South Florida humidity turns roofs into algae and mold magnets. Our drones soft-wash tile, shingle, metal, and flat roofs — without anyone setting foot on the surface and without high-pressure damage.
Fully Insured
$2M Liability
FAA Compliant
Part 107 Certified
Commercial Projects
Up to 200+ ft
Walking on tile or shingle voids warranties and cracks materials. High-pressure washing strips granules and shortens roof life. Both methods are slow and risky.
Drone-applied biodegradable soft-wash solution kills algae at the root. Pure water rinse leaves the roof clean — without compression damage or worker risk.
Zero foot traffic on the roof surface
Safe for tile, shingle, metal, and TPO/EPDM
Kills algae, mold, mildew, and lichen at the root
Extends roof lifespan and reflectivity
Faster than soft-washing by hand
Insurance- and warranty-friendly
Roof cleaning projects start at $750 for smaller commercial roofs. Most jobs are quoted by square footage and roof material. Multi-building discounts available.
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Drone roof cleaning in Miami uses an industrial drone to apply biodegradable soft-wash solution and pure-water rinse to residential and commercial roofs — tile, shingle, metal, TPO, and EPDM — from the air. Because nothing touches the roof surface, there's no foot traffic, no shingle granule loss, no cracked barrel tiles, and no warranty risk. The soft-wash kills algae, mold, mildew, and lichen at the root, restoring reflectivity and curb appeal across South Florida's humid, salt-heavy climate.
Commercial drone roof cleaning in Miami starts at $750 for smaller roofs and is priced by square footage and roof material. Most South Florida HOA and warehouse roofs fall between $1,500 and $8,000 per building, with multi-roof and portfolio discounts available.
No. Drone soft-washing uses low-pressure biodegradable detergent and pure-water rinse — it does not strip shingle granules or crack barrel tiles the way pressure washing does. It's warranty-friendly on every major Miami-Dade and Palm Beach roofing system.
Never. The drone hovers above the roof and applies the soft-wash solution from the air. No one walks on the roof and nothing contacts the surface — eliminating fall risk and granule loss in one step.
Every 12–24 months. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach humidity, salt air, and shade create ideal conditions for Gloeocapsa magma algae and lichen growth — much faster than in drier climates.
Soft-wash treatment kills Gloeocapsa magma at the root and restores curb appeal.
Before
AfterEvery Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach project follows the same controlled, documented workflow — from substrate assessment through 4K proof-of-clean delivery.
We photograph the roof from the air, identify the material (barrel tile, shingle, metal, TPO, EPDM, clay), map shaded valleys where algae is heaviest, and flag any failed tiles or lifted shingles to be repaired before we wash.
Soft-wash detergent is dialed in per substrate — different concentration for tile vs shingle vs TPO. Landscaping below the roofline is pre-wet and sensitive plantings are covered.
A flight plan is filed with the property owner. In controlled airspace near MIA, FLL, or PBI we request LAANC authorization from the FAA before mobilization.
The drone applies biodegradable detergent across the entire roof at low pressure. Dwell time is 5–15 minutes depending on algae loading — chemistry does the work, killing Gloeocapsa magma and lichen at the root.
Twin nozzles flood the roof with 0 TDS pure water, sheeting dead algae and lichen off. Gutters and downspouts are flushed clear of organic debris carried down by the rinse.
4K aerial footage and stills are captured during the same flights and delivered to the owner or property manager — accepted by HOA boards, insurance carriers, and warranty providers as documentation.
An engineered soft-wash system — industrial tethered drone, ground pump, substrate-matched chemistry, FAA-certified pilot. No foot traffic, ever.
Drone roof cleaning eliminates the two biggest risks in traditional roof work — workers on the roof, and the roof itself getting damaged by foot traffic or over-pressure.
No one walks the roof. That means no broken barrel tiles, no displaced shingle granules, no compressed TPO seams, and no failed warranty claims from foot-traffic damage.
GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Eagle, Boral, and the major TPO manufacturers all warn against pressure washing and minimize foot traffic. Drone soft-wash with low-pressure biodegradable chemistry meets every major warranty constraint.
Every flight is conducted by an FAA-licensed Part 107 commercial pilot. LAANC airspace authorizations are filed for controlled airspace near MIA, FLL, and PBI. Documentation is on every job site.
We carry CGL plus dedicated UAS (drone) liability and hull coverage. Certificates of insurance naming the homeowner, property manager, or HOA are issued before mobilization.
