Do you need to clear snow from the roof?

• <div><p>While removing every snowflake from your roof is unnecessary, you should remove a significant buildup of snow. Since snow is wet and heavy, it can easily cause <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/did-storm-damage-your-roof.htm">damage to your roof</a>, which can lead to needing costly repairs. </p><p>Additionally, when the snow melts but has nowhere to go and refreezes, it can create an ice dam, causing mold concerns due to water leaking into your attic and ceiling. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a snow removal professional to clear heavy snowfall from your roof as soon as possible. </p></div>

How long does it take to clean a roof?

• <div><p>On average, cleaning a roof will take between <b>two to five hours</b>. This timeline depends on the size and slope of your roof and the severity of any stains. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-roof-cleaning-methods-ugly-stains.htm">Cleaning roof stains</a> can take additional time, especially if there are signs of moss or algae.</p><p>In addition, the age of your roof makes an enormous difference in the time it takes to clean it, as older roofs need more gentle care. If you have significant landscaping in your yard by your house, your professional roof cleaner will need additional time to protect it from cleaning chemicals. </p></div>

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Q: Will vinegar hurt roof shingles?

• <div><p>Vinegar will not damage your roof shingles. Using vinegar to wash your roof is an effective and popular cleaning method for asphalt shingles. You can buy white vinegar with varying concentrations of acetic acid. Typically, 5% is all you need for a good roof cleaning, but if you&rsquo;ve got stubborn stains or moss you can go as high as 25%.</p></div>

Q: Can pros remove tough stains and mildew?

• <div><p>Yes, pros use specialized solutions and pressure settings tailored to surface sensitivity.</p></div>

Q: What are some signs your roof needs cleaning?

• <div><p>Other than it looking like a dirty car, there are some other signs you need to clean your roof. Moss growth, algae (often black streaks), grime buildup, buildup under shingles, and leaf buildup are all classic signs a cleaning is overdue. If you have neighbors, take a look around. If your roof appears different in any way, that&rsquo;s another sign to call a pro to have it cleaned.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in December 2015
A BIT LATE, BUT WEATHER WAS DREADFUL. 15 MIN. NO BIG DEAL CONSIDERING THE WEATHER. CLEANED UP AFTER SWEAPING CHIMNEY TOOK SHOES OFF WHILE INSIDE HOUSE POLITE
Murphy's Fireplace & Stoves Inc
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Reviewed in November 2014
Do I feel ripped off? Heck yeah! I called Brooks to get my fireplace fixed because it was filling the room with smoke. He charged me $2660 for 2 hours of work that and essentially told me to go jump in a lake when I told him later that the 'repair' didn't do the job. He says he'll come back and...
Brooks Chimney Sweeping
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Reviewed in April 2014
Service went very well. They showed up on time, brought in their equipment and started with the job. He noticed some traces of past fired in the chimney but said they weren't bad and there was no need for a deeper cleaning. He got the job done and had me ready to burn some wood!
Master Sweep
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Reviewed in November 2013
They came to clean my chimney, did what looked like a great job, then the next day we had a bad storm and the chimney that never leaked was suddenly leaking. They came back and checked the chimney again and caulked and re-coated again for free and did a beautiful job. So far no leaks. They...
Superior Chimney Services Corporation
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Reviewed in February 2013
I called on a Mondya to make an appointment and he was able to come on Friday. He was very polite, quick, honest with his assestment, and finished his inspection in about 30 minutes. Although, no work was needed, he explained alot about gas fire places, arranging the logs, and misc other things....
4:11 Service Co
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Reviewed in September 2012
We had a very bad hailstorm earlier this year that damaged our roof and the roof on almost every house in this neighborhood, so we've had dozens of roofers trying to sell us their services. I spoke with several of the roofers and received estimates from 3 or 4 different roofers. However, none of...
CM3 Construction Group
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Reviewed in October 2011
fHad leak into fireplace. Went to Angie's and selected from list. Called. Came out promptly for and evaluation and estimate. The leak turned out to come from a hole in the chimney cap. While on the roof, they did a thorough inspection. I had been willing to put on a new roof, and expected to...
Integrity Roofing & Painting
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Reviewed in August 2011
I have to say that Jeff Jonas was amazing in every respect. Being a first-time home buyer, I had no idea about how widely homes can vary in quality. Luckily, my father told me the home inspection is probably the single most important aspect of the purchasing process and that I needed to check...
Jeffrey Jonas Inspection Service
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Reviewed in July 2010
They were the lowest bidder and did an excellent job on the roof. The crew was hardworking and professional. I found zero debris in the yard. The one minus was that their original chimney cap had no flashing. But they corrected it.
Wayne Jr's Roofing & Sheet Metal
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Reviewed in March 2008
Very polite, but when trying to get estimates, they want to charge a service fee for just looking. I have a large project to do and don't have time or money to pay everyone who comes to look at their portion. I appreciate the cost of traveling to homes on a business; however, if they aren't...
Black Goose Chimney Sweep
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Vinegar will not damage your roof shingles. Using vinegar to wash your roof is an effective and popular cleaning method for asphalt shingles. You can buy white vinegar with varying concentrations of acetic acid. Typically, 5% is all you need for a good roof cleaning, but if you’ve got stubborn stains or moss you can go as high as 25%.

While removing every snowflake from your roof is unnecessary, you should remove a significant buildup of snow. Since snow is wet and heavy, it can easily cause damage to your roof, which can lead to needing costly repairs.

Additionally, when the snow melts but has nowhere to go and refreezes, it can create an ice dam, causing mold concerns due to water leaking into your attic and ceiling. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a snow removal professional to clear heavy snowfall from your roof as soon as possible.

On average, cleaning a roof will take between two to five hours. This timeline depends on the size and slope of your roof and the severity of any stains. Cleaning roof stains can take additional time, especially if there are signs of moss or algae.

In addition, the age of your roof makes an enormous difference in the time it takes to clean it, as older roofs need more gentle care. If you have significant landscaping in your yard by your house, your professional roof cleaner will need additional time to protect it from cleaning chemicals.

Yes, pros use specialized solutions and pressure settings tailored to surface sensitivity.

Other than it looking like a dirty car, there are some other signs you need to clean your roof. Moss growth, algae (often black streaks), grime buildup, buildup under shingles, and leaf buildup are all classic signs a cleaning is overdue. If you have neighbors, take a look around. If your roof appears different in any way, that’s another sign to call a pro to have it cleaned.

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