Moss Removal
Moss doesn't just look bad, it holds moisture against your tiles and can crack them. We remove it the right way, without a pressure washer.
Devon's damp, mild climate, combined with shaded, north-facing roof slopes and overhanging trees, makes moss and algae growth on tiles and slates a common problem. It's not just cosmetic: moss growth lifts and cracks tile and slate surfaces, and holds moisture against the roof covering, accelerating deterioration. Dislodged moss also washes into gutters and downpipes, blocking them and causing overflow that leads to damp at eaves and fascias.
High-pressure washing is one of the most common causes of avoidable roof damage, and is widely opposed by roofing professionals and tile manufacturers, it can strip tile coatings, crack or dislodge tiles, and force water up under tiles and felt into the roof space. Sherford Roofing removes moss across Plymouth and Devon by controlled manual clearance and biocide treatment instead.
Our Process
Assess the Roof
We check the extent of moss coverage and whether any tiles or slates have already been cracked or displaced by growth.
Manual Clearance
Moss is removed by careful, controlled manual brushing, never high-pressure washing, which risks cracking tiles and forcing water under the covering.
Biocide Treatment
A biocidal treatment is applied to kill remaining spores, since brushing alone clears the visible bulk but leaves spores that regrow quickly.
Clear Gutters
Dislodged moss is cleared from gutters and downpipes to restore proper drainage.
Moss Removal FAQs
No, most roofing professionals advise against it. High pressure can crack tiles, strip protective coatings, and drive water up under the tiles, causing the exact leaks you're trying to prevent.
It's not just cosmetic. Moss holds moisture against tiles, can crack them as it grows, and washes into gutters, blocking them and causing overflow at eaves and fascias.
It depends on aspect and surroundings, a north-facing roof under overhanging trees may need checking every one to two years. A biocide treatment after removal slows regrowth significantly compared to brushing alone.
Need Moss Removal?
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