Commercial Drone Roof Cleaning in Chicago

Roofs are one of the last places you want a crew walking around. They are also where algae, moss, and biological growth quietly take years off the structure. Our drones handle roof cleaning from the ground with a low-pressure soft wash, lifting buildup off commercial roofs up to 12 stories high with no one on the surface.

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Soft-wash roof cleaning, flown from the ground

The black streaks that appear on Chicago commercial roofs are usually a hardy algae called Gloeocapsa magma. Green patches and cushions are moss and lichen. All three feed on the roof surface and hold moisture against it, which shortens the roof’s usable life. Left alone long enough, biological growth turns what should be a cleaning job into a replacement decision.

Drone roof cleaning handles it before that happens. An FAA-licensed pilot flies from the ground and applies a low-pressure soft wash across the surface, lifting algae, moss, and buildup without stripping shingle granules, driving water under flashing, or leaving footprints on the membrane. We work across flat commercial roof systems including TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen, as well as metal, tile, and shingle, matching the pressure and solution to the substrate. Reach runs from roughly 8 feet up to 12 stories, covering commercial and industrial properties across Chicago and the wider Chicagoland metro.

Why Drone Cleaning

A safer, faster way to clean at height

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Nobody on the roof

Falls from roofs are one of the highest-risk parts of exterior cleaning. Drones remove the risk entirely by working from the ground.

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No walking damage

No footprints across membrane seams, no cracked tiles, no scuffed coatings, and no torn flashing from crews moving equipment across the surface.

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Longer roof life

Removing algae, moss, and lichen before they establish protects the substrate and pushes replacement further down the road.

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Soft-wash method

Low pressure and roof-safe solutions lift buildup gently rather than blasting it, so the roof itself is never the collateral damage.

How It Works

From first look to sign-off

01

Roof assessment

We review the substrate, slope, and extent of biological growth, then confirm drone soft washing is the right fit for the roof.

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Airspace & scheduling

FAA-licensed pilots confirm conditions and airspace, then schedule the work around your operations.

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Soft-wash cleaning

The drone applies a low-pressure soft wash across the roof, lifting algae, moss, and buildup with no one on the surface.

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Walkthrough

We review the finished roof with you, including drone footage, and document the work before we leave the site.

Why Spotless

Commercial experience, in the air

Licensed pilots

Every job is flown by a properly trained, FAA-licensed drone pilot.

50+ Years combined

Decades of hands-on cleaning experience behind every flight.

12 Stories of reach

Cleaning from roughly 8 feet up to 12 stories high.

Licensed & insured

A fully licensed and insured commercial cleaning company.

Touchless method

Clean-water technology that is gentle on glass and finishes.

Chicagoland

Serving commercial properties across the metro, not just downtown

Roof Cleaning FAQs

No. Roofs are soft washed, not power washed. We use low pressure and clean water to lift algae and biological growth without stripping granules from shingles, driving water under flashing, or leaving footprints across the surface.

The black streaking on shingles is typically a hardy algae called Gloeocapsa magma. Green patches and cushions are usually moss or lichen. All three feed on the roof surface and hold moisture against it, which shortens the roof’s usable life if it’s left to spread.

Flat commercial roof systems such as TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen, along with metal roofing, tile, and shingle. Each substrate has its own tolerance for pressure and water, so we scope the method to the roof before quoting.

No. That is the whole point of drone roof cleaning. The pilot flies from the ground, so nobody is stepping across membrane seams, cracking tiles, or scuffing coatings, and there is no fall risk during the job.

It depends on the roof, its exposure, and how quickly biological growth is establishing. Chicago’s humid summers and freeze-thaw winters push most commercial roofs toward a cleaning every two to three years, with some sooner. A quick site review will tell you where yours sits.

For roof cleaning, we match the solution to the growth. Light dirt and buildup lift with clean water alone, while established algae, moss, and lichen typically need a diluted, roof-safe cleaning solution applied at low pressure and thoroughly rinsed. Nothing harsh, and nothing that a substrate cannot tolerate.

For the protection of our drones and our clients’ property, and to guarantee the highest-quality cleaning results, we do not operate in strong winds or below-freezing temperatures.

Yes, we are a fully licensed and insured drone cleaning company. Our commitment to safety and professionalism extends to all aspects of our operations, including obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance coverage.

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Contact us for any questions or service inquiries. You can reach us by filling out our contact form or giving us a call. We’re here to meet all your drone cleaning needs.

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(312) 982-1681