Concrete roof tiles are built to last. They withstand the test of time and come in a dazzling array of colours and styles to suit homes across the UK.
Beyond their impressive durability and aesthetic appeal, concrete tiles are a smart investment. They offer fantastic value, bringing elegance and protection to your roof without breaking the bank.
Organic growth can, however, colonise roof tiles. Algae will grow on nearly any surface, and the unprotected nature of rooftops allows algae to become established. Eventually this can evolve and symbiose to become moss. Left untreated moss will affect concrete tiles’ integrity, risking in the longer term water damage. Its appearance is often undesirable and out of keeping with a modern property- or the surrounding architecture.
In the video below we demonstrate the cleaning and restoration of roof tiles in Lisvane, Cardiff. Lisvane is a more upmarket area of Cardiff, a pleasant suburban area that is just a short hop from the centre, with good transport connections to the nearby countryside, and the M4. The property owners wanted to maintain the aesthetic appeal of their property.
Access was certainly a challenge on this project. Due to the building’s height a vehicle mounted MEWP was required to clean the rooftops. Softwashing UK have the correct IPAF qualifications for using Moving Elevating Work Platforms. This ensured all areas were reached – without having to climb on top of the rooftops. This kept health and safety risks to a minimum, and also saved a considerable amount of time.
The method to clean and restore the tiles was relatively simple once access was attained. We steam cleaned the rooftops, and applied a biocidal treatment. Steam removes staining and kills many organic elements. Steam cleaning is best practice, as pressure washing would risk damaging or dislodging the tiles. The biocidal treatment will kill all lingering elements at root system. This gives the restoration cleaning treatment greater longevity, keeping repeat costs down.
As you can see from the drone footage – the rooftops of these prestigious Lisvane properties were restored to optimum condition and our clients were delighted.
EXCELLENT Based on 56 reviews Lynnette Thomas2025-04-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic result! Can’t fault the service and highly recommend. Thank you very much! Paul Welsh2025-04-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve used Softwashing a number of times over the past few years to clean the exterior of our house, gutters and patio. Every time it has been a fantastic service, always going above and beyond, whether it’s attacking a stubborn rust stain or taking time to explain the process. We have recommended them to friends and neighbours and using them every year is testament to how happy we are with the work they do. Thanks! Andrew Covell2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service was great, Gavin arrived on the dot of eight o’clock and he then talked me through the process before starting. He worked diligently using a range of different techniques to address the various issues. At the end the render looked like new! Would definitely recommend and will have them back again when it needs doing again! Peter Grant2025-03-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a director of and on behalf of Wardour Court Management Company and residents I wish to record our thanks to Gavin and his team. The property is a sensitive building constructed of Chilmark stone, it had not been cleaned for some time and was looking the worse for wear. They were all extremely efficient and professional as well as very pleasant and easy to talk to despite the difficulties they encountered, which included having to work 17 hours on one of the days. All the residents I have spoken to have expressed how pleased they are with the result, as are the directors of Wardour Court Management Co. We would happily use this company again and are equally happy to recommend them to others. Ann Grant Jewellery2025-03-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gavin and his team recently cleaned the Chilmark stone courtyard mews where I live. The stone was in dire need of cleaning and proved to be a very difficult job including one 17 hour day. Despite the difficulties he and his team remained pleasant, friendly and very professional leaving us with what I can only describe as a transformation ... our ugly duckling has become a swan. I can't thank them enough for their dedication and would happily recommend him and his company. City Stays sw Ltd2025-02-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of our properties, which is a rental, was a complete eye sore on the exterior surfaces, which needed rectifying before it was able to go back on the rental market. After ringing around different companies, Softwashing UK stood out and understood our requirements. Softwashing UK Soft wash cleaned 15 years' worth of bad organic staining from our K-Rend render, brickwork, and all rain water goods to the property. We honestly could not believe the results that were achieved. The render now looks like the day we had it rendered. On the day of the work ne carried out, the guys turned up on time and carried out the job respectfully and professionally. It's great to see good tradesmen still exist. We highly recommend the soft wash service they offer, and we will be sure to recommend Softwashing UK our friends and family's. James C2025-01-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with the job. Very professional. Had comments saying it looks like a new render job, it’s that clean! Thanks Matthew May2024-07-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic company with an incredible passion and work ethic. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience that enables them to use the right product and application for different sites. We recently used them on a number of blocks in the Bournemouth area. As a block manager, their proactive view on CDM and H&S is first class. Leanne2024-06-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booked them to clean render ready for painting they did such an amazing job there is no need for painting now as came up like new. They were very reliable turned up when they said they would and just got on with job. The lady i spoke to to get a quote was very freindly and got things moving quickly. Would highly recommend.
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