborne spores, which is why whole streets go the same way. Older roofs go first, because more of the limestone is exposed.
What you're actually getting.
A flat number
Not an estimate that creeps. You get the price up front and it's the price when we're done.
Streak-free or we're back
If it streaks we re-clean it free within 7 days. You don't chase us and you don't pay twice.
Soft wash, not blasting
Low pressure and the right cleaner. Plant-safe, and no high pressure on shingles. That's the thing that wrecks a roof.
Owner-operated
The same crew every time, insured, working out of Wyoming, MI. No subcontractors showing up under our name.
Start to finish
What happens when you call.
- You call us Tell us the roof, the pitch and how heavy the streaking is. You get a flat number on that call, and no estimate visit.
- Plants get soaked The cleaner we use on a roof is stronger than a siding wash, so everything below the roofline gets pre-wet and rinsed after. Standard on every visit.
- It goes on gently Under a hundred PSI, left to dwell so it kills the growth, then rinsed. Some staining takes a rain or two to wash clear.
“While living in the woods has its charms, a moss covered roof and moldy siding isn't one of them! Amazing job on the roof and siding. Highly recommend! 10 out of 10!”
“The team did an outstanding job! They were professional, they were quick, and they delivered exactly what they promised.”
“Great work. Fair price. He worked until he got it done right. I'll hire him again for sure.”
What it costs
We can't print a price. Here's what sets yours.
A number printed on a website and the number our crew gives you standing in your driveway have to be the same number, and on this work they often can't be. So here's what actually moves it.
- COMING OUT
- Nothing. There's no estimate visit to schedule and nothing owed to ask.
- THE SIZE
- Square footage and the run of siding. It's the biggest single factor on a house wash.
- ONE STORY OR TWO
- Height changes the equipment, the time and the safety setup. A two-story isn't a ranch scaled up.
- HOW DIRTY IT IS
- A light green film rinses. Years of black streaking, heavy moss, rust or oil takes more product and more time.
- HOW MUCH AT ONCE
- One trip over four surfaces costs less than four visits. The drive out and the setup only happen once.
Before you call
What Cascade asks on the phone.
Is soft washing safe for asphalt shingles?
Yes. Low pressure is the method the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association recommends for asphalt shingles. It kills the algae without stripping the granules that protect the roof. High pressure is the thing that damages shingles.
Do I need my roof cleaned or do I need a new roof?
Most streaked roofs don't need replacing. They need the organism killed and rinsed. Call and describe what you're seeing and we'll tell you honestly whether a wash will fix it.
Will the black streaks come back?
Eventually. It spreads by airborne spores, so it depends on your tree cover and the roofs around you. A proper soft wash usually keeps a roof clear for three to five years.
Do the streaks disappear right away?
Mostly. Some staining takes a few days and a rain or two to wash clear. That's normal, and it means the organism was killed rather than scrubbed off the surface.
Why Cascade homes need soft-wash roof cleaning
Cascade's wooded lots along the Thornapple River carry big rooflines, brick and shake exteriors, and mature canopy — surfaces that can't take high pressure, and shaded slopes where algae and streaking show early.
We're based in Wyoming, MI — Cascade is about 20 minutes east of our base. Every job is plant-safe and matched to the surface: low pressure and a cleaning solution where high pressure would do damage. You get a flat number up front, before anything starts, so there are no surprises.
How soft-wash roof cleaning works in Cascade
- You call us. Tell us the roof, the pitch and how heavy the streaking is. You get a flat number on that call, and no estimate visit.
- Plants get soaked. The cleaner we use on a roof is stronger than a siding wash, so everything below the roofline gets pre-wet and rinsed after. Standard on every visit.
- It goes on gently. Under a hundred PSI, left to dwell so it kills the growth, then rinsed. Some staining takes a rain or two to wash clear.
Serving Cascade and nearby
We cover Cascade and the surrounding West Michigan area, including Ada, Kentwood, Caledonia. See our full roof cleaning page for everything this service covers, or browse the full service list and our Cascade service area page .
You probably don't need a new roof.
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Wyoming, MI · Insured · Owner-operated · Flat number on the phone · Streak-free or we re-clean it free within 7 days · 5.0 from 49 Google reviews
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