Roof Cleaning Services East Shalford

Investing in roof cleaning is a highly effective method to both enhance the curb appeal of your property and extend the life of your roofing materials. The cleaning process involves thoroughly removing growths such as algae, moss, and lichens, as well as unsightly black streaks and stains.
The difference a professional roof clean makes is dramatic; dull, weather-stained tiles that have darkened over time will typically be restored to their original vibrant colour, creating a striking before-and-after effect.

Homeowners frequently choose to engage a professional Roof Cleaning or External Property Cleaning service in East Shalford, primarily to improve their home's aesthetics. But beyond appearances, removing thick moss deposits is essential to prevent potential damage and water ingress into the home.

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Roof Moss Removal East Shalford

The primary advantage of professional roof cleaning lies in its ability to effectively remove moss buildup and prevent its return for years to come. For your roof to function correctly, rainwater must flow unobstructed from the surface through gutters and downspouts, directing water safely away from your property. This is why roof cleaning is essential.

Moss accumulation creates three significant problems:

Functions as a water-absorbing material, holding moisture against the roof
When moss between tiles absorbs water and subsequently freezes, it can lead to tile damage and cracking
Blocks the natural drainage of rainwater across the roof surface.

Professional roof cleaners in East Shalford employ two primary moss removal techniques. The first involves high-pressure washing to eliminate moss and debris, restoring tiles to their original appearance. The second method uses specialized chemical treatments applied across the entire roof surface to eliminate moss, algae, and lichen while removing stains and returning the roof to a like-new condition.

UpClean provides both roof cleaning methodologies across the UK - high-pressure cleaning and gentle softwash treatments. Our service selection depends on your roof's current state and your personal preferences.

Restore the Look of Your Roof

Our cleaning process will revive the appearance of an aged and stained roof into one that appears freshly installed. Once we eliminate all the dirt and grime, we reveal the original colour and clean lines of the tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

When moss gathers on a roof can over time cause structural problems and even result in leaks by widening gaps. Removing moss from the roof helps prevent future issues.

Prevent Regrowth

Once the roof is thoroughly cleaned, it is sprayed with a preventative solution to prevent the return of algae, moss, or lichen. This protective layer boosts long-term protection and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning East Shalford

We have years of experience in Soft washing a roof & this is what it involves. Soft washing is a low-pressure cleaning approach, often known as a "wet and forget" method. It utilises chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite to eliminate moss, algae, lichen, and accumulated dirt from roofing materials like tiles and slates.

Unlike pressure washing, this gentle method avoids potential damage to delicate or ageing roof surfaces. Although the visual transformation isn't immediate, within several weeks the chemical agents will have thoroughly cleansed your roof, revealing a significantly cleaner look.

The technique is similarly effective for K-Rend cleaning and other rendered wall surfaces. Once cleaning is complete, a biocide treatment is applied to inhibit 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

Roof pressure washing in East Shalford is a highly effective, environmentally conscious method, utilising only water (H₂O) to remove stubborn moss, lichen, and built-up grime. It’s as natural and chemical-free as roof cleaning methods can be.

Despite some negative perceptions around pressure washing causing roof damage, choosing a reputable, experienced, and fully insured professional cleaning company ensures safe and impressive outcomes.

Beyond patios and driveways, pressure washing is ideal for roofs, eliminating moss, algae, and lichen growths, reviving tiles and slates to their original beauty without hazardous chemicals. After completion, a biocide treatment is used to inhibit future growth. Every roof undergoes a thorough assessment prior to cleaning, and if older or delicate tiles are identified, professionals will suggest the gentler soft wash approach.

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

At UpClean, we specialise in clearing moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re focused on providing a reliable experience and delivering a fantastic finish for every customer.

Roof Cleaning is one of our specialist services for domestic homes. We also are aware that when servicing residential clients, it’s our job to be considerate at all times.

Here’s what we aim to deliver each time:

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Site Survey

Ahead of any cleaning, we’ll carry out a thorough inspection of the roof’s condition, taking photos for a clear transformation reference. We’ll also advise you if any roof repairs are needed before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

Upon arrival, we’ll meet you and show you a copy of our insurance, proving that we’re completely covered in case of any accident, such as cracked slates.

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Customer Liaise

We’ll let you know how long the job should take to complete the work and explain our steps.

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Preparation

Prior to starting Roof Cleaning and clearing moss, a protective sheet is laid down over any sensitive vegetation when applying the softwash solution.

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Blockage Prevention

Drainpipes are briefly covered to avoid blockages during cleaning, especially when removing heavy moss buildup. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

This is the stage we remove lichen from the roof, remove built-up moss, and get rid of algae growth—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

Once roof-washing is finished, we treat the surface with a powerful biocide across the entire roof to discourage the regrowth of any moss, algae, or similar growth.

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Third Stage - Clean up

The entire area is then cleaned up, including the guttering, and any organic waste is either recycled where possible or taken away.

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Satisfied Customer

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

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

Our method involves soft washing to clean rendered walls. When those dark marks are washed off—the ones that can leave walls looking tired—the render regains its original look.

Once we’ve completed K-Rend cleaning, the change is like night and day.

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Gutter Cleaning

Ongoing gutter care is important to preventing water from damaging your property. If a gutter becomes overfilled, water can run down the exterior of the property and may even leak into the roof—all of which, if ignored, can lead to costly repairs over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can unblock and wash your gutters for home or workplace properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

A lot of effort and money goes into making their gardens, driveways, and patios look great using York stone. These areas, like most that are constantly exposed to the harsh British weather, can become extremely dirty over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both pressure washing and chemical-assisted soft wash treatments to revive the clean look of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

Be it aluminium, building cladding will eventually get dirty over time and can even develop discolouration if not maintained.

As part of our external property care, we provide professional cladding cleaning designed to not only clean the surface, but also bring it back to as close to its initial appearance as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Discolouration on UPVC is common, mostly due to algae and grime. Our UPVC Cleaning method clears away the staining, restoring the material to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Similar to your windows and frames, after putting money into a new 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 remove stains and surface filth, restoring your conservatory to its like-new condition.

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Soft Washing

Our team offers two forms of soft wash cleaning. One uses a Hypo-based solution, while the alternative is a environmentally conscious 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 surfaces like roofs, cladding, and hardscapes such as patios and driveways when a stronger and environmentally safe cleaning method is needed.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve East Shalford and Chilworth, Shalford, Broadford, Artington, Wonersh

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