A Family Business That Fell Into Roofs and Got Serious About Them
Refyne started in 2022 when Josh and Esther began flipping free Facebook Marketplace couches to support their family. That grew into a pressure washing business, and when customers kept asking if they cleaned roofs, they found their real calling. Today homeowners across the Northwest bring them in for roof work done right.
That early hustle taught them to do honest work and stand behind it. Too many roofs get wrecked by the wrong contractor, so they built a 2-step process that clears moss with no brushing or pressure, and they keep you updated with photos and video at every phase.
Our Mission
Fix how roofs get cleaned around here, starting with the mossy ones. Too many get ruined by bad information and the wrong treatment. Our answer is a 2-step process that kills moss with no brushing, no pressure washing, and no agitation to your shingles. We'll still brush a roof if you want it, but the 2-step is the safer method, and it's the one we push.
Our Vision
Be the roof cleaning company people around here name first, and the one other companies copy. We're the first local crew doing it this way, and we'd rather see everyone adopt it than keep it to ourselves. It's better for the homeowner, and that's the point.
We Clean Every Roof in Greater Seattle
Different roofs need different handling. We match the soft wash to your roof type so the moss comes off and the surface underneath stays fine.
Shingle Roofs
Our soft wash pulls moss, algae, and stains off shingle roofs while leaving the granules intact, the part that protects your roof.
Asphalt Roofs
We clear black streaks, moss, and grime from asphalt with a low-pressure soft wash that won't chew up the surface.
Tile Roofs
Concrete or clay, we clean the buildup off, brighten the color back up, and never crack a tile.
Metal Roofs
Soft wash lifts algae, mildew, and grime off metal roofs with no scrubbing that could scratch or rust the finish.
Flat Roofs
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen each get a low-pressure approach suited to that membrane, clearing debris, moss, and stains without harming the seal.
Slate Roofs
Slate is an investment and it's brittle, so it gets a gentle soft wash that takes off moss and stains and leaves the stone alone.
The Only 2-Step Roof Cleaning in the Area
Most companies out here only offer a same-day clean, which usually means brushing or pressure washing that knocks off more granules than you'd want. We do same-day too, but we also offer a 2-step process no one else does, one that clears moss with zero agitation to your shingles. You get to choose, and you get the full story on what each method does to your roof before you decide.
No Brushing, No Pressure
Our 2-step soft wash kills moss at the root and lets it break down on its own. Nothing scrubs or blasts your shingles, so the granules stay where they belong.
We Tell You the Trade-offs
We lay out every method and the risk that comes with it, then tell you what we'd do if it were our roof. If a cheaper option is the right call, we'll say so.
2-Year Moss-Free Warranty
The 2-step treatment is built to hold, and we back it for two years.
You See the Whole Job
Photos and video from the quote through the finished roof. You're never guessing about what happened up there.
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An Honest Quote
We look at what your roof's dealing with (moss, algae, debris, or just upkeep) and give you a clear quote based on size, pitch, moss level, and how easy the roof is to get to. No upsell games.
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Scheduling That Works for You
Once you're good with the quote, we book a time, confirm access, and cover your landscaping before anything gets applied.
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You Pick the Method
We walk you through the options: the 2-step soft wash for the lightest touch on your shingles with a 2-year warranty, a same-day scrub & softwash if you want it clean now, a zinc treatment for yearly prevention, or a roof blow-off to clear debris.
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Walkthrough and a Clear Invoice
When we wrap, we go over it with you if you're home and explain how the moss will keep breaking down over the next few weeks. Then you get an itemized invoice with nothing hidden in it.
What a Refyne Job Looks Like
Every job runs the same four steps, so you always know what's coming next. It starts with an honest quote, moves to careful work with your options laid out, and ends with an invoice that has nothing hidden in it. You'll get photos and updates the whole way through.
Why Greater Seattle Trusts Refyne With Their Roofs
Homeowners have left us 350+ five-star reviews across Google and Facebook. The reason is always the same: we're honest with people and we're careful on their roofs.
"Josh was really awesome to work with! He came out for a quote on a Tuesday and was able to fit me in the same week for roof and gutter cleaning with a soft wash treatment for the moss. He let me know when he was on his way with an ETA and made sure not to ring the doorbell when he arrived. His communication was thorough and gave me updates via text as work was completed. I’d recommend Refyne again and again and will definitely use them for any of our future needs!"
"We couldn’t be happier with the great service and work done. Josh was very friendly, professional and helpful. Our roof looks amazing, we would highly recommend."
"Josh did a fantastic job on our roof and he was very professional and friendly. He explained his work and process very clearly and cleaned up and went the extra mile to make sure everything looked great ! We highly recommend Josh and his company!!!"
"Josh did an excellent job with cleaning out our gutters and removing the moss from our roof. He is very informative and professional. We are very happy with his service and highly recommend to anyone who needs this type of work for their house."
"Just had Refyne treat our roof moss. Josh is friendly and prompt. Was able to get an estimate the same day. Was given options for treatment without being pushy on accepting their service. Came out a couple days later for treatment and overdelivered on what was promised. Will definitely use in the future when the moss inevitably returns."
From Green to Gone
Same roof, before and after. The 2-step clears moss over five to six months with no brushing; the scrub & softwash gets you clean the same day.
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Searching "Roof Cleaning Near Me"? Start Here.
We're based in Auburn and cover the Greater Seattle area across both King and Pierce Counties. Mossy shingles or just staying ahead of it, we're a short drive away.
Seattle
Renton
Federal Way
Covington
Auburn
Tacoma
Puyallup
Bonney Lake
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Why PNW Roofs Grow Moss Like Nowhere Else
Wet winters, heavy tree cover, and north slopes that sit in shade half the year. It's the exact mix moss thrives on, and it's why almost every older home from Seattle down to Puyallup has a green side by the time it's a few years old.
Moss isn't just ugly. Once it sets in, it lifts the edges of your shingles, holds water against the roof long after the rain stops, and works its way into the seams. It also traps needles and debris in your valleys, which is what starts clogging gutters. Left a couple of seasons, that's how a roof with years of life left starts leaking and rotting from the top down.
Residential Roof Cleaning, Done Two Ways
Almost everything we do is residential, and the biggest thing that sets us apart is that we give you a real choice most companies won't offer:
- 2-step process: the moss goes white as it dies and clears on its own over five to six months, with nothing but a leaf blower. No brushing, no pressure on the shingle. This is the gentlest way to clean a roof, and it comes with a 2-year moss-free warranty.
- Scrub & softwash: clean the day we leave, if you'd rather see the result now instead of waiting it out.
Why the method matters:
It comes down to granules, the gritty coating that protects asphalt shingles from the sun.
- Pressure washing and hard scrubbing strip granules off. A company racing to a same-day finish takes them along with the moss.
- Our soft wash roof cleaning kills moss at the root and lets it release instead of blasting it, so the roof keeps what it needs to last. We run a 10 GPM soft wash system and the treatments roofing manufacturers recommend.
- The cheapest quote often costs the most. A lot of lowball outfits are uninsured and using the wrong treatment, and the damage doesn't show until the roof needs replacing early.
- Every job comes with before-and-after photos and video, so you see what happened up there whether or not you climbed a ladder to check.
That's the gap between roof moss removal that holds and a quick rinse you're paying for again next winter.
If you're searching roof cleaning near me or roof cleaners near me, that's the real thing you're shopping for: who protects the roof, and who just rinses it.
Roof Cleaning vs. Roof Replacement
A green, streaked roof looks finished when it usually isn't. Plenty of roofs that look shot just need a proper wash, and roof cleaning runs a few hundred dollars against the many thousands a tear-off costs.
We'll get up there and give you a straight read: a cleaning job, or shingles that are spent and need a roofer. If it can wait, we'll tell you that too. We'd rather keep you around for the next fifteen years than sell you a clean you don't need yet.
A wash is the smarter call when:
- The shingles are intact, just green or streaked
- Moss is growing but the decking underneath is solid
- You're getting the house ready to list
- You want years back on the roof without a replacement bill
How Often Should You Clean a Roof?
You don't think about your roof much. The moss does, all winter.
For most homes here, every one to three years keeps it from ever getting a real grip. If you're tucked under heavy firs or cedars, the shaded slope greens up faster and needs attention sooner.
Staying on a schedule is the cheap part. It's letting a wet winter or two go by that gets expensive:
- Moss thickens on the north slope and starts lifting shingles you can't see from the ground
- Fir and cedar needles pack the gutters until water backs up under the eave
- Trapped damp under the moss never dries, and that's where rot starts
- A roof you could've kept for another decade needs replacing early
It's worth pairing with a roof and gutter cleaning on the same visit. The trees dropping needles in your gutters are the same ones feeding the moss on your roof, so clearing both at once keeps the whole system draining right.
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Before You Hand Over Your Roof
Most people have the same questions before they let someone up on their roof. Here's how we answer them.
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In the Northwest, usually yes. Moss and algae build up fast, especially on the shady side, and that buildup traps water, clogs gutters, and leads to leaks and rot. Cleaning it on a schedule protects the roof and pushes off a replacement.
Not the way we do it. We soft wash, never high pressure. The 2-step goes further and clears the moss with no brushing and no agitation at all, so the granules stay on the roof where they do their job.
It's the easiest thing your roof can go through. We apply a soft wash that kills moss and algae at the root and let it break down on its own, no brushing or pressure. The moss goes white and clears over five to six months, backed by a 2-year moss-free warranty. Want it clean the same day instead? That's our scrub & softwash option.
The soft wash treatment is built to hold, and most roofs stay clean for years. The 2-step comes with a 2-year moss-free warranty. Adding gutter cleaning helps it last longer.
It depends on size, pitch, moss level, and how tough the roof is to get to. The estimate is free and there's nothing hidden in it, and most people find our roof cleaning prices reasonable next to what a repair or replacement runs.
For most homes, every one to three years. If you've got a lot of trees over the house, you'll want more frequent blow-offs to clear needles and debris before moss gets a grip.
Most jobs run about four to five hours, depending on the size of the roof, the pitch, and how much moss we're dealing with. We'll give you a realistic time frame when we quote it.
The same-day scrub & softwash gets your roof looking clean before we leave. The 2-step skips the brushing entirely: we treat the roof and let the moss die and wash away on its own over five to six months, with no agitation to the shingles. The 2-step is gentler and carries a 2-year moss-free warranty; the same-day is faster. We'll help you pick what fits your roof.
Yes. We're fully licensed and insured (Contractor License REFYNEP769L4), and we're family-owned and operated.
Not for a good while. Our soft wash kills it at the root instead of just clearing the surface, and the 2-step carries a 2-year moss-free warranty. Some regrowth is natural in our climate over time, which is why we suggest a clean every one to three years to stay ahead of it.
Let's Sort Out Your Roof
Mossy roof, or just want to get ahead of it? Reach out for a fast, no-obligation quote. We'll walk you through the options and tell you what fits your roof.
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