Our Process | Hometown Roof Cleaning

Cedar Roof Specialist Since 2010

Our Cleaning Process

We don't just clean roofs. We preserve, protect, and extend the life of your cedar shake investment using a certified, non-pressure soft wash process.

Preserve • Protect • Extend Roof Life
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We help homeowners preserve, protect, and extend the life of their cedar roofs through expert cleaning, restoration, and care. Our goal on every job is simple: leave your property looking better than when we arrived, and add years of life back into your roof.

5-10
Years Added Back
Our cedar cleaning process can add 5 to 10 years of life back into your roof, prolonging costly replacement.
No Pressure
Washer Used
100% Safe Process
We never walk on your roof or use a pressure washer. Everything is done safely from a ladder at garden hose pressure.
100%
Eco-Friendly Solution
Our proprietary cleaning solution is non-toxic, citrus-based, and biodegradable. Safe for your family, pets, and landscaping.

Our Step-by-Step Process

01
No Pressure. No Damage.

Non-Pressure Soft Wash Cleaning

Our entire cleaning process is performed from the safety of a ladder at standard garden hose pressure. We never walk on your cedar shake roof and we never use a pressure washer. Walking on cedar shakes causes cracking and compression damage. High-pressure water destroys the wood fibers that give cedar its durability and beauty.

This non-pressure approach is the only safe, responsible method for cleaning a cedar shake roof, and it is the cornerstone of everything we do.

02
Proprietary Formula

Specially Formulated Cleaning Solution Applied

We apply our proprietary Citra-Shield cleaning solution to your roof. Unlike caustic bleach-based products used by other companies, our formula is citrus-based, non-toxic, and specially engineered for cedar shake and slate roof surfaces.

The solution is allowed to dwell on the surface, penetrating deep into the wood grain to eliminate moss, mold, mildew, lichen, algae, and brown rot fungi at the root level, not just on the surface.

Why it matters: Surface-only cleaning leaves the infestation alive in the wood. Our solution eliminates it completely, giving you a longer-lasting result. Learn about what is growing on your roof.
03
Gentle Rinse

Safe Low-Pressure Rinse

After the solution has done its work, we rinse the roof at garden hose pressure only. This removes the loosened organic material without disturbing the wood fibers or dislodging any shakes.

The result is a clean, restored roof surface with same-day visible results. No waiting. No return visits. Your roof looks dramatically better the same day we arrive.

04
Preservation

Roof Preservation and Protection

Our cleaning solution does more than just clean. The steam process oil component actively rehydrates and conditions your cedar shakes, restoring flexibility and natural oils that are lost over years of weathering.

This is the difference between a company that cleans roofs and a company that preserves them. Every job we do is designed to extend your roof's lifespan and push back the costly replacement date as far as possible.

Our target: Add 5 to 10 years of life back into your roof on every single job. Contact us for a free estimate.

The Citra-Shield Proprietary Formula

What Is In Our Cleaning Solution?

Every ingredient serves a specific purpose in preserving and restoring your cedar roof.

01
Non-Toxic and Non-Caustic
Safe for your family, pets, and surrounding landscaping
02
Citrus-Based Formula
Derived from natural citrus oils, not harsh industrial chemicals
03
Algaecide, Mildewcide and Fungicide
Eliminates moss, mold, lichen, algae, and fungi at the root level
04
Bio-Surfactant
A plant-based soap that helps the solution cling to shakes for maximum penetration
05
Steam Process Oil
Rehydrates and conditions cedar shakes, restoring natural oils and flexibility

Safety, Eco-Friendliness and Expertise

Sullivan Roof Cleaning Certified

William is personally certified in the Sullivan Roof Cleaning process, the industry gold standard for cedar shake roof cleaning. This certification means every job meets a strict standard of quality, safety, and preservation excellence that most companies simply cannot offer.

100% Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable

Our cleaning solution is fully biodegradable and poses zero risk to your family, children, pets, wildlife, or landscaping. We take environmental responsibility seriously on every job. Read more about our eco-friendly approach.

Owner Present on Every Job

William, the founder and owner of Hometown Roof Cleaning, is personally on every single job. You will never deal with an unknown subcontractor. When we arrive at your property, you know exactly who is working on your home. Learn more about William.

Cedar and Slate Specialists Only

We do not try to be everything to everyone. We specialize exclusively in cedar shake roof cleaning and slate and tile roof cleaning. That focus means deeper expertise, better results, and a team that truly understands your roof's unique needs.

Ready to Preserve Your Roof?

Call or text William directly, or use our contact form for a free, no-obligation estimate. We respond within minutes.

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