We soft wash roofs and clean gutters across Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, from the canal-front homes in Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista to the historic streets of Victoria Park and Colee Hammock. Call with your street and the number of stories, and we quote it on the same call.
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Free inspectionFort Lauderdale runs on the same storm clock as the rest of South Florida: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the city's own long-record weather station, sits a few miles from downtown, and hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. The city has also seen what that weather can do at its worst: in April 2023, a stalled storm dropped 25.91 inches of rain on the airport in 24 hours, a record that shattered the old 1979 mark of 14.59 inches and shut the airport down for two days. What sets Fort Lauderdale apart day to day, though, is water of a different kind: the city has 165 miles of inland waterways, dredged mostly during the 1920s land boom, and a huge share of homes sit on a canal.
A canal-front home near Las Olas Isles and an inland bungalow in Victoria Park see different weather in practice, even on the same storm day. We ask about the property before we quote the job.
Most of the overflow calls we get start at a downspout elbow. A fistful of wet debris lodges at the first bend, and the whole gutter behind it backs up. That is why we flush every downspout and watch the water leave, instead of stopping when the trough looks clear.
Fort Lauderdale reads differently depending on how close a property sits to water. Canal-front homes near Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge deal with salt air and boat traffic humidity on top of the usual rain, while the historic inland streets of Victoria Park and Colee Hammock carry homes from as far back as the 1920s, with roofing and gutters that have had a century to accumulate wear in some cases. We ask which kind of property we're working on before we assume what the roof needs. Properties closest to Port Everglades and the Intracoastal see the heaviest salt exposure in the city, while the quieter residential canals inland show it more slowly.
We are licensed and insured, and we are happy to send you proof before the job. You are letting someone climb onto your roof. You should know who they are.
Rain lands on the roof, runs into the gutters, and leaves through the downspouts. We clean every stop on that path.
Gutters collect more than leaves. Seed pods, matted debris, pollen paste, and grit from old shingles all settle in the trough, and a leaf blower does not touch most of it. Hands and scoops do.
We clear every run, bag the debris, and take it with us. Then we check hangers, seams, and the fascia behind the gutter for damage you cannot see from the ground.
Most overflow starts at a downspout, not in the gutter. We run water through every downspout and clear the blockage at the elbow or outlet. If your downspouts tie into a buried drain pipe, we flush that line too.
Guards keep out large debris, but pollen, seed pods, and grit still get through and settle underneath. We lift the guards or screens, clean them, and clear the trough below.
Rain leaves dark streaks and oxidation on the outside face of your gutters, even when the inside is clean. We wash the face of each run so the gutters match the rest of your roofline.
Roof cleaning here means low pressure and a roof-safe cleaner. The dark streaks come off, and your shingles, tile, flat roof, or metal stay intact. We clear the gutters first so the rinse has somewhere to go, then flush them again at the end. See how soft washing works.
Fort Lauderdale follows the same wet and dry pattern as the rest of South Florida. Dry weather generally holds from mid-October to mid-May, and the wet season, May 15 to October 15, overlaps hurricane season.
| When | What happens here | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-October to January | The dry season begins, and hurricane-season debris is still in gutters and on roofs. | A full cleaning and roof check while the weather holds. |
| February to April | The driest weeks, though Fort Lauderdale's April 2023 record flood is a reminder the dry season can still bring a historic downpour. | Book roof washing and gutter work before the wet season returns. |
| Early May | The last dry days before the wet season starts on May 15. | Clear gutters and downspouts and check the roof before the first storms. |
| June to October | Near-daily storms and hurricane season. | Storm checks and downspout flushes after heavy rain or any named storm. |
| Any week after a named storm or a flash flood event | Canal-front homes and low-lying inland streets both fill fast. | Storm cleanup and a drainage check move to the front of the schedule. |
Most people who search for roof pressure washing want the dark streaks gone. We get that. On asphalt shingles the streaks are usually a cyanobacterium called Gloeocapsa magma, which feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle and spreads on the wind, as the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association explains. Tile, flat, and metal roofs grow algae and mildew of their own.
High pressure takes the protective surface off and can push water under the roof. We use a soft wash instead: low pressure, and a roof-safe cleaner that does the actual work.
| On your roof | High-pressure blasting | Our low-pressure soft wash |
|---|---|---|
| Shingles | Knocks off protective granules. | Granules stay in place. |
| Algae and mildew | Roots stay and streaks return sooner. | Cleaner kills growth at its base. |
| Water intrusion | Can force water under the roof surface. | Gentle flow that follows the way rain runs. |
| Tile, flat, and metal | Can chip tile and scar coatings and membranes. | Safe on tile, flat roofs, metal, and shingle. |
Fort Lauderdale roofs run the full range: concrete and clay tile on both historic and newer homes, shingle on much of the inland housing stock, and flat or metal roofing on downtown high-rises and newer construction. Heat, humidity, and salt air from the canals and the coast grow algae and mildew faster here than on a comparable inland city. On tile we stay well under the roughly 1,200 psi ceiling tile care guides set, use a concrete-compatible cleaner, and step only where tiles overlap.
