1. Roof Condition Check
We check brittleness, loose granules, lifted tabs, cracked shingles, flashing, pipe boots, valleys and decking concerns before any cleaning plan is recommended.
Roof Refresh Low-Pressure Cleaning
Black streaks, algae, leaf debris and old roof stains make a roof look older than it is. Roof Refresh is our roof-safe cleaning and prep service for Central Florida roofs before maintenance, asphalt shingle rejuvenation, or insurance-age documentation.
- No pressure washing
- Algae and stain removal
- Rejuvenation prep
- Roof-age photo documentation
Cleaning vs. Rejuvenation
Cleaning Makes the Roof Readable. Rejuvenation Reconditions the Shingle.
Roof cleaning and asphalt shingle rejuvenation are related, but they are not the same service. Cleaning removes the organic buildup, black streaking, loose debris and surface contamination that hide the real condition of the roof.
Shingle rejuvenation is a separate treatment for qualifying asphalt shingles. That treatment uses bio-based oil chemistry, commonly soybean-oil based in this industry, to help restore flexibility and improve granule adhesion on aging but serviceable shingles.
Important: We do not use another company's trademarked service name on this page. Roof Refresh is State Certified Roofing's plain-English name for roof-safe cleaning and prep.
Best Fits
- Black algae streaks on asphalt shingles
- Leaf and oak debris in valleys
- Homes preparing for a 4-point inspection
- 2011-era roofs nearing the Florida 15-year threshold
- Older shingles being evaluated for rejuvenation
- Pre-sale roof condition photos
Process
What Sarge Looks For Before Cleaning
A roof should be inspected before it is cleaned. A badly deteriorated shingle roof can be damaged by the wrong method, even if the cleaner itself is good.
2. Low-Pressure Cleaning
No pressure washing. The goal is to remove algae and organic buildup without blasting away granules or forcing water under the shingle laps.
3. Maintenance Notes
After the roof is clean, Sarge can see what actually needs attention: sealant, boots, lifted shingles, fascia, soffit, gutters, or rejuvenation candidacy.
Insurance-Age Strategy
The 2011 Roof Problem
A lot of Central Florida roofs installed around 2011 are now entering the 15-year insurance conversation. Cleaning alone does not certify a roof, but it can reveal whether maintenance or rejuvenation is worth pursuing before replacement.
Start With Age
How old is your roof? If it is around 10 to 18 years old, the right path may be maintenance, rejuvenation, recertification, or replacement.
Then Check Condition
Heavy granule loss, brittle tabs, curling, multiple leaks or soft decking are replacement signals. Cleaner, flexible, serviceable shingles may still have options.
Document the Work
Photos, condition notes and a written summary help homeowners keep a roof-age file before a carrier letter becomes a deadline.
Related Roof-Age Services
Straight Answer
Cleaning Will Not Save a Failed Roof
If a roof is bald, brittle, leaking throughout, curling, cupping, or structurally soft, cleaning and rejuvenation are not the answer. That roof needs a replacement conversation.
If the roof is dirty but still sound, cleaning can make the roof inspectable, improve appearance, and prepare the surface for maintenance or shingle rejuvenation.
Want Sarge To Look At It First?
Send the age of the roof, a few photos, and whether you have an insurance letter. Sarge will tell you whether cleaning, rejuvenation, recertification, or replacement is the honest next step.
Call Sarge Send PhotosSend Sarge Your Roof Info
Fill this out. Sarge calls you back personally — same day, no call center.
What Happens After You Send It
- Sarge calls you back personally — usually same day, no gatekeeper, no call center.
- He pulls your roof age, your carrier's 15-year clock, and your MSFH grant eligibility before he ever rings your bell.
- He walks the roof himself. No salesman. No subcontractor knock-and-talk.
- You get a straight answer: keep it, certify it, or replace it. He'll tell you which one even if it costs him the job.
Got neighbors asking the same question? When Sarge is already on your street, the truck's already there — tell him who else on the block wants a walk and he'll work it into the same trip.