Roof Cleaning Services The Sands

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 The Sands, 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 The Sands

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 The Sands 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 dramatically improve the look of an aged and stained roof into one that resembles a brand-new surface. Through the removal of all the moss, muck, and residue, we reveal the original colour and crisp appearance of the tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Having a build-up of moss on a roof can gradually harm the roof surface and even let water in by creating cracks. Clearing away moss from the roof helps prevent long-term damage.

Prevent Regrowth

Following the roof cleaning process, it is sprayed with a preventative solution to discourage the reappearance of algae, moss, or lichen. This step adds an extra layer of defence and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning The Sands

Curious about soft wash roof cleaning? This method employs a chemical-based "wet and forget" approach, primarily using sodium hypochlorite to remove moss, algae, lichen, and grime from roof tiles or slates.

Unlike traditional high-pressure methods, soft washing gently treats your roof, significantly reducing the risk of damage, especially important for older or fragile roofing materials. The cleaning results become fully visible after a few weeks as the chemical solution continues its work.

Soft washing is also beneficial for cleaning K-Rend and similar types of render on walls. Following the cleaning and rinse-off stage, professionals apply a biocide treatment to ensure your roof remains free from 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 The Sands 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 The Sands

Through our experienced contractors, we specialise in clearing moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re always working toward 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 understand that when working at a private property, it’s important to be respectful at all times.

Here’s how we approach it:

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Site Survey

Ahead of any cleaning, we’ll conduct a detailed assessment of the roof’s condition, taking photos for a clear transformation reference. We’ll also inform you if any roof repairs are needed before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

As we get to your property, we’ll introduce ourselves and present a copy of our insurance, demonstrating that we’re properly protected in case of any unforeseen damage, such as tile breakage.

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Customer Liaise

We’ll let you know how long the job should take to complete the work and go over our steps.

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Preparation

Prior to starting Roof Cleaning and clearing moss, cover sheeting is set up over any vulnerable plants in preparation for the Soft Wash Cleaning Process.

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Blockage Prevention

Downspouts are temporarily blocked to avoid blockages during cleaning, especially when removing heavy moss buildup. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

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

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

After the roof has been washed, we apply a high-grade biocide to the whole surface to prevent the future development 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 gutters, 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 finished results, and the customer gives final approval only when entirely happy with the quality of the job.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

Our method involves soft washing to clean render surfaces. After clearing away unsightly staining—the ones that can leave walls looking tired—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 keeping rainwater away from a building. If a gutter becomes blocked, water can run down the exterior of the property and may even enter through the roofline—all of which, if not resolved, 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 domestic and business 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 subject to the changeable British weather, can accumulate grime over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both jet washing and soft washing to restore the original appearance of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

Be it aluminium, external cladding will eventually get dirty over time and can even suffer staining if left unwashed.

As part of our building surface cleaning, we provide professional cladding cleaning designed to not only remove dirt, but also bring it back 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 removes this dirt and filth, returning it to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Similar to your windows and frames, after putting money into a new conservatory, it’s a letdown to see it lose its shine due to grime and staining.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques wash off discolouration and buildup, bringing your conservatory to its fresh appearance.

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Soft Washing

Our team offers two forms of soft wash cleaning. The first method applies Hypo, while the other relies on a environmentally conscious treatment. The method used depends on the material being cleaned and the specific site conditions.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is applied to surfaces like roofs, cladding, and hardscapes such as patios and driveways when a stronger and eco-friendly cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve The Sands and Sandy Cross, Runfold, Seale, Charleshill, Compton

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