Roof Cleaning in Epsom
Roof Cleaning in Epsom: moss and organic growth taken off the tiles by soft washing or pressure washing, whichever suits the roof. Epsom is reached from Horley, as are Banstead, Leatherhead and Ewell. The first step is a free, no-obligation quote.
- Moss and organic growth removal
- Soft washing or pressure washing to suit the roof
- Treatment options to help prevent moss returning
- Domestic and commercial roofs
Roof Cleaning for homes and businesses in Epsom
Complicated roof shapes, dormers, hips, bay roofs, valleys where two pitches meet and later extensions cutting into the original roofline, do not make roof cleaning harder, they make it harder to do properly. If that describes your Epsom roof, all the trouble is in the junctions, and the junctions are exactly what a quick job skips.
Valleys are the part that actually matters
A valley is where two pitches meet and it carries the water off both of them. It is also where everything collects: leaves, moss washed down off the tiles, grit, the lot. Blocked valleys back water up under the tile edges, and that is how a leak starts.
Clearing valleys is fiddly and it is the single most useful thing done on a complicated roof. A roof that looks green but has clear valleys is in far better shape than a roof that looks fine with valleys packed solid.
Dormers, flashings and solar panels
Dormer cheeks, chimney flashings and abutments all have lead or a sealed junction doing the waterproofing, and none of that appreciates a pressure washer aimed at it. Lead flashings can be lifted and sealant joints can be cut open by a close jet, which turns a clean into a leak.
Solar panels on a roof change the job too. Panels and their mountings need working round rather than over, and the strip of roof beneath an array is often the mossiest part of the whole thing because it stays shaded and never gets a proper wash from the rain.
How we work
- 1Ground survey and access plan
We look at the tile type, the pitch, the condition and how we are getting up there safely. Concrete interlocking, clay plain tiles, slate and older stone slabs all need a different touch, and a brittle tile is a repair bill waiting to happen.
- 2Agree the method before anything gets touched
Some roofs suit careful scraping of the dry moss, some suit a soft wash and biocide, some suit both, and a few are best left alone. We tell you which one yours is, including when the answer is that a clean is not worth doing.
- 3Remove the growth and control where it falls
Moss coming off a roof goes straight into the gutters and all over the ground below. That wants managing as the work goes on rather than leaving a garden full of it.
- 4Clear the gutters and downpipes afterwards
A roof clean that leaves the gutters packed with moss has only moved the problem. Clearing them is what finishing the job properly looks like, so it is worth confirming it is in your quote.
- 5Biocide treatment and the honest timescale
Where a treatment is used, it keeps working for weeks or months after we leave. The roof carries on lightening instead of looking finished the same afternoon, and that is worth knowing upfront.
We assess each roof first and use the safest method for the tiles and pitch.
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What our customers say
Dirty South Power Wash were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They're extremely friendly, professional, and reliable, making the whole process completely stress free. I had my decking soft washed and the results were amazing, it genuinely looks like new and has been brought back to life. You can really tell they take pride in their work and pay attention to detail. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and will definitely be using their services again in the future!
No fuss, just excellent - from start to finish. Friendly to deal with, clear communication all the way, came when they said they would, did an excellent job. Would use again without a doubt.
Great service, really pleased with our garage roof. All the moss has gone and left nice and tidy. Great guys too. Thanks!
Did a fantastic job on a garage roof clean/moss removal, looks good as new! friendly & professional highly recommend 👏🏼
Really pleased with our driveway😊
They done an amazing job and great price
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Roof Cleaning in Epsom: your questions answered
Do you clean the valleys and around the dormers as well as the tiles?
On a complicated roof that is the most important part. Valleys carry water off two pitches at once and block up with leaves and moss, which backs water under the tile edges and causes leaks. A roof with clean tiles and packed valleys has had the wrong half of the job done.
Is it safe to clean around lead flashings and chimneys?
Yes, when it is done gently, and it is a good reason not to use high pressure on a roof. Lead flashings and sealed abutments are what keep water out at those junctions, and a close jet can lift lead or cut open a sealant joint, turning a clean into a leak. Those areas are treated and cleared by hand, not blasted.
Can you clean a roof that has solar panels on it?
Yes, working around the array rather than over it. Panels and their mountings need care, and the roof underneath and immediately around an array is often the mossiest part because it stays shaded and gets less rain washing over it. We also clean solar panels themselves as a separate service, which pairs naturally with a roof visit.
My roof has lots of different sections. Does that cost more?
Usually yes, because the time goes into the junctions, not the open pitches. Dormers, hips, valleys, bay roofs and extension abutments all need working by hand, and there are more of them on a complicated roof than on a simple one. It is quoted on what is actually there rather than on a rate per square metre.
Do you work on commercial roofs as well as houses?
Yes, we work with homeowners, landlords, businesses and commercial premises. Commercial roofs mainly differ in access, scale and the need to work around the operation of the building. The assessment is the same: what is the covering, what condition is it in, and how do we reach it safely.
Roof Cleaning in Epsom, done properly
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