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Q: What time of year is best for roof cleaning?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s dry and not too hot or cold. It&rsquo;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&rsquo;t clean your roof when it&rsquo;s too cold, because you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-prevent-ice-dams.htm">cause ice buildup</a>.</p></div>

Q: Can I put salt on my roof for ice dams?

• <div><p>It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It&rsquo;s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that&rsquo;s damaging to plants and animals. </p></div>

Q: What is the best season to clean roof shingles?

• <div><p>For most people, summer is the best season to clean roof shingles. You want a day with dry weather and comfortable temperatures. In hot climates, late spring may work better for washing shingles. Avoid cleaning roof shingles at any time where ice could form from applying water in low temperatures.</p></div>

Q: What chemicals do you use for soft washing?

• <div><p>Soft washing chemicals typically consist of a mix of sodium hypochlorite (or a chemical component of bleach) and water. While sodium hypochlorite and bleach are often thought to be the same thing, there is one small but key difference between the two: sodium hypochlorite comes in powdered rather than liquid form, which means that it&rsquo;s also more concentrated and more effective from less product overall.</p></div>

Q: How often do solar panels need to be cleaned?

• <div><p>You should clean your panels at least twice a year. It depends on your location. In dusty climates (think the Arizona desert), you may need to clean your panels more frequently. Dust can dramatically impact the electrical output. If you live in a climate with extreme weather, you may want to check your panels seasonally.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
They were quick to reply, Very nice to do business with. Also did some extra work to remove dishes on roof .
Roeland Stone And Fire, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
JV contracting did a excellent job on our roof . I highly recommend ! A great job at a fair price. They cleaned up everyday and explained what needed to be done when they found rotted wood on my 123 year old house .They fixed it good as new. We love the color of the shingles we picked out ....
JV Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2023
North Star Roofing was very timely in getting back to us about doing the job, Then they showed up on time and did a great job, very professionally done with attention to detail, they are very skilled roofers. We have an old Queen Ann with a steeple, and every inch of the roof needed new...
North Star Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2017
The crew arrived on time and we went over the scope of the project. We have some windows that have been etched from hard rain water and they tried multiple applications of product to remove the film. They did not damage any plants and flowers around the house...they were real careful with their...
J&M Power Washing, Painting and Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2014
We received two bids for this job; van der Hoof was the lower of the two bids. They told us they expected it to take two days, but because of on-and-off rains and the Memorial Day weekend, the entire job took just over a week. We did have a bit of an unpleasant surprise when we found parts of...
Van Derhoof Roofing Co Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
The provider did a nice job sweeping the chimney. He was very professional, answered all my questions and kept the project area clean. During the cleaning process, he did not climb on the roof to ensure the chimney was in good condition - but I did not request it. I gained a lot of...
Wulfs Chimneys & Venting
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Reviewed in August 2013
The clean-up was done promptly and effectively. I had to wait a relatively long time for the trees to be removed (about 3 months) and was about to call someone else. But Alex's Proscape came through and did an excellent job of taking down the trees. One tree was easy because it was out in the...
Alex's Proscape LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Ruben Hertzler at Hollow Creek was recommended to me by a friend whose very complicated and steep roof had been re-done by Ruben and his crew. Ruben was very good at communication - returned calls promptly, addressed concerns immediately. His quote came in at just over half of what JD Ferro had...
Hollow Creek Builders
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Reviewed in January 2013
Used the handyman services after i moved to make repairs and changes. Also used them when storm blew shingles off the roof. Quality is good, and they are responsive.
Sunrise Building & Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in September 2012
Their roofing crews spent five days tearing off the old roof and replacing it with plywood, roofing paper, water barriers and shingles. They added roof vents and flashing around the chimney and vent pipes. Their window crew spent 2 days replacing old windows with high grade replacement windows...
JD Ferro Roofing
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