How Long Does It Take To Clean A Roof As A Professional

If you was looking into getting your roof cleaned but wanted to know roughly how long it takes, then you've come to the right place.

Cleaning a roof is an intricate task which requires a lot of care and attention so that no damage is done during the process. Because of this, it can take a while to properly clean a roof, but how long?

In this blog post, we will discover roughly how long it takes to clean a roof both with the soft washing and pressure washing methods.

How long does it take to pressure wash a roof?

To pressure wash a roof properly will take around 2-5 hours. This isn't just a case of grabbing your pressure washer and letting loose on the tiles though.

The Process:

1. Protecting the garden areas and gutters with sheets and disconnecting the gutter downpipe

2. Setting up ladders, cherry pickers, scissor lifts and whatever other reach systems that may be needed

3. Once the roof structure has been assessed, the right pressure and chemicals (if any) need to be chosen

4. The cleaning process, pressure washing the entire roof, moving your equipment around the home

5. Protections applied to the roof and any cleaning of windows or gutters that had been dirtied during the process

How Long Does It Take To Soft Wash A Roof?

Soft washing a roof normally takes around 2-4 hours to complete in total. This of course varies on the roof size, but that timeframe is a good ballpark figure.

The process:

1. Protecting garden areas, watering down the plants before starting and disconnecting gutter down pipes

2. Setting up reaching systems, just like pressure washing

3. Once the roof has been assessed, the chemical mixture needs selecting

4. Roof moss removal by hand is carried out before applying the soft wash

5. The chemical is then applied to the entire roof, this normally only takes around 30 minutes

6. Protection was applied during the soft wash application

How Long Until The Soft Washed Roof Looks Clean?

It takes around 2-3 months before a soft washed roof has worked it's magic and removed all of that algae, mould and mildew from your roof. This is one of the main drawbacks of soft washing a roof, but honestly, the wait is well worth the peace of mind you get as it is the safest method of roof cleaning.

For this reason, while we do offer pressure washing, our first option is always soft washing unless the client is in a rush.

How Long Does A Soft Washed Roof Stay Clean For?

A soft washed roof will stay clean for at least 2-5 years before the mould and moss even begins to grow back. We offer a renewing service every 2 years for this reason at a discounted cost to keep your roof looking it's best all year round.

Conclusion

Soft washing a roof is by far the best way to clean it, although it takes a bit longer to see the results.

You will have the peace of mind and confidence that your roof is clean, protected and no damage has been done during the cleaning process.