When you make the decision to have your roof cleaned you want the surface to look fresh and new without risking damaging it. There are two kinds of service you can opt for; hand removal or pressure washing. The first is gentle and effective. The latter can cause big problems, including damaging tiles and forcing water between them where it can enter the roof. The choice of which to opt for is simple. Continue reading →

Making sure that your roof is in prime condition is important, not just for presentation reasons, but also for the integrity of your home too. At Surrey Roof and Gutter Clean our team are specialists when it comes to cleaning and always provide excellent results. Continue reading →

A dirty roof may not seem like a huge concern for you, but it can have a number of drawbacks. Not only can it affect the overall value of your home, but its structural integrity is also being put at risk. At Surrey Roof and Gutter Clean our methods are both delicate and effective in removing moss and algae in particular. Continue reading →

Although it is not typically on everyone’s mind and often gets neglected, your roof is one of the most important aspects of your house. The surface protects against the weather and helps keep the property insulated. However, to maintain your roofing so that it is up to standards and is able to keep the weather out and the heat in you need to look after it. Continue reading →

No one likes it when the appearance of the roof of their property becomes ruined by the sight of moss. It is unattractive and can also result in gutters becoming filled with dirt too, affecting how well they perform. At Surrey Roof and Gutter Clean we use non-destructive cleaning methods in order to restore your home to its former glory, removing all of the moss and other debris by hand. Continue reading →

Roof tiles are surprisingly delicate even though they play such an important role in protecting your home. Once the grainy surface layer is removed they can become immensely brittle and easier to break. Fortunately if you take care to keep the roof clean and free of debris you can extend their lifecycle and reduce the need for replacements. Continue reading →

As you might expect in our profession, we find ourselves involved in many conversations on the subject of roof cleaning. We are always ready to answer any questions about the work we do, and to voice our view on any information someone has heard but is unsure of. For example, we are often asked if it is really necessary to have a roof professionally cleaned at all, as it would seem that the roof would essentially clean itself. However, this is not true. Continue reading →

A biocide treatment can transform roofs, freshening up tiles and giving them extra protection against the growth of moss, algae and lichens. The products are designed to treat grained surfaces like roof tiles and can make them look fresh and new. If you’re looking to get rid of stains or organic growths, or want dull tiling to look brighter you should choose a suitable treatment. Continue reading →

Algae commonly grows on roofs in the UK, especially the shaded sides where the moisture will remain on the surface for longer. Over time the growth can spread across the surface, creating large stains that spoil the appearance of the roof. If you don’t take care of the problem quickly, it can cover the whole roof and leave a much bigger job in the future. Continue reading →

As spring is now here, we can look back at the winter months and see that they were not quite as harsh as many bureaus expected. Despite the fact that we were predicted to have one of the coldest winters of the last few years, the weather was for the most part relatively mild. While this made day to day life a good deal easier, it has not been good news for roofing. Continue reading →