How to Clean A Roof, Start to Finish

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[@jacknicholson6451]

You’re the best at explaining it. From start to finish you covered virtually every question . Keep doing what you’re doing mate.

[@jonathanragland3651]

this guy is the man. he just gets straight to the point and offers so much advice.

[@adamg.3138]

Love him

[@camperatwill3951]

And has super nice hair

[@TOKER93ktv]

You’ve never blown siding or had a complaint you didn’t do .

[@kingi7545]

I agree!! Straight to the point that’s why I like this guy to! No bull shit a round!

[@UnderPressurePowerWashingLLc]

Same way I do things. No B.S. just straight to the point

[@jakevonstein8683]

Thanks for all the videos you make,I recently started doing roof cleaning and this helped me out a lot going forward.

[@christian-kn6wn]

Do you rinse the SH off the roof or just leave it ?!

[@rooferchicks]

Great video, you have one of the most thorough explanations of the process on KZbin. Love your trailer, we are really considering getting into this industry

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Feller Roofing of New Braunfels thanks man!

[@mcbrown1995]

This is the best video I’ve seen on roof cleaning. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video

[@panoramicclean3956]

www.panoramicclean.com/gallery.html I have several before/after photos here. Although looking at them, I need to replace the last one. It was a house wash only when I took those photos, but I just went back and cleaned that roof about 2 weeks ago so they could take photos to post online to sell their house. They had 3 people schedule viewings in the first 45 minutes after it went online. People drastically under-value how much more attractive a house is when it is for sale and the subliminal effect a clean roof has versus a dirty roof. Almost every roof I clean for someone putting their house on the market has sold very quickly. It's nothing magic about me, it is just people do not understand how much benefit a clean roof is when it comes to selling a house.

[@panoramicclean3956]

This is the best roof cleaning video ever - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3LJZ4KZgsiXeNU

[@davegarcia294]

What a great video. Explained every step so well and talking about your experiences really helped me to keep those things in mind when I get into this business. Thanks so much. New subscriber for sure

[@sethsebastian2901]

I just started a pressure washing business, and I found this very helpful. Thanks for the video I appreciate you

[@Micahshot]

How is it going?

[@brian7010]

hows the business going, now that its two years later? I'm looking to start one, so I'm just curious about others business.

[@bradthomas7179]

Appreciate it!! I was thinking about adding this to my pressure washing service and you really helped!!

[@49erfaithful86]

@Future house cleaner 🙌💪 Randy Moss stats 🤣🤣🤣 heck yeah!

[@curtislitsair1093]

One of your best videos! Very well done! Thank you 👍👍

[@haywoodproductions7767]

Great video Coty. Have yet to do a roof wash due to lack of knowledge. Now I feel confident to start tackling these

[@williamgrim1649]

What a great video. I'm staring up my own pressure wash and soft wash company and this really helped me out.

[@ronmckeefrey1542]

William Grim great business, got my certification. So much money. Suggestion for soaps. Green wash, terra wash, and final wash, ( bleach neutralizer) cleans windows great. Also invest in plant wash. It's a neutralizer and plant fertilizer. Use after every job on all plants

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@ronmckeefrey1542 what certification?

[@joshcastelan6133]

You my friend have earned a subscriber. When I watch your videos I compare it to all the other videos and I see I am learning from a true professional.

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

Very educational video, thank you!

[@beautifuldaycleaningco.8795]

Great work, great video- super helpful! Thank you! ~Kyle, Beautiful Day Window Cleaning, Tacoma, WA.

[@keithdittmar1701]

Outstanding video!!! Thank You.

[@jwho369]

Extremely well made video. Thank you guys!

[@chadcooper6534]

Same for me I'm starting a new company myself this is just something for the side that I can get my son interested in to do something during the summer when he's out of college maybe take it over one day and do it for himself and make a decent living

[@geoff8865]

Chad Cooper I've thought about doing on the side as well. My concern is that I'm from the Midwest and will only be able to do it 7-8 month out of the year. Have you been making money if you don't mind me asking?

[@panoramicclean3956]

@@geoff8865 Roof cleaning does slow down during the cooler months, but you can still fill the gaps with house washing and flatwork. You just need to do some marketing campaigns to get your company name out so people know you're available. Do EDDM in the same neighborhood a couple of times a year, and also hit multiple neighborhoods. Like this video said, a well made flyer will land in someone's drawer and when they need you, they will have you on hand and give you a call. Branch out and look for parking decks or gas stations to clean as well. If you have the proper degreasers and good pressure washers (8 GPM or even two 8 GPM combined) you can get fair business cleaning these commercial areas. Get some professional training from SoftWash Systems in Florida though. There are many laws and things to be aware of when working on commercial properties that very seldom pop up in residential cleaning.

