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Thames-side humidity grows moss on KT8 roofs like few other places. Moss is scraped away by hand, tiles get steamed or softly washed according to their age, and finish by emptying your gutters.
Moss on a roof is not just a cosmetic issue. Each spongy clump holds water against the tiles, works its way under the overlaps and, in a hard frost, can help prise edges apart. When it eventually comes loose it rolls down into the gutters and blocks them. In a damp, riverside town such as this, growth can be relentless, which is why roof cleaning in Molesey is something many owners return to every few years.
Step one is moss removal by hand: bespoke scrapers that slide between the courses and prise the clumps free without levering the tiles. Once the thick growth is off, we choose the finishing method to suit your roof: a roof steam clean for robust concrete tiles carrying lichen and engrained algae, or a careful low-pressure wash for older clay or slate that needs a lighter touch. A biocide coating is available afterwards to slow the green from creeping back. When the slopes are finished, every gutter is vacuumed out so the debris does not cause a new blockage.
Few towns sit as close to so much water. The Thames sweeps along Molesey’s northern edge, the Mole and the Ember meet it by Hampton Court, and to the west lie large reservoirs and the wetland at Molesey Heath. Damp air drifts across the rooftops for much of the year, especially in autumn and winter, and roof tiles that never quite dry out are the perfect base for moss, algae and lichen. North-facing slopes and those shaded by riverside willows and poplars are usually the worst affected.
The housing stock varies. Many Victorian and Edwardian homes in East Molesey have natural slate or clay plain tile roofs, which are thinner and more delicate, and for those we stick to careful scraping by hand with only a mild rinse afterwards. West Molesey’s twentieth-century semis and terraces are often roofed in concrete interlocking tiles, which have a rough texture moss clings to readily, but which respond well to steam cleaning. Low-pitched garage and extension roofs, common across KT8, hold water even longer and can turn green within a couple of seasons.
Roof moss also feeds the local gutter problem, since so much of what we pull out of KT8 gutters started life on the tiles. Clearing the roof and then the gutters together breaks that cycle. Our roof cleaning covers both East and West Molesey – the older roads by the station, Hurst Park, Walton Road and the estates towards Hersham.
We match the method to your roof, following four clear stages.
First we establish whether it is slate, clay or concrete, note any cracked or displaced pieces and decide between steam and a low-pressure wash before agreeing a fixed price with you.
Scrapers made to suit your tile profile peel off the heavy growth one row at a time, working downwards so the debris can be collected rather than scattered.
Remaining algae, lichen and moss roots are cleaned off with a roof steam clean or a low-pressure wash, chosen to suit the material and condition of your tiles.
Biocide goes on next for customers who want it. Then every gutter is vacuumed out, downpipes checked and the ground around the house tidied. Paths are swept clean.
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Our team turns up when promised, operates safely at ground level using advanced high-reach systems, and when necessary, works safely from access equipment to ensure every section of gutter is fully cleaned.
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A light green tinge is par for the course this close to the river. Book a clean once you notice:
Tackling growth before it gets thick means less strain on the tiles and a quicker clean.
Garage roofs and flat extensions across West Molesey often show these signs first, simply because they sit lower and stay wetter. If you are unsure, a photo taken from an upstairs window is often all we need to advise.
There is no fixed rate per square metre, because a slate roof in East Molesey needs very different handling from a concrete-tiled one.
We quote per roof, looking chiefly at:
Photos of each roof slope from the ground or an upstairs window help us give you an accurate fixed quote.
Yes. Natural slate on Victorian homes in East Molesey needs a gentle approach, because a slate snaps easily if leant on or blasted. We use careful hand scraping and a low-pressure wash rather than a high-pressure jet, and we flag any slipped or broken slates for a roofer to look at.
Damp air from the Thames, the Mole, the Ember and the nearby reservoirs means roofs in Molesey stay wet for longer. Shade from riverside trees adds to it. A biocide treatment after cleaning slows regrowth significantly, and many owners near the water choose it for that reason.
We do not blast roofs with high pressure, as it can damage tile surfaces, force water under the overlaps and strip the protective finish. Our moss removal uses hand scraping followed by steam or low-pressure washing, depending on the tiles, which cleans effectively without unnecessary risk.
Yes, it is part of every roof job. Scraping sends a good deal of moss and grit over the eaves, so the gutters are vacuumed end to end and downpipes are tested before we go – otherwise the first heavy shower would simply overflow.
We can clean moss and algae from many low-pitched and flat roofs, depending on their covering. Felt, rubber and fibreglass need particular care. Photos let us say honestly whether it is a job for us. Flat roofs are never walked on carelessly.
It varies with how shaded and damp your roof is. On an exposed, sunny roof it can keep growth at bay for a long time; under riverside trees regrowth happens sooner but more slowly than without treatment. We can advise on what to expect for your property.
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Hampton Court, the Dittons, Walton and Hersham roofs grow plenty of moss too, and we clean those as well.
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