Roof Cleaning in Wisbech

If your roof is green with moss and algae and letting the side of your home down in Wisbech, call Big Red Roofing on 01480 775947 for a free quote. We are a family-run roofing company based in town and we clean roofs the safe way, with gentle soft-washing and careful scraping rather than the high-pressure jet washing that strips and damages tiles. A proper clean makes the roof look years younger, clears the moss that causes leaks and blocked gutters, and protects the tiles so they last longer.

What our roof cleaning covers

Roof cleaning is more than making the tiles look nice, though it does that too. Done properly it protects the roof and keeps the water flowing where it should. Here is what the job includes.

• Moss and algae removal, clearing the green growth that builds up across the tiles and in the joints.
• Gentle soft-wash, a low-pressure clean that lifts the dirt without forcing water under the tiles or stripping them.
• Careful scraping, where heavier moss has built up, removed by hand so the tiles are not damaged.
• Biocide treatment, applied after cleaning to kill remaining spores and slow regrowth so the roof stays clear for longer.
• Gutter clearing, the moss and debris that washes down is cleared out so the gutters flow freely again.
• A quick health check, while we are up there we keep an eye out for slipped tiles or other faults and let you know.

Why moss is more than just an eyesore

A mossy roof looks tired, but the real problem is what the moss does. It holds water against the tiles like a sponge and pushes it up under the laps, which can lead to leaks and damp inside. As it grows it lifts the edges of the tiles and breaks small pieces off, and in winter the trapped water freezes, expands and cracks the tiles. All that broken-down moss and grit then washes into the gutters, blocks them, and the overflowing water soaks the fascias and the walls. So a roof clean is not just cosmetic, it heads off leaks, blocked gutters and damp before they start.

Cambridgeshire roofs are prone to it. Damp Fen-country air and shaded, north-facing slopes give moss everything it needs to thrive, and once it takes hold it spreads fast. Roofs under trees collect it quickest of all. If yours has gone green, a clean now saves you money on repairs later. If we spot any tiles that have already slipped or cracked, we can sort those too with our roof repair service.

How we do it properly

The most important thing about roof cleaning is the method, and ours is a gentle soft-wash rather than a pressure washer. High-pressure jetting strips the protective surface off the tiles, forces water underneath, and leaves the roof worse off than before, even though it looks clean on the day. We soft-wash the roof and scrape the heavier moss off by hand, working safely from the right access. Then we apply a biocide so the moss stays away for longer, and we clear the gutters of everything that has come down. You end up with a roof that looks new, gutters that flow, and tiles that are still protected.

What makes Big Red different

We are local and family-run, and we treat roof cleaning as roofing, not as a quick power-wash job done by someone who does not understand tiles. Because we are roofers, we know what damages a roof and what protects it, and we will spot a developing fault while we are up there. When you call, you talk to the people doing the work. You get a clear written quote, fully insured work and a tidy finish. If your gutters or roofline need attention too, we also fit fascias, soffits and guttering. We work out from Wisbech across March, Chatteris, Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives, Cambridge and the towns between, and the full list is on our areas we cover page. Want your roof looking new again? Get a free quote or call us today.