Roof cleaning in Colchester.
Professional roof soft wash, moss removal and biocide treatment by Colchester's most-reviewed building team. Safe on every tile type, fully insured, jobs done in 1–2 days.
- Soft wash — not pressure wash
- Moss, lichen & algae kill
- Gutter clear-down included
- Covering CO1–CO7
What our Colchester roof cleaning covers
- Full roof soft wash & biocide treatment
- Moss & lichen physical removal
- Concrete, clay, slate & fibre-cement tiles
- Conservatory roof cleaning
- Gutter clear-down & jet-vac to ground
- Fascia, soffit & UPVC soft wash
- Roof coating (Smartseal, ClimaShield)
- Ridge re-bedding after cleaning if needed
How a roof clean runs
- Step 1
Free survey
Roof inspected from ground and drone, moss coverage and tile condition photographed.
- Step 2
Fixed quote
Itemised written quote — clean, biocide, gutters, fascia.
- Step 3
Protect property
Sheeting on plants, rainwater diverters fitted, windows covered.
- Step 4
Scrape & rinse
Heavy moss removed with plastic scrapers, gutters cleared of debris.
- Step 5
Biocide soft wash
Sodium hypochlorite blend applied at low pressure across every elevation.
- Step 6
Clean down
Before/after photos, workmanship guarantee issued.
Roof cleaning across Colchester
- Colchester Town
- Stanway
- Lexden
- Mile End
- Wivenhoe
- Tiptree
- Dedham
- Marks Tey
- West Mersea
- Ardleigh
- Rowhedge
- Layer-de-la-Haye
Outside Colchester? See our Essex-wide roof cleaning →
Roof cleaning Colchester — your questions answered
How much is roof cleaning in Colchester?+
A standard 3-bed semi roof clean in Colchester runs £450–£750 including moss removal, biocide soft wash and gutter clear-down. Larger detached homes or chalet bungalows sit between £700 and £1,400.
Should I scrape moss or soft wash my roof?+
Both, in that order. Heavy moss is physically scraped off with plastic scrapers, then a biocide soft wash kills the root system and spores to stop regrowth.
Is soft washing safe for my Colchester tiles?+
Yes — we use professional sodium hypochlorite blends at low pressure, the industry-standard SoftWash Systems approach. Safe on concrete, clay, slate, fibre-cement and EPDM.
How long does the treatment last?+
Most Colchester roofs stay visibly clean for 4–6 years after a full clean and biocide treatment. Optional annual top-up sprays extend that to 8–10 years.
Do you need scaffolding?+
Rarely. We use a telehandler or high-reach platform on most Colchester jobs and work from a roof ladder where appropriate. £5m public liability cover.
What areas around Colchester do you cover?+
CO1–CO7 — Colchester town, Stanway, Lexden, Mile End, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, Dedham, Marks Tey, West Mersea and the surrounding villages.
Get your free roof cleaning quote
Same-day call back across Colchester and CO1–CO7.