Scrubbing Bubbles Home Exterior Cleaning Systems

Almost every where you look there is a roof that could use a cleaning. Most people don't know that their roof even needs cleaning, much less who to call.

Well, look no further. We treat each roof with the care and belief that we will not only make it look new again, but will also extend the life of your roof for quite a few more years. Our goal is to give you the best looking roof in your neighborhood and showcase our work at the same time.

We utilize a very gentle spray of a chlorine based agent combined with a mildewcide. Our chemical treatment only attacks mold, mildew and algae growing on your roof. The gentle spray does not remove dirt and debris.

Most roof cleanings only require two trips; one for the estimate and one for the cleaning. But in some cases, cleaning may be more extensive. For instance, if you have valleys or gutters that are packed with leaves that have now turned to mulch and support other forms of plant life, then these areas will have to be cleaned by hand prior to the cleaning so that the roof cleaning chemical can penetrate and thoroughly clean all areas of your roof.

Every roof requires two men, one for the roof and a groundman to cover and rinse off shrubs and plants surrounding the home. In 2009, we are proud to say that we only had one plant death which we replaced promptly.

The home you see below belongs to a Swedish business man that only gets to visit every few months. No one would touch this home because it was out in the boonies and had a large three story pool cage.

This customer was completely unaware that he had a glazed tile roof. Most roof cleaning companies today ONLY offer CHEMICAL cleaning which is a big NO-NO if your glazed roof is under warranty. Call any glazed tile manufacturer and they will tell you rather quickly, "DO NOT" use any solution that contains more than 10% bleach otherwise it can damage the glazed coating. So, having the option of pressure cleaning it by hand is a big plus when it comes to cleaning and preserving your glazed tile roof.

*Ok, so here's the scoop. If you have a glazed tile roof that is less than 3 or 4 years old, it could still be under warranty. Using a strong roof cleaning chemical can dull, damage or even strip the glazing off your tile roof. Glazed tile roofs should be cleaned by hand with less than 500 psi of pressure in addition to a sanitizing solution containing less than 10% bleach. If it is older than 4 years, then the warranty is probably no longer valid and you can clean it as you wish, with or without chemicals.

These before and after pictures are great examples of how a simple cleaning can really brighten up a home. If you look at the sky, it's actually darker after the home has been cleaned, (because it is later in the day) and the tree line is about the same color, but yet the home is somehow brighter all over. Once cleaned, every surface reflects more light so now the entire home "glows".

Here is another glazed roof that couldn't be cleaned with chemicals. I cannot overstate the importance of knowing how to clean each type of roof. And don't let anyone scare you into believing your tile roof can't be cleaned with low pressure or that you can't walk on tile roofs. With the right experienced professional, anything can be done.

Here is a closer shot of this roof so you can see how clean under the edges of the tiles are and this is all without chemicals. Most roofing companies don't offer this type of cleaning because most of them only offer "chemical" cleaning. Cleaning a roof by hand takes considerably more time and requires a higher level of skill and experience.

Here's another common sight in Florida. This was a 13-year old roof so no pressure can be used here. When it comes to shingle roofs, it's all about the chemicals. Our application process is as gentle as rain and results are instantaneous.

Here is a photo of a standard concrete flat tile roof being cleaned with our concentrated chemical solution using a low pressure spray that is as gentle as rain. Note the dirty section in the background compared to the soft spray cleaned front section in the foreground. There were NO broken tiles on this roof, so no repairs were necessary.

NOTE: Am I the only contract cleaner showing close ups of my work on the internet? It must be due to the fact that a lot of things can look good from a distance, so that is where my competitors take their pictures - from across the street.

Walking on your tile roof.

Now, here's a topic that could fill a whole chapter. I've been doing this for over 12 years now and as far as I know, anyone that you hire to clean your roof MUST walk on your roof. Unless they use a crane, a bucket lift or they have wings, they have no other choice when it comes to cleaning around gables, vent pipes, ridges, valleys and along second story walls.

Sure, I could stand on a ladder and spray from the edge if you don't mind streaks and dirty spots left behind. And to ease your mind, I could even throw in some horror stories about how it could cost you thousands of dollars in broken tiles if someone ever did step up there! In fact, that would make it easier for me! I'd have my money and I'd be gone. But that's not how I operate. Heck, I'm pretty sure I have OCD when it comes to my business! I HAVE to see what it looks like after I finish cleaning up there, otherwise I can't sleep!

*And, unlike most other contractors, I DO stop and talk to other roof cleaning contractors to see what they are doing and the quality of their work. I have met some that claim that they can clean roofs without walking on them, but in reality, they don't like being called out on this because then they have to use so much chemical to get those high areas that it dramatically increases the chances of browning out and killing your plants and landscaping.

I even had one customer that hired a licensed "general contractor" to clean her roof because she thought she would be getting a superior job due to his "qualifications". He quoted her $2,000 to clean the tile roof on her 4,000 square foot home. What did he do? He went out and hired 3 other guys and rented the equipment to clean her roof!! Now, think about this: as a homeowner, she has now increased her liability threefold - when she could have had me at onefold. Now, she had THREE guys walking around up there. Then he came back out a few days later to repair her broken tiles at $10 each!!!! He "told" her that she had 40 broken tiles, but no pictures to back it up. (Makes me wonder how many were broken during the cleaning process.)

It is true that you do indeed need to know how to walk on tile roofs if you are going to be up there. And that is where experience comes in. We are professionals at what we do and we have nothing but happy customers to show for it. Sure, you could pay more for less, but why would you?

So, in summary, here are a few questions that you should ask your roof cleaning company. Such as:

1) Are they insured?
2) How long have they been cleaning roofs?
3) What is their process?
4) Do they offer a warranty?
5) How much chemical will they use to clean your roof?
6) Do they give Angies List discounts or package discounts for cleaning other parts of your home?
7) Can they clean other parts of your home to match your clean roof without using harsh acids, chemicals or high pressure?

One customer of mine with an 8,000 square foot roof had two other roof cleaning companies bid on his roof. They quoted him:

1) $1500 and $2200 minimum
2) No discounts
3) They would use over 800 gallons of chemical of which, 80% would end up in the ground.
4) Someone else would have to come in to clean the pool cage, deck and house for an additional cost.
5) And finally, the contractor didn't even show up.

I cleaned that roof for $895 and only used 110 gallons of chemical (good for the environment!) and because he let ME clean the rest of his home, he received a 10% package price discount on everything.

He then came to my site here and joined Angies List on our "Testimonials Page", so he recieved an additional 5% off. Now, this may not seem like much, but that extra 5% off saved him an additional $100 off this job. That measly $100 savings paid for his membership for the next two years!

On average, we are usually booked about two weeks ahead (as of 11/15/10, we are booked 4 to 6 weeks out - sorry), so if you have a deadline because of an HOA letter, then call us (813-448-9349) today while it is still on your mind and Andrea will get you on the schedule before someone else takes your spot! THEN you simply have to let your HOA know that you are now scheduled to have your roof cleaned. *That is really what they want - to know that you have the intention of doing the work. Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to hearing from you!