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Thick moss on the tiles and clumps tumbling into the gutters? We remove moss and clean roofs across Addlestone using hand scraping, low-pressure washing or steam, with an optional treatment to slow regrowth.
Moss looks soft and harmless, but on a roof it behaves like a sponge. It holds water against the tiles, pushes up under the edges as it grows, and sheds clumps into the gutters every time the wind gets up. Our roof cleaning Addlestone service removes that growth carefully, choosing a method that suits your tiles rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Most moss removal starts by hand. We use specialist made-to-measure tile scrapers that fit the profile of the tiles, lifting moss away without levering or cracking them. After that, depending on the roof, we may follow up with low-pressure washing or roof steam cleaning to deal with the algae and lichen left behind. Steam is particularly useful on older or more delicate tiles. An optional biocide treatment can then be applied to slow down how quickly moss, algae and lichen return. Because moss removal inevitably sends debris downwards, every job finishes with the gutters cleared out, so they are left flowing freely and ready for the next spell of rain.
Moss needs moisture and shade, and much of Addlestone provides both. The town lies low between the River Bourne and the River Wey, with water meadows around Addlestone Moor and the Wey Navigation keeping the air damp for much of the year. Roofs that face north, or sit in the shadow of taller neighbours and mature trees, rarely dry out fully between showers, and that is where the thickest cushions of moss develop.
The type of roof matters as much as the setting. Many of the post-war and 1960s to 1970s homes around Sayes Court, Ongar Hill and the roads off Chertsey Road have concrete interlocking tiles, which have a slightly rough surface that moss grips easily. Older Victorian and Edwardian cottages near the High Street may have clay tiles or slate, which need a gentler hand. Larger detached homes towards Rowtown and Woburn Hill often sit under oaks and conifers, so their roofs collect leaf litter and needles that break down into the soil moss loves to root in.
Left alone, the moss on an Addlestone roof will keep spreading year after year and keep filling the gutters. Removing it, cleaning the tiles and treating them helps the roof shed water as it should and makes a noticeable difference to how the house looks from the street. We carry out roof cleaning and moss removal throughout KT15, and often in nearby New Haw, Woodham and Ottershaw too.
Every roof is assessed first, because the right method depends on the tiles in front of us.
From your photos and an inspection on the day, we identify the tile type, the amount of moss and lichen, and any loose or damaged tiles you should know about before work begins.
Made-to-measure scrapers that match your tile profile lift the moss off cleanly. This removes the bulk of the growth without forcing water or pressure up under the tiles.
Where the tiles suit it, low-pressure washing or roof steam cleaning removes the remaining algae, lichen and grime, leaving the surface noticeably cleaner and brighter.
An optional biocide is applied to slow regrowth, then all the gutters are cleared of the moss and debris that came down, and the ground around the house is tidied.
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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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Not every roof with a little moss needs cleaning straight away, but these are good reasons to book an assessment:
If we notice cracked, slipped or missing tiles while we are working, we will let you know and send photos, so you can decide whether to arrange a roofer. Catching those early is one of the side benefits of having the roof looked at closely.
Roof cleaning is quoted after we have seen the roof, either in photos or in person. The main factors are:
Send us a few clear photos of each roof slope and we will give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Not with high pressure. Blasting a roof can damage tile surfaces and push water underneath. We remove moss by hand with specialist scrapers and then, where it suits the tiles, use low-pressure washing or steam cleaning. The method is chosen to suit your roof.
We see the heaviest growth on north-facing slopes, on concrete tiles, and on houses shaded by big trees. Homes on the low ground near the River Bourne and the Wey Navigation, and the larger tree-surrounded properties towards Rowtown, tend to have more moss than open, sunny roofs in the town centre.
The biocide is an optional treatment applied after cleaning. It helps kill off spores and remaining growth, slowing down how quickly moss, algae and lichen return. It does not make a roof permanently moss-free, but it helps keep the tiles cleaner for longer, which is especially useful on shaded Addlestone roofs.
Some of it will fall into the gutters during removal, which is why clearing them is part of the job. We empty the gutters once the roof is done and tidy up any moss that lands on paths, drives or lawns.
Often, yes. Steam cleans effectively at low pressure, which makes it a good choice for older clay tiles and more delicate surfaces found on some of the period houses near Addlestone High Street. We will recommend the safest method after looking at your roof.
It can over time. Moss holds moisture against the tiles, which in frosty weather can contribute to cracking. Thick growth can also lift the edges of tiles and block gutters, causing overflowing water to soak the walls and fascias. Dealing with it before it gets that far is far simpler than repairing the damage afterwards.
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Mossy roofs are common across this damp, wooded part of Surrey, and we clean them in the towns and villages surrounding Addlestone as well.
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