Is Getting Your Roof Cleaned Important? Everything You Didn’t Know

As you’re standing outside enjoying a beautiful Miami spring day, you look up at your roof and notice it’s looking a bit… dirty. Maybe you notice black streaks or patches of green on the tiles or shingles. Maybe some shingles are curling or lifting away from your roof. Maybe you notice a few tree branches have grown a little too close to your roof. 

If you notice any of these issues – or more– it’s time to get your roof cleaned.

Why do you need to get your roof cleaned?

As we head into spring and hurricane season in South Florida, it’s important to get your roof cleaned for 2 reasons.

  1. Cleaning your roof extends your roof’s life and minimizes the cost of repairs caused by deterioration of roofing materials and wood rot.

  2. Cleaning your roof is one of the top prevention steps you can take to prepare your roof for hurricane season.

Any roofing issues left unchecked can cause a deterioration of your roofing material, eventually leading to leaks and a shortening of the life of the roof. 

How often should you have your roof cleaned?

You should have your roof cleaned once a year. Bundle a roof cleaning with a roof inspection and you’ll be taking all the right steps to prevent any major or costly issues in the future.

What’s involved in a roof cleaning?

First, hire a professional roofing company to clean your roof.

Though you can clean your roof yourself, it’s not recommended. Roof cleaning involves climbing onto your roof and using chemicals and water, which poses a slipping hazard. It’s better to leave this sort of work to professional roofers who know how to safely climb onto and clean a roof.

Also, a professional roof inspector can not only examine your roof for cleaning but also identify any other roofing issues that may exist. 

With hurricane season for Miami-Dade and Broward County areas approaching, prevention is key to avoiding any potential problems.

During a roofing cleaning, a professional roofing inspector will identify if…

  • You have algae, fungus, or mold growing on your roof. These 3 culprits like to grow wherever water or moisture collects on your roof. A professional roofing company can identify areas where water or moisture collection can be fixed or minimized.

  • You have moss growing on your roof. Moss likes shade and moisture to grow. And it can cause shingles to curl and lift away from your roof. A professional roofing company can identify any areas where shingles need to be replaced.

  • You have tree branches growing too close to your home, causing them to scrape against the roof and cause damage to shingles or structural parts of the roof. And too much shade and moisture can cause the growth of mold or fungus.

Prevention is cheaper than the cure! 

You can stop any potential issues from shortening the life of your roof, deteriorating your roofing materials, or affecting the structure of your home by scheduling a cleaning and inspection with one of our roofologists at M3 Roofing.

With a roof inspection, you can have the peace of mind that your roof and home are ready for hurricane season, and you’re protecting your home from the damaging effects of moisture and mold penetration.


Send M3 Roofing a message or call the office – (305) 265-5000 – to set up an appointment with one of our roofologists. We service homes throughout the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

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