
Roof moss removal in Billingshurst clears moss from your tiles before it lifts them or blocks the gutters. We remove it without damaging the roof, with a free, no-obligation quote first.
Moss soaks up rain like a sponge and holds it against the tiles. In winter that water freezes, which can crack tiles and lift them. Clumps also wash down into the gutters and downpipes, and a blocked gutter soon overflows down the walls.
Moss is best removed by hand with scrapers and soft brushes, working down the roof so tiles aren't lifted or cracked. We don't recommend high-pressure jet washing, which can strip the surface from tiles and force water up underneath them.
Moss grows fastest on shaded, north-facing slopes and under trees. After removal, a treatment can slow regrowth, and cutting back overhanging branches helps the roof dry out. Most roofs only need attention every few years once the worst is cleared.
We look at how much moss there is, which slopes are worst and the condition of the tiles underneath. Your free quote covers removal, an optional treatment to slow regrowth, clearing the gutters afterwards and the access needed.
On the day, we set up safe access and remove the moss slope by slope, checking for cracked or slipped tiles as we go. We bag the moss, clear what has fallen into the gutters and downpipes, and tell you about any tiles that need attention.
Tell us what's happening with your roof. We aim to respond the same day, and there's no call-out charge.
We look at the roof, explain what we've found in plain terms and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
We carry out the work we quoted for, then talk you through what we've done before we leave.
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how much moss there is, the height of the house and whether you'd like a treatment afterwards. A small bungalow roof is quicker than a large two-storey home. We give you a free quote after a look at the roof.
A thin layer isn't an emergency, but thick moss holds water against the tiles, which can crack them in frost and lift them over time. It also blocks gutters. Removing it before it builds up is cheaper than repairing tiles and gutters later.
Late spring to early autumn is ideal, as moss comes away more easily when it's dry and the roof is safer to work on. Treatments also work best in dry weather. We can still remove moss in winter if it's blocking gutters, weather permitting.
Not when it's done carefully by hand. The damage usually comes from high-pressure jet washing or from walking on brittle tiles. We work from roof ladders, scrape and brush gently, and tell you about any tiles that were already cracked under the moss.
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Moss building up on your tiles? Call us or send a photo, and we'll quote for clearing it.