Roofs & Gutters
Roof soft washing, moss, tile and metal roofs, and gutter stripes: what is safe, what it costs and when it is worth it.
What these cost
How we price| Service | Price range | Basis | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney water repellent, professionally applied | $200 to $500typical, for chimney waterproofing on contractors' price pagesfull range $150 to $884 | per chimney | Water Repellent on a Brick Chimney: Worth $1,350? |
| Drone roof cleaning, residential | about $500 to $700 | for a 2,000 sq ft roofat $0.25 to $0.35 per sq ft | Drone Roof Cleaning Cost for a House |
| Gutter brightening | about $160 to $400 | for 160 ft of gutterat $1.00 to $2.50 per linear ft of gutter face | What Gutter Brightening Costs, Flat Fee or by the Foot |
| Gutter cleaning, one year | $175 to $350 | per year, one Atlanta-area home up to 2,000 sq ft | How Often to Clean Gutters, and What Each Schedule Costs |
| Gutter cleaning, one-story: Companies that price by the linear footGutter cleaning, one-story | about $160 to $240typical, for a one-story home, standard clean-outfull range about $160 to $480 | for 160 ft of gutterat $1.00 to $1.50 per linear foot | Adding Gutter Cleaning in Fall: Price, Height and Timing |
| Gutter cleaning, whole house | $100 to $250 | per visit | What 33 Gutter Cleaners Charge, One Story to Three |
| Metal roof cleaning | about $500 to $800typical, for a metal roof, one washer's base price before pitch add-onsfull range about $400 to $1,400 | for a 2,000 sq ft roofat $0.25 to $0.40 per sq ft | Metal Roof Cleaning Cost: What Panel Makers Allow |
| Permanent roofline lights | $2,700 to $5,250 | per 150 ft of roofline | Permanent Roofline Lights vs a Yearly Installer: Break-Even |
| Roof soft wash | about $500 to $900 | for a 2,000 sq ft roofat $0.25 to $0.45 per sq ft | Roof Cleaning and Your Shingle Warranty: 5 Claims Checked |
| Roof soft wash | about $500 to $600typical, for roof soft wash, one Kansas City operator's published ratefull range about $500 to $600 | for a 2,000 sq ft roofat $0.25 to $0.30 per sq ft | Which Washing Services Pay Best per Hour? |
| Rust remover powder, 30 oz (concrete and masonry) | $28 | one-time | Rust Streaks on a Shingle Roof: Fix the Metal, Then Clean |
| Shingle roof soft wash | about $360 to $1,200 | for a 2,000 sq ft roofat $0.18 to $0.60 per sq ft of roof | How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost? |
Ranges are asking prices from providers' own pages, as quoted in each guide. Where a guide names a typical job, its typical range comes first and the full range under it. Per-foot prices show an estimate for a standard size, with the rate under it. Where a service has both, the per-job price comes first: it is mostly a "starting at" price for smaller jobs, while per-square-foot rates are worked out at the standard size.
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What Gutter Brightening Costs, Flat Fee or by the Foot
Gutter brighteningabout $160 to $400for 160 ft of gutter$1.00 to $2.50 per linear ft of gutter face
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How Often to Clean Gutters, and What Each Schedule Costs
Gutter cleaning, one year$175 to $350per year, one Atlanta-area home up to 2,000 sq ft
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How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost?
Shingle roof soft washabout $360 to $1,200for a 2,000 sq ft roof$0.18 to $0.60 per sq ft of roof
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What 33 Gutter Cleaners Charge, One Story to Three
Gutter cleaning, whole house$100 to $250per visit
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Drone Roof Cleaning Cost for a House
Drone roof cleaning, residentialabout $500 to $700for a 2,000 sq ft roof$0.25 to $0.35 per sq ft
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Roof Cleaning and Your Shingle Warranty: 5 Claims Checked
Roof soft washabout $500 to $900for a 2,000 sq ft roof$0.25 to $0.45 per sq ft
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Water Repellent on a Brick Chimney: Worth $1,350?
Chimney water repellent, professionally applied$200 to $500per chimney · typical, chimney waterproofing on contractors' price pages
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For Operators
Adding Gutter Cleaning in Fall: Price, Height and Timing
Gutter cleaning, one-storyabout $160 to $240for 160 ft of gutter · typical, a one-story home, standard clean-out$1.00 to $1.50 per linear foot
Roofs & Gutters

Hiring a Pro
Algae on the Inspection Report: What It Means When Buying
Did the inspection flag algae or mildew on the siding or roof? What the note usually means, when it hints at a moisture problem and what cleaning costs.
HOAs, Renters & Home Sales

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Cleaning Tile Roofs: What's Safe for Clay and Concrete
Tile roofs can be cleaned safely with low pressure, mild cleaners and careful footing. See what tile makers allow, what breaks tiles and what it costs.
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Roof Flagged for Moss by Your Insurer: What to Do
An insurer's aerial photo says your roof has moss or algae? Ask for the exact reason, get a roofer's report and clean only real moss. What regulators say.
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Metal Roof Cleaning Cost: What Panel Makers Allow
Metal roof cleaningabout $500 to $800for a 2,000 sq ft roof · typical, a metal roof, one washer's base price before pitch add-ons$0.25 to $0.40 per sq ft
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Permanent Roofline Lights vs a Yearly Installer: Break-Even
Permanent roofline lights$2,700 to $5,250per 150 ft of roofline
Seasons, Winter & Holidays

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Roof Soft Wash Results: Why It Looks Worse at First
A soft-washed roof can look blotchy for weeks. Learn what's normal after a roof wash, how long dead moss and lichen take to fall off and when to call back.
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Rust Streaks on a Shingle Roof: Fix the Metal, Then Clean
Rust remover powder, 30 oz (concrete and masonry)$28one-time
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Stucco Stains After a New Roof or Gutter Overflow
A dark streak growing on stucco under a roofline is usually runoff, dirt or mildew. See how to read the stain, fix the water first and wash stucco gently.
Siding & Exterior Walls

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Tiger Stripes vs Oxidation on Gutters
Black streaks and chalky paint on gutters are two different problems, each with its own fix. Learn to tell them apart and which add-on to book.
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For Operators
Which Washing Services Pay Best per Hour?
Roof soft washabout $500 to $600for a 2,000 sq ft roof · typical, roof soft wash, one Kansas City operator's published rate$0.25 to $0.30 per sq ft
Pricing & Marketing (operators)

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Is Roof Cleaning Worth It?
Roofers say never wash shingles, and soft washers say it's safe. What shingle makers advise, and when cleaning, leaving it alone or zinc strips make sense.
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