Lithia, FL Barrel Tile Roof Restored with Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning

4,137 Square Foot Barrel Tile Roof Cleaning Brings Lithia Home Back to Life

A Lithia homeowner had gone years without having their barrel tile roof professionally cleaned, and the buildup showed it. When they reached out to Thompson Pressure Washing, mold and algae had spread across the tile, dulling the roof's appearance and signaling it was overdue for a proper roof cleaning.

At 4,137 square feet, this was a sizable project, and the condition of the tile made clear that a soft wash treatment was the right call. We applied our bleach-based soft wash solution across the entire roof, allowing it to break down the mold and algae buildup that had accumulated over the years. Watching years of organic growth lift away confirmed just how much of a difference proper roof cleaning makes on barrel tile, which tends to hold onto algae and staining more stubbornly than asphalt shingle.

Mother Nature didn't make this one easy. A series of rain showers rolled through partway into the job, forcing us to pause and wait out each system before continuing. Rather than rush or cut corners, our team stayed on site as long as needed to see the project through properly. Between the treatment itself and the weather delays, the full roof cleaning took about four and a half hours to complete.

Despite the extended timeline, the results were worth the wait. The barrel tile came out looking refreshed, with the mold and algae buildup completely removed and the roof's natural color restored. Roof cleaning on tile like this not only improves curb appeal but helps protect the integrity of the roofing material by clearing away the organic growth that can degrade tile over time.

The homeowner was thrilled with the finished results and left us a 5-star review, along with plans to use our pressure washing services again in the future. It's projects like this — patience through the weather, attention to detail on the tile, and a homeowner who notices the difference — that remind us why thorough roof cleaning matters, especially on a roof that's gone years without it.