Roof Cleaning Services Wokingham

Professional roof cleaning is an economical way to instantly boost the curb appeal of your home and preserve the integrity of your roofing. A thorough cleaning removes troublesome moss, algae, lichen, and unattractive dark staining.

The results of a professional clean are striking. Tiles that were previously weather-beaten and darkened with age will noticeably brighten, often appearing refreshed and nearly new.

Many homeowners in Wokingham rely on specialist roof cleaning services primarily to restore their home's exterior attractiveness. Additionally, addressing significant moss growth is essential, as untreated moss can damage roofing tiles and lead to water entering the property.

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Roof Moss Removal Wokingham

Is professional roof cleaning worthwhile? Absolutely - it remains the premier solution for moss eradication and sustained protection. Your roof's drainage system depends on unrestricted water movement from tiles through gutters to downspouts, channelling water safely from your structure. Moss development creates three major complications:

Operates like a moisture reservoir, trapping water on the roof
Results in tile cracking when water-saturated moss expands through freeze-thaw cycles
Impedes proper rainwater runoff

Two main techniques exist for roof moss treatment in Wokingham. Pressure cleaning blasts away moss and surface build up, restoring the original tile aesthetics. Chemical treatment involves comprehensive roof application of solutions that destroy all living organisms such as moss, algae, and lichen, while eliminating staining for a renewed appearance. UpClean offers both cleaning approaches throughout the UK - pressure washing and soft-washing. The type decided on is determined by roof condition evaluation and customer preference.

Restore the Look of Your Roof

The way we clean roofs will revive the condition of an old and dirty roof into one that resembles a brand-new surface. By removing all the moss, muck, and residue, we bring back the original colour and crisp appearance of the slates or shingles.

Prevent Damage & Water Ingress

Allowing moss to accumulate on a roof can over time cause structural problems and even let water in by widening gaps. Getting rid of moss from the roof helps prevent water-related problems.

Prevent Regrowth

Once the roof is thoroughly cleaned, it is given a biocidal wash to stop the regrowth of any organic growth. This protective layer adds an extra layer of defence and prolongs its life.

Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Wokingham

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

Using a pressure washer for roof cleaning in Wokingham 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 Wokingham

Through our experienced contractors, we understand how to safely eliminate moss from roof tiles without causing damage. We’re focused on providing great results and delivering a fantastic finish for every customer.

Roof Cleaning is one of our core 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

Prior to beginning the job, we’ll complete a thorough inspection of the roof’s condition, documenting with pictures for a before-and-after comparison. We’ll also let you know if any roof repairs are needed before we proceed.

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Industry Compliant

When we arrive, we’ll greet you and present a copy of our insurance, confirming that we’re fully insured 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 walk you through our procedures.

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Preparation

Ahead of any Roof Cleaning or moss treatment, cover sheeting is set up over any delicate garden areas in preparation for the Soft Wash Cleaning Process.

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Blockage Prevention

We temporarily seal the downspouts to stop moss runoff from entering the drainage system, especially when carrying out moss removal. Gutter cleaning is completed afterwards.

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First Stage - Roof Cleaning

Here’s where we clean off roof lichen, eliminate roof 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 apply a strong biocide across the entire roof to prevent the future development of any unwanted roof growth such as algae or moss.

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Third Stage - Clean up

The entire area is then cleaned up, including the roof drainage system, and any waste material is either disposed of responsibly or hauled off.

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Satisfied Customer

At the end, images are captured of the final outcome, and the customer gives final approval only when entirely happy with the results.

Our Other Services

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K-Rend Cleaning

Our method involves soft washing to clean exterior render, including K-Rend. After clearing away unsightly staining—the ones that make buildings look neglected—the render appears as good as new.

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

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Gutter Cleaning

Regular gutter maintenance 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 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 service and maintain your gutters for residential and commercial properties.

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Patio & Driveway cleaning

Many property owners spend good money enhancing the look of driveways, patios, and gardens using premium materials like York stone or paving blocks. These hardscapes, like most that are constantly exposed to the unpredictable British weather, can accumulate grime over time.

Our Patio & Driveway cleaning services include both pressure washing and chemical-assisted soft wash treatments to bring back the natural finish of the stone.

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Cladding Cleaning

From stainless steel, external cladding naturally collect grime over time and can even develop discolouration if neglected for too long.

As part of our external property care, we provide a complete cladding wash-down designed to not only clean the surface, but also revive it to as close to its former state 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 clears away the staining, bringing the finish back to its fresh, clean state.

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Conservatory Cleaning

Just like with other areas, after spending a lot on building a conservatory, it’s a pity to see it lose its shine due to algae growth.

That’s why our gentle yet effective Conservatory Cleaning techniques wash off discolouration and buildup, bringing your conservatory to its like-new condition.

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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 specific site conditions.

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Pressure Washing

Our pressure washing is applied to areas including roofs, cladding, patio, and driveway surfaces when a robust and chemical-free cleaning method is required.

Areas we cover

We proudly serve Wokingham and Chapel Green, Matthewsgreen, Dowlesgreen, Eastheath, Emmbrook

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