Roof Cleaning
A complete waterless roof clean that lifts moss, lichen and algae off your tiles and leaves the roof looking like new, with no pressure washing and no water flooding your gutters.
Family run, over 20 years in the trade
Waterless roof cleaning across Surrey and South West London
Moss Men lift moss, lichen and algae off your roof without a drop of water and without a pressure washer, with the same guaranteed results. Family run, fully insured to ten million pounds, and every scrap of fallen moss cleared before we leave.
- 100 per cent waterless
- Over 20 years experience
- Ten million pounds insured
- Free fixed price quotes
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- 100 per cent waterless
- Over 20 years experience
- Ten million pounds insured
- Free fixed price quotes
What Moss Men do and where we work
Moss Men is a family run roof cleaning company based in Surrey. We clean roofs, remove moss and lichen, and clear gutters for homeowners across Surrey, South West London, Kent and West Sussex, working within roughly 15 miles of the KT postcodes. Every job is done without water, so there is no pressure washing and no run off, with the same guaranteed results. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry and we carry ten million pounds public liability of public liability insurance. Quotations are free, fixed and given in writing.
What we do
What we do
Three services, all delivered without water, all finished with a proper tidy up.
Moss Removal
Targeted moss and lichen removal for roofs, ridge lines and tile hung walls, done dry so the growth is lifted out rather than driven further into the covering.
Gutter Cleaning
Gutters, downpipes and hoppers cleared out and flow tested, so rainwater goes where it should instead of down the face of your house.
Why Moss Men
Three reasons homeowners call us back
The method, the experience and the tidy up are what people mention in their reviews.
We do not use water
100 per cent safe waterless cleaning with the same guaranteed results. No pressure washer forcing water under your tiles, no soaked loft, no gutters full of run off.
Over 20 years in the trade
A family run business with more than 20 years of industry experience behind every quotation, every method decision and every roof we touch.
Family run, and it shows
We take real pride in the work. Careful prep, tidy sites, honest communication and a full clear up of fallen moss before we drive away.
Insured to ten million pounds
Full public liability cover to ten million pounds, with the certificate available on request before any work begins.
The method
Waterless roof cleaning, not a jet wash
The method our customers ask about most, and the reason they call us instead of the man with the pressure washer.
A roof is not a patio. A pressure washer strips the surface off concrete tiles, forces water up under the laps and into the roof space, and leaves a covering that looks bright for a season then greens over faster than before. We clean roofs dry. The moss, lichen and algae are lifted off the tile by hand and with specialist tools, then treated so the regrowth is slowed right down.
How we clean a roof
- Growth lifted off the tile dry, so nothing is driven under the laps
- The weathered surface of the tile is left intact
- No water pushed into the roof space, the loft or the insulation
- No flooded gutters or downpipes on a system already full of moss
- Safe on ageing clay, concrete, slate and Horsham stone
- Treatment applied afterwards to attack the spores left behind
- Every scrap of fallen moss cleared, bagged and taken away
What a jet wash does to it
- High pressure strips the sealed face off concrete tiles
- Water is forced under the laps and into the roof structure
- Gutters and downpipes fill with the material blasted off
- Brittle and older tiles crack or slip under the pressure
- Nothing is treated, so the green comes back quickly
- Runs off across your garden, drives and beds
We are not against pressure washing, we just do not point it at a roof. There are jobs where it is the right tool and we will tell you honestly when that is the case. On a roof covering it very rarely is.
How it works
From first call to finished roof
Four steps, no surprises, and a fixed price agreed before anything starts.
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Tell us about your roof
Call, message or send the form. A postcode and a photo of the roof is usually enough for us to understand the job.
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Free fixed price quote
We survey the roof, explain what we would do and give you a fixed written price. No pressure, no sales patter.
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Prep, then clean
We protect the ground and beds, set safe access, then work the roof dry, section by section, lifting the growth out of the tile joints.
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Treat and tidy
A moss inhibiting treatment goes on to slow regrowth, then every scrap of fallen moss is cleared, bagged and taken away.
Recent work
Recent work
Roofs across Surrey and South West London, before, during and after a waterless clean.
Reviews
What our customers say
Real reviews from homeowners across our service area.
What a wonderful company. Easy to deal with them, very straight and easy to talk to. Roof looks brand new, highly recommend the Moss Men.
Superb service from Dave and team, so much attention to detail and thorough prep work before the actual cleaning starts. Nailed it.
The Moss Men did a fantastic job on our roof, it looks amazing now. They also did a brilliant job in tidying up the fallen moss, they were very polite and respectful too, communication was excellent. I would definitely recommend.
Fast response to initial request and estimate, friendly with good communication about the process and dates, on time, thorough, left clean and tidy. Roof hugely improved, can recommend.
Where we work
Areas we cover
Based around the KT postcodes and working within roughly 15 miles, covering Surrey, South West London, Kent and West Sussex.
Questions
Common questions about roof cleaning
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most.
What does waterless roof cleaning actually mean?
It means we clean your roof without pressure washing and without running water across the covering. Moss and lichen are lifted from the tile surface and the tile joints using specialist hand tools, then a treatment is applied to slow regrowth. Nothing is forced under the laps, your loft stays dry and your gutters are not filled with hundreds of litres of dirty water.
Why do you not jet wash roofs?
Because of what it costs you later. High pressure strips the sealed face off concrete tiles, which is the layer that slows moss down in the first place, so the roof greens over faster than it did before. It also forces water under the laps and into the roof space, cracks brittle or slipped tiles, and fills gutters and downpipes with everything it blasts off. We are not against pressure washing as a tool, there are surfaces where it is the right choice, but a roof covering is very rarely one of them.
Does a waterless clean really work as well?
Yes, and it lasts longer. The growth is lifted off the tile rather than blasted off, and because we treat the surface afterwards the spores left behind are dealt with too. Cleaning without treating simply resets the clock. The results are guaranteed and we walk the finished job with you before we leave.
Is waterless cleaning as effective as pressure washing?
Yes, with the same guaranteed results and far less risk. Pressure washing strips the protective surface off concrete tiles and drives water into places it should never reach. Working dry gets the growth off, keeps the tile intact and lets the treatment do the long term work.
How much does roof cleaning cost?
Price depends on the size of the roof, the pitch, the covering and how much growth there is. Every quotation is free, fixed and given in writing before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the day. Send us a photo or your postcode and we will come back to you quickly.
Are you insured?
Yes. Moss Men carry ten million pounds of public liability insurance, and we are happy to send the certificate over before we start.
Which areas do you cover?
We work across Surrey, South West London, parts of Kent and West Sussex, roughly within 15 miles of the KT postcodes. That includes Worcester Park, Kingston, Esher, Cobham, Leatherhead, Wimbledon, Guildford, Croydon, Bromley, Twickenham and the surrounding towns and villages.
How long will my roof stay clean afterwards?
With treatment applied, most roofs stay visibly clear for several years. Properties under heavy tree cover, in shaded spots or close to the river green up sooner, which is why we are honest about what to expect for your specific roof rather than quoting a blanket number.
Do you clear up the fallen moss?
Always. Fallen moss is cleared from the roof, the gutters, the paths and the borders, then bagged and taken away. Our customers mention the tidy up as often as they mention the roof.
How quickly can you come out?
Most quotations are turned round within a day or two, and work is usually scheduled within a couple of weeks depending on the season and the weather. Call 07551 442228 and we will give you a realistic date, not an optimistic one.
Ready to see your roof looking like new?
Free quotation, fixed price, no obligation. Call 07551 442228 or send us a few details and we will come straight back to you.