Algae, lichen, and moss can grow on your roof when organic growth takes hold on the surface. Hot, humid summers and cold winters create the conditions for that growth to spread. At MidWest SoftWash, we clean it the right way: a true soft wash with 100% biodegradable, water-based, phosphate-free solutions and never a power washer. To remove growth from your St. Charles County roof, call us at (636) 244-1024.
We use the same no-pressure soft wash on every roof we take on, with a solution matched to the surface. We clean most roofs without anyone stepping onto them.
The most common roof we clean, and the granular surface our roof restoration treatment is built for. The soft wash clears the growth without any pressure on the shingles.
We clean them with a soft wash only, never a power washer. We set the solution strength to suit the shake.
A soft wash handles slate safely, with no pressure that could crack or loosen it. We reach it without walking the fragile surface.
Soft wash only. We match the solution to the tile and leave the surface untouched by any machine.
Cleaned the same way as barrel tile, reached without anyone walking the surface.
A soft wash lifts the growth and dirt, with the solution set to suit the panel.
We clean them with a soft wash, with the solution matched to the coated surface.
Soft-washed with a solution suited to the membrane, with no pressure involved.
Here is what sets our roof cleaning apart for homeowners across the county.
We’re one of the only companies in St. Charles County that performs a true soft wash. We use low-pressure, professional cleaning solutions, and no power washer touches your home or roof. Most companies that say ‘soft wash’ still reach for a pressure washer. We don’t.
Slate, cedar shake, and barrel tile are the roofs most companies turn down. That’s exactly what we specialize in, because cleaning them without harming the surface takes real expertise.
We’re a SoftWash Systems authorized company. Every technician completes 40 hours of certification training before working on your home, and our team logs at least 60 credit hours of ongoing training every year. That training is what lets us dial the solution precisely to your roof.
Every property gets full, timestamped photo documentation. Pre-inspection, during, and after, sent straight to you. You see exactly what we saw and exactly what we did. For roofs you can’t see from the ground, these photos show the whole job.
Here is what a roof cleaning with our crew looks like, from the first visit to the follow-up weeks later.
Reach out by phone, text, or email, and we’ll come to you. We walk the property with you, look the roof over, and set honest expectations about what the clean will and won’t do. Then we measure every surface we can help with and give you a written, line-item estimate, plus a digital copy. It comes with package options and bundle discounts, so you can pick one or build your own.
Once you approve your services, we put a specific day on the calendar, usually within two weeks depending on the season. You get a confirmation email with the date, time, services, price, and any prep reminders. On the day, the crew calls about 30 minutes ahead.
A two-person team introduces themselves and reviews the scope with you. Before any solution reaches the roof, we lay down heavy plant and property protection. Delicate plants get a plant-wash solution that actually feeds the soil. We pre-inspect and start our photos here.
We clean with the SoftWash Systems blend module dialed to around 3% for roofs, paired with our SoftWash soaps. The solution is matched to your surface. We do most of the work from a ladder or the ground, and we’re rarely on the roof itself. The crew wears respirators or masks where the job calls for them.
When the work is done, we walk the whole job with you so you can see the result up close. Payment is collected the same day, once you’re happy with what we’ve done.
About three to four weeks later, we come back on our own schedule. We check the roof, and if any growth is still working its way off, we re-treat it.
If you have an asphalt shingle roof, you can add a roof restoration treatment after the clean. Our roof restoration treatment hydrates the roof, protects granules, and adds UV and hail resistance, and it comes with a five-year warranty. It's typically a yearly treatment, applied after the standard roof prep. Ask us to include it when we price your roof.
Every roof is different, so we measure yours in person and put a firm number on your written estimate. Here is the range most homeowners can plan around.
Most homeowners save by combining services:
Our Maintenance Plans schedule your roof cleaning alongside the rest of your property, billed as a monthly subscription. We plan the whole year in advance and dispatch the crew with about a week’s notice, so there’s nothing for you to keep track of.
We back the roof cleaning itself and the job as a whole.
Our roof cleaning comes with a two-year warranty.
We stand behind every job with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something isn’t right, call us. A territory manager reviews your concerns, and we get the crew back out as soon as possible, often the same or next day.
Not completely, and that’s by design. Your roof didn’t get dirty overnight, and it won’t come fully clean overnight. Algae is mostly gone the same day, but lichen and moss turn white as they die and take two to six weeks to detach and rinse away naturally. Thick growth may require a second treatment, and we include a follow-up visit with every roof cleaning to check it.
It can, especially if your water is hard. Roof cleaning can leave overspray on your windows. We rinse as we go, but if your water is hard, spotting can remain, which is why many homeowners add our water-fed pole window cleaning after a roof wash.
Yes, and we’ll tell you up front. If we think your roof needs replacing within about five years, we’ll tell you honestly rather than take your money for a wash, and we’ll point you to a trusted roofer. We don’t clean galvanized roofs, and we take extra care when a koi pond is nearby.
Most roofs take about three to eight hours. The material makes the difference, so a straightforward asphalt shingle roof takes less time than a complex tile or slate roof.
We never put a power washer on your roof, which is the part that matters. Pressure voids most manufacturer warranties and can damage the roof, so we rely on a low-pressure soft wash and solution cleaning instead.
You don’t have to be, but we prefer it. The crew does a full walk-around with you at the end so you can see the finished work before we go.
Yes, as part of your roof cleaning. If your roof shingles carry an algae warranty, we can help you file the claim and recover some of the cost of your roof cleaning, something almost no other company offers. Mention it during your in-person visit, and we’ll walk you through it.
We come out, walk your roof’s condition with you, and leave you with a free, written estimate, no obligation. It’s how we work with homeowners across St. Charles County, and it’s the honest way to price a roof. Call, text, or email to set it up, and reach us directly at (636) 244-1024.
