Black Streaks on Your Tile Roof? A Carlsbad Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Cleaning
Many Carlsbad homes have beautiful tile roofs, and many of them slowly turn dark and streaky. Here’s what causes it and how to get your roof’s true color back safely.
What causes the streaks
Dark streaks on roofs are usually algae, not dirt. Coastal moisture helps it grow, and it spreads across tiles over time. Moss, lichen and packed leaves add to the problem.
Why it matters
Besides looking bad, growth and debris hold moisture on the roof and can clog gutters. Cleaning it off keeps your roof looking cared for and helps water drain the way it should.
How we clean tile roofs
We remove algae, moss, streaks and packed debris from the tile and clear the valleys so water drains properly. We also cover and protect plants below the roof.
HOA communities
Many Carlsbad neighborhoods have HOA guidelines for roof appearance. We work with homeowners and with HOAs on multi-home and multi-building projects.
Get a free roof estimate
Northman Exteriors cleans tile and shingle roofs in Carlsbad and North County. Roof cleaning starts at $900, estimates are free and military customers get 15% off.
