Roof Cleaning and Moss Removal in Dedham
Dedham’s roofs include some of the oldest clay tiles in the area, on period houses and cottages around the High Street and beside the Stour, and many are listed. We clean roofs by hand and with steam, never with a pressure washer, because older roofs need a gentle approach.
We’ll look at your roof before quoting. Prices start from £800 as a guide.
How much does roof cleaning cost in Dedham?
Roof cleaning in Dedham starts from £800, and every roof is priced on survey. Handmade clay tiles and old slate are cleaned gently, if at all, after a careful survey. We lift moss by hand and with steam, never with a pressure washer. Ring 01206 688698 to book a look.
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Handmade tiles and listed homes
Old handmade clay tiles can be soft and brittle, and lifting moss with force can loosen or crack them. Steam cleans with heat rather than pressure, and moss is removed by hand first. If a roof is listed or fragile, we survey it carefully and discuss what’s suitable before any work starts. If you’re unsure whether your home is listed, it’s worth checking before work.
Shade from the meadows
Big trees around the village and damp air off the water meadows keep many roofs wet, so moss is thick on north-facing slopes and in valleys. Leaves gather behind chimneys and along the lower courses. Homes on the lanes outside the village tend to have more modern tiles but are just as shaded, and garages and outbuildings can be surveyed too.
After the clean
It’s sensible to have the gutters cleared once the moss is off the roof, because loosened clumps can wash into them, and we can do both on the same visit.
If you’re unsure whether your roof is suitable for cleaning, the survey is the best time to ask. We’ll look at the tiles, the ridge and the chimney and give an honest view before quoting.
Gentle on old tiles
The clean is done by hand and with steam, whatever the roof is made of. We clear the moss by hand before any steam is used. The steam softens lichen and growth without blasting the tiles. We’ll talk you through what to expect at the survey.
Gutters after a roof clean
Some moss inevitably finds its way into Dedham gutters during and after a roof clean. It makes sense to have the gutters cleared afterwards, and our gutter vacuum works from the ground, so it’s a quick job to add on.
Roof cleaning prices in Dedham
Prices start from £800 as a guide, but every roof is different, so we survey first and confirm the price. Card or direct debit, whichever suits you.
Booking in Dedham
Dry spells are best for roof work. Read about the rest of our services on the Dedham exterior cleaning page, or about how we clean roofs.
Roof cleaning in Dedham: your questions
Do I need permission to clean a listed roof?
Routine cleaning usually doesn’t need consent, but anything that could alter historic fabric might. If in doubt, check with Colchester City Council’s conservation team.
Do you cover Dedham Heath?
Yes, both the village and the Heath. Call 01206 688698.
Can lichen be removed from old tiles?
Steam softens it, but old staining may fade rather than disappear. We’ll explain at the survey.
Is steam safe on old tiles?
Yes. Steam uses heat rather than force, so it’s much gentler on old clay and slate than pressure washing.
Can you clean my garage roof too?
Yes. Garages and outbuildings can be surveyed and cleaned on the same visit.
Areas covered from this page: Dedham and Dedham Heath.
Book online above or ring 01206 688698. DB Professional Services, 23 Dahlia Close, CO16 7BU; pay by card or direct debit.