Having a "roof over your head" is one of life's necessities. Yet when it comes to home maintenance—other than replacing shingles or the entire roof—it's an area homeowners typically neglect. That's why M Annis Home Enhancement wants home owners to be aware of the growing need for their roof cleaning services. A typical roof cleaning takes 4-8 hours. The cleaning consists of low-pressure washing, scrub down and treatment with a liquid zinc shield stain preventer to add a layer of protection to the roof. All plants and shrubbery are rinsed before and after the cleaning. Typically, the homeowner does not have to be there for service. The cost of the cleaning is based on the size of the roof and estimates are free. "Besides looking bad, a roof with black stains, green patches or moss growing in it can lead to leaks, mold spores and shingle and wood rot. Once you get to that level, you're talking about serious dollars to fix or even replace an entire roof and potential health issues," said Mike Bogart, CEO of M Annis Home Enhancement. "Our new cleaning service is far more of a preventative measure than aesthetic, but most roofs look fantastic after a good cleaning, which adds value to the home." "For safety reasons, most homeowners do not want to get on a ladder and walk around their roof with a scrub bucket," said Bogart. "With this service, homeowners don't have to let their roof be an eyesore or a potential health hazard ." Based in Newton, Mass., M. Annis Home Enhancement offers a myriad of home improvement service to greater MetroWest area, including Lexington, Weston, Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Dover and Weston, as well as communities on the North and South Shore. In addition to its roof cleaning services, M Annis Home Enhancement provides a number of interior and exterior cleaning services, including: power washing (house, deck and walkways), gutter cleaning (inside and out), window cleaning, screen cleaning, on-site drape cleaning, home repair and snow removal. M Annis Home Enhancement is a business in good standing on Angie's List, winning the site's 2011 Super Service Award. Family-owned and operated since 1927, M. Annis Home Enhancement is fully insured and offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee (5 Diamond Service). M. Annis is Hunter Douglas cleaning and repair certified.