SurfacePro provides soft wash roof cleaning in Cedar Rapids and surrounding Eastern Iowa towns. Instead of high pressure, which strips shingle granules, we apply a roof-safe cleaning solution at low pressure that kills the algae causing black streaks, along with moss and lichen, then rinse the property. Roofs come out clean and stay clean longer.
Why roofs get black streaks
The dark streaks on asphalt shingles are usually airborne algae that feeds on moisture and shingle filler, starting on shaded, north-facing slopes. Left alone, organic growth holds moisture against the roof and moss and lichen can lift shingle edges. Read our guide to black streaks on roofs.
What's included
- Soft wash of the full roof surface
- Black streak (algae) removal
- Moss and lichen treatment
- Landscaping pre-wet and rinse
- Rinse of gutters and surfaces below
Why we never pressure wash roofs
- Protects shingle granulesHigh pressure knocks off the granules that protect shingles from UV and weather.
- Protects your warrantyPressure washing can void shingle warranties; low-pressure cleaning is the recommended approach for algae.
- Longer-lasting cleanThe cleaning solution kills growth at the root, so streaks take years to come back.
Our roof cleaning process
- 1. Protect the propertyPlants and landscaping are pre-wet and sensitive areas are managed.
- 2. Low-pressure applicationA roof-safe solution is applied gently to kill algae, moss and lichen.
- 3. Dwell & rinseThe solution breaks down growth, then surfaces and landscaping below are rinsed.
Roof Cleaning near me: serving Cedar Rapids & nearby towns
We provide roof cleaning throughout Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa, including Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Mount Vernon, Ely, Fairfax, Palo, Center Point, and more. See all service areas.
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Written and kept current by Clayton and the SurfacePro Pressure Washing crew in Cedar Rapids, IA. Last updated September 20, 2026.
