Roof Cleaning in Lee's Summit, MO
Black streaks on asphalt shingles are living algae — we remove them with a no-pressure wash that leaves the granules intact.
Those dark vertical streaks running down the roof are Gloeocapsa magma, a hardy blue-green algae that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. It spreads across shaded and north-facing slopes first, holds moisture against the shingle mat, and gets darker every season it is left alone. It is not a stain, and scrubbing or blasting will not solve it.
Rescue Wash cleans roofs with a no-pressure soft wash that follows the method shingle manufacturers actually endorse. A cleaning solution is applied at very low pressure, given time to kill the growth completely, and then rinsed. The algae releases without anything abrasive touching the shingle, so the ceramic granules that give the roof its UV protection and its service life stay where they belong.
Pressure washing a shingle roof does the opposite. A high-pressure wand strips granules by the handful, exposes the asphalt mat underneath, lifts shingle edges, and can void a manufacturer warranty outright. The roof looks clean for one season and then ages dramatically faster. We will not do it, on any roof, at any price.
Safety shapes how we approach every roof. Wherever the pitch and layout allow, we work from the ground with extension equipment rather than putting a technician on the slope. Before we start, gutters are checked and the surrounding landscaping is pre-wet; when we finish, the gutter faces, siding below the roofline, and plantings all get rinsed down.
Roof cleaning is one of the highest-impact exterior services on a Lee's Summit home — the streaking is usually the first thing a neighbor or a buyer notices. Call (816) 797-5900 for a free estimate and we will assess the roof's pitch, material, and the extent of growth before quoting the work.
What's included
- Asphalt and architectural shingle roofs
- Black streak, moss, and lichen removal
- No-pressure application from ground equipment
- Gutters and surrounding landscaping rinsed
Three steps to a clean exterior
Request your estimate
Call (816) 797-5900 or send the short form on this site. Tell us the property type, the surfaces you want cleaned, and when you'd like the work done.
We confirm the plan and price
We review the surfaces, explain which cleaning method each one needs, and give you a written estimate before scheduling. No surprise add-ons after the truck arrives.
We clean and walk it with you
Our crew protects landscaping and fixtures, cleans the surfaces we quoted, and rinses the area down. We finish by walking the property with you so you can see the result.
Other Rescue Wash services
House Washing (Soft Wash)
Low-pressure soft washing that removes mildew, pollen, and road film from siding without forcing water behind it.
Driveway & Concrete Cleaning
Surface-cleaner washing that lifts years of grime from driveways, sidewalks, and patios with an even finish — no wand stripes.
Deck & Fence Washing
Gentle wood-safe cleaning that pulls gray weathering and green growth out of decks, fences, and pergolas without furring the grain.
Gutter Cleaning & Brightening
Interior debris cleared so water flows, plus exterior brightening that removes the black oxidation stripes on the gutter face.
Commercial Pressure Washing
Storefronts, sidewalks, dumpster pads, and building exteriors cleaned on a schedule that works around your business hours.
Tell us what needs cleaning
Send a few details and we'll follow up to confirm the scope and schedule a time that works. Prefer to talk it through? Call (816) 797-5900.
- Free estimates
- Residential and commercial
- Lee's Summit and nearby communities