[@Liveforchristministries]

Hey man love your videos there’s one technique I use for the downspouts I put contractor bags to collect the chemicals then dump it out to the street to prevent damage to grass or plants

[@roycecampbell9670]

Awesome video! Love the videos more when you show the work with an explanation.👍👍 Glad that you show that you soak the plants, also. A lot of others don't mention it.

[@megaru9903]

I really like your videos very simple and straight forward to the point.

[@muddbutter]

Excellent video, brother. Thank you!

[@natetremblay8537]

The amount of knowledge you just dropped in this one video! 😮

[@kevinfolse8522]

Great video!! Need to learn more about your blender/pump truck setup. Do you rinse the roof with plain water afterwards?

[@danifabregas6246]

Great video, I'll start my own business in the near future.

[@CAT_LOVER1234.]

Love the rig on the truck. Seems simple and efficient. Do you have a general idea of what a setup like this would cost? I have a pickup and thinking this may be the better option for me vs a trailer. Thanks for all the helpful videos and great advice!

[@stevepicchi8986]

Good quality info here! Thx bro

[@stevemartin9644]

Great video, Thanks.

[@austinkenningtonthomas369]

About to start up my business and you have been super helpful with everything I had any questions about!

[@bennypettit8413]

I have to give you props on the video, Southeast Southwash! That was very well done, very informative, and alot of little IMPORTANT details. Friday i will actually be doing my first roof job (shingle), after being in this field of work for 5+ yrs now. Idk how its just now coming about but, is what it is. Lol Appreciate all the info, and overall help you have just given. 🤝🏻

[@richardmortell9084]

Awesome video! Love the truck set up

[@myorigamiparadise]

Thank you for this video!

[@The6literjoe]

Killer video! Thanks so much for all the info! Subscribed!

[@jl8360]

Great Video. Thanks

[@anthonyramirez3278]

Thank you for the heads up on getting the job done correct 💯

[@teak5476]

I work as a Paramedic, also have my own mowing/landscaping service. On the ambulance we know when people are power washing, get a few "fell from the ladder calls". I had one yesterday, guy was fine with some scratches. Now you got me thinking that doing power washing may be a service to add.

[@shawniceb5537]

Definitely a pro..good job

[@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922]

Another great video, always a big fan....

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Power Washing Pros Inc. Lawrence Ashlin thanks brother!

[@youtubeblows326]

Nice info I've been thinking about starting my own biz for a while and this helps...show me difference between soft wash and pressure wash

[@rayvalentincruz9399]

I'm new in your channel, I like your videos thank you for the time you spent to make the videos and give us good information ❤❤

[@juanluisesparza7567]

God bless you brother. I watched your video and I thank you so much for the explanation and your time sharing through the video. Thank you!! 🙏

[@carlb1409]

Well done. And great information.

[@chrisgecaj9862]

Awesome video! Very informative

[@brents1643]

These guys are the best.

[@jasongeiman7995]

a great video and explanation

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Jason geiman thanks brother

[@edwinblanco3793]

Quality information. Where can we get the nozzel tip of the same you use?

[@thebestpressurewashing]

Excellent video Coty!

[@HomeServiceBusinessCoach]

Thank you for this informative video :)

[@coledunlavy3559]

Hey, I appreciate the videos. Tuning in from Daphne, AL. Can you tell us more about that tip?

[@nethingmotorsinc]

I usually bag the downspouts for the initial roof wash application. Then hook the drainage back up and rinse thoroughly. Have had no plant damage. I take the runoff and use it to kill weeds and junk from growing on gravel driveways.

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

The Rent Collector bagging works too.

[@johnwitt586]

Is there a special type of bag that is used so the SH does not burn through it?

[@andysnyder7656]

What chemicals were you using and how did you mix them?

[@Newbecollector]

Good stuff Cody thanks for the info been in retail work for over 15 years and decided to break into this business. So thanks again for all the content and knowledge I am hoping I can get enough cash flow coming in so I can get a mini skid one day.

[@austinkenningtonthomas369]

Hope its going good, been 1 month since this comment, any progress?

[@nathanhatch9889]

Ladder stand-off arms will stabilize the ladder - making it safer, and at the same time decrease the chances of marks or dents on the homes gutters. *Little tip from a pro in Canada

[@streetpreacher7176]

I always see people putting ladders against the gutters. I have always used the stabilizer so I don’t do any damage. Plus I’ve seen some gutters that are barley even attached because the wood behind is rotted

[@truthseeker1532]

Awesome info. How do you handle runoff from a downspout that empties onto concrete?

