Roof Moss Removal and Roof Cleaning in Harworth Homes

Cleaning a roof properly means choosing a method that suits the covering, since concrete tiles, clay tiles and slate all respond differently. Many roofs in the area are relatively recent concrete tile, which has a surface coating that harsh treatment can strip away. Gutters are cleared as part of the job, as the moss that comes down ends up in them.

How a roof is cleaned

Heavy moss is cleared by hand where the covering allows it, and soft washing at low pressure can deal with algae and staining. Aggressive pressure washing can damage tiles and force water under them, so it is not the default approach. Lichen, which clings harder than moss, needs patience rather than force.

A biocide treatment can help control regrowth, but it cannot guarantee that moss and algae will not return. Shady or damp roofs tend to green up again sooner than open ones, particularly on the north-facing slope or beneath overhanging trees.

• Manual removal of heavy moss where suitable
• Soft washing at low pressure
• Algae and lichen assessed before treatment
• Biocide treatments to help control regrowth
• Gutters cleared of moss and leaf debris

Why cleaning and checking go together

Once the moss is off, and the gutters run clear again, slipped tiles and cracked ridge mortar become much easier to spot. That matters on modern roofs, where small faults are easy to miss under a green coat, and a quick check afterwards is sensible. It is a good moment to decide whether any tiles need replacing before winter.

To find out whether your roof needs cleaning, call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with a couple of photos of the slopes and the gutters, and we will quote from there.