Roof Softwash Cleaning in Dover

Not every roof is thick with moss — many are simply streaked black or green with algae and lichen. Softwash cleaning is the right method here: low pressure and the correct cleaning solution lift the growth without harming the tiles. We connect you with an insured local contractor who softwashes roofs properly.

What the service includes

• Assessment of the roof and the type of growth (algae, lichen, streaks)
• Low-pressure softwash using appropriate cleaning solutions
• Even, controlled cleaning that does not strip the tiles
• Clearing any dislodged debris from the gutters
• An optional biocide treatment to keep the roof clear for longer

Softwash versus high pressure

High pressure looks dramatic but damages tiles, stripping their surface and shortening their life. Softwash achieves a cleaner, longer-lasting result by using the right cleaning solution at low pressure — safe for the roof and effective on the algae and lichen that high pressure often just spreads.

Local knowledge

Dover and the east Kent coast get moist, salt-laden air off the Channel that encourages moss and algae to build up on roofs. Many of the area's Victorian, interwar and hillside homes have tiled and slated roofs where moss traps water, lifts tiles and clogs the gutters.