Moss, Algae and Lichen Removal from Southwell Roofs

Evans Roofing cleans roofs in Southwell and the surrounding area. Because the coverings range from fragile slate to modern concrete tile, and the roofs from steep to shallow, the method is chosen to suit the material and not applied the same way everywhere. A cautious approach matters on old slate in particular.

Gentle where it needs to be

Slate demands care, as the slates can be brittle and the fixings fragile, so heavy-handed cleaning risks causing the very damage it is meant to prevent. Manual removal, low-pressure soft washing and careful treatment all have a place, and we assess the covering and the growth before choosing.

A biocide treatment may help to control regrowth, but it cannot guarantee that moss, algae or lichen will not return, particularly on shaded roofs or those close to trees. It is better to know that before work begins than to be surprised by it a few winters later.

• Manual moss removal where suitable
• Tile and slate cleaning
• Soft washing with low pressure
• Algae and lichen assessment
• Biocide treatment to help control regrowth
• Gutter cleaning to clear moss and leaf debris

What cleaning can reveal

Once the growth is gone, defects such as cracked tiles, slipped slates or tired ridge bedding are easier to spot. We will point out anything we notice so you can decide whether to have it put right, now or at a later date.

Call or WhatsApp us with a photo of the roof, and we can talk through the right approach for your covering and give you a quote. Gutters will be cleared of the debris that comes off the roof, which is often the part people forget to ask about.