Roof & Gutter Cleaning Tunbridge Wells & Kent

Not when it's done properly. The risk is high-pressure jet washing — a quick "cheap roof clean" technique that looks impressive but strips the protective surface coating from tiles and slates, accelerates moss regrowth (the rough surface left behind holds spores), and can dislodge tiles entirely. We never jet wash tiled or slated roofs. We use soft-wash methods — lower-pressure flow combined with appropriate cleaning solutions — that remove moss, algae and lichen without damaging the surface beneath. The result is a cleaner roof that lasts longer, not a cleaner roof that fails next winter.

At least once a year, ideally in late autumn after the leaves have fallen. Properties with overhanging trees often benefit from a second clean in spring to clear winter debris and the bird-related material that builds up in dry months. Symptoms that suggest your gutters need clearing sooner: water spilling over the front edge in heavy rain, damp patches forming on external walls below the gutter line, plants visibly growing in the gutter from the ground.

Yes — and that's one of the advantages of having a qualified roofer do the cleaning rather than a general cleaning company. We're up there with the right knowledge to spot cracked tiles, slipped slates, damaged flashing, failing pointing on chimneys, gutter joints that need re-bedding, and rotting fascia boards. We'll flag anything we find while we're on site, with a clear write-up and a separate quote if a repair is needed — never a surprise charge at the end of the clean.

Cost depends on four things: the size of the roof, the level of build-up (a 5-year moss colony is a longer job than a routine refresh), access (whether scaffolding or a tower is needed for safety), and what's included — moss removal alone, biocide treatment, gutter clearing, or all three. A standard gutter clean on a typical semi is at the lower end; a full roof clean with moss removal and biocide on a larger detached property is at the higher end. We carry out free, no-obligation site visits and provide written, itemised quotes — never a one-line phone-call price, because that's how customers end up surprised.

Call us on 07466 480928 or fill in our online form. We'll arrange a convenient time to visit your property, look at the roof and gutters, and give you a free, no-obligation written quote. No deposit, no pressure, no chasing follow-up calls.

For most domestic properties we use either ladder access with hand clearing, or a high-reach vacuum system that lets us clear gutters from the ground without putting weight on the roofline — particularly useful on larger or harder-to-access properties. Debris is removed (not just pushed along), downpipes are checked for free flow, and we flush the gutter through to make sure everything is running properly. If we find any cracked joints, broken brackets or rotted fascia behind the gutter, we'll flag it before you find out the hard way in the next storm.

Yes. Many of our customers book in an annual or biannual visit so the work is done before it becomes a problem — particularly for gutters, where one autumn clean prevents the overflow damage that leads to damp walls and rotted fascia. Regulars get prioritised in autumn when demand is highest. Just let us know when you'd like to be added to the maintenance rota.