Roof cleaning & moss removal service in Birmingham

Roof cleaning in Birmingham

Tip Top Exteriors are a specialist roof cleaning company based in the West Midlands covering Birmingham, Harbourne, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Edgbaston and surrounding areas.

Having your roof cleaned not only improves the look of the building but is an essential part to good property maintenance. Your roof is the first line of defence for your property, protecting your home and business from damage caused by wind and rain. Moss growth, along with a build up of algae, dirt, and other debris can cause serious damage to your roof.

Built-up roof debris can cause cracks between roof tiles, allowing moisture inside. The potential repair work for rotting roof timber and cracked tiles will cost you more, and may lead to the roof being completly replaced.

Regular maintenance will extend the life of your roof and prevent lasting damage to the property, saving you thousands in repairs.

Moss removal and soft washing in Birmingham

At Tip Top Exteriors, we use soft washing to get a better, longer-lasting clean without damaging the roof. High pressure cleaning methods can cause substantial damage to a roof, it is not a recommended technique by roofing manufacturers and roofer associations.

Soft washing is a safe, gentle process for roof cleaning and restoration. We use an eco-friendly chemical solution designed to treat the specific roof moss and algae. Unlike high pressure washing, the process does not cause any damage to the roof. Soft washing not only cleans, but kills the bacteria at the root, and slows its regrowth process.

• Step 1: Assessment

  As part of our quotation process, we perform a risk assessment, and identify the cause of the moss growth on the roof. We will also look for areas of the roof that will need repairs before we can clean.

• Step 2: Moss removal

  We then remove the majority of visible moss from your roof tiles. We do this by hand, and using specialist roof scraping tools.

• Step 3: Soft wash treatment

  We apply an eco-friendly soft wash treatment to the roof tiles using our specialist soft wash equipment. The soft wash treatment will kill any remaining moss, algae and lichens that are still on the roof. This also forms a barrier which protects the roof from regrowth for years to come.

• Step 4: Gutter clearing

  To remove moss, we scrape the moss down the roof, some of which will enter your gutters. We make sure we clean up after ourselves, and will clear all the debris from your guttering.

• Step 5: Clean up

  We rinse any remaining detergent and debris from the roof. Your roof is now clean, secure, and protected from the regrowth of moss and lichen for years to come.

We always clean up after ourselves and promise to leave your property clean and tidy, as we originally found it after the cleaning process has been completed.

Roof cleaning can take 1-2 days depending on the size of your property. We will need access to a standard household plug, and ideally the use of an outside tap.

Why do we use soft washing after moss removal on your roof?

Our soft washing system uses a low-pressure chemical solution to remove organisms on external surfaces.

We use environmentally friendly chemicals that are not harmful to flowers or animals and is very effective against moss, lichens and containments on your roof.

Soft washing your roof is safe and will not damage your roof or dislodge roof tiles.

We do not use pressure washers on your roof as it will damage it.

Common signs your roof needs cleaning

Overtime your roof will begin to show signs it is time to get it cleaned. A build-up of Algae, moss and lichens will cause lasting damage that could result in you needing to replace roof tiles if not your entire roof…

The top 4 common signs that your roof needs cleaning:

1. Visible growth on your roof such as Moss.
2. Black streaks on your roof.
3. Your gutters are blocked.
4. Dampness in your property. Mould growth on your roof can cause dampness in your property.

Find out how to check if your roof needs cleaning in our guide.