Roof Cleaning Services Effingham Common

Having your roof professionally cleaned is an affordable solution to significantly enhance your home's appearance while extending the roof's lifespan. Thorough roof cleaning eliminates unsightly moss, algae, and lichen growth, along with any persistent dark stains that spoil your roof’s appearance.
Once professionally cleaned, the transformation of your roof can be remarkable—weather-worn and discoloured tiles will regain their original vibrant shade, often appearing almost brand-new again.
Many property owners opt for a specialist external cleaning or roof restoration service in Effingham Common, usually to improve the visual appeal of their home. However, a heavy moss accumulation can eventually damage tiles or slates, leading to leaks and internal water issues.

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Roof Moss Removal Effingham Common

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 Effingham Common 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 look of an aged and stained roof into one that looks almost new. Once we eliminate all the dirt and grime, we bring back the original colour and clean lines of the slates or shingles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Having a build-up of moss on a roof can eventually lead to damage and even let water in by compromising tiles. Removing moss from the roof reduces the risk of water-related problems.

Prevent Regrowth

Once the roof is thoroughly cleaned, it is given a biocidal wash to prevent the reappearance of algae, moss, or lichen. This final treatment boosts long-term protection and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Effingham Common

If you're wondering what soft washing for roofs involves, it's a chemical-based cleaning process, often described as "wet and forget," using specialised agents like sodium hypochlorite. Unlike the intense force of pressure washing, soft washing gently but thoroughly removes unwanted moss, algae, lichen, and grime from tiles or slates.

Although results take time, usually a few weeks, the wait ensures chemicals deeply cleanse and restore the roof’s appearance. This gentle process is particularly suited for older roofs that might suffer damage from aggressive cleaning. The soft wash method is also highly effective for cleaning K-Rend and other rendered surfaces.

Following this treatment, a biocide is applied to safeguard against moss and algae returning.

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 Effingham Common 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 Effingham Common

Through our experienced contractors, we know how to remove moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward providing a reliable experience and delivering a fantastic finish 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 full survey of the roof’s condition, documenting with pictures for a visual record. We’ll also advise you if any repairs are recommended before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

As we get to your property, we’ll meet you and show you a copy of our insurance, proving that we’re fully insured in case of any incident, such as cracked slates.

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Customer Liaise

We will advise you on the estimated duration to complete the work and go over our steps.

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Preparation

Before Roof Cleaning and moss removal, ground sheeting is placed over any sensitive vegetation if a softwash solution is being used.

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Blockage Prevention

We temporarily seal the downspouts to stop moss runoff from entering the drainage system, especially when removing heavy moss buildup. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

At this point we remove lichen from the roof, remove built-up moss, and perform roof algae removal—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

When the roof-washing is complete, we treat the surface with a strong biocide over the full roof area to prevent the return of any moss, algae, or similar growth.

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Third Stage - Clean up

The entire area is then cleaned up, including the gutters, and any organic waste is either disposed of responsibly or removed from site.

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Satisfied Customer

At the end, images are captured of the finished results, and the customer gives final approval only when completely satisfied with the results.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

Our method involves soft washing to clean rendered walls. After clearing away unsightly staining—the ones that can leave walls looking tired—the render appears as good as new.

Once we’ve completed K-Rend cleaning, the transformation is dramatic.

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Gutter Cleaning

Regular gutter maintenance is essential to keeping rainwater away from a building. If a gutter becomes blocked, water can spill over the sides of the property and may even get inside through roof joints—all of which, if left untreated, can lead to serious damage over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can unblock and wash your gutters for domestic and business properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

Many property owners spend good money making their gardens, driveways, and patios look great using block paving. These hardscapes, like most that are out in the changeable British weather, can get covered in moss, algae, and dirt over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both jet washing and gentler soft wash options to bring back the natural finish of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

Whether it’s UPVC, cladding surfaces naturally collect grime over time and can even suffer staining if neglected for too long.

As part of our external property care, we provide professional cladding cleaning designed to not only strip away buildup, but also revive it to as close to its initial appearance as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Discolouration on UPVC is common, mostly due to the buildup of green residue. Our UPVC Cleaning method clears away the staining, restoring the material to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Just like with other areas, after investing heavily in your conservatory, it’s a shame to see it lose its shine due to algae growth.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques wash off discolouration and buildup, returning your conservatory to its like-new condition.

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Soft Washing

We use two main types of soft wash cleaning. One uses a Hypo-based solution, while the alternative is a environmentally conscious treatment. The method used depends on the type of surface and the location.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is commonly used on roofs, cladding, patios, and driveways when a more intensive and chemical-free cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Effingham Common and Effingham, Little Bookham, Isle of Wight, Great Bookham, East Horsley

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