Roof Washing in Grand Rapids, MI

Those black streaks on your roof are not dirt. They are a living colony of algae and bacteria feeding on the limestone in your shingles. Left alone, they shorten your roof's life by years, trap heat and moisture, and pull thousands of dollars off your home's curb appeal. Pressure washing blasts them off the surface and damages the shingles in the process. Soft washing kills the organism at the root, without touching the granules.

Pristine Soft Wash is a soft wash roof cleaning company, first and foremost. Tate has spent ten years refining the technique on West Michigan roofs that all deal with the same humidity, lake effect moisture, and shaded north faces. The result is a roof that looks new, a shingle warranty that stays valid, and algae that does not come back the next summer.

Safe For Shingles, Deadly For Algae

Soft washing is the only roof cleaning method approved by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. It uses low pressure and a biodegradable cleaning solution that kills algae, moss, and lichen on contact, then rinses away with a gentle flow of water. No lost granules, no lifted shingles, no voided warranty.

• ARMA approved low pressure method
• Kills algae at the root, not just the surface
• Extends shingle life by up to ten years
• Safe for landscaping, pets, and people
• Licensed and fully insured

Why Grand Rapids Roofs Need This

Our climate is tough on roofs. Humid summers, long springs, lake effect moisture, and shaded yards are exactly what roof algae loves most. Ignoring the streaks does not make them go away. They spread until the north face is black, then jump across the ridge. The sooner you treat it, the less expensive it is to fix. Most homes only need one cleaning every five to seven years to stay ahead of it.