roof cleaning and moss removal

Waking up in the morning and having to sweep moss from your expensive patio set and stone work or your pristine driveway does become laborious. You may think it is the birds kicking the out of your gutters, which it probably is but it is there because it is from the roof. North facing sides of your property are typically susceptible to moss growth as moss tends to thrive in shaded areas, so you may see other properties on your street without moss this is because they are faced more towards the sun.

From an aesthetic point of view to a structural and maintenance point of view having moss-free roof far out weighs having moss on there. 

• Those chunks of moss due to the freeze and thaw process can result in the tiles moving causing dislodging and cracking
• The moss will find its way into the gutters causing blockages which can result in leaks, extra weight and stress on the fascias
• Moss acts like a sponge so when it rains it holds water adding more weight to your roof.
• If your ridge tiles are bedded with mortar moss will deteriorate its hold faster
• Not to mention a moss infected roof can be an eyesore and downgrade its kerb appeal

Removing the moss from your roof will transform your home, can extend  the life of your roof, keep all the gutter and drainage system working as it should and you wont have to spend your precious time sweeping unwanted moss from the floor in a morning.

Our method

We have researched this service thoroughly. We have discussed the best, most effective and the safest way to clean roofs with insurance companies and building surveyors. It is true that pressure washing and steaming a roof gives instant results but this process can cause problems down the line, so although we have the equipment to pressure wash roofs this is not something that we do.

We gently scrape the moss using a Skyscraper tool and we then apply a biocide which gently cleans the roof through the seasons. Walking on a roof can cause cracking to tiles and dislodge them so limiting walking on the roof is essential, we take your roofs best interest at heart.