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What is soft washing?
High-pressure cleaning strips granules off tiles, forces water under laps, and shortens a roof's life. Soft washing does the opposite: we apply a professional cleaning solution at low pressure, let it break down the moss, lichen and algae, then rinse gently. The growth dies at the root, so the roof stays cleaner far longer than a pressure-washed one.
The Garden Route's damp winters make roofs here especially prone to black algae streaks and moss beds on the shaded south side. Left alone, that growth holds moisture against the tiles year-round.
Transparent pricing — R30 per square metre
Our roof soft wash is priced at R30/m² of roof area, so you can estimate your cost before we even visit: your home's floor area times roughly 1.3 gives the roof area. A 200 m² home is around 260 m² of roof — about R7,800. Your written quote confirms the exact figure after we've measured, with no hidden extras and no VAT added (we're not VAT registered — the price you see is the price you pay).
What to expect on the day
We protect plants and paving around the house, apply the treatment, and rinse with low-pressure equipment. Full results develop over the following weeks as the dead growth weathers off — and the roof keeps improving after we've left.
Frequently asked questions
Will soft washing damage my roof tiles?
No — that's the point of the method. Low pressure means no stripped granules, no cracked tiles and no water forced under the roof covering. It's the manufacturer-recommended way to clean a roof.
How much does roof cleaning cost in George?
R30 per square metre of roof area. Roof area is roughly your floor area times 1.3. Every job gets a written quote before we start, with no VAT added.
How long do soft wash results last?
Because the treatment kills growth at the root rather than just blasting the surface, roofs typically stay clean several times longer than with pressure washing.