Roof Cleaning Services Little Bookham

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 Little Bookham, 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 Little Bookham

Questioning the necessity of roof cleaning services? The key benefit is its unmatched effectiveness in moss removal and prevention lasting multiple years. Optimal roof performance requires clear water pathways from surface to gutters to downspouts, directing moisture away from your property. Moss buildup interferes with this process through three mechanisms:

Behaves as a water absorbing sponge, holding moisture against roofing materials
Creates tile damage when water-filled moss undergoes freeze-thaw expansion
Restricts normal rainwater flow

Professional moss removal in the UK employs two established methods. High-pressure washing eliminates moss and surface deposits while restoring original tile beauty. Alternatively, chemical treatment covers the complete roof area with solutions designed to kill all organic matter including moss, algae, and lichen, removing stains and achieving a revitalized appearance.

UpClean provides both cleaning services across Little Bookham - high-pressure and softwash cleaning options. Method selection is based on roof condition analysis and individual customer preferences.

Restore the Look of Your Roof

Our cleaning process will dramatically improve the condition of an aged and stained roof into one that looks almost new. By removing all the built-up filth and staining, we bring back the original colour and fresh look of the 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. Removing moss from the roof reduces the risk of future issues.

Prevent Regrowth

After the roof has been cleaned, it is treated with a biocide to stop the regrowth of any organic growth. This step boosts long-term protection and contributes to roof durability.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Little Bookham

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 Little Bookham 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 Little Bookham

Through our experienced contractors, we specialise in clearing moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re committed to providing a reliable experience and delivering a spotless roof for every customer.

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

Here’s how we approach it:

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Site Survey

Prior to beginning the job, we’ll carry out a full survey of the roof’s condition, taking photos for a before-and-after comparison. We’ll also let you know 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 provide a copy of our insurance, proving that we’re completely covered in case of any accident, such as broken roof tiles.

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Customer Liaise

We will advise you on the estimated duration 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 stop moss runoff from entering the drainage system, especially when performing a moss removal service. We clean the gutters once this is done.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

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

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

After the roof has been washed, we spray a powerful biocide across the entire roof to stop the return of any moss, algae, or similar growth.

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Third Stage - Clean up

All surrounding areas are thoroughly cleaned, including the gutters, and any organic waste is either recycled where possible or taken away.

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Satisfied Customer

Finally, images are captured of the completed work, and the customer signs off on the job only when completely satisfied with the quality of the job.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

We use a soft wash approach to clean exterior render, including K-Rend. Once those black or green stains are removed—the ones that make buildings look neglected—the render regains its original look.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Ongoing gutter care is important to keeping rainwater away from a building. 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 not resolved, can lead to costly repairs 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

Homeowners often invest heavily making their gardens, driveways, and patios look great using York stone. These areas, like most that are constantly exposed to the changeable British weather, can get covered in moss, algae, and dirt 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

From glass, building cladding naturally collect grime over time and can even develop discolouration if not maintained.

As part of our external property care, we provide a complete cladding wash-down designed to not only strip away buildup, but also bring it back to as close to its original condition 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 removes this dirt and filth, restoring the material to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Similar to your windows and frames, after spending a lot on building a conservatory, it’s a pity to see it lose its shine 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

We use two main types of soft wash cleaning. The first method applies Hypo, while the second uses 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 required.

Areas we cover

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

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