Roof Moss Removal & Treatment
Shaded roofs under firs and cedars grow moss that lifts shingle edges.
DetailsGraham roofs under tall trees: moss, limbs and shops on larger lots
Graham sits farther south and east of Tacoma than Parkland or Spanaway, in unincorporated Pierce County. Where trees stand close to a house, they shape most of the roof work we do.
- Answering 24/7
- From our Puyallup office
- Pierce County
Short answer
Graham is unincorporated Pierce County, a longer drive from Tacoma than Parkland or Spanaway. Where tall trees stand close to a house, moss, needles and limb strikes are the problems we check first. The county's reroof rule covers detached garages as well as homes, which matters on properties with more than one roof.
Shade, moss and what actually removes it
OSU Extension describes roof moss as a shade problem: it grows where the roof stays damp, holds moisture against the shingles and can lift their edges. Seattle Public Utilities adds that moss revives with the fall rains and is most visible from early winter to late spring.
On a property where firs or cedars shade the roof for much of the day, a moss treatment alone buys time but rarely ends it. Trimming branches back so sun and air reach the roof is the long-term fix. Until then, we hand-scrape moss, clean the valleys and treat the surface to slow regrowth.
One caution if your gutters are copper: zinc treatments corrode copper. We pick a treatment that suits the metal on your house.
Limbs, snow and the February 2019 storm
February 2019 brought nearly 8 inches of snow to Sea-Tac, the snowiest February since 1949, and crews spent days clearing fallen trees around Tacoma. Wet snow loads branches until they break, and a heavy limb landing on a roof can crack rafters as well as shingles.
If a limb comes down on your roof, take photos from the ground, keep people out of the rooms below and call any hour. We tarp the opening and look at the framing from the attic before planning the repair. Our storm guide covers what to check from the ground after any big storm.
Shops, garages and the county reroof rule
With 32,658 residents spread across unincorporated land, Graham properties often have more than one roof to think about. Pierce County needs no building permit to reroof a home or garage steeper than 2:12 if the coverings total 7.5 pounds per square foot or less. The rule names homes and garages, so ask the county before assuming it covers a barn or large shop.
Outbuildings are where metal roofing often makes sense. It sheds needles and snow well and handles a lower pitch than shingles. Whatever the material, replacing sheathing is not exempt under the county rule, so we check the decking before we quote.
Work we do most in Graham
Gutter Guards
Fine mesh guards keep needles from packing gutters on wooded lots.
DetailsStorm & Wind Damage Repair
Snow-loaded limbs that break land on roofs and can crack framing.
DetailsMetal Roofing
Shops and detached garages often suit metal panels that shed needles and snow.
DetailsGutter Cleaning
Gutters under conifers fill more than once a year.
DetailsRoof Inspection
A check after a big storm finds cracked shingles and hidden framing damage.
DetailsQuestions from Graham homeowners
It is the long-term fix. Moss follows shade and moisture, so letting sun and air reach the roof slows regrowth far more than treatments alone.
Pierce County's reroof exemption names homes and garages. For a barn or large shop, confirm with the county before assuming the exemption applies.
Zinc-based treatments corrode copper gutters. If your gutters are copper, we use a different treatment.
Yes. Graham is part of our Pierce County coverage. Call any hour and tell us what you are seeing.
Get everyone out of the rooms below, photograph the damage from the ground and call us. We tarp first and check the framing before repairs.
Nearby areas we cover
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Roof trouble in Graham?
Call any hour. Tell us the street and what you are seeing, and we will set up a visit.
Talk to us about your roof
Calls are answered around the clock. Tell us what you are seeing and where the house is, and we will set up a visit.
- Phone
- (253) 449-1922
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Office
- 16115 58th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98371
- Coverage
- Tacoma, Pierce County and the South Sound. See coverage
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