Palo Alto roofs range from Professorville's historic homes to Eichler flat roofs that high pressure would destroy outright. Soft washing is the only method we use up there — gentle on hundred-year-old materials, gentle on foam and tar-and-gravel, lethal on moss and algae.
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Real before & afters from this service across the Peninsula.
We soft wash exclusively on roofing — low pressure, biodegradable detergent, and dwell time that kills moss, algae, and lichen at the root instead of blasting it off the surface. High pressure strips shingle granules and cracks tile, which is why we never use it up there.
Every roof job includes clearing valleys and ridge lines of debris, checking flashing and visible penetrations, and photographing the finished work. Results typically last 2–3 years.
Palo Alto specifics: Palo Alto's historic districts — Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park — carry century-old brick and heritage oaks, while Eichler neighborhoods demand the low-pressure care their siding and flat roofs were never designed to survive without. We work Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park, College Terrace, and Midtown regularly.
Common Burlingame service calls: moss removal from shaded roofs, brick walkway restoration in Burlingame Park, driveway cleaning in Easton Addition, and gutter clearing across the whole city after the rainy season.
Hot-water pressure washing that lifts oil, algae, moss, and years of grime from concrete, brick, pavers, exposed aggregate, and stone — without stripping the surface.
Low-pressure, biodegradable-detergent washing for roofs, siding, stucco, and anything delicate. Kills moss, mildew, and algae at the root — 4–6x longer-lasting than blasting.
Hand-cleared gutters, flushed downspouts, and a full inspection for damage or sagging. The cheapest form of water-damage insurance your home will ever get.
Streak-free exterior window washing for residential and light commercial properties. We reach the high ones, detail the frames, and leave glass you can actually see through again.
Our roof had moss so thick you couldn't see the tile. Nick's crew treated it, explained everything, and it still looks clean two years on.
We keep the back-and-forth to a minimum and the communication clear. Here's what working with us looks like.
Call, text, or fill out our form. We respond within 24 hours with a clear, itemized quote.
For larger jobs, we walk the property with you to confirm scope, materials, and the best method.
On time, in uniform, with professional gear. Landscaping protected, neighbors respected.
We walk the finished job with you. If anything's not right, we fix it then and there.
Most Palo Alto roofs run from a few hundred dollars for a single-story to over a thousand for large, steep, or estate roofs. Size, pitch, material, and moss coverage set the price. Quotes are free and back within 24 hours.
Yes — it's the manufacturer-recommended method for shingle and tile alike. Low pressure plus the right detergent kills growth at the root without stripping granules or cracking tile.
Typically 2–3 years. Heavily shaded Palo Alto roofs under tree canopy trend toward the shorter end.
Increasingly yes — California insurers review aerial imagery, and visible moss can trigger non-renewal. A soft wash returns the roof to insurable condition.
Free estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no upsell, just a straight answer on what it'll cost and when we can start.
Reach Nick directly: (510) 605-0441 · pressurewashbynick@gmail.com