Moss removal,by hand.
When moss is thick or the roof is old, the safest way is the slowest: lifted off by hand, section by section, then treated so it doesn't come back.
Moss is a sponge on your roof. Take it off before winter does the damage.
Moss holds water against the tiles. When it freezes it expands, cracking the surface and lifting the edges. It also washes into your gutters and downpipes and blocks them.
Manual moss removal means scraping it off by hand with the right tools, from a tower beside your house. It is slower than low pressure, and on older or fragile roofs it is the safest method there is. Because we see every tile up close, it also shows up problems that are hidden under heavy growth.
On many roofs we combine methods: thick moss lifted by hand, the surface cleaned with low pressure or a soft wash, then a biocide across the whole roof.
Prevents damage
Stops water and frost working into the tiles.
Protects the structure
No pressure, no weight on the roof, no surprises.
Clears drainage
Moss stops washing into gutters and downpipes.
Moss lifted by handOld roof? Heavy moss?
This is the one.
- Thick, compacted moss that has been building for years
- Older or fragile tiles that need a gentle, controlled method
- Roofs where hidden problems need to be found
Why not do it yourself?
Working at height without the right access is the most dangerous part of the job, and walking on tiles breaks them. We work from a tower, with the right tools and insurance.
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How moss removal runs.
- Set-upTower in place, the area below protected.
- RemoveMoss scraped off by hand, section by section.
- CleanLow pressure or soft wash where the roof allows it.
- Biocide & tidyBiocide applied, moss bagged and taken away.
Questions, answered.
Is manual moss removal safe for my roof?
It is the gentlest physical method there is, done from a tower so no one stands on the tiles.
Does it remove moss completely?
It removes the moss you can see. The biocide that follows kills the spores, which is what stops it growing back.
How long does it take?
Usually a day for an average house. Heavy growth or a large roof can take longer.
Is it messy?
Moss comes off, so the area below gets covered. We clear it all, bag it and take it away.
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