[@TEXASTR0NG]

They make gutter bags. I’m sure there are more practical ways to deal with this but my buddy seems to like this method best.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker9646]

Thank you for the great video. Did you rinse the roof?

[@puromichoacan210]

Great help man!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Glad it helped!

[@littlespressurewashing]

Awesome bro Very informative

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Awesome video! What kind of attachment are you using for the pressure washer at 11:00?

[@josephlarson430]

Just a question about your wand. What is it made of? Did you make it or buy it? If bought from where and is there a link? If built, what parts did you use? Thanks in advance.

[@7bassing]

Good job on the cleaning man! Do you mail your flyers or hand them out door to door?

[@hrdirfter]

Y’all are awesome

[@b_nasty556]

Any insight about crystallization of SH during dwell time due to heat? Did a metal roof the other day and was curious about heat and dwell time

[@doorguru168888]

A lot of great info in 18 minutes!

[@kennethrinicker3200]

Great Vid Bro.

[@alexisxcantu306]

What would you recommend using for a surfactant?After applying the SH & Surfactant, would you recommended rinsing off the roof?

[@panoramicclean3956]

Get some training from SoftWash Systems in Florida. They have chemicals that are bleach safe and work well. About the only time I rinse a roof is if there are no gutters and there are plants in the drip line. Otherwise mother nature does a MUCH better job rinsing because she hits the plants and ground all at the same time. If I have sensitive plants around a downspout I may put a gutter cane into the gutter and rinse the lower 4-6 feet, so when it rains next, there won't be enough leftover salt from the bleach to harm the plants because buy the time the salt reaches the gutters, there is plenty of water already going down the downspout and flushing the salt away far and wide. Otherwise, it makes no sense to rinse a roof. When you spray weed killer on your lawn, do you come back and rinse the herbicide off the plant? No, you leave it on for maximum effect. After the initial cleaning, when the dew falls that night, it will reactivate the bleach at a concentrated amount and do a follow up treatment. I've done this 8 years now and never killed a plant, so it works.

[@Liljoe371]

Excellent video, appreciate all the info. Could you help me with softwash wand, I have same setup as video but I'm stuck when it comes to type of fitting from 1/2" pvc threaded coupling to the quick connect for nozzle? Could you please please tell me what I need to make the transition? I've searched high and low. Thanks in advance!

[@aquacleaning4994]

Dude just go to ace hardware or order online from titan

[@myquoteIQ]

Great info

[@brianharris5306]

Excellent video ...Question for you ....About how out should this be done before a rain storm comes??? ....

[@reysexteriorhomeservicesll1709]

Great video

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Rey's Exterior Home Services LLC - REHS thanks man!

[@joedoe3366]

What kind of spray guns are you using? It looks like a ball valve connected to a PVC pipe to a nozzle quick connect. Is that right?

[@blessedcurbappeals7512]

What mask do you used when u do roofing or is ur best one u prefer?

[@jbl8541]

I like your rinse wand. Do you use that to rinse house wash mix off too? Thanks great video

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Brad Loughlin yessir. We use it for everything

[@jleard]

appretiate the good videos !

[@neryalbanez5368]

do you rinse the roof or just leave on the roo the mix till it rains

[@blaqtitan3368]

Quick question what is that covering on the back your truck that holds your supplies and water hose?

[@DmDetails]

Good stuff man!

[@jasonsmithroofing]

I’m a roofing contractor and bought the Little Giant Hyperlite Sumostance extension ladder. It is by far the best investment I’ve made in safety. There are outriggers that not only level the ladder on any terrain but also widens the base by about 3-4’. It is expensive, but you only cry once. Trust me it’s worth it.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Looked it up. Seems like an amazing ladder. You said you only cry once…. Does it matter how long?? That thing is expensive! 😂😂 and idea if a stabilizer could be added to the top?? Looks like it wouldn’t be necessary

[@jasonsmithroofing]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc haha yeah it’s expensive but it’s been a life saver for the past year that I’ve used it. No need for a stand-off at the top unless you want one to stay off the gutters. The fact that you can set this ladder up in locations that you couldn’t set others in has saved me a lot of time. I just know it’ll fit wherever I need it and it’ll be stable. I will say this tho… that ladder creaks like hell! Very noisy as you climb up. It’s the sound of the fiberglass flexing. Not like it’ll break, but sure sounds like it. That’s my only negative against it. I really wish there was an aluminum version of it. I actually bought two other little giants. The King Kombo 8’-17’ A frame / extension and the 6’ - 10’ version. Both are super useful, lightweight and have a wider stance. Definitely recommend those.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@jasonsmithroofing man that would definitely scare me a little! Lol. As expensive as it is, I would think it would be one of the most stable and secure ladders in the market. You don’t get creaking when using other fiberglass ladders. Is it super light like they say?

