Roof Cleaning Forfar

Based just outside Forfar, we provide a 5 star roof cleaning and moss removal service for all types of roof across Angus, Dundee and Fife. Request your free quote now.

Forfar Roof Cleaning

Our team of Angus based professionals are highly experienced at removing the moss and foliage from your roof and carrying out biocide roof treatments. This will not only improve the appearance of your property, but help prolong the life of your roof and stop potential water ingress. A roof with a heavy layer of moss retains water, which can lead to moisture ingress through the tiles and premature rotting of the roofs timber structure.

Moss Removal in Forfar

It's no secret that power washing your roof is a bad idea. As well as removing the top proactive layer from tiles, taking years off the roofs life, power washing can also force water back up between the tiles, causing an immediate leak. For moss removal, we use hard bristled brushes and specially profiled scrapers that match your tiles to remove all the moss and debris from your roof.

Biocide Treatments

After all the moss has been removed from your roof, we apply biocide to the entire roofs surface through a hand held or back pack sprayer. The biocide will kill off any remaining moss beds and lichen, which will then weather away within a couple months, leaving your roof completely clear and moss free. The biocide also provides protection to the roof to help stop the moss from regrowing on the roof.

Cleaning Up Moss

After all the moss has been removed, we will thoroughly clean the gutters, ensuring no moss is left behind. To stop the moss from getting everywhere on the ground, we use fine netting to protect lawns, flower beds and bushes, so once we've finished cleaning up, aside from a sparkling roof, you'd never know we'd been there. We then dispose of the wast at the appropriate point in the Dundee waste plant.

Roof Cleaning Access

Although there aren't many tall buildings in Forfar, we carry ladders capable of reaching 3 storeys. If height access equipment is required, we have a good relationship with a local firm and can secure the best rates in Angus. On properties with appropriate roof access or sky lights, we can also use ropes and harnesses to access difficult areas.

Moss Removal in forfar Faq

How much does it cost to get a roof cleaned in forfar?

As a rough guide, we tend to charge £4 per square meter for anything up to two storeys in height, then £6 per meter for anything higher on non-commercial buildings. For commercial or industrial roof cleaning pricing, please get in touch to request a free quote.

Is it worth getting my Roof cleaned?

Keeping your roof clear and in good working order will not only maintain the appearance of your property, but also help stop any easily preventable damage caused by water retention, which can lead to premature rot. Roof cleaning also presents the perfect opportunity to carry out minor repairs.

How often should you clean your Roof?

Depending on a number of factors, such as sun exposure, nearby vegetation, neighbouring roofs cleanliness, the moss will grow on your roof at different rates. It's a good idea to get it treated every couple of years once all the moss has been removed to keep it at bay though.

How long does it take to clean a roof?

This depends on the size of the area to clean, the steepness of the roof and the complexity of the roofs surface. It would take a lot longer to clean a concrete tiled tenement roof, like those found on Lordburn Place next to Arbroath Road playpark, compared to a reasonably sized 2 storey property, like those in Gowanbank.

What problems can a mossy roof cause?

A mossy roof leads to repeated blocked gutters, as the moss falls off the roof, it's washed into the gutters and blocks downpipes. As it retains moisture, it keeps your roof almost permanently damp, which will eventually make it's way into your roof space and cause early rot. On some types of concrete tiles, the moss can also cause severe pitting and deface the tile surface, which makes them brittle and prone to cracking.

Can you install something to stop the roof getting mossy?

We can install copper or lead strips at the ridge, which helps stop moss from regrowing. When the rain washes over the ridge it gets contaminated by the copper/lead and makes it difficult for the moss to grow. Combined with an appropriate treatment schedule, the moss won't return.

Service Area

Based just outside Forfar, we provide our professional roof cleaning services to all areas across Angus, Perthshire and Fife.