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Mist, rain and deep woodland shade let moss and lichen settle thickly on hilltop roofs. We remove it by hand with shaped scrapers, wash or steam the tiles to suit their age and type, and clear every gutter before we leave.
On the high, wooded ground around Leith Hill, roofs spend much of the year damp, and moss takes full advantage. What starts as a few green tufts along the tile laps can thicken into deep cushions that trap water, lift the tile edges and wash down into the gutters with every storm. Our roof cleaning Abinger Common service removes that growth carefully, choosing the method that suits your tiles rather than blasting the whole roof.
Moss removal starts by hand, using specialist scrapers made to fit the gaps between your tiles so the growth is eased out without disturbing the courses. Steam suits some tiles and a soft low-pressure wash suits others, and whichever we pick is used next to lift the remaining algae, lichen and grime. Spraying on a biocide at the end holds back fresh growth on gloomy slopes, which is often worthwhile under heavy tree cover. As moss removal inevitably fills the gutters, we finish by clearing every run and checking the downpipes are flowing.
Abinger Common sits on the greensand ridge in the Surrey Hills, among some of the densest woodland in the county. Leith Hill rises close by to the south, and Friday Street and Wotton lie in wooded valleys nearby. That combination of height, tree cover and frequent rain and mist creates near-perfect conditions for moss. Roofs facing north or overshadowed by beech and oak can stay damp for weeks at a time in winter, and that is where the thickest growth forms.
Roofing materials in the village tend to hold on to spores. Older cottages and Arts and Crafts houses often have handmade clay tiles with a textured face, and many carry decades of lichen in small grey and yellow rosettes. Converted barns may have clay or slate roofs with large uninterrupted slopes, and later homes often have concrete tiles whose rough surface moss loves. Each calls for a different touch, which is why we assess the roof before choosing between hand-scraping, steam and low-pressure washing.
Leaving moss in place has consequences that show quickly in a wet hilltop village. Clumps washed off in storms block gutters and overflow onto tile-hanging and timber frames, and in freezing weather the water held in moss can work beneath tile edges. We clean roofs throughout RH5, from homes near the green and St James’s Church to houses towards Holmbury St Mary and Abinger Hammer, always using the gentlest method that gets results.
Every roof is assessed first, then cleaned with the least aggressive method that works.
Clay, slate or concrete? How deep is the growth, and where can each slope be safely reached from? Having answered that, we then recommend scraping, steaming, low-pressure washing or a combination.
Shaped scrapers remove moss from the tile surfaces and gaps, working methodically down each slope so tiles are not lifted, cracked or dislodged.
Remaining algae, lichen and grime are removed by roof steam cleaning or low-pressure washing, matched to clay, slate or concrete tiles.
If wanted, biocide is applied to slow regrowth. Gutters are emptied, downpipes checked and paths, patios and borders cleared of debris.
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Growth creeps on so slowly that most owners only notice once it has become a carpet. These are good reasons to book a roof clean on an Abinger Common home:
If any tiles are broken or slipped, we will point them out so you can arrange a roofer.
Each quote is fixed and specific to your roof. Roof area and steepness, what the tiles are made of and how sound they are, how thick the moss and lichen are, whether steam or low-pressure washing follows the scraping, and whether you choose a biocide treatment. Extra roofs such as garages and barns, and access for our equipment, also count. Clear photos of every slope usually let us quote the same day.
Yes, with care. Handmade clay tiles on older cottages are softer than modern tiles, so we rely on hand-scraping and, where suitable, steam rather than washing. We work slowly flagging up beforehand any tile already split or slipping.
Lichen grips tightly, so trying to force it off can harm the surface. We remove what comes away safely, then a biocide treatment helps the remaining lichen die back and fade over the following months without aggressive scrubbing.
Around Abinger Common, roofs are often shaded by beech and oak and sit in damp, misty air on high ground. Those conditions keep tiles wet for long periods, which moss needs to thrive. North-facing slopes and roofs under trees are always the worst affected.
We do. Barns, garages and stables in the village often have large slopes covered in moss given how near the woods they stand. Add them in with the main house and clear their gutters at the same time.
On shaded roofs like many in this area, we usually recommend it. Spores left behind after scraping are killed off, which buys the tiles noticeably more time before green growth reappears. It is optional, and we are happy to discuss whether it suits your property.
Moss falling into gutters is vacuumed out, and anything landing on paths, patios or borders is swept up and bagged. We leave the gutters clear and the ground around the house tidy before we finish.
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Mossy roofs are common throughout the Surrey Hills villages south of the A25. We also offer roof cleaning in these areas near Abinger Common.
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Take a photo of each slope from the garden and send them our way. We will recommend the right method and give a free, fixed price, usually the same day.