[@jasonsmithroofing]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc it’s light for what it is…I guess. Supposedly 65 lbs for the 28’ I think. Still a beast to move around if you need to navigate around trees and such. But yeah the thinner fiberglass makes it a lot more flexible.

[@frankpirrone6032]

Most homes in my area don’t have gutters. What do you recommend?

[@westleywhitehair9890]

i appreciate the video

[@kalibmilner877]

Hey boss I was looking for any advice I do roof treatments in Jacksonville Florida I have never Been able to apply the chemical and then just walk away for the rain the roof looks worse then it did when I showed up after applying my SH soap and water. I don’t know if it’s because it is so hot and humid in Jacksonville Florida the process is not working the same I am always having to go over every single with my pressure washer and use pressure to remove black stains clients are not going to wait a week after they pay me $1000 to see if the rain lifts these stains any suggestions that could help out.

[@benderprofessionalservices9018]

What hose do you use and what are best nozzles for a 4gpm

[@johnapple2939]

I like the way you have your rig custom fitted into your truck with cap. Can you do this for someone else?

[@carlossaldua5298]

Hey bud excellent on all t the details, thanks for taking the time to do that always appreciate your videos and advice. Did you have any after pictures of that roof?

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Carlos Saldua no sir. We didn’t hang around for an after on this one. The orientation of the house wouldn’t have made for good pics. I’ve got tons on my business Facebook page tho

[@carlossaldua5298]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 that makes sense I'll go check that out thank you for your reply my man

[@Roofingportland]

hi I usually remove the moss with a brush and blow the ceiling and clean the gutters and put moss kiler powder on top .. .. to do your step I would have to first do everything I usually do skipping the step of applying the powder and then apply the soft wash method?

[@anthony8194]

Do you use a 2nd buffer tank with just water? How much SH do you need for a 35g tank?

[@C.S.-kp9hn]

Hi know im 4 years late! Lol I was just wondering, do you rinse off the solutionn after yoy soaked the roof? Thanks

[@jdoesitall4940]

👍🏻 great video

[@johnjuhasz7060]

What did you do to rinse the roof. Did you just use your rinse hose for it? If you were doing from the ground/ladder, how would you make sure your sprayer far for rinsing.

[@SupernovaSoftWash]

Great explanation. Do you have any videos you could point me to about cleaning 2-3 story roofs, gutters and house siding? My area is mostly 2 story houses and half of them are 3 stories on the back side. I have a 4GPM pressure washer and a very amateur 5.5GPM soft wash setup. I have trouble reaching things safely on almost every job. Thanks!

[@jasonlewis6926]

The wand you are pre wetting with is it running from your pump or is it the pressure from the house? Didn’t know if it’s ran from your truck or house? Looks like it’s got good pressure...

[@glennchernalis2492]

What size pump are you using and is it running off the battery of your pressure washer?

[@TristanForthe]

when you're doing a roof, do you continually soak the plants throughout, or do you only soak them once in the beginning?

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Whats the best 2 story ladder that you guys use?

[@James1fresh]

So after coating the roof do you just leave it there or do you soft rinse it off with water ?

[@akams3]

Yes, remember that guys: "The solution for pollution is always dilution." Spoken like a true Prophet.

[@panoramicclean3956]

Yep...SoftWash Systems (AC Lockyer) has been saying that for probably 25-30 years. They have the best SoftWash training anywhere by far.

[@carlos0192]

@@panoramicclean3956 Have you gone through their training? We're thinking about purchasing one of their packaged systems.

[@mrBDeye]

My neighbor washes his paint brushes and rollers into the street drain which feeds into the local river. He said its diluted.

[@johnnym9888]

Do you ever rinse the roof after spraying your mix?

[@masonreed5684]

Whats the solution for dilution??

[@chrisdaniel5004]

Awesome video. One thing though, who’s water are you using ? Homeowners or are you supplying your own.

[@earlfontenot5752]

Have a question, once the Chem is applied to the roof and dwelling time is allowed do you rinse with water?

[@alisaleh7925]

That is optional

[@BornOfAsh]

So do you make a database on your PC or laptop of the pictures before and after for each property? Or do you simply snap photos of the potential damaged plants etc before hand and send a text to owner, then delete.

[@mikemcfarland6158]

Where did you purchase the tip that you where using for roof?

[@christin1095]

Gee thanks Captain softwash KZbinr