Roof Wash in Lakeland, FL

Thompson Pressure Washing recently completed a shingle roof cleaning in Lakeland, FL on a 2,435 square foot home that had developed a significant buildup of mold and algae over time. The growth had spread across a good portion of the roof surface, darkening the shingles and giving the home a neglected appearance from the street.

We used our soft wash method to treat the roof — a low pressure application of a bleach-based cleaning solution that kills mold and algae at the root without damaging the shingles. This is the preferred method for shingle roofs because high pressure can strip granules and shorten the life of the roof. The job took about two hours from start to finish.

During the job, a neighbor came out and asked us to be careful spraying near her fence, as she had active bird nests with eggs in the birdhouses along the property line. We took extra precaution in that area and made sure no overspray reached her side of the fence. Before we left we handed her a business card — she was friendly and appreciated the care we took.

As we were flushing the remaining bleach solution out of our system after the roof, we went ahead and sprayed down the customer's driveway and sidewalk with what was left in the line. It wasn't part of the original job but it made a noticeable difference and cost us nothing extra to do.

The homeowner was thrilled with the results — they said the roof looked 100 times better. They left us a 5-star review and even tipped us on the way out. That's the kind of outcome that makes the job worth doing right.

Location: Lakeland, FL

Location: Lakeland, FL