Why I Don't Walk on Your Roof (unless necessary)

Here’s something we get asked a lot:
“Why don’t you guys just get up there and scrub the panels like everyone else?”

Short answer?
Because we treat your roof like it’s ours — and we wouldn’t want people stomping around on ours either.

Look, we’ve been doing this in East San Diego long enough to know that not all roofs are created equal. Out in places like Alpine, Jamul, or even the older homes in El Cajon and Santee, you’ve got a mix of materials, pitches, and conditions. Clay tiles, asphalt shingles, metal panels — and a lot of them weren’t built with foot traffic in mind.

Walking around up there just to get panels cleaned might seem harmless… until tiles crack, shingles lift, or a small issue turns into a leak six months later. And that’s the kind of thing no one wants to deal with — especially not during one of our rare but intense rainstorms.

So yeah, we keep it simple: no-roof-contact cleaning whenever possible. We use ground-based or ladder-based systems to clean safely, thoroughly, and without turning your roof into a construction zone. Your panels get cleaned, your roof stays in one piece, and nobody’s out here playing stuntman.

It’s safer for us, it’s better for your home, and in the long run, it’s just smart.

Anyway — just wanted to share that, since not everyone knows there’s a difference. There is. And it matters.

Catch you on the next rooftop (or better yet — not on it, but near it).

Why I Don’t Walk on Your Roof (and Why That Matters)

People ask me all the time:
“Why don’t you just get up there and scrub the panels like everyone else does?”

Honestly? Because I treat your roof like it’s my own — and I wouldn’t want anyone stomping around on mine either.

Here in East San Diego — whether it’s Alpine, Lakeside, Jamul, or older spots in El Cajon — roofs come in all shapes, materials, and conditions. Clay tiles, asphalt shingles, metal... and a lot of them were never meant to handle foot traffic. One wrong step, and suddenly a cracked tile turns into a leak you don’t even notice until next winter.

That’s why I focus on no-roof-contact cleaning whenever possible. I use tools and techniques that let me clean your solar panels safely from the ground or ladder — no walking around on fragile tiles, no unnecessary wear and tear on your roof. You get a solid, professional clean without the hidden damage.

I’ve seen what happens when companies cut corners and treat every roof like it’s the same. I’m not about that. Every home is different, and I take that seriously. Clean panels are important — but so is protecting your investment underneath them.

So yeah, I stay off your roof.
It’s safer for me, better for your home, and just the right way to do things.

Talk soon,
— [Your Name] at Absor