Roof Moss Removal and Treatment Options
Additional Information
Our Roof Moss Removal and Treatment Process includes a 3 part system:
For several years we have used a Zinc alternative for treating moss. (It's no extra charge and is a fish friendly alternative that is just as effective as the environmentally toxic zinc)
- We first remove the large clumps of moss with a gentle scrape of the 3 tab, composite, asphalt, fiberglass, or laminated shingles. (removing the moss that stands around a centimeter or taller)
- Then we blow the loose debris off the roof and eaves.
- We then apply the Powder Roof Detergent to the roof’s surface (valleys, eaves, hips and ridges). The remaining moss will dehydrate and become brittle, eroding off the roof, making the shingles look nice again. This terminates, eliminates, and inhibits the future growth of moss and the spores for approximately 12 months to even a few years. Averaging 1.5 to 2 years depending on the tree shade, exposure to the sun, and harshness of the winter weather.
- This product is not zinc sulfate. The Powder Roof Detergent contains no heavy metals, dyes, fragrances, nor chlorine.
- We then clean the gutters and tidy up the yard. (Gutters cleaning has a separate line item in the quote)
- This treatment will not hurt the plants or pets around the house or the fish in nearby lakes and streams.
- Once it rains you will see discoloring after about 10-14 days and then the process is on it's way to start the treating.
- Allow about 8-13 weeks from the first rain to notice that all the moss and treatment is gone and your roof shingles looks great. (In the Summer months it works just as well but can take longer because of less rain.)
*Moss removal and treatment can be done anytime of the year and in most cases should be done annually or every other year. Gutter cleaning is needed along with the moss removal and the treatment process. Late fall (November on) is a great time to schedule moss removal and the treatment since your gutters need cleaning at that time of year from the last of the leaves falling.
Request a quote for Roof Moss Removal and Treatment
- Simply walk around your home and get an idea of where the moss is visible, whether you have a low profile, medium, or large amounts of moss on or between the shingles.
- Mention if south and west sides of the roof are moss free
- Use the "Button" below to request a quote; on the form is where you will enter the height of your structure and square footage in the "Message" box (e.g. 2 story/2600 sq. ft.)
- Unless it is just a preventative treatment, Gutters must be cleaned after a moss treatment unless the gutters have covers.
- We will e-mail you a detailed and clear proposal with estimated pricing.
- We can then schedule the moss treatment and gutter cleaning
- At the time of arriving at your home we will confirm pricing is correct before starting. If the quote needs any changes we will contact you in person or leave a message. (It is only unknown circumstances that usually change the price.)
*We never under any circumstances pressure wash composite shingles or an asphalt roof. We only pressure wash walkable pitched metal roofs for safety reasons.
Examples of Actual Quotes:
Small one story home 800 sq. ft.
- Roof Moss Removal and Treatment
- Interior gutter cleaning
- Approx. total cost = $419-459
Average ranch 1 story home: 1,750 sq. ft.
- Roof Moss Removal and Treatment
- Interior gutter cleaning
- Approx. total cost = $519-579
Average 2 story home: 2,600 sq. ft.
- Roof Moss Removal and Treatment
- Interior gutter cleaning
- Approx. total cost = $589-650
Large 2 story home: 3,500 sq. ft
- Roof Moss Removal and Treatment
- Interior gutter cleaning
- Approx. total cost = $698-749
Additional charges
- "Presidential" roofing shingles can cost significantly more
- Extremely neglected Moss - looks like a 70s shag carpet
- Steeper than a 7/12 pitch (rIse/span)
- Extra moss preventative powder
- Skylights ($20/each)
- Torch down roofs
- Remove and take away large bags of moss, leaves, needles and debris. ($50/ each large bag)
- Gutter Whitening - Exterior (visible) side of gutters can be cleaned at our time and material rate ($110/hour) Usually 1.5 to 2 hours. * About 90% of the exterior gutters we clean are mounted to fascia boards only exposing the front and bottom of the gutter. This is what we are quoting for normally unless you have gutters floating with the back exposed, let us know to get the quote done right from the start.
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Quote Request Options
Existing clients can click on “Client Hub” below, log in to their own client hub with just their email address, and let us know what you need done! (This should work for anyone who has requested a quote or worked with us in the past).
Existing clients can click on “Client Hub” below, log in to their own client hub with just their email address, and let us know what you need done! (This should work for anyone who has requested a quote or worked with us in the past).
Existing clients can click on “Client Hub” below, log in to their own client hub with just their email address, and let us know what you need done! (This should work for anyone who has requested a quote or worked with us in the past).
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New friends (welcome!) can click on “New Client” below to receive a detailed quote form for one or many tasks. (Let’s say for example you want a Moss Treatment with Gutter Cleaning plus Exterior Window Cleaning.)
Existing clients can click on “Client Hub” below, log in to their own client hub with just their email address, and let us know what you need done! (This should work for anyone who has requested a quote or worked with us in the past).
Existing clients can click on “Client Hub” below, log in to their own client hub with just their email address, and let us know what you need done! (This should work for anyone who has requested a quote or worked with us in the past).
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