How Often Should I Clean My Tile Roof in Florida?

Every 12 to 24 months.

Florida’s humidity, rain and heat let black algae spread across tile roofs. Left alone, it holds moisture against the roof and shortens its life.

Why every year is better

If the roof is cleaned every year, the algae never gets a strong hold. That means we don’t need strong chemicals to clean it, which lowers the risk to the plants around your house.

Wait longer, and there is more growth to remove.

How we clean a tile roof

We soft wash: a cleaning solution applied at low pressure, left to work, then rinsed gently. We never pressure wash a roof, because high pressure can crack tiles. We go up on the roof, so every part of it gets cleaned.

What about my plants?

We water all the plants around the house before we start, bag the downspouts, cover plants where needed, keep watering while we clean, and water them again when we are done. More in Will roof cleaning kill my plants?

What does it cost?

About $0.15 per square foot on average, depending on the size of the roof and whether the house has gutters. More in How much does roof cleaning cost in Jupiter?

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