Roof Cleaning Services Isle of Wight

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 Isle of Wight, 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 Isle of Wight

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 Isle of Wight. 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 condition of an tired, discoloured roof into one that looks almost new. Once we eliminate all the built-up filth and staining, we restore the natural shade and fresh look of the roof tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Allowing moss to accumulate on a roof can eventually lead to damage and even result in leaks by creating cracks. Getting rid of moss from the roof reduces the risk of water-related problems.

Prevent Regrowth

Following the roof cleaning process, it is given a biocidal wash to stop the reappearance of moss, lichen, and algae. This step helps protect the roof and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Isle of Wight

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

Cleaning roofs in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight

With our team, we understand how to safely eliminate moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re focused on providing a reliable experience and delivering a spotless roof for every customer.

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

Here’s what you can expect:

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Site Survey

Before starting any work, we’ll conduct a thorough inspection of the roof’s condition, documenting with pictures for a visual record. 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 introduce ourselves and show you a copy of our insurance, demonstrating that we’re properly protected in case of any accident, 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 procedures.

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Preparation

Ahead of any Roof Cleaning or moss treatment, ground sheeting is placed over any delicate garden areas if a softwash solution is being used.

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Blockage Prevention

We temporarily seal the downspouts to avoid blockages during cleaning, especially when carrying out moss removal. We clean the gutters once this is done.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

Here’s where we remove lichen from the roof, clear away moss, and treat roof algae—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 to the whole surface to stop the future development of any moss, algae, or similar growth.

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Third Stage - Clean up

We finish by tidying the whole site, including the guttering, and any debris 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 completely satisfied 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. After clearing away unsightly staining—the ones that make buildings look neglected—the render looks refreshed.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Ongoing gutter care is important to preventing water from damaging your property. If a gutter becomes clogged, water can run down the exterior of the property and may even get inside through roof joints—all of which, if not resolved, can lead to costly repairs over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can service and maintain your gutters for residential and commercial 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 subject to the harsh British weather, can become extremely dirty over time.

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

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Cladding Cleaning

Whether it’s UPVC, cladding surfaces naturally collect grime over time and can even become stained if not maintained.

As part of our building surface cleaning, we provide dedicated cladding treatments designed to not only strip away buildup, but also bring it back to as close to its initial appearance as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Over time, UPVC tends to fade or stain, mostly due to algae and grime. Our UPVC Cleaning method removes this dirt and filth, bringing the finish back to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Just like with other areas, after spending a lot on building a 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 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 involves Hypo, while the alternative is a more eco-friendly treatment. The approach we take depends on the type of surface and the location.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is ideal for areas including roofs, cladding, patio, and driveway surfaces when a stronger and environmentally safe cleaning method is the best option.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Isle of Wight and Little Bookham, Effingham Common, Great Bookham, Downside, Fetcham

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