Roof Cleaning Services Sheerwater

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 Sheerwater, 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 Sheerwater

Wondering about the importance of roof maintenance? Roof cleaning stands out as the most effective method for moss removal and long-term prevention. Proper roof drainage requires unimpeded water flow from surface to gutters to downspouts, ensuring water moves away from your building.

Moss growth disrupts this system in three critical ways:

Creates a moisture-retaining barrier on your roof
Causes potential tile fractures when moss-trapped water expands during freezing
Disrupts natural water drainage

Roof cleaning professionals utilise two proven approaches for moss elimination. Power washing removes moss and surface contaminants while revitalising the tile appearance. Chemical application involves treating the entire roof with solutions that eliminate all organic growth including moss, algae, and lichen, while addressing discoloration to achieve a refreshed look. UpClean delivers both cleaning solutions for Sheerwater properties. These are power washing for roofs and softwash cleaning. We determine the most suitable approach based on roof condition assessment and customer requirements.

Restore the Look of Your Roof

Our cleaning process will revive the look of an old and dirty roof into one that appears freshly installed. By removing all the built-up filth and staining, we bring back the true finish and crisp appearance of the roof tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Allowing moss to accumulate on a roof can eventually lead to damage and even allow moisture to seep through by creating cracks. Removing moss from the roof reduces the risk of long-term damage.

Prevent Regrowth

Following the roof cleaning process, it is given a biocidal wash to prevent the reappearance of algae, moss, or lichen. This step helps protect the roof and contributes to roof durability.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Sheerwater

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 Sheerwater 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 Sheerwater

At UpClean, we know how to remove moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward providing a reliable experience and delivering a clean, professional result for every customer.

Roof Cleaning is one of our core services for domestic homes. We also recognise that when working at a private property, it’s essential to act thoughtfully at all times.

Here’s what you can expect:

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Site Survey

Ahead of any cleaning, we’ll complete a detailed assessment of the roof’s condition, documenting with pictures for a clear transformation reference. We’ll also advise you if any issues should be addressed before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

As we get to your property, we’ll introduce ourselves and provide a copy of our insurance, confirming that we’re completely covered in case of any accident, such as tile breakage.

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Customer Liaise

You’ll be informed about the expected timeframe to complete the work and explain our steps.

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Preparation

Ahead of any Roof Cleaning or moss treatment, ground sheeting is placed over any vulnerable plants when applying the softwash solution.

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Blockage Prevention

Downspouts are temporarily blocked to prevent runoff from clogging the drains, especially when carrying out moss removal. The gutters are cleared after the main roof work.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

This is the stage we clean off roof lichen, clear away moss, and get rid of algae growth—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

Once roof-washing is finished, we treat the surface with a powerful biocide across the entire roof to prevent the return of any moss, algae, or similar growth.

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Third Stage - Clean up

We finish by tidying the whole site, including the roof drainage system, and any organic waste is either recycled where possible or hauled off.

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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 outcome.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

We rely on soft washing techniques to clean rendered walls. After clearing away unsightly staining—the ones that cause homes to appear run-down—the render looks refreshed.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Regular gutter maintenance is important to keeping rainwater away from a building. If a gutter becomes clogged, water can overflow down the walls 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 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 become extremely dirty over time.

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

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Cladding Cleaning

Whether it’s stainless steel, cladding surfaces tend to accumulate dirt over time and can even develop discolouration if not maintained.

As part of our building surface cleaning, we provide dedicated cladding treatments designed to not only clean the surface, but also restore it to as close to its former state as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Discolouration on UPVC is common, mostly due to algae and grime. Our UPVC Cleaning method clears away the staining, returning it to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Similar to your windows and frames, after investing heavily in your conservatory, it’s a letdown to see it get dirty and dull due to algae growth.

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

We use two main types of soft wash cleaning. One uses a Hypo-based solution, while the alternative is a more eco-friendly treatment. The method used depends on the material being cleaned and the environment.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is ideal for roofs, cladding, patios, and driveways when a stronger and chemical-free cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Sheerwater and Pyrford, Maybury, West Byfleet, Woodham, Hockering Estate

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