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Old clay peg tiles furred with moss, a barn roof speckled with lichen, a bungalow gone green under the oaks? We clean Charlwood roofs with a light hand, picking a method that respects the age and type of every covering.
Few places in Surrey have as many characterful roofs as Charlwood: mellow handmade clay tiles, sweeping catslides, hipped farmhouse roofs and long barn ridges. They look wonderful, but in the damp, leafy shelter of the Weald they also grow moss enthusiastically. Left alone, thick moss holds water against the tiles, pushes up the bottom edges, sheds into the gutters and, through repeated freezing and thawing, can speed up wear on older tiles. Our roof cleaning in Charlwood combines moss removal by hand with a cleaning stage tailored to your roof.
We begin by scraping the moss off with specialist tools made to fit the tile profile, so the blade follows the shape of the tiles rather than catching or lifting them. For robust concrete tiles, a low-pressure wash then removes remaining roots and algae. For clay, slate and anything elderly or fragile, roof steam cleaning is often the better choice, using heat at low pressure to loosen growth without stressing the surface. Following that, an optional biocide coat can be sprayed on, holding off fresh moss, algae and lichen for longer. Last comes clearing the gutters and outlets that collected the falling debris and tidying the ground around the house, so nothing is left behind.
Charlwood’s setting in the low Weald, ringed by woodland, hedgerows and big field oaks, keeps the air moist and shades many roofs for much of the day. Moss thrives in exactly those conditions, and north-facing slopes or roofs overhung by trees can carry a thick green coat within a few years. Lichen, which grows more slowly and grips more tightly, spreads in grey and yellow rosettes across older tiles, particularly on outbuildings that rarely receive any maintenance.
The village’s historic core, a conservation area clustered around the medieval church of St Nicholas, includes timber-framed and tile-hung houses with handmade clay peg tiles and, on some buildings, heavy Horsham stone slabs. These roofs need a careful, low-impact approach: no high pressure, no walking on fragile tiles where it can be avoided, and a method chosen after looking closely at the covering. Owners of listed buildings may want a word with the planning department at Mole Valley before significant work goes ahead.
Elsewhere in the parish, post-war houses and bungalows, often with concrete interlocking tiles, are more robust and suit a more conventional clean. Barns, stables and garages with large roof areas are also common. Our moss removal work reaches every corner of the parish, from Charlwood itself to Hookwood, Norwood Hill and the outlying RH6 farms, and we will always explain which method we recommend and why.
Because so many roofs here are old, assessment comes first and the method follows.
Your photos, followed by a close look on arrival, tell us whether we are dealing with clay, slate, stone or concrete. Any slipped or broken pieces are noted, and the method is agreed with you.
Profile-matched scrapers lift the heavy moss course by course, working with the shape of the tiles so nothing is levered up, cracked or knocked out of place.
Whatever roots, algae and lichen survive the scraping are coaxed off with steam or a soft rinse, the temperature and flow tuned to how sturdy the covering is.
If you asked for biocide, that is sprayed on next. Gutters and outlets are scooped clear of moss and grit, and lawns, paths and borders are swept before we pack up.
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A light dusting of moss on an old clay roof is part of its character, and nobody wants a centuries-old cottage to look brand new. Heavier growth is a different matter, though, and these are the signs it is time to act:
Tackling moss before it becomes heavy is quicker and gentler on the roof, and it keeps gutters and downpipes clearer through the wet months.
An old cottage roof and a modern bungalow need very different amounts of time and care, so there is no standard price. Each quote considers:
Pictures of every slope help most, and a fixed written price is sent back once we have seen them.
It can be done safely, provided the method is right. Clay peg tiles can be brittle, so high pressure is ruled out entirely; moss comes off with scrapers shaped to the tile, and roof steam cleaning handles anything more stubborn. The roof is assessed first, and if any tiles look too fragile to touch, you will hear that honestly.
Routine cleaning and moss removal is generally considered maintenance, but if your property is listed or you are unsure, it is worth checking with the local planning authority before work begins. We use gentle, non-destructive methods suited to older roofs and can provide details of what we plan to do.
The village is surrounded by woodland and old oaks, and the low-lying Weald clay keeps the air damp, especially in autumn and winter. Shaded roof slopes stay wet for long periods, which is ideal for moss and lichen. North-facing roofs and those under trees are usually the worst affected.
Certainly. Outbuildings usually carry the thickest moss and lichen in the parish, simply because nobody looks at them for years. They are cleaned with the same tile-appropriate care as the house, gutters included, and adding them to the main visit avoids a second trip.
Physical cleaning removes what you can see; biocide deals with what you cannot. It kills the spores and microscopic algae left on the tiles, so the green takes far longer to creep back. On shaded, damp Charlwood roofs that extra protection can make a noticeable difference to how long the clean lasts.
That is part of our job. Scraping a roof inevitably drops moss and grit into the guttering, so every run and outlet is emptied and checked before we leave. Anything that tumbled onto the lawn, gravel or flower beds is gathered up and taken away too.
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Plenty of other roofs between Gatwick and the Sussex border wear a similar green coat, and the villages below are covered by the same moss removal service.
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Photograph each roof slope, message the pictures over, and a recommended method for your tiles arrives with a free, fixed price.
