We clean gutters and soft wash roofs across Coral Gables, from the barrel tile estates near Alhambra Circle to the newer construction toward the University of Miami. We work with the city's historic preservation review in mind on tile roofs, and we quote by phone.
Serving Coral Gables, FL homeowners. 6+ years of experience. 250+ jobs completed. Last updated .
Every gutter cleaning includes
Free inspectionCoral Gables runs on the same storm clock as the rest of Miami-Dade: Miami International Airport, the nearest long-record station, averages about 44.8 inches of rain between May 15 and October 15, and hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. What sets Coral Gables apart is the roof itself. George Merrick planned the city in the 1920s around Mediterranean Revival architecture, and red barrel and S-tile clay roofs are still the defining look on many streets, with a Historic Preservation Board that reviews changes to roofs in the city's historic districts.
A gutter on a 1920s coral rock estate and one on a 2010s condo building are different jobs, even on the same street. We ask which kind of roof it is before we quote the work. A gutter brightening job on a Merrick-era estate and one on a newer condo building rarely need the same amount of work, even when they're a few blocks apart.
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 Alhambra Circle under the banyan canopy and you see what defines Coral Gables roofs: red barrel tile, coral rock walls, and gutters that have often been there as long as the house. Leaves and seed pods from the mature trees are the usual find in the trough, along with the fine grit that sheds from aging clay tile. On newer construction closer to the University of Miami, the debris is lighter and the roof material is almost always concrete tile or shingle rather than historic clay. Properties near the Granada Golf Course and the Biltmore carry some of the heaviest canopy in the city, and the gutters there show it faster than streets with more open sky.
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.
Coral Gables shares Miami-Dade's wet and dry season. The dry months stretch from roughly mid-October to mid-May, and the wet season runs May 15 through October 15, overlapping hurricane season.
| When | What happens here | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-October to January | The dry season begins, and hurricane-season debris is still in gutters and on roofs. | A full cleaning and roof check while the weather holds. |
| February to April | The driest weeks, and the best window for tile roof work and any Historic Preservation Board scheduling. | Book brightening and roof washing before the wet season returns. |
| Early May | The last dry days before the wet season starts on May 15. | Clear gutters and downspouts and check the tile before the first storms. |
| June to October | Near-daily storms and hurricane season. | Storm checks and downspout flushes after heavy rain or any named storm. |
| Any week after a named storm | Debris lands across the historic canopy and newer streets alike. | Storm cleanup moves to the front of the schedule. |
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. |
Many Coral Gables roofs, especially in the historic districts, are true clay barrel tile or S-tile rather than the concrete tile common elsewhere in Miami-Dade. Clay is more brittle than concrete, so we step only where tiles overlap and keep pressure far below the roughly 1,200 psi ceiling tile care guides set. Newer construction near the University of Miami and in condo buildings is more often concrete tile, shingle, or flat, which we treat the same way we would anywhere else in Miami-Dade.
Roof work in a Coral Gables historic district can fall under the city's Historic Preservation Board review, particularly anything that changes the tile profile or color. We clean roofs. Tile replacement, re-roofing, and any historic review belong to a licensed roofer and the city's process. Coral Gables is also inside Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so roofing products installed here need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance on top of any historic requirements. Properties near the Biltmore and the Granada Golf Course sit under enough shade that algae tends to return sooner than it does on a roof with more open sky, which is worth factoring into how often a wash makes sense.
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 Coral Gables, FL. Pick your ZIP code to see the neighborhoods we cover, or call and we will confirm your street.
Historic core
Alhambra Circle, the Biltmore area, downtown Coral Gables
See ZIP 33134University area
University of Miami, South Gables
See ZIP 33146South Gables and Pinecrest border
South Gables, Old Cutler Road
See ZIP 33156North Gables border
Ponce de Leon Boulevard corridor
See ZIP 33143Northeast border
Edge of Coconut Grove
See ZIP 33133Far east border
Douglas Road corridor
See ZIP 33145Not sure we cover your ZIP code? Call us at (813) 856-2726.
The pin sits near the Biltmore and the historic core of Coral Gables, close to the middle of our service area. We cover ZIP codes from the older streets near Alhambra Circle to the University of Miami area. Call and we'll confirm your street.
Cleaning generally does not require review, since nothing about the tile changes. Repairs or replacement in a historic district are a different matter and go through the city's process.
It depends on the feet of gutter, the number of stories, and whether the gutters are original hardware on a historic home or newer aluminum. Give us your address and we'll quote the job over the phone.
Early May, before the wet season starts, matters most, with a second visit after hurricane season between October and December.
Yes. Clay is more brittle, so we use lighter pressure and step only where tiles overlap, the same care we'd use on any historic tile roof.
We cover Coral Gables end to end, from the historic core near Alhambra Circle and the Biltmore to the newer streets near the University of Miami.
Yes, the same as anywhere in Miami-Dade. Standing water in a clogged gutter is a breeding spot, so a trough that drains freely matters here too.
Often yes. The tree canopy there is some of the heaviest in Coral Gables, which means more debris and faster algae growth than on more open streets.
No. Historic Preservation Board review applies mainly to the designated historic districts; newer construction near the University follows standard Miami-Dade building code without the added historic layer.
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 Coral Gables.
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 6 ZIP codes in and around Coral Gables, including 33134, 33146 and 33156. 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