Essex Roof Cleaning
Essex Roof Cleaning
Shine On UK provides expert roof cleaning services, using only HSE-licensed products. The UK’s climate fosters the growth of moss, fungi, algae, and lichens on roofs, along with dirt and pollutants. A thorough roof clean can dramatically improve your property’s appearance, restoring tiles to their original color and giving your building a fresh look.
We understand that different roofs need different cleaning approaches for the best results, which is why we offer three tailored cleaning methods to suit both your roof and your budget. Trust Shine On UK to breathe new life into your roof!
Option 1 Scrape & Biocide
We start by manually scraping as much moss and algae as possible from your roof. Then, using specialized soft wash equipment, we apply a Professional Grade Biocide treatment. This biocide is free from solvents, acids, or bleach, ensuring it won’t damage modern construction materials like silicone additives, sealants, or coatings.
The biocide effectively stops regrowth and kills fungal growth, offering protection for up to 3-5 years. We recommend a treatment every 3-5 years for ongoing maintenance. After treatment, nature takes over, with wind, sun, and rain gradually removing dead vegetation to reveal your roof’s original appearance. Depending on factors like location and roof condition, this “self-cleansing” process can take several weeks to months.
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Option 2 Soft-wash & Biocide Treatment
We begin by manually scraping as much moss and algae as possible from your roof. Next, using specialized soft wash equipment, we apply soft-wash chemicals for a quicker, more noticeable result compared to standard methods. While some lichen may still be visible, it will be dead and should flake off naturally within a couple of months.
Soft washing is a low-pressure method that safely cleans roofs, driveways, rendered and brick walls, stone surfaces, timber fences, decking, and more. Unlike power washing, this approach uses a cleaning solution to remove mold, mildew, algae, moss, and airborne contaminants without causing damage.
After the soft wash, we treat the roof with a Professional Grade Biocide. This biocide, free of solvents, acids, and bleach, is safe for modern construction materials like silicone additives, sealants, and coatings. The treatment prevents regrowth and kills fungal activity for 3-5 years. We recommend reapplying the biocide every 3-5 years for ongoing maintenance.
Following treatment, nature takes over, with wind, sun, and rain gradually dispersing dead vegetation to restore the tiles’ original appearance. This self-cleansing process can take several weeks to months, depending on the property’s location, roof condition, and the roofing material.