Fort Lauderdale is inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers Miami-Dade and Broward counties both, and roofing products installed here need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance even though the home is in Broward. We clean roofs. Repairs and re-roofing belong to a licensed roofer. Roofs closest to Port Everglades and the busiest canal corridors typically need washing sooner than roofs on quieter, more inland waterways or streets farther from the water entirely.
Most roofs do well with a wash every two to three years. Shaded slopes and roofs under trees grow algae faster and may need it sooner. A damp, algae-covered roof also sheds more grit into the gutters below, which is one more reason we handle both in a single visit.
Every job gets a set of photos like these. Keep the same angle for each pair.
Gutter cleaning
Roof pressure washing
Downspout cleaning
We clean gutters and wash roofs across Fort Lauderdale, FL. Pick your ZIP code to see the neighborhoods we cover, or call and we will confirm your street.
Downtown and Las Olas
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, Rio Vista
See ZIP 33301Central and Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Colee Hammock
See ZIP 33304Northeast Fort Lauderdale
Coral Ridge, Galt Ocean Mile
See ZIP 33308South Fort Lauderdale
Rio Vista, Harbor Beach
See ZIP 33316Southwest Fort Lauderdale
Melrose Park, Riverland
See ZIP 33312Northwest Fort Lauderdale
Northwest Fort Lauderdale
See ZIP 33311Not sure we cover your ZIP code? Call us at (813) 856-2726.
The pin sits near downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard, close to the middle of our service area. We cover ZIP codes from the canal-front neighborhoods to the inland historic streets. Call and we'll confirm your street.
It depends on the roof size, material, and how far gone the staining is. Canal-front homes with salt exposure sometimes need more attention than an inland roof of the same size. Call with your address and we quote by phone.
It depends on the feet of gutter, the number of stories, and whether the home is canal-front or inland. Call with your address and we quote by phone.
Early May, before the wet season starts on May 15, matters most, with a second visit after hurricane season between October and December.
Yes. Salt air and boat traffic humidity speed up oxidation and algae growth compared to a drier, more inland property.
We cover the city end to end, from Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge to Victoria Park, Colee Hammock, and the neighborhoods farther inland.
The city's April 2023 record rainfall showed how fast water moves through this area when drainage is blocked. We check that every downspout actually clears water, not just that the gutter looks empty.
Often, yes. That area sees the heaviest salt air and boat traffic in the city, which speeds up both gutter oxidation and roof algae growth.
Yes, and either neighborhood can be the first stop of the day. Call with your street and we'll find a time that works.
We clear every run by hand, remove debris from the lower roof edge, flush every downspout, and inspect hangers, seams, and fascia. You get before and after photos, and we haul the debris away.
At least twice a year, in spring and again in fall. If trees hang over your roof, plan on three or four visits a year. The calendar above shows the best timing in Fort Lauderdale.
The price depends mostly on how many feet of gutter you have, how many stories the house is, and how packed the runs are. Call us with those details and we will quote it by phone.
No. If we can reach the gutters and roof, we can work while you are out. We send photos when we finish.
High pressure is not. It strips the roof surface and can push water underneath. We use a soft wash: low pressure plus a roof-safe cleaner that does the cleaning.
Algae. On asphalt shingles it is usually Gloeocapsa magma, which feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle. Tile, flat, and metal roofs grow algae and mildew too, helped along by heat, humidity, and shade.
Most roofs do well with a wash every two to three years. Shade, tree cover, and north-facing slopes can bring algae back sooner.
No. Guards keep out large debris. Pollen, seed pods, and shingle grit still get through and settle underneath. Guarded gutters need cleaning less often, but they still need it.
Yes, and it is the better way to do it. We clear the gutters first, wash the roof, then flush the gutters and downspouts again so the runoff leaves nothing behind.
We serve 6 ZIP codes in and around Fort Lauderdale, including 33301, 33304 and 33308. The ZIP codes page lists them all. If yours is not on it, call and ask.
Call and tell us your ZIP code and what your gutters or roof look like. We will quote it by phone and find a day that works.
Call (813) 856-2726