Elmstead Market Roof Moss Removal
Elmstead Market’s bungalows, semis and newer houses line the A133 and the quieter roads behind it, with Elmstead Heath to the south. Hedges and garden trees shade plenty of roofs, and moss follows. We clean roofs across Elmstead Market by hand and with steam, and never with a pressure washer.
Ask for a Elmstead Market roof survey through the builder below and we’ll give you a firm price.
How are roofs cleaned in Elmstead Market?
Roofs in Elmstead Market are cleaned by hand and with steam, and we never use high-pressure water on them. Sheltered roofs among the hedges and trees behind the main road grow moss. Every roof is priced on survey, starting from £800. Call 01206 688698 to arrange a survey.
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Bungalows and sheltered rear slopes
Bungalow roofs here are low and wide, often with a gentle pitch that holds moisture after rain. The rear slope is usually shaded by the house itself, a garden tree or a neighbour’s extension, and that’s where moss gets going first. Concrete tiles, common on post-war homes, have a rough surface that moss grips easily.
Homes facing the A133 have something extra to deal with: traffic grime, which settles on the tiles alongside the moss.
Garages, porches and the Heath
Garages and porches often have the mossiest roofs on the property, being low and close to hedges. Towards Elmstead Heath, homes are more rural and may have outbuildings too. All of them can be included in one survey, and you’ll have a firm price for the whole job before anything is booked.
After the clean
Once the moss is off, keeping the gutters clear helps the roof dry out more quickly after rain, and trimming back any branches that hang over the roof slows the regrowth. Bungalow roofs here are low enough that we can usually see the full extent of the moss from the ground, which keeps the survey quick and the price clear.
Sheltered rear slopes
Homes facing the A133 collect traffic grime on their roofs as well. The survey looks at every face of the roof, including garages and porches, and you’ll get a firm price before we start.
Two careful stages
Thick growth is removed by hand, a section at a time. Steam cleans thoroughly but gently, which matters most on older roofs. The gutters can be cleared afterwards, since some moss always ends up in them.
Valleys, chimneys and ridges
On Elmstead Market roofs, moss grows thickest where water and debris collect: in the valleys between roof slopes, around chimney stacks and along the lower courses of tiles. These are the areas we pay most attention to by hand.
Roof cleaning prices in Elmstead Market
Roof cleaning is priced after a survey, with prices from £800 as a guide. Card and direct debit accepted.
Booking in Elmstead Market
Book a survey whenever suits you. For our other work locally, see the Elmstead Market exterior cleaning page; for more on this service, our roof cleaning page.
Roof cleaning in Elmstead Market: your questions
Do you clean bungalow roofs in Elmstead Market?
Yes. Every roof is priced on survey and cleaned by hand and with steam.
Do you cover Elmstead Heath?
Yes, both the village and the Heath. Call 01206 688698.
Can you clean garage and porch roofs?
Yes, on the same visit as the house.
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.
Will moss block my gutters?
It often does over time. A gutter clear can be booked after the roof clean.
Areas covered from this page: Elmstead Market and Elmstead Heath.
DB Professional Services, 23 Dahlia Close, CO16 7BU. 01206 688698. Card or direct debit accepted.