Service
Moss Removal in Surrey and South West London
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.
- 100 per cent waterless
- Over 20 years experience
- Ten million pounds insured
- Free fixed price quotes
Moss is not just a cosmetic problem. It sits in the laps between tiles, holds moisture against the surface and freezes in winter, which lifts and cracks the covering over time. Once it starts breaking away it ends up in the gutters, then the downpipes, then against the wall of the house. We remove moss dry. Working without water means the growth is lifted clear of the tile rather than blasted into the joints and under the laps, which is what happens when a pressure washer is pointed at a roof. The tiles keep their surface, the fixings are not disturbed and nothing is soaked. After removal we apply a treatment that attacks the spores left behind, which is what actually keeps a roof clean. Cleaning without treating simply resets the clock. We finish by clearing the fallen material from the roof, the gutters, the paths and the borders, so the only sign we were there is the roof itself.
What is included
- Dry removal that lifts moss out of the tile laps
- Ridge lines, valleys, verges and tile hung elevations included
- Spore treatment applied so the roof stays clean for longer
- Gutters checked and cleared of fallen moss as standard
- No chemicals washed across your garden or drives
- Full tidy up before we leave, every single time
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.
Questions
Common questions about moss removal
Will removing the moss damage my roof tiles?
No. Because we work dry, there is no jet of water forcing material under the laps and no pressure driven at the tile face. The waterless method is far gentler on an ageing covering than pressure washing, which is exactly why we use it.
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.
Recent work
Recent work
Where we work
Moss Removal across our whole service area
Based around the KT postcodes and working within roughly 15 miles, covering Surrey, South West London, Kent and West Sussex.
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Our other services
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.
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.
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.