The warm summer weather is perfect for outdoor projects. While you’re at it, you may consider tackling roof cleaning as well. However, this task should always be left to professionals for the following reasons.

Why You Need to Hire a Professional for Roof Cleaning

1. Stay Safe

Professionals have the experience to help them stay safe on the steep slopes of your roof. They also have gear, like roof harnesses, to prevent falls and protective eyewear and gloves to shield them from debris thrown up by the powerful jet of water.

By getting on your roof with a power-washer, you put yourself at risk of falling, especially when the roof gets wet from cleaning. Keep yourself safe this summer by having an expert perform this task.

2. Save Time & Money

At this time of year, there are probably dozens of activities you want to be doing, such as gardening, landscaping, or swimming in the pool. Power-washing isn’t just risky—it can also be a time-consuming, costly endeavor.

A professional will have the proper technique and can break down the project into sections to complete the task quickly and efficiently. This frees up your precious time for other chores or leisure activities.

3. Avoid Roof Damage

Power-washers rely on a concentrated blast of water to remove dirt, moss, and lichen from surfaces. While this works well for hard materials like concrete, softer surfaces like wood and asphalt shingles need to be cleaned with care.

Using a nozzle that’s too powerful or power-washing too close to the shingles can remove protective granules and loosen nails, increasing the chances that shingles will blow off in storms. A roof cleaning company will employ techniques to clean your roof thoroughly without causing lasting damage.

To give your roof the deep cleaning it needs, contact The Powerwash Guys in Milford, CT. They offer professional deck, fence, driveway, house, and roof cleaning throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties. To learn more about their services for residential and commercial clients, visit their website. To schedule a cleaning, call (203) 783-0404.