Roof Cleaning in Alresford
Alresford’s leafy gardens and the woodland beside the creek keep plenty of roofs shaded and damp, which is just what moss needs. From bungalows to older cottages, DB Professional Services cleans roofs across the village by hand and with steam. We never pressure wash a roof.
Every roof is priced on survey, with prices from £800 as a guide. Request yours below.
What does a roof clean in Alresford cost?
A roof clean in Alresford starts from £800, with the final price confirmed after we’ve surveyed the roof. Shaded roofs near the creek woodland hold damp and grow moss quickly. Moss comes off by hand and with steam, never with a pressure washer. Call 01206 688698 to arrange a survey.
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Moss in a green village
Roofs beneath big garden trees stay wet long after rain, and the leaf litter that settles in valleys and along the lower courses rots down into a seedbed for moss. North-facing slopes, and roofs closest to the creek woodland, are usually the worst.
The ruined shell of St Peter’s church in the village shows how quickly ivy and growth take over a building that’s left to the weather. Roofs aren’t so different: the sooner moss is dealt with, the less it holds water against the tiles.
Bungalows, family houses and older cottages
Alresford’s post-war bungalows and family homes mostly have concrete tiles, which have a rough surface that moss grips readily. The shaded rear slope is usually the worst, and it’s not unusual to see one side of a bungalow roof almost clean and the other side green.
The older cottages dotted around the village may have clay tiles, which can be softer and more fragile. Those are surveyed carefully, and steam is especially useful on them because it cleans without force.
Garages and extensions on the bungalow roads often have low roofs under trees, and they can be surveyed with the house. Houses near the station and the newer infill homes have modern tiles, but their shaded slopes still grow moss within a few years.
Hand removal, then steam
Roofs are cleaned by hand and with steam, never with high-pressure water. Working by hand lets us feel how the roof is behaving as we go. The tiles are steamed to clear what’s left, using heat instead of force. Anything that looks loose or damaged is pointed out.
Lichen
On Alresford roofs, lichen forms flat, crusty patches in grey, yellow or white. It grows slowly and is very tough. Steam softens it, but old lichen staining may fade rather than disappear completely. We’ll tell you at the survey what you can realistically expect.
Roof cleaning prices in Alresford
We survey every roof before quoting. Guide prices start from £800; the final figure depends on the roof’s size, its covering and the access. Payment by card or direct debit.
Booking in Alresford
Dry spells are best for roof work. Read about the rest of our services on the Alresford exterior cleaning page, or about how we clean roofs.
Roof cleaning in Alresford: your questions
Do you clean bungalow roofs in Alresford?
Yes. Bungalow roofs are cleaned by hand and with steam, and every roof is priced on survey.
Do you cover Alresford?
Yes, the whole village, plus Wivenhoe, Thorrington and Brightlingsea. Call 01206 688698.
Do you pressure wash roofs?
No, never. We remove moss by hand and clean with steam, which is gentler on old clay and slate.
Is my roof worth cleaning?
Usually, but if tiles are failing we’ll tell you honestly that it needs a roofer instead.
Why not use a pressure washer?
High pressure can damage tiles and force water under them. Hand removal and steam are far gentler.
Areas covered from this page: Alresford, Wivenhoe, Thorrington and Brightlingsea.
DB Professional Services, 23 Dahlia Close, CO16 7BU. 01206 688698. Card or direct debit accepted.