Roof Cleaning in Croydon

Croydon's housing changes from street to street, and so do its roofs. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Addiscombe and South Croydon often have slate or clay tile roofs, with valleys and back additions where moss collects. The 1930s semis across Shirley, Selsdon, Sanderstead and Purley mostly carry clay or concrete tiles with hipped ends, and many post-war homes pair concrete tiles with Finlock concrete gutters. Each needs a slightly different approach.

For most of these roofs our moss removal and biocide wash is the right treatment. We check for loose or damaged tiles first, scrape and brush off the moss, lichen and algae, clear the debris from valleys, hips and gutters, then apply a professional biocide that keeps working for months. It is a soft wash, so no high-pressure water is aimed at your tiles, and it carries our 5-year biocide guarantee.

Older slate, delicate clay tiles and heavily stained roofs may suit roof steam cleaning instead. It uses low-pressure, high-temperature steam to lift ingrained growth without blasting the surface, and is usually finished with a biocide treatment so the roof stays clean for longer.

A moss removal and biocide wash on a typical 3-bed semi in Croydon starts from £885. Larger houses, steep pitches, heavy moss and difficult access add to the price, and every quote is fixed in writing before work starts. You get before and after photos of the finished roof.

Moss brushed off a roof ends up in the gutters, so it makes sense to book gutter cleaning in Croydon at the same visit. If your home has concrete gutters built into the wall, read our Finlock gutters guide first. Not sure what your roof needs? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly, including when a straightforward moss removal and biocide wash is all that is required.