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Roofs beneath Row Town’s big oaks rarely see full sun, and moss loves that. We lift it off by hand with profile-cut scrapers, wash or steam away what remains, treat the tiles if you wish and empty the gutters afterwards.
A roof covered in moss looks tired, but the real issue is what the moss does. Each cushion soaks up rain and keeps the tile underneath wet for days. Roots work into the surface and under the laps, encouraging water to wick sideways, and freeze-thaw cycles in winter gradually weaken the tile face. Clumps break off and slide into gutters, where they block outlets. Our roof cleaning in Row Town tackles each of those problems in turn, from lifting the moss to leaving the gutters running.
We begin by hand, using specialist scrapers made to match your tile profile so the moss comes off cleanly without catching edges. The method for the next stage depends on the roof. Sturdy, heavily stained tiles can take a soft wash; aged or fragile ones, and roofs with stubborn lichen, often suit roof steam cleaning, which uses heat rather than force. A biocide treatment afterwards slows down the return of moss and algae. Finally, the gutters and downpipes are emptied of everything that came off the roof.
Row Town’s character comes partly from its trees. Big oaks stand in gardens and along the roads, and the hillside towards Ottershaw is well wooded. For roofs, that means shade for much of the day, a steady supply of leaf litter to hold moisture, and drips from branches long after rain has stopped. Moss thrives in exactly those conditions, and on north and east-facing slopes beneath a canopy it can form a thick, continuous carpet within a few years.
Roof types vary across the area. Interwar semis often have clay plain tiles or early concrete tiles; post-war houses and chalet bungalows tend to have concrete interlocking tiles; and some newer extensions use smooth modern tiles or slate. Concrete and older clay tiles have a textured surface that holds moss well, which is why we take care to choose the right cleaning method rather than simply turning up the pressure. Dormer cheeks and the small roofs over bays and porches collect moss too, and are often overlooked.
Lichen is common on the more exposed, sunnier roofs higher up the hill, appearing as grey and yellow circular spots. It clings harder than moss and responds best to steam combined with a follow-up treatment. We carry out roof cleaning and moss removal across KT15, covering Row Town, Woburn Hill and Ongar Hill and the wider Addlestone, Ottershaw and New Haw area.
Every roof is assessed first, and the cleaning method is chosen to protect the tiles you have.
We identify the tile type, check the pitch and look for cracked, slipped or fragile tiles. That decides whether the roof is washed, steamed or scraped only.
Working down each slope with made-to-measure scrapers, we remove the moss course by course, collecting it as we go rather than letting it scatter across gardens.
Whatever green staining survives the scrapers is shifted by steam or a soft wash, always gentle enough to avoid damaging the tile surface or lifting overlaps.
A biocide is applied if you have chosen it. Then the gutters and downpipes are vacuumed and flushed, and the ground around the house is swept clean.
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Growth creeps on so slowly that the extent often surprises owners once they see our photos. Book a roof clean if you notice:
Tackling it before it gets thick makes the job quicker and gentler on the tiles.
No two roofs in Row Town cost the same to clean, because the figure follows:
Decent pictures of every slope normally let us price the work without a visit.
In Row Town it is usually down to shade and trees. A roof beneath or beside a large oak stays damp for longer and gets a steady supply of leaf litter. North-facing slopes are also slower to dry. Cutting back branches after a clean, along with a biocide treatment, makes a real difference.
No. High pressure can damage the surface of concrete and clay tiles and force water under the overlaps. We use hand scraping first, then either steam or a soft wash chosen to suit the tile, which removes moss and algae without harming the roof.
A steam unit delivers very hot water at a gentle flow, which loosens the grip of lichen and ingrained algae. It is gentler on older tiles than washing alone and works particularly well on the lichen spots found on many Row Town roofs.
That depends on shade and treatment. With a biocide applied after cleaning, most roofs stay clear for several years. Heavily shaded roofs under oaks may need a top-up treatment sooner. Keeping gutters clear and trimming back overhanging branches also helps.
Yes. Dormer roofs, cheeks and the small roofs over bays and porches often hold a lot of moss on Row Town chalet bungalows and semis. We include them as part of the main clean so the whole house looks consistent.
We collect moss as we scrape and clear up any that does fall. Afterwards we sweep paths, patios and drives, and empty the gutters of moss and grit, so your garden is left tidy.
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We clean roofs and remove moss across this corner of Surrey. As well as Row Town, the following nearby areas are covered.
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Pictures of each slope from the lawn are all it takes for us to suggest a technique and quote a firm figure.
