One-off clean
For roofs with built-up growth.
Chiddingly · BN8 6
Moss Removal in Chiddingly
A little moss is cosmetic. A thick layer holds moisture against the roof, lifts tile edges, adds weight and washes into gutters where it blocks outlets. North- and west-facing slopes and roofs under trees are usually the worst affected.
Signs you may need moss removal
- Thick moss cushions along tile laps and ridges
- Moss clumps collecting in gutters and on paths
- Tiles lifted at the edges
- Gutters overflowing despite recent clearing
- Lichen and algae staining across shaded slopes
How we approach it
What moss removal involves
Hand removal
Moss is removed carefully with hand tools. We never use high-pressure washing, which can damage tiles.
Treatment
Where appropriate, a biocide treatment helps slow regrowth.
Clear gutters
Gutters and downpipes are cleared of the debris afterwards.
Inspect
While on site we look over the roof and tell you about cracked or slipped tiles.
Options
Choices worth understanding
Gutter clearing
Included so moss does not cause blockages.
Repairs while there
Small repairs can be quoted at the same time.
Ongoing advice
How often to check based on your roof’s exposure.
Your Chiddingly property
Check before work starts
- For shaded or tree-lined properties, expect regrowth sooner.
- If your tiles are old or fragile, careful hand removal is especially important.
- Check whether gutters are also blocked, since moss usually ends up there.
FAQs
Moss Removal questions
- Over 30 years
- Mike Bishop founded the business around 30 years ago and still runs it from Hove.
- 99% priced by Mike
- Mike personally prices almost every job, so the person quoting understands roofs.
- Four vans
- A settled team with four vans working across East and West Sussex.
- GRP and leadwork
- GRP fibreglass trained, with traditional leadwork and Velux installation in-house.
- Drone inspections
- Drone inspection and certification for roofs that are hard or unsafe to reach.
- FMB, TrustMark, Trading Standards
- Member of the Federation of Master Builders, TrustMark registered and Trading Standards approved.
- Insured
- Public liability £5m including heat work; employer’s liability £10m.
Will moss come back?
On shaded roofs, eventually. Treatment slows regrowth, and regular gutter clearing helps.
Why not jet wash?
High pressure can crack tiles, strip surfaces and force water under laps.
Is moss removal worth it?
Where growth is heavy, yes. Where it is light, we will tell you it can wait.
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Talk to us about moss removal in Chiddingly
Free site visit and written quote. Call 01273 819808, mobile 07956 998 965, or email mbroofing@hotmail.co.uk.