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Roofs beneath the trees of Englefield Green grow moss faster than most. We remove it carefully by hand, clean the tiles with low pressure or steam, apply an optional treatment and empty the gutters afterwards.
A green, furry roof might look at home beside Windsor Great Park, but moss does real harm over time. It soaks up rain and holds it against the tiles, it creeps under the edges and lifts them, and in winter the trapped water can freeze and crack the surface. Sooner or later lumps of it break away and block the gutters. Our roof cleaning Englefield Green service removes that growth safely and leaves your roof looking cared for and doing its job.
Moss removal begins by hand. Our scrapers are cut to fit the exact profile of your tiles, so they follow every curve and channel and lift the growth without scoring the surface. Whatever is left behind, from algae to crusty lichen, then comes off with either a low-pressure wash or roof steam cleaning, depending on which is kinder to your particular tiles; a high-pressure jet is never used on the roof. A biocide treatment can be applied afterwards to hold back new moss, algae and lichen, which is especially worthwhile on shaded roofs. Finally, all the debris that has fallen into the gutters and downpipes is cleared before we leave.
Moss needs moisture and shade, and Englefield Green has both in abundance. The village sits on the edge of Windsor Great Park, with woodland stretching towards the Savill Garden and Bishopsgate and more trees along Cooper’s Hill. Many homes have mature oaks, beeches, pines or cedars in or near their gardens, and roofs under that canopy can stay damp for most of the winter. Needles and leaf litter caught between the tiles break down into the organic material that moss roots into.
The roofs here are varied. Cottages and older houses around the green are frequently covered in old clay tiles or slate that call for a light touch and more hand work. Larger Victorian and Edwardian houses have complicated roofs with valleys, hips and dormers where moss gathers out of sight. Post-war and more modern homes, along with many extensions, are usually covered in concrete interlocking tiles, whose rough surface holds moss very well. Garages and outbuildings beneath trees can be the mossiest of all, as their low roofs sit right in the drip line of overhanging branches.
Because the right approach depends on the roof, we always assess the tiles before deciding on a method. We clean roofs throughout TW20, including the roads around the green, the areas near Royal Holloway and Egham Hill, and the surrounding villages of Egham, Old Windsor and Virginia Water.
We match every stage to your roof, from the scrapers we use to the cleaning method that follows.
From photos and a look on arrival, we confirm whether your Englefield Green roof is clay, concrete or slate, check its condition and judge how heavily the moss and lichen have taken hold.
Using made-to-measure tile scrapers, we work methodically down each slope, lifting thick moss from the surface and the joints between tiles without forcing or cracking anything.
Low-pressure washing or roof steam cleaning removes the algae, lichen and grime left behind. We pick the method to suit the tiles, and never aim high pressure at the roof.
If you want it, a biocide goes on to hold back fresh growth. Gutters and downpipes are cleared of all the fallen moss, and paths, patios and drives below are swept before we go.
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A little moss is common, but it does not stay little for long. It is time to book roof cleaning when you notice:
Removing moss early protects the tiles and stops the gutters from blocking every winter. It also makes a big difference to how your home looks from the road, which matters if you are thinking of selling.
Every roof is different, so we provide a fixed quote based on yours. The main points we consider are:
Pictures that show each roof slope, taken from wherever you can see it best, are the ideal starting point. We usually reply with a quote on the same day.
Roofs close to the park are often shaded by tall trees and stay damp for long periods, especially on north-facing slopes. Leaf litter and needles collect between the tiles and give moss something to root into. Those conditions make moss grow faster in Englefield Green than on open, sunny roofs.
Not at high pressure. Blasting a roof can damage the tile surface and drive water underneath. We remove moss by hand with specialist scrapers, then clean with low-pressure washing or steam, depending on the tiles. Each roof is judged on its own merits before we begin.
Yes, with care. Clay tiles and slate on older cottages and period houses need a gentler approach than concrete tiles, so we rely more on hand work and choose the cleaning method to suit their condition. If we see any cracked or slipped tiles, we will let you know.
The biocide is applied after cleaning to kill off spores and delay fresh growth of moss, algae and lichen. It is particularly useful on shaded roofs like many in Englefield Green, where regrowth would otherwise start sooner. It is optional and we will explain it when we quote.
We do. Moss removal inevitably sends debris into the gutters and downpipes, so we clear them completely before leaving and check that water runs through. That stops the gutters overflowing the next time it rains, which would otherwise undo some of the good work.
Yes. Garages, coach houses, garden studios and other outbuildings under trees can be just as mossy as the main house. We are happy to include them in the same visit and will price them as part of your quote. Let us know what is included when you send photos.
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Roofs across this wooded part of Surrey and the Berkshire border are prone to moss, and we clean them in many places near Englefield Green. Find your area below.
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Take a couple of pictures showing the mossiest slopes and send them over. A fixed quote for clearing and cleaning the roof will follow.
