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Thick moss, crusty lichen and dark algae taken off Chertsey roofs by hand and by low-pressure or steam cleaning, matched to your tiles. Finished with an optional treatment to slow regrowth and with the gutters cleared afterwards.
Moss on a roof is more than a cosmetic problem. Each cushion holds water against the tiles like a sponge, lifts the edges of tiles as it grows underneath them and eventually washes down into the gutters, where it causes blockages. Our roof cleaning Chertsey service deals with all of that, starting with careful moss removal and ending with clear gutters and a roof that sheds water as it should.
The bulk of the moss is taken off by hand with specialist tile scrapers that are made to measure for the profile of the tiles, so they get into the grooves without cracking or scratching them. What is left, including algae and lichen, is removed with low-pressure washing or roof steam cleaning, depending on the tile type and its condition. We never blast a roof with high pressure, as that can strip the surface and drive water under the tiles. Once the roof is clean, you can opt for a biocide treatment that slows the return of moss, algae and lichen. Finally we clear the gutters and downpipes of everything that has fallen into them.
Moss loves still, damp air and shade, and much of Chertsey offers exactly that. The town lies on the low ground of the Thames flood plain, with the river, the Meads and the Chertsey Bourne all close by. Mist and dew linger on autumn and winter mornings, so north-facing roof slopes can stay wet for days. Homes beneath the wooded slopes of St Ann’s Hill, or in gardens with tall conifers and oaks, get the added shade and leaf litter that help moss establish itself quickly.
Roof coverings vary a great deal around the town. Post-war and later family homes often have concrete interlocking tiles, and their rough surface is a perfect anchor for moss. Older properties in the historic centre near Windsor Street and Guildford Street may have handmade clay tiles or natural slate, which need a much lighter touch. Bungalows, of which there are plenty towards the Bourne and the edges of the town, have low roofs that are often overhung by garden trees and tend to be among the mossiest on the street.
Because each tile behaves differently, we choose the method for the roof in front of us rather than using the same approach everywhere. We clean roofs across the KT16 district, including Lyne, Thorpe, the streets near Chertsey station and the roads heading towards Addlestone and Ottershaw.
Every roof is assessed first, then cleaned with the gentlest method that will do the job properly.
From your photos and on arrival we identify the tile or slate type, its age and condition, and how heavy the moss is, so the right scrapers and cleaning method are used on your roof.
Specialist made-to-measure tile scrapers lift the thick moss from each course of tiles. It is a slow, careful job that removes the bulk of the growth without cracking or chipping the surface.
Remaining algae, lichen and dirt are cleared using low-pressure washing or roof steam cleaning. The choice depends on the tiles, and high pressure is never used on the roof surface.
If you choose it, a biocide is applied to slow future growth. Then the gutters and downpipes are emptied of fallen moss, and paths and drives below are swept clean.
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Different roofs need different handling, and we adjust our method to suit each one. Around Chertsey we regularly clean:
If a tile or slate is already cracked or slipped when we arrive, we will point it out with a photo so you can arrange a roofer if needed. Moss removal often reveals damage that was hidden underneath, and it is better to know about it before winter.
A roof cleaning quote depends on the size and shape of the roof and how much work the moss will take. The main factors are:
Send us photos of the roof from the garden and the road and a fixed quote will be on its way, usually the same day.
Chertsey sits on low, damp ground beside the Thames and the Bourne, and many homes are shaded by trees, especially near St Ann’s Hill. Moss grows best where roofs stay wet and get little direct sun, so north-facing and tree-covered slopes in the town are particularly prone to heavy growth.
Not when the method suits the roof. We hand-scrape using specialist scrapers made to fit the profile of the tiles, then use low-pressure washing or steam cleaning instead of high pressure. That removes the moss and algae while protecting the surface of the tiles.
Steam cleaning uses heated water at low pressure to soften and lift algae, lichen and dirt from the tiles. It is effective on stubborn growth and gentle on many roof coverings, which is why we use it on roofs where ordinary washing would not be enough or where pressure would be unwise.
Shade and damp are the deciding factors. On open, sunny roofs the results can last for many years. On sheltered roofs near trees or the river, regrowth will come back sooner, which is why we offer a biocide treatment to slow the return of moss, algae and lichen.
It would if we left it there, so we never do. Moss removal sends a lot of debris down into the gutters, so we empty them and check that the downpipes are running before we leave. Otherwise the gutters would block at the first heavy rain after the clean.
Yes, though period roofs with clay tiles or slate need a gentler approach and more hand work. We look at the condition first and adjust the method accordingly. If the property is listed or in the conservation area, it is worth checking whether any restrictions apply to treatments.
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Moss is a familiar sight on roofs all around this part of Runnymede, and we clean them in many of the places next door to Chertsey. See the links below for your local area.
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Photograph your roof from the garden and the road, send it over by WhatsApp or email, and a fixed price for moss removal and cleaning will follow.