All detergents are biodegradable. Landscaping is pre-wet, sensitive plantings are covered, and pool decks are rinsed clean of overspray as part of the workflow. Pets stay inside for the 60–90 minute dwell-and-rinse window.
Pressure washing strips shingle granules, cracks tile, and drives water under flashing. Soft-wash chemistry plus pure-water rinse cleans deeper without any of that — chemistry does the work, not pressure.
All projects are fixed-price after a free aerial site survey. Typical ranges for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach:
Residential roof
$450 – $1,200
Commercial / HOA roof
$1,500 – $5,000
Warehouse / portfolio
$5,000 – $25,000+
Final pricing depends on square footage, roof material, pitch, soiling level, and accessibility. Annual maintenance contracts drop per-visit pricing by 15–25%. Portfolio and multi-building discounts apply across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
A tethered industrial drone carries a soft-wash spray head fed by a ground-based pump. Biodegradable detergent is misted over the roof, dwells 5–15 minutes to kill algae and lichen at the root, then a pure-water rinse sheets the dead growth off. The drone never lands on the roof and no person walks the surface — zero foot traffic, zero microcracks, zero broken tiles.
Barrel tile, flat concrete tile, asphalt shingle, standing-seam and corrugated metal, TPO and EPDM membranes, modified bitumen, and clay tile. Chemistry and dwell time are dialed in per substrate — what works on a Boca Raton barrel-tile roof is not what works on a Doral warehouse TPO membrane.
No — the opposite. Most major roofing manufacturers (GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Eagle, Boral) explicitly warn against pressure washing and minimize foot traffic on warranted roofs. Drone soft-wash uses low-pressure biodegradable chemistry and zero contact, which is warranty-friendly across every major South Florida system.
Residential roofs typically run $450–$1,200. Mid-sized commercial roofs (HOA buildings, retail strips) come in at $1,500–$5,000. Large warehouse, hotel, and multi-building portfolios run $5,000–$25,000+. Pricing is by square footage, material, and pitch — multi-roof and portfolio discounts apply.
It kills it. Gloeocapsa magma (the black-streak algae endemic to South Florida roofs) and lichen are biological growths — pressure washing only blasts the visible surface and the spores grow back within months. Soft-wash chemistry kills the organism at the root, so results last 4–6× longer.
Every 12–24 months. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach combine 9+ months of UV-driven growing season with salt air, humidity, and shade — ideal conditions for Gloeocapsa magma. Oceanfront properties on Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, and Hallandale Beach often need it every 12 months; inland and west Broward/Palm Beach can stretch to 24.
Yes. Every flight is conducted under FAA Part 107 by a licensed commercial drone pilot. For controlled airspace near MIA, FLL, and PBI we file LAANC airspace authorizations before mobilization and carry the certificate on every job site.
We carry $2M commercial general liability plus dedicated UAS (drone) liability and hull coverage. Certificates of insurance naming the homeowner, property manager, or HOA are issued before mobilization on every project.
Yes. Detergents are biodegradable and rinsed with pure water. We pre-wet landscaping below the roof line and cover sensitive plantings before application. Pets stay inside during the dwell-and-rinse window (typically 60–90 minutes) and pool decks are rinsed clean of overspray as part of the workflow.
Most residential roofs finish in 1–3 hours. Mid-sized commercial roofs typically take 4–8 hours. Large warehouse roofs and HOA portfolios run 1–3 days. The drone moves faster than a ground crew because there's no ladder work, no rope rigging, and no walking the roof.
Yes — and it's one of the strongest reasons to use drones. Brittle barrel tile, aging shingle, fragile clay, and warranty-restricted TPO are all unsafe for foot traffic. The drone reaches every section of the roof from the air and leaves zero impact damage.
Yes. Every project includes 4K aerial footage and photo documentation of the roof before and after cleaning, delivered to the homeowner or property manager. Insurance carriers, HOA boards, and warranty providers routinely accept this documentation.
From Miami-Dade barrel tile to Palm Beach clay and Broward TPO membranes, our drone soft-wash adapts to the roof material and the local climate of every county we serve.
Miami-Dade roofs sit under salt-laden air and 9+ months of UV-driven algae growth a year. Drone soft-washing kills the staining at the root on tile, shingle, TPO, and metal — without sending anyone onto the roof.
Broward warehouses and HOA communities lose reflectivity fast — black streaks on TPO, mildew on barrel tile, and lichen in shaded valleys. We clean entire Broward portfolios in a single mobilization, no foot traffic on the membrane.
