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Whether your ready for a new fireplace, need the chimney swept, remodeling, or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. Chimney Care of Lake Charles has been around since 1996, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. No job is too small or too big for our knowledgeable crews.

Whether your ready for a new fireplace, need the chimney swept, remodeling, or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. Chimney Care of Lake Charles has been around since 1996, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. No job is too small or too big for our knowledgeable crews.



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Fireplace Doctor was founded in the hopes to preserve human life and property. We pride ourselves on training and professionalism. If you are thinking about burning a fire inside your home, we should be your first call.

Fireplace Doctor was founded in the hopes to preserve human life and property. We pride ourselves on training and professionalism. If you are thinking about burning a fire inside your home, we should be your first call.

Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

The average cost to clean a roof is around $500, but prices can fall between $150 to $1,000 or more. The size and complexity of your roof are the most significant cost factors, as larger roofs and those with various bump-outs and gables will increase your cost. Your roof material will also make a difference. An asphalt roof will require more labor, as your professional will need to be careful not to damage the shingles. A metal roof can stand up to more intense scrubbing and shouldn’t take as long to clean.

The best time of year for roof cleaning depends on the climate in your area, but in most cases late spring or early summer are the best times. You should plan to clean your roof when it’s dry and not too hot or cold. It’s also a good idea to clean your roof in the late autumn to remove any built-up debris like leaves or branches. On the other hand, you shouldn’t clean your roof when it’s too cold, because you can cause ice buildup.

You may become so frustrated with the look of moss on your roof that you contemplate whether to clean or replace your roof. Fortunately, you don’t have to go as far as replacing it. After cleaning the moss, you can use a chemical solution to keep it away. For further protection, trim branches that overhang the roof, as fallen seed pods and leaves on the roof allow moisture to collect, encouraging moss growth. Consider adding zinc-coated flashing to the roof, too. As rain washes across the zinc, it leaves zinc particles behind that inhibit moss growth.

It may require stronger cleansers or chemicals, higher-pressure spray, or scrubbing to completely remove algae from a metal roof. Start with a mild cleanser; if that doesn’t work and you're comfortable doing so, use a stronger mix of ⅓ cup of laundry detergent, 1 quart of bleach, and 3 quarts of water to gently scrub the algae with a soft-bristled brush. If algae is present across large portions of your roof, doesn’t come off with gentle scrubbing and cleansers, or is in hard-to-reach areas, this may be a job better left to a pro.

You could void your roof warranty using a power washer if you have a newer roof. With an older roof, you could knock loose older shingles. On the other hand, some people safely use a pressure washer to remove moss from a metal roof. Although you may want to use a pressure washer, the truth is that you probably don’t need it to knock moss loose. A garden hose and brush will do the job just fine and in a safer manner than a pressure washer.

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