Your roof is the largest exterior surface on your home — and the one most exposed to Manchester's wet, temperate climate. Left untreated, moss, lichen and algae hold moisture against your tiles, block gutters, and shorten the lifespan of your roof by years. Our steam roof cleaning service safely restores the appearance and function of your roof, and every job includes a full gutter, fascia and soffit clean at no extra charge.
What's actually involved
A proper roof clean starts with a thorough inspection — we photograph the roof from ground level and, where safe, from the ridge to identify slipped tiles, cracked mortar, damaged flashings and any heavy moss build-up. From there we work across the roof with a professional hot-steam system that kills moss, algae and lichen on contact and lifts residue as we go. No hand-scraping, no pressure washing, no waiting weeks for a biocide to do its job — the tiles are clean when we come down off the roof.
Why steam, not pressure
Pressure washing concrete and clay tiles strips the protective outer layer, forces water under the tile laps and into your loft, and takes years off the life of the roof. Every major tile manufacturer advises against it. Steam cleaning works the opposite way: high temperature does the heavy lifting instead of high pressure. It sterilises the surface, kills growth at the root, and leaves the tiles genuinely clean — clean enough to eat your dinner off — without touching the tile face aggressively.
Gutter, fascia and soffit clean — included
We don't treat gutters as an upsell. Every roof clean we quote for includes clearing the gutters, flushing the downpipes and cleaning the fascia boards and soffits. It's the right way to finish the job — there's no point cleaning a roof and leaving debris and grime around the eaves.
What to expect on the day
We arrive in a marked van, introduce the technician on the job, and set up ladders and roof-safety anchors before any work begins. We'll cover any nearby plants, close accessible windows, and move garden furniture out of the way. A typical semi-detached roof takes a single working day; larger detached properties and complex roofs with dormers or valleys can run to a day and a half. Before we leave, we sweep down driveways and paths, bag any debris, and walk you through the finished job.
Aftercare and how long the results last
With a steam clean, the roof is visibly clean the day we leave — not gradually over a few weeks. Most roofs stay clean for 3–5 years before another treatment is worthwhile. If your roof is under trees or north-facing it will re-soil faster than a south-facing roof in an open plot; ask us at the quote stage and we'll recommend a maintenance interval that suits your property.
Common issues we solve
- Thick moss holding water against tiles and blocking gutters
- Black algae streaks that make a roof look dirty even from the street
- Orange and grey lichen that's bonded to the tile surface
- Dark patches on north-facing pitches and around chimneys
- Pre-sale roofs that need to look their best for viewings and photos
Every roof clean is backed by our 12-month satisfaction guarantee and full public liability insurance. Get a free, no-obligation quote and we'll come out, take a proper look, and give you a fixed price the same week.
