Roof Cleaning Services East Horsley

Professional roof cleaning offers homeowners a budget-friendly approach to instantly boosting their property’s visual appeal and increasing the lifespan of the roof itself. The thorough cleaning method targets and eliminates algae, lichen, moss, and stubborn black stains, leaving the roof looking immaculate.
After cleaning, roofs previously discoloured and stained by years of exposure to the elements will regain their true colour, often appearing rejuvenated and nearly new.
Most people turn to expert Roof Cleaning Companies in East Horsley because they want their homes to look their best. However, aside from appearance, it's vital to remove substantial moss growth, which, left untreated, can weaken roof tiles and allow moisture to penetrate into the property.

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Roof Moss Removal East Horsley

Is professional roof cleaning worthwhile? Absolutely - it remains the premier solution for moss eradication and sustained protection. Your roof's drainage system depends on unrestricted water movement from tiles through gutters to downspouts, channelling water safely from your structure. Moss development creates three major complications:

Operates like a moisture reservoir, trapping water on the roof
Results in tile cracking when water-saturated moss expands through freeze-thaw cycles
Impedes proper rainwater runoff

Two main techniques exist for roof moss treatment in East Horsley. Pressure cleaning blasts away moss and surface build up, restoring the original tile aesthetics. Chemical treatment involves comprehensive roof application of solutions that destroy all living organisms such as moss, algae, and lichen, while eliminating staining for a renewed appearance. UpClean offers both cleaning approaches throughout the UK - pressure washing and soft-washing. The type decided on is determined by roof condition evaluation and customer preference.

Restore the Look of Your Roof

The way we clean roofs will dramatically improve the look of an aged and stained roof into one that resembles a brand-new surface. Once we eliminate all the built-up filth and staining, we restore the natural shade and fresh look of the slates or shingles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Having a build-up of moss on a roof can over time cause structural problems and even allow moisture to seep through by compromising tiles. Getting rid of moss from the roof reduces the risk of long-term damage.

Prevent Regrowth

After the roof has been cleaned, it is treated with a biocide to discourage the reappearance of any organic growth. This step helps protect the roof and contributes to roof durability.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning East Horsley

Curious about soft wash roof cleaning? This method employs a chemical-based "wet and forget" approach, primarily using sodium hypochlorite to remove moss, algae, lichen, and grime from roof tiles or slates.

Unlike traditional high-pressure methods, soft washing gently treats your roof, significantly reducing the risk of damage, especially important for older or fragile roofing materials. The cleaning results become fully visible after a few weeks as the chemical solution continues its work.

Soft washing is also beneficial for cleaning K-Rend and similar types of render on walls. Following the cleaning and rinse-off stage, professionals apply a biocide treatment to ensure your roof remains free from future moss and algae growth.

How Much DoesRoof Cleaning Cost?

Roof Cleaning Price

£15/Sq mtr

Moss Removal
Lichen & Algae Removal
Complete Restoration of Colour
Biocide Treatment
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Eco Friendly Roof Tile Cleaning

Pressure washing your roof is among the most environmentally responsible cleaning techniques available in East Horsley. Since this method exclusively uses water (H₂O), it naturally and effectively clears away moss, algae, dirt, and lichen without chemicals.

Despite occasional reports of roof damage from high-pressure methods, the risk is minimised by hiring experienced, professionally trained, and insured cleaners who use the correct equipment to ensure optimal outcomes.

Apart from cleaning patios and driveways, pressure washing provides superior results for roofs by effectively removing moss, algae, lichen, and other growths, revitalising tiles or slates to their original appearance. To prevent regrowth of moss and algae, a biocide is usually applied after cleaning. A detailed inspection precedes any cleaning, and if roof tiles are found to be older or fragile, professionals will opt for a safer, softer cleaning method.

UpClean Roof Cleaners – What to Expect from our Service in East Horsley

With our team, we know how to remove moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward providing great results and delivering a spotless roof for every customer.

Roof Cleaning is one of our primary services for domestic homes. We also are aware that when working at a private property, it’s important to be respectful at all times.

Here’s what you can expect:

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Site Survey

Prior to beginning the job, we’ll complete a thorough inspection of the roof’s condition, documenting with pictures for a clear transformation reference. We’ll also let you know if any repairs are recommended before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

As we get to your property, we’ll greet you and provide a copy of our insurance, confirming that we’re completely covered in case of any incident, such as cracked slates.

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Customer Liaise

You’ll be informed about the expected timeframe to complete the work and explain our steps.

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Preparation

Prior to starting Roof Cleaning and clearing moss, ground sheeting is placed over any sensitive vegetation if a softwash solution is being used.

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Blockage Prevention

Drainpipes are briefly covered to avoid blockages during cleaning, especially when carrying out moss removal. The gutters are cleared after the main roof work.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

This is the stage we clean off roof lichen, clear away moss, and perform roof algae removal—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

After the roof has been washed, we spray a strong biocide across the entire roof to stop the future development of any organic matter like algae or moss.

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Third Stage - Clean up

All surrounding areas are thoroughly cleaned, including the gutters, and any organic waste is either composted or taken away.

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Satisfied Customer

Finally, we take pictures of the finished results, and the customer signs off on the job only when 100% pleased with the results.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

Our method involves soft washing to clean exterior render, including K-Rend. When those dark marks are washed off—the ones that cause homes to appear run-down—the render regains its original look.

Once we’ve completed K-Rend cleaning, the difference is clear.

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Gutter Cleaning

Regular gutter maintenance is essential to keeping rainwater away from a building. If a gutter becomes clogged, water can overflow down the walls of the property and may even get inside through roof joints—all of which, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can both clear and clean your gutters for residential and commercial properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

A lot of effort and money goes into improving the appearance of their outdoor spaces using block paving. These surfaces, like most that are subject to the harsh British weather, can get covered in moss, algae, and dirt over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both pressure washing and gentler soft wash options to revive the clean look of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

Be it glass, building cladding tend to accumulate dirt over time and can even become stained if neglected for too long.

As part of our external property care, we provide a complete cladding wash-down designed to not only clean the surface, but also revive it to as close to its original condition as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Discolouration on UPVC is common, mostly due to algae and grime. Our UPVC Cleaning method effectively cleans the surface, returning it to its like-new look.

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Conservatory Cleaning

As with UPVC surfaces, after investing heavily in your conservatory, it’s a letdown to see it get dirty and dull due to grime and staining.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques clear away algae and grime, bringing your conservatory to its like-new condition.

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Soft Washing

We use two main types of soft wash cleaning. One involves Hypo, while the other relies on a more eco-friendly treatment. The method used depends on the area in question and the location.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is applied to roofs, cladding, patios, and driveways when a more intensive and chemical-free cleaning method is needed.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve East Horsley and West Horsley, Effingham, Effingham Common, Dogkennel Green, East Clandon

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Telephone: 0800 433 7269 Email: info@up-clean.co.uk