Basic
$0.16 – $0.48 per sq ft
Soft wash with a standard algaecide mix in one application, loose moss brushed off, plants pre-wetted and rinsed

Soft-wash cleaning of an asphalt shingle roof to remove algae, moss and stains.
Clean Roof Shingles in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $0.19 to $0.56 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 Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for clean roof shingles.
National average: $0.20 – $0.60 per sq ft
$0.16 – $0.48 per sq ft
Soft wash with a standard algaecide mix in one application, loose moss brushed off, plants pre-wetted and rinsed
$0.19 – $0.56 per sq ft
Soft wash at a mix strength suited to asphalt shingles, surfactant for dwell, moss removed by hand, plantings wetted and rinsed
$0.23 – $0.71 per sq ft
Soft wash with longer dwell plus a second spot application on heavy streaks, moss hand-removed, plants covered, downspouts rinsed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.09 – $0.26 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.06 – $0.18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.02 – $0.08 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.02 – $0.05 | sq ft |
Gray asphalt shingle roof slope with dark algae streaks running down it
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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