ServicesRoof Cleaning
Roof Cleaning in Milton KeynesMoss removed properly,and kept off for 3–5 years
Steam or softwash matched to your tile, with gutters, fascias and windows cleaned as part of the same visit, so one booking fixes the whole roofline instead of three.
Cleaning exteriors since 2012 · 3–5 year no-moss guarantee · £5m public liability
14 years
Cleaning exteriors since 2012
3–5 years
No-moss guarantee on roof cleaning
£5m / £10m
Public & employer's liability cover
5 staff · 3 vans
Owner-run, directly employed team
Overview
What roof cleaning actually involves
Moss holds water against your tiles, blocks gutters and makes an otherwise sound roof look tired. We clear it properly and keep it off, using steam or softwash chosen for the age, make and profile of your tile rather than one method forced onto every roof.
What it is
Roof cleaning is the controlled removal of moss, lichen and algae from tiles, followed by treatment that stops it re-establishing. We use steam or a low-pressure softwash, chosen for the age, make and profile of your tile, rather than forcing one method onto every roof we visit.
Who it is for
Homeowners with visible green or black growth across the tiles, sellers preparing a property for market, landlords protecting a long-term asset, and commercial clients with tiled elevations or outbuildings.
When it is needed
When moss is visible from the ground, when fragments of moss keep appearing in gutters and downpipes, when a north-facing slope has gone dark and stayed dark, or before solar panels, guttering or fascias are replaced.
Why professional help matters
The wrong approach costs more than the clean. High-pressure lances strip the protective surface off concrete tiles and force water under the laps. Scraping moss by hand leaves the root structure behind, so growth returns within a season. Getting the method right is the difference between a five-year result and a twelve-month one.
What's included
- Gutter clearing included as standard
- Fascia cleaning included as standard
- Window cleaning included as standard
- Up to three storeys as standard; MEWPs, cherry pickers and tower scaffolding for taller buildings
- Progress photos and any issues flagged as we find them
Guarantee
3–5 year no-moss guarantee, with optional low-cost retreatment to maintain results.
Pricing
Roof Cleaning starts from £795 + VAT. Final pricing depends on the size, access and condition of the property, and is confirmed in a written quote valid for 30 days. Payment is by bank transfer against an invoice, or cash; we do not currently take card payments.
Request your estimate
Full address plus photos taken standing back from the property lets us quote remotely.
What it costs to wait
What happens if it is left
Moss holds water against the tile
A moss mat behaves like a sponge sitting on your roof. Held moisture keeps the tile saturated through winter, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles break down the tile face. Concrete tiles start to spall, and once the surface has gone it does not come back.
Gutters and downpipes block
Moss sheds constantly. Fragments wash into the gutter run, compact at the outlets and dam the flow. Overflow then runs down the wall, staining render and soaking fascia and soffit timber until it rots.
Small faults stay hidden
A slipped or cracked tile under a moss mat is invisible from the ground. Water tracks into the loft space quietly for months, and the first symptom is usually a stained ceiling and a much larger bill.
The property reads as neglected
A green roof is the first thing a buyer, valuer or neighbour notices. It suggests deferred maintenance across the whole property, whether or not that is fair.
Common mistakes we get called in to fix
- Hiring a pressure washer and attacking the tiles: this strips the surface and drives water under the laps
- Treating only the visible slope and leaving the shaded north-facing side untouched
- Removing moss but never treating the roof afterwards, so growth is back within a season
- Walking the roof unprotected instead of working from the correct access equipment
- Accepting a price with no written guarantee attached to it
Our process
How the job runs, start to finish
Step 1
Inspection
We look at the tile itself, age, make, profile and condition, plus the pitch, access, gutter runs and anything nearby that needs protecting. Where a visit is not practical we can assess from clear photographs taken standing well back from the building.
Step 2
Diagnosis and method choice
Steam suits tiles that will take heat and direct contact and gives an immediate visual result. Softwash suits older, more fragile or heavily coated tiles where contact should be minimised. You are told which we are using and why before any work starts.
Step 3
Execution
Planting, borders and paths are sheeted. Moss is removed across the whole roof, not just the visible elevation, gutters are cleared of the debris we create, and fascias and windows are cleaned down as part of the same visit.
Step 4
Verification
Before the vans move, the work is walked with you or photographed end to end. Gutters are flow-checked, surfaces are inspected in daylight, and anything we found along the way, a slipped tile, a split downpipe, a failing joint, is reported in writing rather than left for you to discover.
Step 5
Completion and guarantee
The site is cleared, planting is rinsed off and your invoice follows by email. Where the service carries a guarantee, the terms are confirmed in writing with the date the cover runs from, and low-cost retreatment is offered before the cover lapses rather than after.
Benefits
What you get for the money
Speed
Most domestic roofs are completed within one to two days, with the gutters, fascias and windows handled in the same visit rather than as separate bookings.
Safety
IPAF and PASMA qualified operatives, up to three storeys as standard, and MEWPs, cherry pickers or tower scaffolding for anything taller: no ladders leant against your guttering.
