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Moss-covered tiles on Fetcham houses and bungalows cleaned with care: hand scraping first, then gentle washing or steam, and a biocide to hold back new growth. Every gutter is emptied once the roof is done.
A roof that has turned green and lumpy with moss is more than a cosmetic issue. Each cushion of moss soaks up rain, keeps the tiles beneath permanently damp and gradually lifts their edges, while loose clumps roll down and choke the gutters. Our roof cleaning Fetcham service takes that growth off in stages, with the method picked to suit the age and type of your tiles.
The first stage is always manual. We use specialist made-to-measure tile scrapers, shaped to fit the profile of each tile, which ease moss out of the gaps and off the surface without levering tiles upward. With the bulk removed, the roof is cleaned with low-pressure washing or steam. Steam cleaning uses heat to loosen moss, algae and lichen, so it is the gentler option for older clay tiles and slate. Afterwards we can apply a biocide treatment that helps slow regrowth and keeps the roof cleaner for longer. Finally, every gutter is cleared of the moss and grit that came off the roof, and paths and patios are swept. The result is a roof that looks cared for and sheds water as it should.
Fetcham’s setting is ideal for moss, which is great for woodland walks and less great for roofs. The village sits beside the River Mole, with the spring-fed Mill Pond in its lower part and the wooded slopes of Norbury Park and Fetcham Downs to the south. Damp air from the water and shade from mature trees combine to keep roofs moist for long stretches of the year, and north-facing slopes in particular can go weeks without properly drying out.
The type of housing adds to the picture. Fetcham has a high proportion of bungalows and chalet bungalows, and their wide, low-pitched roofs catch a lot of falling leaves and hold moisture well. Many family homes from the 1930s to the 1970s have concrete interlocking tiles with a textured surface that moss grips easily. Older cottages near The Street and around St Mary’s Church may have clay tiles that are more fragile, which is where a gentle hand and steam cleaning make the difference.
Left alone, moss lets water track under tiles in wind-driven rain and makes frost damage more likely when trapped water freezes and expands. It also blocks gutters repeatedly, which can lead to overflow staining and damp walls. A cleaned and treated roof reduces those risks and gives the whole house a lift. We clean roofs throughout Fetcham and the wider KT22 area, including Leatherhead, Great Bookham and Oxshott.
We take each roof through four stages, adjusting the approach to the tiles we find.
We assess tile type, age and condition, how heavy the moss and lichen are, and safe access, then explain which combination of scraping, washing and steam suits it best.
Tile-specific scrapers lift moss from each course, working steadily downwards so the loosened material heads towards the gutter instead of being pushed under the tiles above.
Remaining moss, algae and staining are cleaned off with steam or low-pressure water, chosen to clean thoroughly without stripping the tile surface or forcing water underneath.
An optional biocide is applied to slow regrowth. Gutters are cleared of the moss and debris that has come down, and the ground around the house is swept.
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Roof moss builds up gradually, so it is easy to miss until it is quite thick. These are the signs that it is time to act:
Cleaning earlier, before moss becomes very thick, is quicker and kinder to the tiles. If you can see more than a light dusting from the ground, it is worth getting a quote.
We price roof cleaning individually, because the size of the roof and the amount of moss vary widely. The key factors are:
Send us your address and a few photos of the roof from the ground and we will reply with a free, no-obligation quote.
It can be, provided the approach is gentle enough. Clay tiles on older Fetcham cottages can be fragile, so we rely on careful hand scraping and steam cleaning rather than high pressure. If tiles are already cracked or badly weathered, we will tell you before starting so there are no surprises.
Bungalow roofs are often lower and wider, so they catch more falling leaves and stay damp for longer, especially under trees. In a village as leafy as Fetcham, with damp air near the River Mole, that creates perfect conditions for moss. A biocide after cleaning helps slow it coming back.
Not at high pressure. Aggressive jet washing can damage tile surfaces and force water under the tiles. We remove moss by hand first, then use low-pressure washing or steam depending on the tiles, which cleans effectively while protecting the roof.
Biocide is applied after cleaning to kill off remaining spores and slow the regrowth of moss, algae and lichen. It does not make a roof permanently moss-free, but it noticeably extends the time before the roof needs cleaning again, which is useful for homes under trees.
Yes, it is always included. Moss and grit inevitably fall into the gutters during cleaning, so we empty every run once the roof is finished and sweep up anything on the ground. That way you are not left with blocked gutters a week later.
Yes. Many Fetcham homes have garages, workshops or garden buildings with tiled or slate roofs that grow moss just as readily. We can include them in the same visit, choosing a method that suits each roof covering. Flat felt roofs on garages are better suited to a gentle wash than scraping.
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