Dolphin Pressure Washing

Naples, FL

Roof washing in Naples

Dolphin Pressure Washing soft washes tile and shingle roofs across Naples, FL. The black streaks on your roof are Gloeocapsa magma, an algae that eats the limestone in shingles and spreads across barrel tile. We kill it with a low-pressure cleaning solution, not a pressure washer. In business since 2023. Call or text 239-200-0912.

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Based in

Naples, FL

Serving since

March 2023

Rating

5.0 on Google

Working pressure

<500 PSI

Roof washing

Who does roof washing in Naples?

Dolphin Pressure Washing

Never pressure. Never a foot on a tile we don't need to touch.

The short answer

The black streaks on Naples roofs are not dirt. They are a cyanobacteria called Gloeocapsa magma. It lands on the roof, feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles, and spreads downhill with every rain. On barrel tile and flat tile it grows alongside lichen, mold and mildew, and it shows up first on the north slope and anywhere a tree casts shade.

The work

How we do it

Done right

Low pressure only, a sodium hypochlorite based roof solution, full dwell, and the landscaping rinsed before, during and after.

We apply from the ground or from the eave with a low-pressure pump so there is as little foot traffic on the roof as possible. On tile, walking is the main way roofs get broken, so we keep it to a minimum and step only where the tile is supported. The solution goes on in sections, dwells, and the growth turns from black to brown to gone.

Gutters and downspouts carry the runoff, so everything below them gets wet first and rinsed after. Pool cages under the roof line get a rinse too. Where it is safe we rinse the roof itself; where rinsing would put someone on a wet tile we let the rain do it.

Drone view of the Dolphin crew washing a red tile condo roof in Naples, one on the roof and one rinsing the landscaping
Roof washing · Red tile, condo

01

Inspect from the ground

We look at the roof type, the growth, any broken or slipped tiles and where the runoff will go. Anything already damaged gets pointed out before we start.

02

Protect below

Plants wet, downspouts checked, pool cage and lanai cleared of anything that should not get wet.

03

Apply and dwell

Roof solution at low pressure in sections. It sits and kills the growth. No pressure washer, no scrubbing.

04

Rinse everything under it

Landscaping, gutters, cage, walls and driveway all get a freshwater rinse. Then we walk it with you.

What you get

The details

What’s included

Every job
  • Full roof surface: tile, shingle or metal
  • Ridge caps, hips and valleys
  • Pre-wet and post-rinse of all landscaping below the roof line
  • Rinse of the gutters and downspouts carrying runoff
  • Rinse of the pool cage and lanai below the eave
  • Walk-around with you before we leave

Signs it’s time

  • Black streaks running downhill from the ridge, worst on the north slope
  • Grey-green lichen dots on barrel or flat tile
  • A roof that looks darker than the neighbours' from the street
  • An HOA letter mentioning roof staining or discolouration

Never put a pressure washer on a roof.

Straight talk

No surprises

Pressure on a roof is how roofs die

Every year someone in Naples pays to have their roof pressure washed and then pays a roofer to fix what it did. Shingles lose their granules and their years. Tile cracks under boots and blasts. Water gets driven under the laps and shows up as a ceiling stain months later. We do not put a pressure washer on any roof, for any reason. We also will not tell you the roof will look brand new. A soft wash kills the growth and clears the staining, but it does not replace faded tile colour or fix a shingle that is already curling. If your roof is at the end of its life, a wash will not change that and we will say so.

What moves the quote

Roof size and pitch

Square footage of roof, not of house, is what counts. A steep pitch is slower and needs more care than a low one.

Roof material

Barrel tile, flat tile, shingle and metal each need a different mix and a different approach. Tile takes the most care because of breakage.

How far the growth has gone

Early streaks clear with one application. A roof that has been black for years, with lichen on the tile, needs a stronger mix and more dwell.

Height and access

A single-storey roof with clear ground around it is straightforward. Two storeys, a cage against the eave or a house on a tight lot in Old Naples all add time.

Landscaping below

Everything under the roof line gets wet. Dense beds, rare plants and a pool right under the eave mean more protection and more rinsing.

Before · After

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Roof washing, before and after

Our own jobs, shot the same day. Each one wipes itself once, then drag the handle.

