Roof Cleaning in Reigate
Roof Cleaning in Reigate: moss and organic growth taken off the tiles by soft washing or pressure washing, whichever suits the roof. Reigate sits in the same corner of Surrey as Horley. 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 Reigate
Roof cleaning on clay plain tiles rewards being careful, and if that is what is on your Reigate roof it is worth knowing why. A good clay plain tile roof can last a very long time, but the individual tiles are small, they are hung on nibs, and after enough decades a proportion of them are brittle. Walking a roof like that carelessly costs you tiles.
Small tiles, big consequences
A plain tile roof has a very large number of small tiles, each one relying on the tile above and below it. Crack one and you have created a path for water, and because the tiles are small the damage is easy to miss until something inside gets wet.
Old clay absorbs water, freezes and can spall or crack, and the tiles that have started to go are not always obvious from the ground. So the survey matters more here than on any modern roof: what condition are the tiles in, and is walking on them justified at all.
Moss on clay behaves differently from moss on concrete
Clay is generally denser than concrete and holds a little less surface moisture, so clay roofs often carry less moss than a concrete tiled roof in the same position. Where the moss does establish it tends to sit in the tile laps and along the courses rather than spreading across the face.
That means the work is concentrated in the laps and the valleys, and those are the places you cannot rush. It also means a clay roof often needs less doing to it than the owner expects, which is a perfectly good outcome to report back.
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 Reigate: your questions answered
Is it safe to walk on a clay tiled roof to clean it?
Sometimes, and often not, which is exactly why the survey comes first. Old clay plain tiles can be brittle, and cracking one creates a water path that may not show up inside for months. Where the tiles are not sound enough to take foot traffic, the job is done from access equipment or from the edges, not by walking the roof.
Why does my clay roof have less moss than the concrete one next door?
Because clay is generally denser and holds less surface moisture than concrete, so it gives moss less to work with. Aspect and shade still matter more than anything, but on two similar roofs side by side the concrete one usually greens up first. Where moss does take on clay, it tends to concentrate in the tile laps and courses rather than across the face.
How do you access a roof to clean it?
It depends on the roof, the pitch and the site, and we work it out before quoting, not on the day. Depending on the job that can mean ladders, tower access, or working from the edges without walking the covering at all. If a roof cannot be reached safely with the access we can put up, we say so rather than improvising.
What happens if a tile breaks while you are working?
We tell you straight away instead of leaving you to find out. That is exactly why the condition survey comes first and why we will decline to walk a roof we do not think will take it. On roofs where the tiles are already fragile, a method that keeps weight off the covering entirely beats risking it.
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