Does my roof actually need cleaning?

If there's visible moss, especially thick cushions in valleys or along ridge lines, or dark algae staining across a north-facing slope, it's worth having cleaned. A light green tinge with no thick growth can often wait, but it's worth a look before it gets worse.

Do you walk on the roof to clean it?

No, not where it can be avoided. We work from ground level with extension poles or from access equipment like a cherry picker or podium, since walking tiles is one of the main causes of cracked or slipped roof coverings.

Do you clear gutters as part of a roof clean?

We can, and it's often sensible to do both on the same visit since moss and grit dislodged during roof cleaning tends to end up in the gutters anyway. Ask us to quote both together when you book.

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.

Do you clean flat roofs as well as pitched roofs?

We do, particularly on commercial and mixed-use premises. Method and pricing depend on the roof covering and size, so it's best assessed on survey.

South Tyneside Council · NE32

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Jarrow

Roof cleaning and moss removal across Jarrow and the North East. Softwash, steam or low-pressure, priced after a proper survey. Call 07501 060609.

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Our roof cleaning is softwash-based: a biocide treatment applied at low pressure that kills moss, lichen and algae without disturbing the tiles or forcing water up under the laps the way high-pressure jetting does. Where moss has built up thick, we scrape it off by hand first, then treat what's left.

A roof that's gone green rarely gets noticed until it's bad. Moss builds slowly along ridge lines and in the shaded valleys of a roof, lifting tiles as it thickens and holding water against the felt underneath for months at a time. By the time it's visible from the street in Jarrow, it's usually been growing for a couple of seasons already.

Autumn and winter are when moss does most of its growing — cooler temperatures, shorter daylight and steady damp are exactly what it wants, and by spring a roof that looked fine in summer can be visibly green along every north-facing slope. Late winter through spring is when we get busiest with calls in Jarrow for exactly that reason.

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal near Jarrow

Roof cleaning near Jarrow

As well as Jarrow itself, we regularly clean roofs in Hebburn, Wallsend and South Shields, along with the wider NE32 postcode area. If you're just outside Jarrow, chances are we already cover your street.

Jarrow, Tyne and Wear — 12 neighbouring areas plotted within 5.0 miles. Distances are straight-line from Jarrow centre.

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.

Standard softwash and biocide clean

1
Ground-level survey
We check moss coverage, tile condition and access before quoting, so the price reflects the roof rather than a guess.
2
Protect surroundings
Planting, patios and anything below the roofline gets covered or rinsed as needed before we start.
3
Hand-scrape heavy moss
Thick moss growth is removed by hand from ground level or access equipment, never scraped roughly against the tile.
4
Apply biocide softwash
A low-pressure biocide treatment is applied across the whole roof to kill remaining moss, lichen and algae at the root.
5
Clear and check gutters
Gutters are cleared of moss and grit dislodged during the clean as part of the same visit.

Biocide treatment

The core product on most jobs is a professional-grade biocide designed to kill moss, lichen and algae at the root rather than just stripping visible growth off the surface. Applied evenly across the whole roof at low pressure, it keeps working after we've left, which is what slows regrowth compared with a rinse-only clean.

Coastal and near-coastal exposure

Roofs closer to the coast around Jarrow 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.

Homeowners

For homeowners keeping on top of maintenance

If your roof's in reasonable condition already and you'd rather stay ahead of moss than deal with it once it's established, a lighter maintenance clean every couple of years is far cheaper and less disruptive than waiting for a full scrape-and-treat job. We're happy to talk through a sensible interval for your particular roof rather than push a fixed schedule.

Scheduling around your location

Because Jarrow sits within easy reach of our Washington base, we can usually offer a reasonably prompt booking rather than a long wait for a slot. Weather affects roof cleaning more than most other exterior work, so we build a bit of flexibility into scheduling for wind or heavy rain.