Roof cleaning in Irmo, SC
Irmo runs from the Lake Murray dam down through Harbison and the Dutch Fork neighborhoods. Black streaks on a roof are algae feeding on the limestone in the shingle, and here they show up on roofs under mature trees near the lake. Left alone they creep a little further down the shaded slope each summer. We treat them at low pressure, so the algae dies and the shingles keep their granules. Ballentine, the Lake Murray dam side and Irmo Village are all inside our area.
Included in every roof cleaning job
Every slope, including the shaded one, on roofs under mature trees near the lake.
- Every slope treated, including the shaded side where the streaks start.
- Moss and lichen treated so they lose their grip and release with the next few rains.
- Gutters flushed of whatever the treatment washes down.
- Plants protected. Beds pre-wetted and rinsed down after, runoff kept off the lawn.
- Walkthrough if you are home, and photos of the roof from the ladder by text when we finish.
- Insured work, certificate sent to you or your HOA on request.
Why roofs streak in Irmo
The streaks come from the lake air coming over the dam. Shade from the mature trees over the older streets keeps a slope damp long after the sun is up, and the algae takes the damp side first.
No pressure washer goes near an Irmo roof. Granules are the protection on a shingle, and pressure strips them with the streak. The treatment goes on at garden-hose pressure, the algae dies at the root, and the black fades over the day. Our guide to soft washing versus pressure washing a roof explains why.
The job is not done at the ridge. Gutters get flushed, concrete drives under tree cover that hold moisture get rinsed, and the beds under the drip line are wet down before and after so nothing the roof gives up lands on the plants.
Thick moss and lichen on an Irmo roof turn white as they die, then wash away with the next few rains. That is the safe way to lose them.
Irmo jobs run Monday to Friday, calls any time
Our hoses run from your outside tap and reach a long way, so on an Irmo property all we need is the tap and any gates left open. We text before we arrive and send photos when we finish, and you do not need to be home.
A fixed price before we start
Most Irmo quotes come off satellite measurements within 24 hours. No site visit, no salesman, nothing added on the day.
On the ground in Irmo
We work all over Irmo, including Harbison, Friarsgate and Dutch Fork. The surfaces repeat from street to street, so here is how each one gets handled.
- Roofs under mature trees near the lake: treated from the ladder and the edge, never walked more than needed.
- Black streaks: gone on the day. Thick moss and lichen turn white as they die and wash away with rain.
- Gutters: flushed of what the treatment brings down, so the runoff does not sit on concrete drives under tree cover that hold moisture.
- Plants below the eaves: pre-wetted and rinsed, runoff kept off the lawn.
Roof cleaning across Irmo
Harbison, Friarsgate, Dutch Fork, Ballentine, the Lake Murray dam side and Irmo Village. If your street is not on that list, we still cover it. Just ask.
What customers in the greater Columbia area say
★★★★★Responded immediately to my online quote and scheduling, along with having a great price. Came out within a few days of calling him during what's likely his busiest season. My house and roof look amazing and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing this service.
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Questions we get asked
How long does a clean roof last in Irmo?
Three to five years is typical. Roofs that stay in shade most of the day are at the shorter end, because a slope that stays damp is where the algae starts again.
Do you walk on the roof?
As little as possible. Most roofs are treated from the ladder and the edge. Walking on shingles is what causes the damage the cleaning is meant to prevent.
How early can you start?
Jobs start from eight in the morning, Monday to Friday, and the phone is answered any time. We text before we arrive and again when we finish, with photos.
Other services in Irmo
Same owner, same truck. Add anything else that needs attention and it goes on the same quote.
Roof cleaning in the towns around Irmo
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(803) 463-7565