Roof Cleaning Services Fredley

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 Fredley 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 Fredley

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 Fredley 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

The way we clean roofs will revive the condition of an old and dirty roof into one that looks almost new. Through the removal of all the dirt and grime, we reveal the original colour and fresh look of the tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Allowing moss to accumulate on a roof can over time cause structural problems and even result in leaks by creating cracks. Removing moss from the roof helps prevent water-related problems.

Prevent Regrowth

Once the roof is thoroughly cleaned, it is treated with a biocide to prevent the reappearance of algae, moss, or lichen. This protective layer adds an extra layer of defence and contributes to roof durability.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Fredley

What exactly is roof soft washing? Roof cleaning using the soft wash technique is essentially a "wet and forget" method, leveraging chemical solutions such as sodium hypochlorite. This method effectively eliminates moss, algae, lichen, and dirt from roof tiles or slates without using high-pressure water.

While the immediate results might not be instantly noticeable, within a few weeks, as the chemicals fully penetrate and cleanse the roof, you'll see a striking improvement. This gradual approach is ideal for delicate or aged roofing materials, helping them remain intact.

Additionally, the soft wash method is commonly used to clean K-Rend and various other rendered surfaces. After rinsing off the solution, a biocide treatment is applied to prevent future growth of moss and algae.

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 Fredley 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 Fredley

With our team, we understand how to safely eliminate moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward providing outstanding service and delivering a clean, professional result for every customer.

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

Here’s what you can expect:

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Site Survey

Ahead of any cleaning, we’ll complete a thorough inspection 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

Upon arrival, we’ll meet you and show you a copy of our insurance, demonstrating that we’re completely covered in case of any unforeseen damage, such as broken roof tiles.

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Customer Liaise

You’ll be informed how long the job should take to complete the work and walk you through our procedures.

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Preparation

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

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Blockage Prevention

Drainpipes are briefly covered to prevent runoff from clogging the drains, especially when performing a moss removal service. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

Here’s where we carry out lichen removal, clear away moss, and get rid of algae growth—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

When the roof-washing is complete, we apply a strong biocide across the entire roof to discourage 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 guttering, and any debris is either composted or hauled off.

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Satisfied Customer

To wrap up, images are captured of the finished results, and the customer gives final approval only when entirely happy 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. Once those black or green stains are removed—the ones that make buildings look neglected—the render looks refreshed.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Frequent gutter clearing is key to keeping rainwater away from a building. If a gutter becomes blocked, water can spill over the sides of the property and may even leak into the roof—all of which, if ignored, can lead to thousands of pounds in property damage over time.

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

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

Many property owners spend good money enhancing the look of driveways, patios, and gardens using York stone. These areas, like most that are out in the changeable British weather, can become extremely dirty 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

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 building surface cleaning, we provide a complete cladding wash-down designed to not only remove dirt, but also bring it back to as close to its original condition as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

UPVC often becomes discoloured, mostly due to algae and grime. Our UPVC Cleaning method removes this dirt and filth, returning it to its original condition.

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Conservatory Cleaning

As with UPVC surfaces, after putting money into a new conservatory, it’s a pity to see it look aged and tired 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 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 method used depends on the area in question and the location.

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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 robust and environmentally safe cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Fredley and Westhumble, Mickleham, Pixham, Givons Grove, Polesden Lacey

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