Those black streaks on your roof are algae — and they're eating your shingles. Soft washing is the only roof cleaning method shingle manufacturers approve. We kill the algae and add years to your roof's life.
Low-pressure application from the roof surface. No high-PSI blasting that strips shingle granules. No pressure-washer wand getting under flashing. Just the manufacturer-approved method that kills algae at the root and adds years to your roof life.
That's Alex on a recent Fort Wayne job. Same approach on every roof we wash.
Black streaks running down a roof aren't dirt — they're Gloeocapsa magma, an algae that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. Left alone, it shortens roof life by up to 40%. The fix is soft washing — never pressure washing, which voids most shingle warranties.
Our roof soft wash uses a sodium hypochlorite mix applied at low pressure to kill the algae, moss, and lichen at their roots. After dwelling, we rinse with a gentle low-pressure rinse. The result: a uniformly clean roof that stays clean for 2–5 years, and shingles that last their full warranted lifespan.
Our roof soft washing service in Fort Wayne and Allen County covers:
The most common Fort Wayne roof. Soft wash kills algae streaks and stops shingle granule loss.
Streaks and oxidation cleaned with appropriate mix concentration.
Concrete and clay tile — gentle method preserves coating and prevents tile chipping.
Special cedar-safe mix. Algae and lichen removed without drying out the wood.
Commercial-style flat roofs cleaned for businesses and apartment buildings.
Every job follows the same step-by-step approach. No shortcuts.
Real soft washing on a real Fort Wayne home. Low-pressure application, manufacturer-approved chemistry, owner-operated. No subcontractors, no rented equipment, no shortcuts.
That's Alex on site, applying the soft wash mix the way roof manufacturers actually specify it should be done.
GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning all specify low-pressure soft wash. Pressure washing voids shingle warranties.
We don't walk your roof unless necessary. Walking shingles loses granules — the protective layer that determines roof life.
Asphalt, cedar, tile, and metal each get different chemistry. One-size-fits-all approaches damage roofs.
Roof debris flushes toward gutters during a wash. Doing both together is more efficient and you save money.
Roof soft washing in Fort Wayne typically runs $400–$900 depending on size and roof complexity. A standard ranch roof starts around $400. Larger 2-story homes run $575–$825. Bundle with a house wash and save.
Get a same-day quote → or call (260) 600-7732.
Text us a photo at (260) 600-7732 or fill out the quote form. Same-day response.