Longevity
A 3–5 year no-moss guarantee, extendable with low-cost retreatment, rather than a clean that looks impressive for one summer.
Cost savings
Clearing moss and checking the tiles is a fraction of the cost of replacing rotten fascias, re-rendering a stained wall or tracing a loft leak.
Reliability
A directly employed team of five across three vans: the people who quote the work are the people who carry it out.
Peace of mind
£5m public liability and £10m employer's liability cover, with progress photos and written notes on anything we find.
In detail
Roof Cleaning: methods, materials and variations
Tile materials we work on
Concrete interlocking tiles, clay plain tiles and pantiles, natural and fibre-cement slate, and older handmade clay. Each takes cleaning differently: concrete tolerates steam well once the surface is sound, clay pantiles need a lighter touch at the laps, and slate is treated almost entirely by softwash because the fixings and the delamination risk make aggressive contact a bad idea.
Steam versus softwash
Steam cleaning uses heat and low mechanical pressure to lift moss and lichen on contact, giving an immediate transformation and killing spores as it goes. Softwashing applies a biocidal solution at garden-hose pressure, breaks the growth down biologically and lets weather carry the residue away over the following weeks. Steam is the right answer for sound concrete and a client who wants an instant result; softwash is the right answer for fragile, coated or awkward-access roofs, and for treating regrowth cheaply after an initial clean.
Variations of the service
A full clean and treat is the standard package. A treat-only visit suits roofs with light algae and no established moss mat. A maintenance retreatment keeps a previously cleaned roof inside its guarantee window. Roof cleaning is also commonly paired with bird proofing where solar panels are fitted, and with gutter clearance on properties surrounded by mature trees.
Situations this applies to
North-facing slopes that never fully dry, properties under overhanging trees, houses near open farmland where spore load is high, roofs that have had solar panels fitted and now host nesting birds, and any property being prepared for sale or valuation.
Residential and commercial differences
Domestic work is usually a one-visit, one-to-two-day job with the household in occupation, so noise, access and parking are planned around you. Commercial roofs bring RAMS and method statements, permit-to-work systems and larger access plant. Both are covered by the same insurance and the same working-at-height qualifications.
Our method on your property
We assess the tile first, then steam clean or softwash accordingly. Surrounding planting and garden areas are protected, and the site is tidied thoroughly before we leave.
Before and after
Roof Cleaning results you can drag through
The same property before we started and after we finished. Drag the handle across the photo to compare.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterRecent work
Roof Cleaning jobs we have completed
Real photographs from our own jobs across Milton Keynes and the surrounding counties.
Proof
Work people keep coming back for
Ian and his team turned a driveway untouched for over a decade into a like-new surface.
We have worked with Ian's team for seven years across numerous projects.
Steam cleaning transformed the roof over a two-day job, with the crew checking throughout for leaks.
They worked around tricky rear-garden access on our Victorian mid-terrace without any fuss.
Questions
Roof Cleaning FAQs
How much does roof cleaning cost in Milton Keynes?
Roof cleaning starts from £795 + VAT. The final figure depends on roof size, pitch, access and how established the moss is. Your quote is written, itemised and valid for 30 days, and it includes the gutter, fascia and window cleaning rather than adding them later.
How long does a roof clean take?
Most three-bedroom homes are completed in one to two days. Larger or steeper roofs, or those needing a MEWP, may run to a third day. You are given the expected duration before the booking is confirmed.
Will pressure washing damage my tiles?
High-pressure washing can strip the surface off concrete tiles and force water under the laps, which is exactly why we do not use it as a default. We use steam or softwash chosen for your specific tile.
How long does the guarantee last?
Roof cleaning carries a 3–5 year no-moss guarantee. It is a moss-return guarantee, not a blanket workmanship guarantee, and low-cost retreatment is available to extend the result beyond that window.
How long will the roof stay clean?
Realistically three to five years under the guarantee, longer with a retreatment visit. Roofs under heavy tree cover or on permanently shaded slopes benefit most from a scheduled retreatment.
Do you clean gutters and fascias too?
Yes: gutter clearing, fascia cleaning and window cleaning are included as standard with roof cleaning. You do not need to book them separately.
How high can you reach?
Up to three storeys as standard. For taller buildings we bring in MEWPs, cherry pickers or tower scaffolding, and our operatives hold IPAF and PASMA qualifications.
Can you quote without visiting?
Yes. Send your full address and photos taken standing far enough back to show the whole building. We prefer an in-person visit where possible so the tile and access are assessed properly.
Do you cover emergencies or urgent jobs?
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and will always tell you honestly where you sit in the schedule. If a blocked gutter or slipped tile is actively causing damage, say so when you call and we will prioritise it.
Do you cover my area?
We are based in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, and work across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties. Neighbouring properties booking together receive a discount.
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Get your roof cleaned once, properly, and covered for years
Send your address and a couple of photos and you will have a written, itemised quote valid for 30 days, including the gutters, fascias and windows.
14 years · 3–5 years · £5m / £10m · 5 staff · 3 vans · Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm.