Cleaning Roof Tiles

Roofing Associations and tile manufacturers warn against using high pressure washing to clean roof tiles. This is why roof tile cleaning is one of our more popular services. The pressure used is far too risky and likely to do much more harm than good. It will almost certainly diminish the life cycle of the tiles, and you do not want to needlessly incur the costs of replacing expensive materials like slate. There is even a fair chance you may flood your loft too. So when moss or other organic growths are getting out of hand, it is time to consider cleaning them without pressure. Softwashing detergent blends both kill and remove infectants, and the results from a softwash will last for up to three times longer too.

To keep costs and risks down, Softwashing UK will usually clean as much as possible from ground level, using extendable water fed poles to softly cleanse wherever possible. But in a case of severe roof infection, the best option may be to check and clean every tile one by one. Softwashing UK staff are fully trained, qualified, and insured to work at height. Before cleaning your roof tiles, we will first inspect the roof thoroughly for any tiles that need replacing, as cleaning damaged tiles just risks potential damage to the roof and interior. We will then perform a surface clean, using soft contact scrapers to remove the most visible growth. The tools we use for this are designed to not to scratch or blemish your roof tiles in the process. Once the worst of the moss or other infectant is removed, we will gently cleanse the tiles one by one using a selected detergent blend that is specific to the task at hand. Softwash products never enter the drains and water system.

So when you’ve identified your roof tiles as being a hazard, Softwashing UK can expertly help restore and clean them.

To discuss roof tile clenaing contact us today for a quotation.