# Soft Roof Washing Near Me in Vancouver WA & Portland OR – 7 Signs You Need It Now

If you just Googled “soft roof washing near me” in Vancouver WA or Portland OR, you’re probably staring at black streaks or moss and wondering if it’s time.

Short answer: yes.

I’m Brandon with ProSoaks. I’ve been soft-washing roofs since 2020 (company started 2022) and I’ve seen every stage of moss takeover. Here are the 7 signs I look for every single day that tell me a roof is screaming for a proper soft wash – and what happens if you wait one more rainy season.

## 1. Black “Tiger Stripes” Running Down the Roof

That’s not dirt or shade. That’s Gloeocapsa magma – roof-eating algae. It’s the first stage before full moss. Ignore it and next year those streaks turn into thick green carpet.

## 2. Moss So Thick You Can’t See the Shingles Anymore

Had a roof in Salmon Creek with 3-inch carpet moss after 15 years of neglect. Roots were lifting shingles like popcorn, plywood underneath already soft. Insurance denied the claim until the moss was gone.

## 3. Granules Piling Up in Your Gutters Like Sand

Moss roots eat the protective granules off asphalt shingles. Once they’re gone, UV hits the mat directly and your roof ages 3–5× faster.

## 4. Water Stains on Your Ceiling or Attic Drywall

Moss holds water like a sponge for weeks after rain. One extra year = leaks, soft plywood, and eventually rafters. I've seen roofs in battleground, camas, and vancouver sag from exactly this leading to $8k-$15k in repairs.

## 5. Gutters Overflowing Even When It Hasn’t Rained

Moss and shingle grit clog everything. Water backs up under shingles and starts the rot cycle.

## 6. Your Neighbor’s Roof Looks Brand New… But Yours Doesn’t

I get calls all the time: “My neighbor got theirs cleaned and now mine looks terrible.” Happens constantly in vancouver, Cascade woodland, and Camas.

## 7. You Just Got a Letter from Your Insurance Company

More and more policies in Clark County and Portland now require proof of regular roof maintenance. Moss = known hazard = denied claim.

Look, the myth that “moss is harmless” or “bleach from Home Depot works” is why I stay busy fixing other people’s mistakes.

Soft roof washing (the safe, low-pressure way) removes 90% of moss/debris, treats it so it stays gone longer, and doesn’t void your shingle warranty like pressure washing does.

If any of these 7 signs sound familiar, don’t wait for the blue tarp.

Text or call me direct at **(360) 975-1102** – I’ll give you a straight answer and an exact price within the hour.

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Last updated: November 2025

*ProSoaks – Vancouver WA & Portland OR soft roof washing and house washing. Damage-free guarantee, fully insured, no high-pressure nonsense.*