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Roof Cleaning Services in Saanich, BC.

Saanich's tree canopy and wet winters are hard on roofs. Moss and lichen take hold fast on north-facing slopes, and by the time you notice green creeping toward the ridge, the roots are already working into the shingle. We clean residential roofs across Saanich using a soft-wash method that kills growth at the root, rinses clean, and leaves the shingles intact. One visit, photos of every slope, done.

Serving Greater Victoria. No contracts, free quotes.

Roof Cleaning Services in Saanich, BC.

Local.

Owner-operated, Greater Victoria

Honest.

Flat-rate, priced before we start

Insured.

Liability and workers comp on every job

Careful.

Same crew, every visit, on time

What's actually included.

We quote flat-rate, never hourly. Below is what every job covers, in writing, before we start.

  • 01

    Soft-wash application

    Low-pressure solution applied across the full roof surface. Kills moss spores and lichen at the root rather than blasting them sideways to the eaves.

  • 02

    Asphalt-shingle safe

    No pressure washing, no granule loss. Our method meets the low-pressure spec most shingle manufacturers require to keep the warranty active.

  • 03

    Cedar shake treated separately

    Different solution concentration and dwell time for cedar roofs. We do not run the same recipe on every material.

  • 04

    Gutter sweep included

    Debris loosened during the rinse gets bagged and removed before we leave. You do not end up with a blocked downpipe a week later.

  • 05

    Photo report, same day

    Every slope photographed before and after. Sent to you with notes on anything we flagged: cracked flashing, loose ridge caps, anything worth knowing.

  • 06

    Zinc strip add-on

    A top-ridge zinc or copper strip slows regrowth on shaded Saanich lots. Worth adding if you have heavy tree cover on the north side.

Roof Cleaning Services in Saanich, BC. — detail
Roof Cleaning Services in Saanich, BC. — detail

The work speaks for itself.

Real Greater Victoria homes. No filters, no staged shots.

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What this service typically runs.

These are the typical ranges. Your exact flat-rate goes in your written quote, no surprises on the day.

Steep-pitch access, post-storm debris, or heavy lichen may add a surcharge. We put it in writing before we start.

  • Single-story bungalow, standard pitch$420 to $640
  • Two-story home, standard pitch$640 to $1,000
  • Two-story with cedar shake or complex valleys$1,000 to $1,450
  • Add zinc or copper ridge strip$180 to $320
  • Combine with gutter clean, same visit10% off the gutter line

Common questions.

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Will roof cleaning void my shingle warranty?+

Soft washing done to spec does not. Pressure washing often does. Most shingle manufacturers actually require regular cleaning to keep the warranty active, and our low-pressure method meets that requirement.

Is soft washing safe for cedar shake?+

Yes, with the right solution and rinse pressure. Cedar is more sensitive than asphalt, so we run a lower concentration and a longer dwell time. We do not use the same recipe on every roof regardless of material.

How long does a Saanich roof cleaning take?+

Most homes take two to four hours. Larger properties or roofs with heavy lichen coverage can run a bit longer. We give you a time window when we book, not a four-hour arrival range.

How long before the moss comes back?+

In Saanich's climate, expect two to four years without a preventive treatment. Add a zinc or copper ridge strip and most homes go three to five years before a full re-clean is needed. Heavy tree cover on the north side shortens that window.

Do I need to be home during the job?+

No. Roof work is exterior only. Show us the gate access on quote day and we will send the photo report when we are done.

Get the roof sorted before the moss gets another winter to spread.

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  • Honest, flat-rate pricing — no surprises on the day.
  • Same friendly crew every visit, locally owned.
  • Liability insured, WCB covered, and proud of it.
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