Moss removal in Oxford

How we remove moss from your roof

1. Survey the covering. We check the tiles or slates under the moss, the ridge, the valleys and the gutters.
2. Written quote. You get the moss removal, gutter clearing and any repairs priced separately.
3. Remove the moss. Moss is cleared from the tiles, ridge and valleys with a method agreed at the survey for your covering, taking care not to lift or crack anything.
4. Clear gutters and outlets. The moss that comes off is cleared from the gutters and downpipes so they drain.
5. Repair and report. Loose tiles or ridge damage found under the moss are repaired as quoted, and you get photos of the finished roof.

Signs your roof needs moss removal

• Thick green cushions along the tile laps
• Moss balls landing on paths and patios
• Gutters filling with moss after every wet spell
• North-facing slopes that stay damp all winter
• Tile edges lifting where moss has grown under them

What the job can include

• Moss removal: Moss cleared from the tiles, ridge and valleys with a method that suits the age and surface of your covering.
• Gutter clearing: Gutters and downpipes cleared of the moss that comes off.
• Tile and ridge repairs: Slipped tiles and loose ridges found under the moss, repaired at the same visit when quoted.
• Advice on the roof’s condition: If the tiles have reached the end of their life, the survey tells you, with photos.

How long it takes

Moss removal on a house or bungalow is a one to two day job, depending on the roof size, the amount of growth and access.

What affects the price

• Roof area and pitch
• Amount of moss
• Access and height
• Gutter clearing
• Repairs found under the moss

Our roof cleaning price guide is shown on the cost guides page: see roofing cost guides.

Aftercare

Keep overhanging trees cut back so the roof gets light and dries out faster. Clear the gutters each autumn. Shaded, north-facing slopes regrow fastest, so look at them first each spring.