Palm Beach's barrel-tile roofs and clay accents are warranty-sensitive — pressure washing strips the glaze and walking cracks the tiles. Soft-wash drone cleaning lifts algae and mildew while keeping your roof warranty intact.
Yes — we clean residential and commercial roofs throughout Miami-Dade, including Miami, Coral Gables, Aventura, Coconut Grove, Doral, Kendall, Miami Beach, and Pinecrest. Most Miami-Dade roofs are scheduled within the same week.
Yes. We service Broward County roofs in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Davie, and Pompano Beach. HOA and warehouse portfolios across Broward typically get a multi-roof discount.
Yes — we clean roofs in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, and Jupiter. Drone soft-wash is the safest method for Palm Beach's barrel tile and clay roofs because nothing touches the surface.
In Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach we recommend soft-washing roofs every 12–24 months. The combination of humidity, salt air, and shade encourages algae and lichen growth far faster than in drier climates.
Direct answers for homeowners, HOA boards, and commercial property managers deciding whether soft-wash is the right call for a specific roof.
If the black streaks, green algae, or lichen patches wipe off after soft-wash, the roof is cosmetic-soiled and cleaning is the right call. If you see lifted shingles, broken or slipping tiles, exposed underlayment, soft spots, or active leaks, those are structural failures cleaning can't fix. We send a 4K aerial inspection before quoting so you see the actual condition — and we'll tell you honestly when replacement is the better spend.
Indirectly, yes. Most carriers underwrite roof condition annually using aerial imagery from EagleView, Nearmap, or their own drone flights. A roof flagged with algae streaks or mildew is more likely to be hit with a wind/hail surcharge or coverage non-renewal. Soft-wash cleaning before the carrier's next inspection cycle removes the visual flag and protects renewal terms. Always check with your specific carrier.
Yes — most of them. Biological staining (algae, mildew, mold) lifts completely with soft-wash chemistry. Atmospheric staining (rust runoff from HVAC, copper drip lines, fertilizer overspray) lifts about 70–90% depending on age. Petroleum staining (asphalt leach, kitchen exhaust grease) is the hardest and may require targeted spot treatment before the full-roof rinse.
No. We pre-wet all landscaping below the roof line before chemistry hits the roof, which dilutes any runoff on contact. Detergents are biodegradable and substrate-matched, not the chlorine-bomb formulations that DIY ground crews use. Pool decks and pool water are rinsed clean of overspray as part of the workflow. We've cleaned roofs over orchid collections, koi ponds, and HOA-protected mangroves without incident.
Both kill algae, but the chemistry and dwell time matter. Cheap chlorine-bomb services use undiluted sodium hypochlorite at high concentrations, which bleaches the visible growth instantly but degrades shingle granules, corrodes metal flashings, and damages plants on contact. Engineered soft-wash uses substrate-matched detergents at controlled concentrations with measured dwell times — slower visible result, dramatically longer-lasting kill, no warranty risk.
On asphalt shingle and metal: 18–36 months before algae visibly returns, depending on tree cover and humidity. On barrel tile: 24–48 months. On TPO/EPDM commercial membranes: 24–60 months. Annual or bi-annual maintenance contracts extend these intervals significantly because the algae spore load never gets re-established between cleanings.
Yes. While the drone is staged, we routinely extend cleaning to skylights, sun-tunnels, solar attic fans, gutters (visual rinse — physical scoop-out is separate), and adjacent solar arrays. Bundling avoids a second mobilization fee, which is usually the largest single line item on small-job pricing.
From the aerial inspection that locks the quote to the 4K proof-of-clean delivered after.
We send the property address through aerial imagery review and confirm the quote based on actual roof area, material, pitch, and soiling level. No estimator climbs the roof.
We confirm the next-day forecast (soft-wash doesn't run in sustained 30+ mph winds or lightning within 10 miles) and text the homeowner or PM a same-day reminder with arrival time.
Crew pre-wets and tarps adjacent landscaping, covers AC condensers and pool equipment, and stages the ground pump with biodegradable detergent and pure-water rinse tanks. Setup runs 20–30 minutes.
The drone flies plane-by-plane misting substrate-matched soft-wash across the full roof. Dwell time is 5–15 minutes per section — chemistry kills the algae at the root while the drone sets up the next pass.
Twin nozzles sheet pure water from ridge to eave, carrying dead algae, lichen, and biological staining down the slope into the gutter line. Pool decks, walkways, and landscaping get a final rinse.
We deliver before-and-after 4K aerial footage and a brief care note covering tree-overhang trimming, gutter clearing, and the recommended next-clean window for your roof's specific exposure.