W Probert Roofing Ltd
Roof Cleaning by W Probert Roofing Ltd

Roof Cleaning · Bristol

Roof Cleaning in Bristol

Moss removed and roofs soft washed at low pressure, with the gutters cleared and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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  • Federation of Master Builders
  • TrustMark, Government Endorsed Quality
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240+ Customer Reviews

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30+ Years of Experience

Roofing since 1993

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Roof Cleaning Bristol

Bristol's mild, damp weather suits moss. On the city's terraces and semis, north-facing slopes and roofs shaded by street trees and neighbouring buildings can turn green within a few years, from Redland and Cotham to Knowle and Fishponds. Roof cleaning in Bristol clears that growth away, tidies the roof up and stops moss holding water against the tiles all winter.

We have been roofing since 1993. Every roof clean starts with a free survey and a fixed price in writing, carries a ten year guarantee, and there is nothing to pay until the work is finished and you are happy.

Rooftops and chimney stacks across a city of Victorian terraces

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How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost in Bristol?

The cost of roof cleaning in Bristol depends mainly on the size of the roof and how much moss has built up. A small terrace roof is a quicker job than a large detached house with hips, valleys and dormers.

The main things that affect the price are:

  • The size of the roof
  • The height and pitch of the roof, and the access needed
  • How much moss and growth has built up
  • Whether the roof is tiled or slated
  • Whether the gutters are being cleared as part of the job
  • The volume of moss and debris to take away
  • Access on steep or narrow terraced streets, where ladders or scaffold have to be planned around the neighbours

Every roof clean is priced after a free survey, and you get a clear, fixed price in writing before any work starts.

A scaffolded house part way through a full re-roof

What's Included in Our Roof Cleaning

  • A free survey of the roof and a fixed price in writing
  • Moss removed from the tiles and ridges
  • Soft washing to clean the roof surface
  • Gutters and downpipes cleared of moss and debris from the roof
  • Moss and debris bagged and taken away
  • Any problems we spot on the roof reported to you
  • Our own scaffold where access calls for it
  • A ten year guarantee in writing, with nothing to pay until you are happy

Roof Moss Removal in Bristol

Moss on Bristol roofs usually starts on the shaded side and along the lower courses, then spreads over the ridges and into the valleys. We remove it from the tiles and ridges and clear away what comes off, so the roof is left clean and water runs off as it should.

A roofer clearing thick moss from a pantile roof

Soft Washing

Once the moss is off, soft washing cleans the roof surface at low pressure, lifting grime and staining from tiles and slate without the force of a high-pressure jet. It suits the natural slate on Bristol's Victorian terraces as well as the clay and concrete tiles on later homes.

A tiled roof before and after cleaning

Roof and Gutter Cleaning

Much of the moss that comes off a Bristol roof ends up in the gutters. As part of a roof clean we clear it out of the gutters and downpipes too, so the next heavy rain drains away instead of spilling over.

A roof before and after work, the old gutter at the eaves choked with moss and debris

Why Moss Is Worth Removing

Moss acts like a sponge. On a Bristol roof it holds water against the tiles all winter, and when it washes off it blocks the gutters. Clearing it keeps the roof drier and saves the gutters from overflowing.

Moss growing between weathered slates

Roofers, Not Just Cleaners

Because we are roofers rather than a cleaning firm, while we are on your roof we look at the slates, tiles, ridges and flashings too. If we see a slipped slate or a cracked ridge, we will tell you and can put it right, rather than cleaning around it.

A roofer at work on a scaffolded roof

Why us

Why Choose W Probert Roofing Ltd for Roof Cleaning in Bristol?

  • Federation of Master Builders and TrustMark Accredited

    A member of the Federation of Master Builders since 2022 and registered with TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality scheme for work in and around your home.

  • Roofing Since 1993

    More than thirty years on roofs across Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area, with 9.87 out of 10 across more than 240 Checkatrade reviews.

  • Nothing to Pay Up Front

    You get a full written estimate before we start, and you only pay once the job is finished and you are satisfied with it.

  • A Ten Year Guarantee

    Every job carries a ten year guarantee, handed over in writing when we sign the work off.

  • Our Own Scaffold

    We own our scaffold, so there are no middle men and no waiting on somebody else to turn up.

  • A Clean, Tidy Job

    The site is kept clean throughout and all the moss and debris is taken away when we finish.

A roofer laying a new course of clay tiles on treated battens

Step by step

How It Works

  1. 1

    Get in Touch

    Call or send an enquiry and tell us about your roof. We aim to reply to enquiries the same day.

  2. 2

    Free Survey

    We look at the roof, how much moss has built up and the state of the gutters.

  3. 3

    Written Quote

    You get a clear, fixed price in writing, with the work set out.

  4. 4

    The Clean

    The moss is removed, the roof is soft washed and the gutters are cleared, with the site kept clean throughout.

  5. 5

    Sign Off

    Once you are happy with the finished roof, you settle up and receive the ten year guarantee in writing.

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Roof Cleaning Questions

Anything not covered here, just ask. We would rather answer a question now than have you guess.

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Will roof cleaning damage my tiles?

We clean using soft washing, a low-pressure method, rather than blasting the roof with a high-pressure jet. As roofers, we know how to work on a roof without damaging it, and if we find a tile or slate that is already cracked or loose, we will tell you.

How long will my roof stay clean?

It depends on the roof. Shaded and north-facing slopes, and roofs near trees, tend to grow moss back sooner than roofs in the open. We can talk you through what to expect for your roof at the survey.

Do you clear the gutters as well?

Yes. Moss that comes off the roof ends up in the gutters, so we clear the gutters and downpipes as part of every roof clean.

Do you need scaffolding?

It depends on the height and shape of the roof. Where scaffold is needed, we use our own, so there is no waiting on a hire company.

Do I have to pay anything up front?

No. You get a full written estimate before we start, and you only pay once the job is finished and you are satisfied with it.

What guarantee do I get?

Every job carries a ten year guarantee, which we give you in writing when we sign the work off.

Do you charge for a quote?

No. Surveys and quotes are free and there is no obligation. You get a clear written price before any work starts.

How much does roof cleaning cost?

It depends on the size of the roof, the access and how much moss has built up. The cost section above sets out the main factors, or call us for a free survey and a fixed written price.

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