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Moss, lichen and algae lifted from Oxshott roofs with made-to-measure tile scrapers, low-pressure washing or steam cleaning. We choose the method to suit your tiles, clear the gutters afterwards and offer a treatment to slow regrowth.
Under the trees of Oxshott, roofs can disappear beneath moss surprisingly quickly. Thick cushions hold rainwater against the tiles, lift their edges and break away in clumps that block the gutters below. Our roof cleaning Oxshott service removes that growth carefully, restoring the look of the roof while protecting the tiles from the damage that heavy moss and lichen can cause over time.
The first stage is always hand scraping. We use specialist, made-to-measure tile scrapers that match the profile of your tiles, so moss is lifted from the surface and the gaps between tiles without the need for force. Whatever is left after scraping is then lifted with either a low-pressure wash or roof steam cleaning, depending on what your tiles can safely tolerate. High-pressure jets are never pointed at the roof. When the tiles are clean, fallen moss is cleared out of the gutters and downpipes, and you can add a biocidal treatment that holds back fresh moss, algae and lichen for longer. Throughout, we keep foot traffic on the roof to a minimum to protect older tiles.
Oxshott sits among some of the densest woodland in this part of Surrey. Oxshott Heath, Prince’s Coverts and the tall trees in so many private gardens mean that many roofs spend most of the day in shade. Shaded tiles dry slowly after rain and dew, and moss spores need exactly that kind of persistent dampness to establish. Needles and leaves that land on the roof also break down into a thin layer of organic matter, giving moss and lichen a head start.
The type of roof covering varies widely across the village. Older houses often have handmade or machine-made clay plain tiles, whose textured surface and tight overlaps hold moss firmly. Many later homes have concrete interlocking tiles, which can grow very thick moss cushions in the valleys between the tile ridges. Larger new builds and remodelled houses frequently use natural slate or premium clay, which need particularly careful cleaning to avoid marking the surface. Matching the method to the tile is the key to a safe, effective clean.
Moss on the roof also has a direct impact on gutters. Clumps break loose in heavy rain and collect at outlets, which is one reason Oxshott gutters block so often. Removing moss from the roof and clearing the gutters together tackles the problem at source. We clean roofs throughout Oxshott and the KT22 area, including the private estates, the lanes by the heath and the homes close to the village centre and station.
The approach is tailored to your roof, starting with a careful look at the tiles and the growth on them.
Using your photos and a look on the day, we identify the tile type, the extent of moss and lichen and any damaged or slipped tiles, so you know what to expect before we begin.
Made-to-measure scrapers remove the bulk of the moss from the tile surfaces and overlaps. This manual stage takes time but keeps strain on the tiles to a minimum.
Remaining moss, algae and staining are cleared with low-pressure washing or steam, depending on what is safest for your tiles. Delicate clay and slate are treated with particular care.
Fallen moss is removed from gutters and downpipes and the ground is cleaned up. If you wish, a biocide is then sprayed onto the clean tiles to discourage new growth for longer.
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Moss tends to build up gradually, so it is easy to miss until it is quite thick. Look out for:
Removing moss before it becomes too heavy helps protect your tiles and keeps gutters clearer through the year. A pair of binoculars from the garden, or a photo zoomed in on your phone, is often enough to see how bad things have become, and the same photos are exactly what we need to give you a quote.
Every roof is priced individually, once we have seen photos or the roof itself. Our quote reflects:
Pictures from the garden or drive, especially of the shadier slopes, are a great starting point. We will recommend the right approach and provide a free, fixed quote with no obligation.
For most roofs, hand scraping with tile-specific scrapers followed by low-pressure washing or steam cleaning is the safest approach. We avoid high pressure, which can damage the tile surface and push water under the tiles. The exact method depends on your roof covering.
Oxshott is heavily wooded, so many roofs are shaded and stay damp after rain. Pine needles and leaves landing on the tiles also create the right conditions for moss and lichen. North-facing slopes near the heath are usually the worst affected.
Yes. Natural slate and high-quality clay tiles need a careful approach, and steam cleaning is often the best option for them. We assess the roof first and choose the gentlest method that will remove the growth effectively, without marking the surface or disturbing the tiles.
Eventually moss can return, especially under the trees around Oxshott, but a biocide applied after cleaning slows that process considerably. Keeping overhanging branches trimmed and the gutters clear also helps, because a roof that dries quickly after rain is much less welcoming to moss.
Yes, every time. Scraping moss off a roof inevitably sends some of it into the gutters, so clearing them and testing the downpipes is built into every roof clean we do. You will not be left with outlets blocked by the moss that has just come off the tiles.
Yes. Garages, pool houses and other outbuildings often have mossy roofs because they are lower and more shaded by trees and hedges. We can clean them on the same visit as the main house, using the same careful methods matched to their tiles or slates.
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