Professional Roof Cleaning and Moss Removal
Protect your property with Sky Top Roofing LTD.
Expert services covering Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.

It’s easy to think of moss as just an aesthetic problem, but it’s actually more like a giant, heavy sponge sitting on your house. This 'sponge' soaks up every bit of rain and holds that moisture directly against your tiles. When the temperature drops in winter, that trapped water freezes and expands, leading to 'spalling'—where the surface of your tiles cracks or crumbles away. Have you noticed your gutters overflowing lately? That’s often because clumps of moss have rolled down and created a stubborn blockage. If left alone, this can lead to damp patches inside your home and even rot in your roof timbers. We believe it's far better to clear the problem now than to face an expensive repair bill down the line.

You might see some people offering to 'blast' your roof clean with a high-pressure washer. Our advice? Steer well clear. Using that kind of force can actually strip the protective top layer off your tiles, making them more porous and prone to even faster moss growth in the future. Worse still, it can force water under the tiles and straight into your loft. At Sky Top Roofing LTD, we use a much gentler, more professional approach. We specialise in manual scraping and soft-washing. This means we carefully remove the bulk of the growth by hand using tools shaped to your specific tiles, then apply a specialist biocide treatment. This treatment kills off the remaining invisible spores, keeping your roof looking cleaner for much longer without risking any structural damage.

We like to keep things straightforward and stress-free for you. Our process is designed to be thorough but respectful of your property:

• Detailed Survey: We start by checking the condition of your tiles and identifying any areas that need a bit of extra care.
• Manual Moss Removal: Our team gets to work carefully scraping away the organic growth, ensuring we don't damage the roof's surface.
• Biocide Treatment: We apply a professional-grade solution that stops moss, lichen, and algae from coming back in a hurry.
• Gutter Clearance: We make sure every bit of debris is cleared from your gutters so your drainage system works perfectly.
• Full Clean-Up: We never leave a mess behind. We'll wash down your windows and clear your paths before we head off.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of looking up at your house and seeing it look brand new again. Professional roof cleaning doesn't just protect the structure; it completely transforms how your property looks from the street. Whether you're planning to sell and want to boost that all-important kerb appeal, or you just want to take pride in your home again, we're here to help. We cover everything from traditional slate roofs in Plympton to modern tiled homes in Ivybridge and Saltash. Because we're local, we understand the specific challenges our coastal weather throws at your roof, and we use the best materials and techniques to stand up to it.