Specialized Exterior Cleaning Services based in Newquay covering residential to high rise apartment blocks for all your roof cleaning and moss removal services in Cornwall and Devon. Roof cleaners and exterior cleaning company Southwest.
Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Cornwall
Specialized Exterior Cleaning Services is a family run business offering a roof clean and roof moss removal cleaning service throughout Cornwall and Devon. We can clean roofs using a low pressure steam cleaning method or roof scraper and a biocide method to remove moss build up and lichen on roof tiles. We are fully trained on all aspects of Roof Cleaning on commercial and domestic properties throughout Cornwall including Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Cubert, St Agnes, Perranporth, Launceston, Bude, Exeter and Plymouth.
Prolong the life span of your roof
Our roof clean services in Cornwall and Devon offers free access equipment which includes Boom Lifts to Mobile Towers for difficult access areas to get the job done right.
For cleaning different types of roof tiles our company uses different cleaning methods as no roof tile have the same substrate. Different tiles will have a unique cleaning method to gently remove algae and organic growths.
Utilising the appropriate roof cleaning method can do more damage to your premises than good. Our moss removal services from your roof will be a hassle free services with great results. Our approach is to make a roof as simple as possible with best results.
With years of experience and hundreds of roof cleans by our company Specialized Exterior Cleaning Services uses four roof cleaning methods to clean and treat roof moss, lichen and algae from roof tiles.
Our roof cleaning methods are:
- Roof scrape and biocide treatment.
- Soft wash roof cleaning.
- Roof steam cleaning.
- Pressure washing (low pressure).
Cleaning different roof tiles
Cleaning of slate roof tiles
Algae will cause staining and streaking on the slate roof tile surface. Gloeocapsa magma is a specific type of algae which appears as black staining on the surface of the tile. Different cleaning methods can be used to clean tiles using low pressure steam cleaning.
Abestos Roof Cleaning
Our company is fully compliant dealing with the cleaning of abestos roof tile cleaning under the control of abestos regulation act of 2012. Using high pressure cleaning is not recommend for the cleaning of abestos roofs.
Clay tile Roof Cleaning
Using roof scrapers with low pressure steam cleaning, where roof tiles are too old and brittle we will apply a certain biocide to the roof tiles surface to kill off roof moss over a period of time.
Our company will clean any roof safely without damage to the surface.
Our team are here to help get your roof clean. Give us a call or enquire for a free quote.
Roof Moss Scrape and Biocide Treatment
The process of scraping roof moss from roof tiles using specially designed roof scraping tool blades designed for different roof tile manufactures.
Vast amount of moss on your roof will hold moisture on the roof surface, if not cleaned will cause damage and damp problems in the future.
Our company will remove 90 to 95% of all moss from the roof line without causing any damaged to the surface. Once visible roof moss has been removed a industrial biocide will be applied to roof surface.
Roof cleaning biocides are applied at low pressure to the roof line to kill off all remaining small pieces of lichen, algae and moss.
Over a period of time the roof will start cleaning itself. All gutters and downpipes are cleared out after every roof clean.
FAQ for Roof Moss Removal Services in Newquay and the Southwest
How often should a roof be cleaned.
With regards to your roof, once it has been professionally soft wash cleaned or low pressure high temperature steam cleaned the roof tiles should stay clean between 3 – 5 years or longer. Factors like where your property is located by trees etc.
What type of roofs and roof tiles can our company clean.
- Slate roof tiles
- Flat roofs
- GRP roofs
- Rubber roofs
- Concrete roof tiles
Is roof cleaning expensive?
Factors involved in the cost of roof cleaning whether it is commercial, industrial or domestic roofs depend on certain factors. Size of roof the following methods involve is to clean the roof tiles or metal cladding roofs. Access equipment is needed to reach hard to clean areas of the roof.
How does our company cleans roofs.
- Scrape roof moss from roof tiles.
- Soft wash roof using certain soft wash chemicals.
- Low pressure and high temperature steam cleaning.
For a free site visit and no obligation quote please contact us for further information.
Soft Wash Roof Cleaning in Cornwall
What is soft wash roof cleans?
Soft wash or Soft washing roof cleans is a cleaning process using a low pressure with approved chemicals and biocides (HSE Approved) products.
Utilizing our custom made roof scrapers our roof cleaning process will gently remove moss from the roof surface. Once moss has been removed we then apply a soft wash solution at low pressure to kill and sanitise the roof tiles of algae, moss and lichen which has remained on the roof after the roof scrape.
Over time the roof tiles will clean itself. Gutter cleaning will take place after roof has been cleaned.
Having your roof soft washed in Cornwall will give your house a new look.
Roof Steam Cleaning in Plymouth & Cornwall
With this cleaning process our company uses a variety of steam cleaning machines and pressure washers to clean roofs in Plymouth.
Using low pressure with water temperature up to 150 Degree Celsius is another way of cleaning roofs without damaging the roof tiles. Instantly clean roof tiles will be achieved in a short period of time.
Once the roof has been totally cleaned of algae and lichen a biocide will be applied to the roof to keep moss from returning for a period of time.
All gutters, downpipes are cleared after cleaning process.
Pressure wash Roof Cleaning
Our company has been cleaning roofs all over Plymouth and Cornwall for many years. We always get asked if you can use a pressure washer to clean a roof. The answer is YES but only on certain type of tiles at very low pressure for roof tiles that are suitable for this cleaning method (slate and clay tiles) with great results.
Let our company clean your roof like we would clean our own.
What are the Benefits of Roof Tile Cleaning?
- No more blocked gutters and leaking joints.
- Extends the life of your roof.
- Makes your house stand out from your neighbours.
Let our company clean and treat your roof like we would clean our own roof. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
For all other exterior cleaning requirements contact us for a free quotation which includes gutter cleaning, window cleaning, commercial cladding and driveway cleaning services.
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