Roof Cleaning Services Slyfield

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 Slyfield, 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 Slyfield

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 Slyfield 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 dramatically improve the look of an tired, discoloured roof into one that resembles a brand-new surface. By removing all the moss, muck, and residue, we bring back the true finish and fresh look of the slates or shingles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

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

Prevent Regrowth

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

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Slyfield

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

Using a pressure washer for roof cleaning in Slyfield is an eco-friendly and highly effective approach. Because it relies solely on water (H₂O), it's essentially a chemical-free way to naturally remove moss, lichen, and accumulated grime from roofs.

While pressure washing roofs has sometimes been associated with causing damage, engaging a professional and fully insured cleaning service with the proper skills and equipment significantly mitigates these risks, ensuring excellent results.

Not just for driveways and patios, pressure washing is highly beneficial for roofs, removing moss and other unsightly growth like algae and lichen, bringing tiles and slates back to life without using potentially harmful chemicals. Afterward, applying a biocide helps to prevent moss and algae regrowth for years. Each roof is individually inspected, and if tiles appear fragile, soft washing is recommended instead.

UpClean Roof Cleaners – What to Expect from our Service in Slyfield

With our team, we specialise in clearing moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re focused on providing a reliable experience and delivering a fantastic finish for every customer.

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

Here’s what we aim to deliver each time:

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Site Survey

Before starting any work, we’ll carry out a full survey of the roof’s condition, taking photos 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

Upon arrival, we’ll meet you and show you a copy of our insurance, proving that we’re properly protected in case of any incident, such as broken roof tiles.

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Customer Liaise

We’ll let you know how long the job should take to complete the work and explain our processes.

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Preparation

Ahead of any Roof Cleaning or moss treatment, ground sheeting is placed over any sensitive vegetation 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. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

This is the stage we remove lichen from the roof, 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 stop the regrowth of any unwanted roof growth such as algae or moss.

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Third Stage - Clean up

We finish by tidying the whole site, including the roof drainage system, and any waste material is either disposed of responsibly or removed from site.

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Satisfied Customer

To wrap up, 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 rendered walls. Once those black or green stains are removed—the ones that cause homes to appear run-down—the render looks refreshed.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Ongoing gutter care is important to helping direct rainwater safely off your roof. If a gutter becomes clogged, water can run down the exterior of the property and may even enter through the roofline—all of which, if left untreated, can lead to thousands of pounds in property damage over time.

We offer full Gutter Cleaning services and can unblock and wash your gutters for residential and commercial properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

Many property owners spend good money improving the appearance of their outdoor spaces using premium materials like York stone or paving blocks. These surfaces, like most that are out in the harsh 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 glass, building cladding naturally collect grime over time and can even become stained 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 original condition as possible.

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UPVC Cleaning

Over time, UPVC tends to fade or stain, mostly due to green algae growth. Our UPVC Cleaning method effectively cleans the surface, returning it to its like-new look.

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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 get dirty and dull due to grime and staining.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques clear away algae and grime, bringing your conservatory to its original state.

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Soft Washing

Our team offers two forms of soft wash cleaning. The first method applies Hypo, while the alternative is a more eco-friendly treatment. The method used depends on the area in question and the specific site conditions.

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Pressure Washing

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

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Slyfield and Abbotswood, Jacobs Well, Burpham, Bellfields, Merrow

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