Concrete interlocking tiles cover a huge number of roofs in Earley, and their ridges and overlaps are perfect places for moss to settle. Our roof cleaning removes it by hand and with scrapers, followed by low-pressure cleaning, so we don't blast the surface off the tiles or drive water under them. A biocide treatment afterwards slows regrowth. While we're up there, we check the ridge and roofline, replace any slipped or broken tiles, and finally clear the gutters so the moss we've removed doesn't end up blocking them. It's a sensible job to plan for many Earley roofs that have never been cleaned. Older clay roofs in the town get the same careful treatment.
Why roof cleaning matters in Earley
Most Lower Earley roofs are now more than thirty years old, and many have never been cleaned. On the estates, houses often sit close together, so the rear slopes of one row are shaded by the next, and moss grows thickly where the sun doesn't reach. Concrete tiles also lose their smooth surface with age, which gives moss and lichen more to cling to. Left alone, thick moss holds rainwater, blocks gutters and can lift tiles in a hard frost. Elsewhere in Earley, the picture is a little different. Older homes in Old Earley, Hillside and around Maiden Erlegh often have clay tiles, which are softer and need a lighter touch, and some have large trees that drop debris onto the roof. We adjust our approach to the tile, check ridge mortar and roofline as we go, and replace slipped tiles where we find them.
What our roof cleaning service in Earley includes
- Careful moss removal by hand
- Low-pressure roof washing
- Biocide treatment to slow regrowth
- Slipped and broken tiles replaced
- Ridge and roofline checks
- Gutters cleared after every roof clean
Roof cleaning across Earley
Our roof cleaning service covers Earley and the RG6 postcode, including Lower Earley, Maiden Erlegh, Hillside, Whiteknights, Hawkedon, Radstock, Cutbush and Old Earley. For a free, no-obligation quote call 01344 578902 or send us a few details.
Roof Cleaning & Repairs in Earley — FAQs
Is it worth cleaning the roof on a Lower Earley house?
If there's a thick layer of moss, usually yes. Moss holds water against the tiles, can lift them in frost and ends up blocking gutters. Many Lower Earley roofs haven't been cleaned in decades. We remove moss carefully, treat the tiles and replace any slipped ones we find.
Do you clean older clay-tiled roofs in Earley?
Yes. Older homes in Old Earley, Hillside and Maiden Erlegh often have clay tiles, which are more fragile than concrete. We take moss off by hand and with scrapers, use only low pressure and take extra care around the ridge and any older mortar.
How long does it last?
With a biocide treatment, most roofs stay clear for several years.
Do you do roof repairs?
We replace slipped or broken tiles and fix minor roofline issues while we are on the roof.
