Basic
$0.25 – $0.58 per sq ft
Soft wash with a standard algaecide mix in one application, loose moss brushed off, plantings pre-wetted and rinsed

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Soft-wash cleaning of a residential asphalt, metal or tile roof to remove algae, moss and stains, priced per square foot of roof surface.
Clean a Roof in Arlington, Texas typically costs $0.29 to $0.68 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for clean a roof.
National average: $0.30 – $0.70 per sq ft
$0.25 – $0.58 per sq ft
Soft wash with a standard algaecide mix in one application, loose moss brushed off, plantings pre-wetted and rinsed
$0.29 – $0.68 per sq ft
Soft wash with mix strength matched to the roof material, surfactant for dwell, loose moss removed, plantings wetted before and rinsed after
$0.37 – $0.85 per sq ft
Soft wash with longer dwell and a second spot application on heavy streaks, moss hand-removed, plants covered, eaves and downspouts rinsed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.13 – $0.32 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.09 – $0.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.04 – $0.08 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.03 – $0.06 | sq ft |
Asphalt shingle roof partly cleaned, light patch among dark stained shingles
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Find a pro to do thisMetal shingle roof being cleaned with a pole-mounted brush, leaving a lighter area
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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