Moss & Algae Removal Loughborough — Safe Roof Cleaning That Lasts

Spotting Moss, Algae & Lichen on Loughborough Roofs

Moss, algae and lichen show themselves in a few clear ways. Catching them early in Loughborough saves you money later — and protects the tiles underneath.

Watch for these signs:

• Green or brown moss clumps spreading across the tiles
• Dark green or black algae streaks, usually running down north-facing slopes
• Crusty grey, white or yellow lichen spots baked hard onto the tiles
• Moss dropping onto your patio, path, or drive
• Gutters filling up and rainwater spilling over the edge
• Damp marks appearing inside the loft or top rooms

We inspect the whole roof, not just the parts you can see from the ground. That covers tiles, ridges, valleys, and gutters. A stain on your bedroom ceiling isn't always

a roof leak — it can just as easily be a blocked gutter or worn flashing. We diagnose first and fix second, so the problem doesn't simply come back.

Roofs near The Outwoods and the wooded edges of Charnwood Forest sit in damp, shaded air. These north-facing slopes grow moss faster than open roofs, so we check them with extra care.

Moss, Algae or Lichen — What's Actually Growing on Your Roof?

People often lump all roof growth together, but the three behave differently — and they need different handling:

• Moss — the thick, spongy green (or brown, in dry spells) growth that lifts up off the tile and holds water like a sponge.
• Algae — the flat black or dark-green staining, often the streaks you see running down a roof. It's usually a type called gloeocapsa magma, and pressure washing barely touches it.
• Lichen — the tough, crusty grey or yellow growth that grips the tile hard and needs a proper biocide to kill it off.

Our soft washing and biocide treatment deals with all three — above and below the tile surface — not just the bits you can see.

• We let the treatment keep working, killing growth down at the root so it doesn't bounce straight back

This approach suits every roof type in Loughborough — concrete, clay, slate and heritage tiles all clean up safely. Older tiles need the gentlest touch of all. Period and conservation-area roofs in villages like Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves chip and lift under high pressure, so soft washing keeps their surface intact.

How Our Moss & Algae Removal Works, Step by Step

Our process is simple, safe and tidy. You'll know each stage before we start.

1. We survey your roof by drone and show you the photos
2. We hand-scrape moss from the tiles, ridges and valleys
3. We clear the moss debris out of your gutters and downpipes as part of the job
4. We apply the biocide at low pressure to kill the remaining spores
5. We clear up at ground level and leave your property clean and tidy

What to Expect After the Clean

Your roof keeps clearing for weeks after we leave — and that's completely normal. Rain gradually washes the dead moss and algae away, and a heavily mossed roof can take several months to look its very best.

We tell you this upfront, so the timing is never a surprise. Loughborough and the Soar Valley get plenty of wet weather, which does a lot of that rinsing work for you.

Proof, Not Guesswork — Your Free Drone Roof Survey

You get proof, not guesswork. Our free drone roof survey shows your Loughborough roof in close-up detail — no ladders, no scaffolding, no mess, and no charge.

• We photograph the roof before and after the clean, so you can see exactly what we removed
• You receive a clear survey report written in plain English
• Steep or hard-to-reach roofs — like the tall, sloped properties in Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley — are far safer to inspect by drone

We quote only the work you actually need. If your roof is sound, we'll tell you. You won't get cold-caller scare tactics or pressure to sign on the day — just an honest assessment from a local team you can reach.

moss faster than open roofs, so we match your treatment schedule to where you actually live.

Areas We Work — Loughborough, Charnwood & the Soar Valley

We cover the full LE postcode area in and around Loughborough. If you're in any of these towns or villages, you're already on our patch:

• Loughborough — LE11 (our home base)
• Shepshed — LE12 9
• Quorn / Quorndon — LE12 8
• Barrow-upon-Soar — LE12 8
• Hathern — LE12 5
• Woodhouse Eaves — LE12 8
• Mountsorrel — LE12 7
• Sileby — LE12 7
• Rothley — LE7 7
• Syston — LE7 1 / LE7 2
• East Leake — LE12 6

Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call 01509 277099 or drop us an email and we'll confirm straight away.

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