Why roofs get green
Roofs are damp, shaded and rarely looked at, which is exactly what moss and lichen like. Roofs that face away from the sun, sit under trees or sit close to a neighbouring building tend to go green first.
It is not only about looks. Moss holds moisture against the surface and can build up in the gaps and valleys, where it may block the flow of water towards the gutter. Cleaning it off helps both the appearance and the life of the roof.
Softwash, not pressure
Roofs should not be jet-washed. High pressure can damage the surface, and it is the wrong job for delicate materials. We use a softwash instead, a low-pressure treatment that lifts moss, lichen and staining without harming what is underneath.
The same approach is used on render, which is why the two services often go together on a house that has both a green roof and stained walls.
The result is a roof that looks cleaner from the street and has less moisture sitting on it. If you are thinking of selling, a clean roof and clean walls can change first impressions before anyone has reached the front door.
What is included
The online quote asks how much of the roof you would like treated, from front and back through to the side pitches. Debris is cleared as part of the job.
- Moss and lichen treated and removed
- Debris cleared from the roof surface
- Front and back, main pitches, or the side pitches too
- Conservatory roofs, glass or polycarbonate
- Fascias and soffits cleaned down on request
Roof and gutters together
Moss and debris from a roof end up in the gutters below. If you are cleaning one, it usually makes sense to do the other. A clean roof over blocked gutters just moves the problem a few feet.
For most Liverpool homes, gutters need clearing once a year, and twice under trees. Roofs do not need it as often, but a roof under trees will tend to go green again sooner.
Fascias and soffits sit right at the roofline and collect the same dirt, so we can clean them down on the same visit. A clean roof above grey fascias can look unfinished.
Getting a quote
Tell us roughly how big the house is and how much of the roof you want done. A photo from the garden helps. Call or WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation quote, or start with the instant online quote for a guide price.
We are fully insured on every job, domestic and commercial. Customers often mention that we message before we arrive and tidy up afterwards.