Chirp

Soft-wash roof cleaning. Moss off, shingles intact, warranty alive.

Low-pressure cleaning that breaks down moss, lichen, and algae at the root and rinses without scouring the shingle. We work the whole roof, bag the debris off the gutters, and send photos of every slope before we leave. Greater Victoria homes, one visit.

No contracts. Free written quotes.

Roof cleaning on a residential home in Greater Victoria

Local.

Greater Victoria only, no call centre

Flat rate.

Priced in writing before we start

Guaranteed.

We come back free if we missed a spot

Photos.

Before and after on every job

What’s included in this service?

We quote flat-rate, never hourly.

  • 01

    Soft wash, not pressure

    Low-pressure application of a biodegradable solution. Kills moss spores instead of just blasting them sideways.

  • 02

    Asphalt-shingle safe

    Pressure washing strips granules and voids most warranties. Our method does neither.

  • 03

    Cedar shake aware

    Different solution mix and dwell time for cedar. We do not run the same recipe on every roof.

  • 04

    Gutter sweep included

    Anything that ends up in the gutters during the rinse gets bagged and removed before we leave.

  • 05

    Photo report

    Each slope photographed before and after. Sent the same day, with notes on any issues we spotted.

  • 06

    Zinc strip option

    Add a top-ridge zinc or copper strip for slow ongoing moss control. Slows regrowth on shady slopes.

Low-pressure wand applying soft-wash solution
Ladder set-up and roof access on a residential home

The work speaks for itself.

Roof surface with heavy moss before soft-wash cleaning
BEFORE
Roof surface cleared and rinsed after soft-wash treatment
AFTER
Soft-wash roof clean
Low-pressure application, full rinse, gutter sweep included.

What roof cleaning typically runs.

Typical ranges. Your exact flat rate goes in your written quote.

Heavy lichen, post-storm debris, or steep-pitch access may add a small surcharge. We tell you in writing before we start.

  • Single-story bungalow, standard pitch$420 to $620
  • Two-story home, standard pitch$620 to $980
  • Two-story with cedar shake or complex valleys$980 to $1,400
  • Add zinc or copper ridge strip$180 to $320
  • Combine with gutter clean (same visit)10% off the gutter line

Common questions.

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Will roof cleaning void my shingle warranty?+

Soft washing, done right, does not. Pressure washing very often does. Most manufacturers actually require regular cleaning to keep the warranty active. We work to the low-pressure spec that keeps the granules in place.

Is soft washing safe for cedar shake roofs?+

Yes, with the right solution mix and rinse pressure. Cedar is more sensitive than asphalt, so we run a milder concentration and a longer dwell time. We don't use the same recipe on every roof regardless of material.

How long does a roof cleaning take?+

A typical Greater Victoria home takes two to four hours, depending on size and how heavy the moss and lichen are. If you add a zinc strip we'll need a bit more time for the dwell period.

How long before the moss comes back?+

In this climate, expect two to four years without a preventive treatment. With a zinc or copper ridge strip, many homes go three to five years before a full re-clean is needed. Shade, tree cover, and roof pitch all push it one way or the other.

Do I need to be home?+

No. Roof work is exterior only. Just point us at the gate or side path on quote day and we'll send the photo report when we're done.

Related reading.

Local notes and guides on this service.

Where we work.

Same flat-rate pricing, same standard, across Greater Victoria.

Get the roof sorted before next winter.

Send us a few details and we'll come back with a flat rate, usually within 48 hours.

  • Flat-rate pricing. No surprises on the day.
  • Most jobs on the calendar within the week.
  • Miss a spot and we come back free.
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