We clean gutters and soft wash roofs for homeowners in Florida City, from the streets around Krome Avenue and Palm Drive to the homes along US 1. Tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs each get the method that suits them, and every downspout is flushed before we leave. Call with your ZIP code and the number of stories, and we quote by phone.
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Free inspectionFlorida City is the mainland entrance to the Florida Keys. The Turnpike ends here, US 1 runs on south, and Palm Drive leads west into Everglades National Park. The city holds 13,085 people on about 6 square miles of land. The nearest long-record NOAA station, in Homestead, logs 59.9 inches of rain a year, and 46.9 of those inches fall from May through October.
Florida City is small, and many of its houses are single-story, so the roof edge and the gutter sit close to the ground. That puts the discharge point at nearly the same importance as the gutter itself. We clear the roof, the trough and the last stretch of the downspout, then check where the water goes.
Most of the overflow calls we get start at a downspout elbow. A fistful of wet debris lodges at the first bend, and the whole gutter behind it backs up. That is why we flush every downspout and watch the water leave, instead of stopping when the trough looks clear.
Drive Palm Drive after a storm and you see the mix: older streets with mature trees close to the roofs, open lots, and farm fields past the edge of town. We plan each job around what hangs over that roof and what blows in from the open ground nearby. Fronds and leaves are the usual finds on the roof, and fine dust is the usual find in the trough. The city is small, about six square miles end to end, so a ladder set up near the Turnpike side of town and one near Palm Drive see the same crew the same week rather than waiting on a route built around a much bigger service area.
We are licensed and insured, and we are happy to send you proof before the job. You are letting someone climb onto your roof. You should know who they are.
Rain lands on the roof, runs into the gutters, and leaves through the downspouts. We clean every stop on that path.
Gutters collect more than leaves. Seed pods, matted debris, pollen paste, and grit from old shingles all settle in the trough, and a leaf blower does not touch most of it. Hands and scoops do.
We clear every run, bag the debris, and take it with us. Then we check hangers, seams, and the fascia behind the gutter for damage you cannot see from the ground.
Most overflow starts at a downspout, not in the gutter. We run water through every downspout and clear the blockage at the elbow or outlet. If your downspouts tie into a buried drain pipe, we flush that line too.
Guards keep out large debris, but pollen, seed pods, and grit still get through and settle underneath. We lift the guards or screens, clean them, and clear the trough below.
Rain leaves dark streaks and oxidation on the outside face of your gutters, even when the inside is clean. We wash the face of each run so the gutters match the rest of your roofline.
Roof cleaning here means low pressure and a roof-safe cleaner. The dark streaks come off, and your shingles, tile, flat roof, or metal stay intact. We clear the gutters first so the rinse has somewhere to go, then flush them again at the end. See how soft washing works.
Florida City follows the same pattern as the rest of South Miami-Dade: a dry season from about mid-October to mid-May, and a wet season from May 15 to October 15 that overlaps hurricane season, June 1 to November 30. Monthly rain at the nearby Homestead station runs from 1.70 inches in January to 10.17 in August.
| When | What happens here | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-October to December | Rain falls from 5.86 inches in October to 1.97 in December. Hurricane-season litter is still on the roofs and in the gutters. | Full gutter and downspout cleaning, plus a roof wash if the roof has gone dark. |
| January to April | Dry weeks, at 1.70 to 2.92 inches a month. Dry weather also lifts dust from fields and farm roads. | Soft washing roofs and brightening gutters while cleaners can work and dry. |
| Early to mid May | The last dry days before the wet season starts on May 15. | Check every outlet so the first storm finds a clear path off the roof. |
| June to mid-August | Rain on 17 to 19 days a month, with Saharan dust at its heaviest from late June. | Post-storm flushes, and a look at every outlet that serves a roof valley. |
| Late August to October | The peak of hurricane season, with 8.63 inches in September. | Fast cleanups after named storms, then a re-check before the next one. |
Most people who search for roof pressure washing want the dark streaks gone. We get that. On asphalt shingles the streaks are usually a cyanobacterium called Gloeocapsa magma, which feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle and spreads on the wind, as the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association explains. Tile, flat, and metal roofs grow algae and mildew of their own.
