For 20 years, we’ve provided a roof cleaning service that respects your home. We safely clear the moss, apply a treatment so it doesn’t return quickly, and clean up every last bit of debris before we pack the van.
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The Problem
From the pavement, two roofs can look almost the same. Once work begins, they rarely are.
Tile type, age, access, pitch, gutters, valleys, extensions, conservatories, neighbouring properties, drainage, weather and waste all affect how the job should be handled. That is why a quick price and a quick clean often cause problems.
The roof may look better for a few weeks, but the mess, missed areas, blocked gutters or poor treatment can leave you wishing you had chosen more carefully.
The Solution
We have been providing roof cleaning and moss removal across the North West since 2005, working on residential homes, rental properties, managed buildings and commercial premises.
You receive a written quote, honest advice and a clear explanation of the work recommended for your roof.
On the day, we work carefully, clean as we go, remove loose debris and leave the property tidy before we leave.
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A clean roof is easy to notice from the street. So is a tidy job, a fair quote and a contractor who turns up when agreed. That’s why so much of our roof cleaning work comes through neighbours and repeat recommendations.
From the first look at the roof to the final sweep-up, the job is planned so you know what is happening, what it will cost, and what condition your property will be left in.
No vague day rates or loose estimates. You get a clear written quote so the price and the work are agreed before anything begins.
But we do not treat every roof the same. Tile type, age, access and condition all shape the way the job is carried out.
Once the moss is removed, we apply a suitable treatment to help slow regrowth and keep the roof looking cleaner for longer.
Moss, debris and mess are cleared from the working areas before we leave. A clean roof should not come with a dirty driveway, patio or garden.
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Our services
We can remove moss and treat the cause on any type of roof . We provide a safe cost effective roof cleaning service delivered on time and within budget. Moss if left untreated on roofs can turn into potentially expensive problems. We can prevent this.
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Moss, lichen and algae on a roof disturb the flow of rainwater across the roof surface. Growth thrives where the supply of moisture is best and establishes itself where the slates overlap, especially along the lower edge (the tail end) of the slate. It becomes a self-perpetuating problem and this can lead to a host of associated problems.
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Our services are available to both industrial and domestic customers. We are big enough to handle the largest of commercial jobs, yet we recognise that domestic customers should also benefit from our expertise. We have gained some fantastic commercial clients over the years from jobs that we initially did at their home!
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We prefer to use a process we call “Softwashing”. It is basically chemical cleaning opposed to high-pressure cleaning. The result is not instant, but it is deep and the results are outstanding. This method is far gentler and we use it to clean listed buildings, where the use of high-pressure equipment would damage the surface. If the roof needs moss removal for a quick sale, in this instance we would resort to high-pressure washing.
This method we call soft washing using safe a bio-degradable chemical applied at low pressure so as not to damage the roof.
We can also undertake the pressure washing of roofs if the client requests it.
We also undertake other methods of moss removal and moss control. Please feel free to contact us for free impartial advice on any aspect of our roof cleaning and moss removal services.
You can call us for an informal no-obligation chat on 08000933267.
Alternatively, you can use the below form.
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What Makes Us Stand Out
If you are looking for the lowest possible price to quickly blast moss off your tiles and drive away, we are probably not the right company for you. There are plenty of contractors who will do that, and they can usually start tomorrow.
FAQ
It won’t, because we do not use the high-pressure, aggressive blasting methods that strip away the protective aggregate layer of your tiles.
Manufacturers explicitly state that high-pressure lances will void their warranties because they erode the tile surface, making them more porous and prone to frost damage. We align our methods with the guidelines laid out by roof tile manufacturers. Our methods preserve integrity of tile, meaning your warranty remains completely intact.
Usually no, and we’ll say so even though it’s a job we could take money for.
Most coatings trap moisture in the tile, can void the manufacturer’s warranty, and often look patchy within a few years. Cleaning plus treatment is what does the work. If your roof is a genuine candidate for coating we’ll explain.
We do not operate like casual domestic contractors.
Before any work begins on a managed block, we provide a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS). We carry £5M in Public Liability insurance alongside Contractors’ All Risks insurance to cover every eventuality. On-site, we establish clear exclusion zones to protect residents, visitors, and parked vehicles from falling debris.
We also coordinate our schedule to ensure minimal disruption to access routes. Because we do not juggle multiple sites, we remain on your project continuously until the work is signed off, providing you with a single point of contact throughout.
Water ingress is the primary risk of roof cleaning. It is usually caused by incorrect angles. Roof tiles are designed to shed water running downward, not upward or horizontally.
We never spray up the roof or directly into the overlaps (the “head-locks” or “side-laps” of the tiles).
We work strictly from the ridge downwards, keeping the angle of incidence shallow. This mimics natural, heavy rainfall. Furthermore, we conduct a pre-inspection of the loft space (where accessible) to check the condition of the underlay (felt) before we begin.
If your underlay is degraded or non-existent as is common in pre-1950s properties we adjust our method entirely, often opting for manual scraping and low-pressure biocide treatments rather than pressurized water.
This is the question most contractors hope you won’t ask.
If a tile is already fragile or cracked beneath the moss, the cleaning process can sometimes reveal or finish the break. Because we have been working on roofs since 2005, we don’t just walk away or cover it up. We carry spare tiles on our van, and we know how to replace them properly.
Furthermore, our £5M Public Liability and Contractors’ All-Risk Insurance means that in the highly unlikely event of water ingress or damage, your asset is entirely protected. We manage the risk so you don’t have to.
I do the work.
Commercial jobs might have a second pair of hands, but it’s the same team on the property from start to finish. The reason the quote comes from the man holding the lance is because that’s the man responsible for the finish.
Other Services
Chris Spruce Cleaning Services Ltd is one of the UK’s leading exterior cleaning specialists. We’ve been providing excellent cleaning results and exceptional levels of service to homeowners and businesses for over two decades.
Boilers and cars get checked on schedule, because a warranty or the law says so. Roofs usually get checked only when something goes wrong. The free survey is the check your roof never gets before anything goes wrong.
COMPANIES WE WORK WITH
We hold current accreditations from recognised UK industry bodies and operate as an approved contractor.
Certified Elevated Work Platform Operator
Approved Render Cleaning Specialist
Verified Local Authority Trader
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