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Roof Softwash & Treatment Adelaide

Safe, low-pressure roof cleaning for tiled and metal roofs. Protect your roof from mold, moss, and lichen—without the damage.

Gentle, effective roof cleaning for tiled and metal roofs — no pressure washers, no cracked tiles.

If your roof is — or is starting to look — dirty, stained or streaky, it’s not just a cosmetic issue. Black mold, moss, and lichen can damage paint, degrade tiles, and shorten your roof’s lifespan. We clean it the right way — with low-pressure, long-lasting treatments that won’t cause costly damage.

 

At Surface Rescue, we offer safe and effective softwash roof cleaning and roof treatments across Adelaide for both tiled and metal roofs.

Two Roof Cleaning Methods — One Clean Result

We use two approaches depending on your roof type and what needs to be removed:

Roof Softwash Cleaning

A low-pressure application designed to break down mold, dust, grime, and general organic build-up. Great for improving appearance with same-day results.

Roof Treatment (Lichen Removal)

This is a slow-release treatment that targets stubborn lichen growth. Lichen has a root system that embeds into surfaces — especially on tiled roofs — and pressure washing risks cracking tiles or forcing water into the roof cavity. Our method breaks it down safely over time.

Types of Organic Growth We Deal With

Mold (Black or Green)

Often found on shaded roofs or homes surrounded by trees. Causes dark streaks or patchy staining and accelerates roof degradation if left untreated.

Moss

Spongy and moisture-retaining, moss thrives in wet or shaded areas. It looks bad, causes slip hazards on walkable roofs, and leads to water retention issues.

Lichen

Tough, crusty growth made of fungus and algae. Lichen roots itself deep into roof surfaces — especially porous tile or old coatings. If left untreated, it can eat through paint and into the surface itself.

Why Softwash Over Pressure Washing?

Safe for Tiles & Paint

High pressure can crack tiles, damage pointing, or force water into ceiling cavities. Softwashing avoids all of that.

Longer-Lasting Results

Our cleaning solutions kill the mold at its root, not just blast it off the surface. You get a properly sanitised roof that resists future growth.

No Roof Restoration Needed

Unless you're repointing and painting, there’s no need to bring in the big guns. Softwash gets the job done without the potential heavy-handed damage that can come from high pressure washing.

What It Works Best On

Why Do It Now?

DIY? Not Quite the Same.

The hose and a broom aren’t enough — and pressure washers are a risk not worth taking. We use a blend of purpose-built cleaning solutions & high volume-low pressure spray equipment to do the job right. It’s faster, safer, and the results actually last.

Here’s What You Actually Get With Surface Rescue

Here’s What You Won’t Get

Call now to book your roof softwash or get a fast quote online. Let’s get your roof cleaned properly — without the damage.

Need Roof Cleaning for a Commercial Property?

We also offer roof softwash services for commercial buildings, warehouses, schools, aged care facilities, and multi-unit developments.
Whether it’s a maintenance clean to meet insurance or warranty obligations, or part of a larger exterior cleaning project — we can deliver safe, efficient, and compliant results at scale.

 

Want a clean roof without downtime or disruption?