Before and after of a grey tile roof soft washed in Naples, after
Roof washing · Tile roof
Before and after of a shingle roof with the black streaks removed, after
Roof washing · Shingle roof
Before and after of a red flat tile roof washed in Naples, after
Roof washing · Red tile roof
Before and after of a flat tile roof soft washed in Naples, after
Roof washing · Flat tile roof
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Roof washing in detail

What the black streaks actually are

Gloeocapsa magma is a cyanobacteria. It arrives on the wind, settles on the roof, and grows a dark protective coating to shield itself from the sun, which is the black you see. On asphalt shingles it feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle itself, so it is eating the roof, not just staining it. On tile it lives on the surface and the porous edges. It spreads downhill because rain carries spores from the ridge to the eave, which is why streaks always run top to bottom. Naples gives it everything it wants: heat, 55 inches of rain, humidity and shade from live oaks and neighbouring roofs. It will not leave on its own.

Barrel tile versus shingle in Naples

Most Naples roofs are concrete or clay barrel tile, flat tile or asphalt shingle, with metal on newer builds. Tile does not lose granules, but it breaks under foot and the growth gets into the porous surface and the overlaps. We treat it with the solution from the eave and walk as little as possible. Shingle is more fragile to chemistry and to pressure, so the mix is gentler and there is no rinse pressure at all beyond a garden hose. Both need the same thing: a solution that kills the growth and enough dwell to do it. Metal roofs clean fastest but the runoff is heavier, so protection below matters more.

Protecting what is under the roof

Everything that drains off a Naples roof lands on something: the gutters, the pool cage, the lanai, the hibiscus along the wall. The solution that kills roof algae will also burn plants if it sits on them. So we wet everything first, keep fresh water running on the beds where the runoff hits, and rinse thoroughly when the roof is done. Downspouts get flushed so the solution is not sitting in the gutters. The cage and the deck get a rinse so nothing dries on the screens or the pavers. It is the least visible part of a roof wash and the part that separates a careful job from a rushed one.

Cost guide

How much does roof washing cost in Naples?

We quote every job on its own, so the guide walks through what moves the number up or down and how to get a tighter quote.

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Roof washingAcross Naples<500 PSIBased in NaplesSince 2023Quoted before we start7 am to 7 pm, Mon to Sat
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Copied word for word, driveway rust stains and all. Nothing here is edited.

“These guys are the best in business! Lucas is the man, he’s fast and efficient”
Daniel KinnerkGoogle
“Had an amazing experience with dolphin pressure washing. They cleaned my pool deck and pool gate. 10/10 service”
Marco (Tructity)Pool deck and pool gate
“Had a great experience with Dolphin Pressure Washing. They washed my driveway clean of all dirt and rust stains quickly and efficiently. Great attitudes as well! Definitely recommend”
Cam SteboDriveway
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FAQ

Before you call

Roof washing questions

If yours is not here, call or text 239-200-0912 and ask.

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Will you pressure wash my roof?

No, and you should not let anyone do it. Pressure strips shingle granules, breaks tile and pushes water under the roof. A roof wash is a low-pressure soft wash, every time. Text 239-200-0912 and we will explain how it works on your roof type.

Is it safe for the tile?

Yes. The solution does not harm concrete or clay tile, and we keep foot traffic to the minimum because walking is what breaks tile. If we see tiles already cracked or slipped we tell you before we start. Call 239-200-0912 with any concerns.

What about my plants and pool?

We wet the landscaping before we apply, keep the runoff moving and rinse everything afterward, cage and pool deck included. If you have a plant you would be upset to lose, point it out when you text 239-200-0912.

How long does a roof stay clean?

Several years is typical in Naples once the growth is killed, less on a shaded north slope. It depends on trees, shade and how long the roof was left before the first wash. Text 239-200-0912 when you see the first streak coming back.

The HOA gave me a deadline. Can you meet it?

Tell us the date when you call 239-200-0912 and we will tell you straight whether we can fit it. Most roofs are a single visit. Bring the letter and we will make sure we cover what it asks for.

Get on the schedule

Need roof washing in Naples?

Call or text 239-200-0912, or send the form with your address and what you want cleaned. We work 7 am to 7 pm, Mon to Sat and will come back to you with one number.

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