Roof Cleaning Services Elm Corner

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 Elm Corner, 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 Elm Corner

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 Elm Corner 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. Through the removal of all the dirt and grime, we bring back the true finish and fresh look of the tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Having a build-up of moss on a roof can eventually lead to damage and even result in leaks by creating cracks. Clearing away moss from the roof reduces the risk of long-term damage.

Prevent Regrowth

Following the roof cleaning process, it is sprayed with a preventative solution to prevent the regrowth of algae, moss, or lichen. This step helps protect the roof and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Elm Corner

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

Cleaning roofs in Elm Corner with a pressure washer is an environmentally friendly approach because it uses nothing but water (H₂O) to effectively remove moss, lichen, dirt, and grime. This natural method is about as eco-friendly as roof cleaning can get.

While there have been some concerns about potential roof damage from pressure washing, these risks are greatly reduced when the process is performed by skilled professionals. A trained, experienced, and insured cleaning specialist with proper equipment ensures that the cleaning is both safe and highly effective.

Pressure washing isn't limited to patios and driveways—it's highly effective in removing moss, algae, and lichen from roof tiles and slates, restoring their original appearance without harsh chemicals. After cleaning, a biocide is typically applied to keep moss and algae away long-term. Before starting any work, an inspection is conducted, and if tiles seem fragile, a gentler soft-washing method is recommended instead.

UpClean Roof Cleaners – What to Expect from our Service in Elm Corner

Through our experienced contractors, we understand how to safely eliminate moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward providing great results and delivering a fantastic finish for every customer.

Roof Cleaning is one of our core services for domestic homes. We also understand that when on-site at someone’s home, it’s important to be respectful at all times.

Here’s what we aim to deliver each time:

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Site Survey

Before starting any work, we’ll complete a detailed assessment of the roof’s condition, capturing images 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

When we arrive, we’ll meet you and present a copy of our insurance, confirming that we’re fully insured in case of any incident, such as tile breakage.

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Customer Liaise

You’ll be informed about the expected timeframe to complete the work and go over our processes.

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Preparation

Ahead of any Roof Cleaning or moss treatment, ground sheeting is placed over any sensitive vegetation in preparation for the Soft Wash Cleaning Process.

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Blockage Prevention

We temporarily seal the downspouts to avoid blockages during cleaning, especially when removing heavy moss buildup. We clean the gutters once this is done.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

At this point we carry out lichen removal, eliminate roof moss, and perform roof algae removal—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

Once roof-washing is finished, we spray a high-grade biocide across the entire roof to prevent the future development of any organic matter like algae or moss.

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Third Stage - Clean up

The entire area is then cleaned up, including the guttering, and any organic waste is either disposed of responsibly or taken away.

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Satisfied Customer

At the end, images are captured of the final outcome, 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 exterior render, including K-Rend. When those dark marks are washed off—the ones that can leave walls looking tired—the render looks refreshed.

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 enter through the roofline—all of which, if ignored, can lead to thousands of pounds in property damage over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can both clear and clean your gutters for home or workplace properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

Many property owners spend good money making their gardens, driveways, and patios look great using York stone. These areas, like most that are out in the harsh British weather, can become extremely dirty over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both pressure washing and soft washing to restore the original appearance of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

Whether it’s UPVC, cladding surfaces will eventually get dirty over time and can even suffer staining if not maintained.

As part of our exterior cleaning services, we provide a complete cladding wash-down designed to not only clean the surface, but also restore it to as close to its initial appearance as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

UPVC often becomes discoloured, mostly due to green algae growth. Our UPVC Cleaning method clears away the staining, bringing the finish back to its original condition.

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Conservatory Cleaning

As with UPVC surfaces, after investing heavily in your conservatory, it’s a shame to see it lose its shine due to dirt build-up.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques remove stains and surface filth, bringing your conservatory to its fresh appearance.

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Soft Washing

Our team offers two forms of soft wash cleaning. One uses a Hypo-based solution, while the second uses a greener treatment. The choice depends on the area in question and the environment.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is commonly used on surfaces like roofs, cladding, and hardscapes such as patios and driveways when a more intensive and environmentally safe cleaning method is the best option.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Elm Corner and Hatchford End, Ockham, Wisley, Martyrs Green, Hatchford

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