Roof Cleaning — DIY vs Pro in Pickering
Soft-wash roof cleaning that lifts algae, moss, and lichen without pressure-blasting your shingles. Side-by-side: what you get, what you skip, what it costs.
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DIY vs Pro — Roof Cleaning in Pickering
Cheapest and safest are rarely the same choice — this page shows where they overlap in Pickering.
The pro premium is 90% documentation, 10% specialty tooling. Both have real value insurers rely on.
DIY works for surface-level maintenance. Anything involving flues, roofs, or insurance needs certified paperwork.
What's included
- ✓ Soft-wash only — no shingle damage
- ✓ Shingle-manufacturer approved chemistry
- ✓ Zinc strip installed to slow regrowth
- ✓ 5-year no-return guarantee
- 1. Protect landscaping and downspouts
- 2. Apply soft-wash biocide, dwell 15 min
- 3. Rinse with low-pressure fan spray
- 4. Install zinc strip at ridge
DIY vs Pro FAQ — Pickering
Can I get a quote without a site visit?+
For most standard services, yes — three photos and your postal code is enough for a firm written number.
Do you charge for the quote?+
No. Written quotes are free, no obligation, no hard sell — even for major masonry work.
Do you handle insurance paperwork?+
Yes. We photograph, document, and email inspection reports in the format Ontario insurers accept.
Are your quotes really fixed?+
Yes. Every written quote is fixed — we absorb the risk if the job runs long. That's the whole point of certified pricing.
Do you work weekends?+
Saturday slots book out weeks in advance. Sunday is emergency-only. Book early for weekends.
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