Roof Cleaning Services Thorncombe Street

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 Thorncombe Street, 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 Thorncombe Street

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 Thorncombe Street 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

Our cleaning process will dramatically improve the look of an old and dirty roof into one that looks almost new. By removing all the built-up filth and staining, we reveal the true finish and fresh look of the roof tiles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

When moss gathers on a roof can eventually lead to damage and even allow moisture to seep through by widening gaps. Clearing away moss from the roof can stop future issues.

Prevent Regrowth

After the roof has been cleaned, it is sprayed with a preventative solution to discourage the regrowth of algae, moss, or lichen. This step boosts long-term protection and extends its lifespan.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Thorncombe Street

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

Using a pressure washer for roof cleaning in Thorncombe Street 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 Thorncombe Street

Through our experienced contractors, we understand how to safely eliminate 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 primary 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 what you can expect:

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Site Survey

Ahead of any cleaning, we’ll conduct a full survey of the roof’s condition, taking photos for a before-and-after comparison. We’ll also inform you if any repairs are recommended before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

When we arrive, we’ll introduce ourselves and present a copy of our insurance, confirming that we’re completely covered in case of any incident, such as cracked slates.

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Customer Liaise

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

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Preparation

Prior to starting Roof Cleaning and clearing moss, a protective sheet is laid down over any delicate garden areas when applying the softwash solution.

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Blockage Prevention

We temporarily seal the downspouts to stop moss runoff from entering the drainage system, especially when removing heavy moss buildup. We clean the gutters once this is done.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

At this point we clean off roof lichen, remove built-up moss, and perform roof algae removal—all in one go.

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Second Stage - Biocide Treatment

After the roof has been washed, we treat the surface with a powerful biocide over the full roof area to stop the future development of any organic matter like algae or moss.

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Third Stage - Clean up

All surrounding areas are thoroughly cleaned, including the roof drainage system, and any waste material is either recycled where possible or taken away.

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Satisfied Customer

At the end, we take pictures of the finished results, and the customer approves the work 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. When those dark marks are washed off—the ones that make buildings look neglected—the render appears as good as new.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Ongoing gutter care is key to preventing water from damaging your property. 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

Homeowners often invest heavily enhancing the look of driveways, patios, and gardens using premium materials like York stone or paving blocks. These areas, like most that are out in the unpredictable 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 restore the original appearance of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

From UPVC, building cladding tend to accumulate dirt over time and can even become stained if neglected for too long.

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, returning it to its like-new look.

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Conservatory Cleaning

As with UPVC surfaces, after spending a lot on building a conservatory, it’s a shame to see it lose its shine due to dirt build-up.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques clear away algae and grime, returning your conservatory to its like-new condition.

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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 type of surface and the location.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is ideal for surfaces like roofs, cladding, and hardscapes such as patios and driveways when a robust and chemical-free cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Thorncombe Street and Munstead Heath, Birtley Green, Busbridge, Hascombe, Grafham

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