Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal in Fetcham
Plenty of Fetcham roofs went on between the 1930s and the 1970s, when the village grew from a small parish into the place it is today, and many have never been cleaned since. We steam off the moss and lichen from our own 19m cherry picker, so nobody walks on your tiles, and finish with a biocide treatment backed by a 5-year guarantee.
- 21+ Years Experience
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- Local Surrey Team
- Low-Pressure Steam Cleaning
- Fully Insured
- 21+ Years Experience
- IPAF-Trained · 19m Cherry Picker
- 5-Year Roof Guarantee
- Chemical-Free & Eco-Friendly
- Free, No-Obligation Quotes
Why so many Fetcham roofs carry moss
Moss needs shade, moisture and time, and Fetcham supplies all three. Roads like Hawk's Hill, Guildford Road and Rookery Drive are lined with tall, mature trees that keep roof slopes cool and damp for most of the year. On the northern side of the village, towards Bookham Common, the ground is London Clay, which holds water and keeps gardens and the air around them damp after rain.
Add in roofs that are fifty years old or more and you get the thick cushions of moss we see on so many Fetcham homes. It is not just about looks. Moss holds water against the tiles, creeps into the gaps and can lift tiles slightly. Lumps break off in wind and rain and end up blocking the gutters below.
Roof Cleaning · Fetcham
Steam, not a pressure washer
We clean roofs with low-pressure steam. The heat softens moss and lichen right down to the roots, so it can be lifted away without blasting the surface of the tile. High-pressure washing can strip the surface from concrete tiles, open up older clay tiles and force water up under the laps, which is the last thing an older Fetcham roof needs.
This matters even more on the period cottages and older buildings around The Old Street and the conservation area near St Mary's Church. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, gentle methods matter, and steam is about as gentle as an effective clean gets.
Once the roof is clean, we apply a professional biocide treatment. It soaks into the surface and keeps working to slow regrowth, and our roof cleans are backed by a 5-year guarantee.
Roof Cleaning · Fetcham
Reaching your roof without standing on it
We do not put ladders on roofs and we do not walk on tiles. Our IPAF-trained operatives work from our own 19m cherry picker, which reaches over most Fetcham houses from the drive, including the larger detached homes set well back from the road.
Where houses sit behind wide grass verges, as many do on Hawk's Hill, we look at the set-up when we quote and plan where the machine will go so verges and lawns are left as we found them. If overhanging trees or a tight drive make access awkward, we will tell you before the day.
Roof Cleaning · Fetcham
What we keep an eye on while we're up there
Being level with the roof in the cherry picker means we see things you cannot from the garden: a slipped tile, a cracked ridge, a valley packed with debris or flashing that has lifted. We do not pretend to be roofers, but if we spot something that needs attention we will show you photos and tell you plainly.
Moss from the roof always ends up in the gutters, so it usually makes sense to have the gutters vacuumed out straight after the roof clean, and the fascias and soffits wiped down. It makes sense to clean any patio or drive last, once everything above has been dealt with.
What We See on Fetcham Properties
Thick moss on north-facing and tree-shaded slopes along Hawk's Hill, Guildford Road and Rookery Drive.
Roofs from Fetcham's interwar and post-war growth that have gone fifty years or more without a clean.
Moss falling into gutters and downpipes, causing overflows onto walls.
Black lichen and algae on older clay tiles around The Old Street and the conservation area.
Damp, slow-drying roofs on the clay side of the village towards Bookham Common.
The Difference Steam Makes
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How We Handle Roof Cleaning in Fetcham
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Roof Assessment
We inspect the roof covering and condition to choose the safest, most effective method.
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Safe Access Setup
Cherry picker or safe access equipment positioned and controlled by trained operatives.
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Steam Clean
Low-pressure steam removes moss, algae and dirt evenly across the whole roof.
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Biocide & Protection
A biocide treatment kills remaining spores and keeps your roof cleaner for longer.
Roof Cleaning Results
Roof Cleaning Across Fetcham
We cover every part of Fetcham (KT22), about 25 minutes from our Molesey base.
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Roof Cleaning Fetcham FAQs
Answers to common questions about our exterior cleaning services. Can't see yours? Give us a call — we're always happy to help.
How long does a roof clean take on a typical Fetcham house?
Most semi-detached and detached homes in Fetcham are done in a day, sometimes two for larger houses or heavy moss. We will give you a realistic idea when we quote.
Will you need to walk on my roof?
No. We work entirely from our 19m cherry picker, so nobody walks on your tiles and no ladders go against the roof.
What does the 5-year guarantee cover?
Our roof cleans finish with a professional biocide treatment, and the clean is backed by a 5-year guarantee. We will run through exactly what is covered when we quote.
My roof is under big trees. Will the moss just come back?
Shade does encourage regrowth, which is common on Fetcham's tree-lined roads. The biocide treatment slows it right down. Keeping branches trimmed back from the roof helps it last even longer.
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