Roof cleaning in Essex, done gently
We clean tile and slate roofs with a low-pressure soft wash, never a jet washer, then finish with a biocide so moss, lichen and algae keep dying back after we’ve gone. Free quote, honest advice.
- Low pressure, no blasting
- Biocide treatment
- Free, no-obligation quote
Get a free roof quote
Tell us about your roof. We’ll call or text back with a price.
What a roof clean changes
Drag the handle. Moss, lichen and the dark film of algae come off; the tile colour underneath comes back.
Clean, soft wash, treat
Three parts of one job. Most roofs need all three; some only need a treatment. We’ll tell you which.
Roof cleaning
The full job: loose moss off by hand, a low-pressure soft wash, biocide, gutters cleared.
Read more →Roof soft wash
Why we clean roofs with low pressure and a cleaning solution, not a jet washer.
Read more →
Roof treatment
A biocide treatment for lighter growth, and straight answers on roof coatings.
Read more →Four steps, one visit
Free quote
Send your postcode and a photo, or call. We price the roof and tell you honestly if it doesn’t need doing yet.
Hand clear
Thick moss is lifted off by hand first, so we never need high pressure to shift it.
Soft wash
A cleaning solution at low pressure kills and lifts algae, lichen and moss roots without blasting the tile surface.
Biocide and tidy
A biocide finish keeps working for months. Debris is cleared from the gutters and the ground before we go.
Clean the roof, keep the tiles
Jet washing a roof gives a quick result and a roughened tile. Moss comes back faster on it.
- Thick moss lifted off by hand, never blasted
- Low-pressure cleaning solution kills growth at the root
- Safe for concrete, clay and slate
- Biocide keeps working for months after the clean
- No grit sprayed over windows, walls and cars
Roof cleaning across Essex
Based in Wickford, covering the whole county. Every town has its own roofs; here’s what we see in each.
Roof cleaning in Essex: the short answers
What does roof cleaning involve?
A roof clean removes moss, lichen and algae from the tiles without damaging them. Thick moss is lifted off by hand, the roof is soft-washed at low pressure, a biocide finish goes on, and the gutters are cleared of what came off.
Every roof is different, so the balance changes. A heavily mossed concrete roof under a tree needs a lot of hand clearing; a lightly streaked slate roof might only need a treatment. We look at photos or the roof itself and tell you which before we quote.
Why not just pressure wash the roof?
Because a jet strong enough to blast moss off a tile also strips the tile’s surface. Moss then grows back faster on the roughened tile, and water can be forced under the laps.
Pressure washing has its place on driveways and patios, which are built for it. Roofs aren’t. A soft wash does the cleaning with the solution rather than with force, so concrete, clay and slate are left as they were, only clean.
Which roofs do you clean?
Concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain and pantiles, natural slate and man-made slate, on houses, bungalows, chalets, garages and outbuildings across Essex.
Essex has every kind of roof: slate terraces in Southend and Grays, post-war concrete in Basildon and Harlow, old handmade clay in Saffron Walden and Maldon, and bungalows almost everywhere. Each gets the same gentle method, adjusted for how soft the tile is and how much growth it carries.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your postcode and a photo of the roof from the garden or the street, or call or text. We’ll come back with a price and honest advice, free and with no obligation.
If a photo doesn’t show enough, we’ll arrange to look at it. We’ll also tell you if the roof doesn’t need doing yet, or only needs a treatment rather than a full clean.
Questions people ask
How much does roof cleaning cost?
Every roof is different, so we give a free quote rather than a price list. Send your postcode and a photo, or call or text 07346 818746.
Will cleaning damage my roof?
Not with a soft wash. We lift thick moss by hand and clean at low pressure. We never jet wash tiles or slate. Read more.
Do I need a roof coating after cleaning?
Usually not. A sound, clean roof doesn’t need a coating to protect it. Some people choose one to change or refresh the colour of old concrete tiles. Ask us and we’ll give you a straight answer for your roof. More on our roof treatment page.
How long does the clean last?
It depends on shade, trees and tile type. The biocide finish keeps killing new growth for months, and a treatment on its own every so often can stretch the time between cleans a long way.
Is moss removal the same as roof cleaning?
Moss removal is one part of it. A full roof clean also deals with lichen and algae, then treats the roof so growth is slower to come back.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Essex. We’re based in Wickford.
Roof advice, straight answers
Does roof cleaning damage tiles?
Roof cleaning only damages tiles when it’s done with high pressure. Here’s what goes wrong, what a soft wash does differently, and what to ask any roof cleaner.
Read →How often should you clean a roof in Essex?
Most Essex roofs don’t need cleaning every year. Here’s how to judge it for your roof, why some green up faster, and how a biocide treatment stretches the gap.
Read →Soft wash vs pressure wash: which is right for a roof?
For a roof, a soft wash is almost always the right choice. Here’s how soft washing and pressure washing differ, side by side, and when pressure has a place.
Read →
Signs your roof needs cleaning
Moss cushions, black streaks, lichen spots and moss in the gutters: the signs your roof is due a clean, and the ones that mean you need a roofer instead.
Read →Find out what your roof needs
Send us your postcode and a photo if you have one. Free quote, honest advice, no pushy upsell.