High pressure takes the protective surface off and can push water under the roof. We use a soft wash instead: low pressure, and a roof-safe cleaner that does the actual work.
| On your roof | High-pressure blasting | Our low-pressure soft wash |
|---|---|---|
| Shingles | Knocks off protective granules. | Granules stay in place. |
| Algae and mildew | Roots stay and streaks return sooner. | Cleaner kills growth at its base. |
| Water intrusion | Can force water under the roof surface. | Gentle flow that follows the way rain runs. |
| Tile, flat, and metal | Can chip tile and scar coatings and membranes. | Safe on tile, flat roofs, metal, and shingle. |
Florida City roofs include concrete and clay tile, shingle, metal and flat. Heat and humid air grow algae and mildew on each of them. Tile gets a soft wash far below the 1,200 psi ceiling in tile care guides, a concrete-compatible cleaner, and footing only where the tiles overlap. Metal gets low pressure and a coating-safe cleaner. Roofs that went on after Andrew in 1992 are now more than 30 years old, so we look at the surface before we wash.
Florida City is inside Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and roofing products installed there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. We clean roofs. Repairs and re-roofing belong to a licensed roofer. A roof this size of town, often one story, also means less of the ladder and stabilizer work two-story Miami roofs need, which keeps most jobs here to a single visit.
Most roofs do well with a wash every two to three years. Shaded slopes and roofs under trees grow algae faster and may need it sooner. A damp, algae-covered roof also sheds more grit into the gutters below, which is one more reason we handle both in a single visit.
Every job gets a set of photos like these. Keep the same angle for each pair.
Gutter cleaning
Roof pressure washing
Downspout cleaning
We clean gutters and wash roofs across Florida City, FL. Pick your ZIP code to see the neighborhoods we cover, or call and we will confirm your street.
Florida City and the farm roads west
Florida City, south and west Homestead
See ZIP 33034Florida City east and southeast Homestead
Florida City east side, southeast Homestead
See ZIP 33035Nearby: downtown and west Homestead
Downtown Homestead, Redland edge
See ZIP 33030Nearby: Leisure City and Naranja
Leisure City, Naranja
See ZIP 33033Not sure we cover your ZIP code? Call us at (813) 856-2726.
The pin sits near the center of Florida City, close to Krome Avenue and Palm Drive. Our ZIP codes cover the city and run north to the Homestead line. Call and we will confirm your street.
The price depends on the feet of gutter, the number of stories, how packed the runs are and whether guards are installed. A single-story house with short runs is a smaller job than a two-story house with gutters on every edge. Call with your ZIP code and we quote by phone.
It depends on the roof size, the material, the pitch and how much algae is on it. Tell us the roof type and the stories and we quote by phone.
Early May, before the wet season starts on May 15. A second visit between mid-October and December clears the litter left by hurricane season.
Miami-Dade Mosquito Control lists clearing rain gutters among its prevention tips, because debris lets water pool and attract egg-laying mosquitoes. A gutter that drains freely removes one breeding spot from the yard.
Yes. After a named storm we move cleanups to the front of the schedule, clear fronds and leaf mats from the roof and the trough, and flush every downspout.
Florida City uses ZIP codes 33034 and 33035, and both are shared with Homestead. If your mailing address says Homestead, call and we confirm your street.
Every two to three years suits most roofs. Shaded slopes and roofs under trees grow algae sooner.
We clear every run by hand, remove debris from the lower roof edge, flush every downspout, and inspect hangers, seams, and fascia. You get before and after photos, and we haul the debris away.
At least twice a year, in spring and again in fall. If trees hang over your roof, plan on three or four visits a year. The calendar above shows the best timing in Florida City.
The price depends mostly on how many feet of gutter you have, how many stories the house is, and how packed the runs are. Call us with those details and we will quote it by phone.
No. If we can reach the gutters and roof, we can work while you are out. We send photos when we finish.
High pressure is not. It strips the roof surface and can push water underneath. We use a soft wash: low pressure plus a roof-safe cleaner that does the cleaning.
Algae. On asphalt shingles it is usually Gloeocapsa magma, which feeds on the limestone filler in the shingle. Tile, flat, and metal roofs grow algae and mildew too, helped along by heat, humidity, and shade.
Most roofs do well with a wash every two to three years. Shade, tree cover, and north-facing slopes can bring algae back sooner.
No. Guards keep out large debris. Pollen, seed pods, and shingle grit still get through and settle underneath. Guarded gutters need cleaning less often, but they still need it.
Yes, and it is the better way to do it. We clear the gutters first, wash the roof, then flush the gutters and downspouts again so the runoff leaves nothing behind.
We serve 4 ZIP codes in and around Florida City, including 33034, 33035 and 33030. The ZIP codes page lists them all. If yours is not on it, call and ask.
Call and tell us your ZIP code and what your gutters or roof look like. We will quote it by phone and find a day that works.
Call (813) 856-2726