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Wilmington NC • Soft Wash • No Pressure Damage
Black streaks, algae, and moss on your Wilmington roof are not just cosmetic. They eat into shingles. Soft wash kills them safely without pressure damage or voided warranties.
Wilmington's combination of salt air off the Cape Fear River, hurricane history (Florence set rainfall records here in 2018; Fran's 12-foot surge in 1996 damaged three-quarters of New Hanover County homes), and 73-to-81% summer humidity is hard on every exterior surface. That's the backdrop for any honest conversation about soft-wash roof cleaning here.
From the antebellum brick of the Historic District to the planned communities of Landfall, Mayfaire, and Forest Hills, the constants are the same: humidity, salt, sun, and storms. Our job is to clean what's already in place and add years of life without replacement. Wilmington's housing mix is unusually wide. The Downtown Historic District (one of the largest in the US, with antebellum and Victorian homes) and the post-1980s subdivisions of Landfall and Mayfaire are very different conservation challenges.
Soft wash uses a low-pressure spray with a bio-based cleaning solution that kills algae and moss spores at the surface and below. Warranty-safe across major shingle manufacturers (most of whom prohibit pressure washing). 3-5 years of re-growth prevention typical. Licensed and insured, coastal NC owned and operated. Bio-based products. Free, no-obligation quotes,we'll tell you straight whether our service is the right fit or not.
Soft wash roof cleaning for Wilmington homes.
A low-pressure spray with a bio-based cleaning solution that kills algae and moss spores at the surface and below. Not pressure washing. No shingle damage.
Pressure washing uses high-pressure water that strips granules from shingles, lifts tabs, and forces water under the roof. Most manufacturer warranties prohibit pressure washing for that reason. Soft wash is gentle and warranty-safe.
Not for 3 to 5 years typically. Coastal humidity will eventually let new spores take hold, but soft wash kills them deep enough to prevent immediate re-growth.
Yes. Bio-based, low VOC, no harsh chemicals running off into your beds. We pre-wet sensitive plants and rinse after if needed.
Most Wilmington homeowners benefit from a pre-season service or inspection in May or June, before peak storm activity. Post-storm work in September through November is also smart, especially after a named storm passes through the Cape Fear region. We schedule around the forecast.
Free quote. We come out, look at your roof, tell you the cost, and you decide. No pressure (literally or figuratively).