How often should a roof be cleaned?

Every two to four years is a reasonable guide for most roofs, though shaded, tree-lined or coastal properties may need it more often. We can give a more specific recommendation once we've seen the roof.

Can I clean the roof myself?

It's possible for very minor work, but roof cleaning carries real fall risk and the wrong products or pressure can damage tiles. Given the height and access involved, most people are better off having it done professionally.

What if my roof might contain asbestos?

We're asbestos awareness trained, so we know how to identify older roofing materials that may be a concern and handle the job appropriately rather than cleaning straight over it. Flag the roof's age when booking if you're not sure.

Are you insured for roof work?

Yes, we're fully insured for the roof cleaning work we carry out, including work from access equipment.

Can I see before-and-after photos of my roof?

Yes — we use a pole-mounted camera to document gutters and roof condition, so you get genuine before-and-after evidence rather than just a description of the work.

How do I get a quote?

Call Trevor on 07501 060609 or get in touch through the website. We'll usually want to see the roof, either in person or from photos, before giving a firm price.

Professional Roof Cleaning Near Felling

Roof cleaning in Felling covering moss removal, algae staining and gutter care. Steam, softwash and low-pressure options depending on your roof.

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There's a common idea that the only way to clean a roof properly is to get up there with a pressure washer and blast it. In practice that's usually the worst thing you can do — high-pressure water forces its way under tiles and slates, strips the protective weathering off the surface, and can turn a cosmetic moss problem into a leak within a season or two.

Everything is done from ground level or from access equipment — cherry picker or podium depending on the property — because walking a roof to clean it just isn't necessary with the right kit, and it's the single biggest cause of cracked and slipped tiles we get called out to fix elsewhere.

If your roof's gone green, lost a slate or two, or just hasn't been touched in years, get in touch with Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straight quote. We look after you and your property.

Coastal and near-coastal exposure

Roofs closer to the coast around Felling tend to pick up algae staining faster than inland properties, thanks to a combination of salt-laden air, higher humidity and more exposure to driving rain. It's less about moss specifically and more a general acceleration of anything that likes damp — algae, lichen, general black staining on north-facing slopes.

We treat these roofs the same way structurally, but tend to recommend a shorter interval between cleans for anything close to the coast, since regrowth is generally quicker there than a few miles further inland.

Fully insured, straightforward to book

Fully insured: We carry full insurance for roof work, so you're covered as well as us.
Biocide trained (2024): Trained in the correct application of biocide treatments, applied at the right dilution and coverage.
Spill management trained: We follow proper spill management practice so nothing runs off where it shouldn't.
Straight quotes: Priced after a proper survey, not guessed over the phone.

What a finished roof clean actually looks like

A roof we've cleaned properly looks even in colour, with the green and black staining gone from valleys, ridges and north-facing slopes alike — not just the bits that were easy to reach. Slates and tiles are undamaged, gutters are clear of the moss and grit that would otherwise wash into them, and there's no residue of biocide left sitting visibly on the surface.

The other half of the result is what you don't see afterwards: no lifted tiles from someone walking the roof, no cracked slates from a pressure washer at close range, and a treatment working under the surface that slows regrowth for longer than a rinse-only clean ever would.

Why cleaning now is usually cheaper than waiting

A roof cleaned regularly stays cheaper to maintain than one left until moss has built up thick enough to need a full scrape. Beyond the clean itself, moss left untreated risks lifted tiles, blocked gutters and, eventually, repair costs well beyond what a periodic clean would have cost — worth factoring in alongside the up-front price.

Maintenance clean (every 2–3 years)	typically £250–£400
Overdue clean, heavy moss	typically £500–£800+
Gutter clear if left blocked too long	typically £60–£150

Fitting access equipment to your street

Terraced streets, tight driveways and shared parking all affect what access equipment we can realistically use on the day, so we ask about parking and street width when booking rather than turning up and finding out. Most jobs work fine with a cherry picker or podium parked on-street; some need a bit more planning.

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal near Felling

Felling compared with our wider service area

Felling is one of many towns and villages we cover within reach of Washington, sitting alongside Gateshead, Byker and Walker in our regular working area. Whether you're right in the centre of Felling or out toward Washington, Whickham, Columbia and Birtley, the same team and the same methods cover you.

Felling, Tyne and Wear — 12 neighbouring areas plotted within 5.1 miles. Distances are straight-line from Felling centre.

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Felling — common questions

If your roof in Felling needs attention, a call to Trevor on 07501 060609 gets you a straight quote and a realistic timeline for getting it sorted.

Green roof, blocked gutters, or moss that's been building up for years — we clean it properly, treat it so it stays cleaner for longer, and never walk your tiles to do it.

Moss and algae buildup on a roof in Felling is a common, fixable problem — softwash, steam or low-pressure cleaning with biocide treatment, applied from ground level or access equipment rather than by walking the tiles, brings a roof back without risking damage in the process.

Get ahead of the next growing season

If moss has built up and it's starting to worry you, give us a call. We can usually get out for a survey quickly and quote on the spot.

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Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Felling — the roof slope part-way through treatment, a few minutes from Gateshead

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Felling — the finished pitch with the valleys cleared, in the Gateshead Council area