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Moss doesn't just look bad.
It's eating your roof.

Left alone, moss holds moisture against your tiles — cracking them in frost, lifting them in wind, and blocking your gutters with debris. I remove it by hand, then treat the roof with biocide so it stays clean for years.

£4–£8 per m² · biocide from £2/m²
professional roof moss removal Yorkshire — Hugo's Roof & Gutter Cleaning
Moss-covered roof before cleaning
Before

Four steps to a healthier roof.

No guesswork, no shortcuts. Every roof gets the same careful approach.

1

Inspection

I assess the roof condition, moss severity, tile type and access — then recommend the right approach for your property.

2

Manual Scraping

Careful hand-scraping to remove heavy moss build-up without damaging tiles. No pressure washers, no risk.

3

Biocide Treatment

Professional-grade biocide applied to kill remaining spores and prevent regrowth for years — not just months.

4

Photos & Advice

Before and after photos sent to you, plus honest advice on whether ongoing maintenance makes sense.

Why I scrape by hand — not blast with a pressure washer.

Pressure washing a roof looks dramatic on a TikTok video. But it strips the protective surface off tiles, forces water under flashings, and can crack older concrete tiles on the spot. Manual scraping is slower, but your roof actually survives the process.

Pressure Washing
Strips tile surface coating
Forces water under flashings
Can crack older tiles
Moss regrows faster
Manual Scraping
Preserves tile integrity
No water ingress risk
Safe for all tile types
Biocide prevents regrowth
Clean roof tiles after manual scraping and biocide treatment

The result speaks for itself

Clean tiles, intact surface, and biocide protection that keeps moss from coming back. This is what a properly cleaned roof looks like.

Straightforward pricing. No surprises.

Every roof is different — but here's what to expect as a guide.

Moss Removal

Manual Scraping

£4–£8 /m²
  • Full roof inspection
  • Hand-scraping of all moss & debris
  • Gutters cleared of fallen moss
  • Before & after photos
Prevention

Biocide Treatment

£2–£3 /m²
  • Professional-grade biocide application
  • Kills remaining moss spores
  • Prevents regrowth for years
  • Repeat maintenance available

Prices vary with roof access, pitch, and condition. Happy to quote from your address.

Questions before you book.

The stuff people actually ask. If yours isn't here, give me a ring.

Pressure washing strips the protective surface off tiles, forces water under flashings, and can crack older concrete tiles. Manual scraping is safer, and with biocide treatment afterwards, the results last longer. I'm not ruling out offering it in the future, but for now manual scraping is the safest option.

Most residential roofs take a full day. Heavily moss-covered or larger roofs can stretch to two days. I'll give you a time estimate when I quote.

Typically 2–4 years depending on the roof's orientation and how much tree cover you've got. I offer repeat applications for clients who want ongoing prevention.

No — that's exactly why I use manual methods. I inspect the tile type first and adjust the scraping technique. Concrete interlocking tiles, clay tiles, slates — each gets handled differently.

Any moss and debris that falls into the gutters during a roof clean gets cleared as part of the job. If you need a full gutter clean as well, we can bundle it together.

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