Serving Southend-on-Sea
Roof cleaning in Southend-on-Sea
Roof cleaning and moss removal across Prittlewell, Southchurch, Thorpe Bay and the streets around the town centre: moss, lichen and black streaks cleaned off with low pressure, then a biocide treatment. Your gutters, fascias and soffits are cleaned free with every roof clean.
Most homes £750–£800, bungalows £600–£650, gutters included. See prices
- No deposit
- 3-year moss-free guarantee
- £1M insured
- Low pressure only
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No obligation.
Get a fixed price for your Southend-on-Sea roof
Most roofs we can price from photos, so nobody needs to come round.
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Tell us about your roof
It takes about two minutes.
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We ring you, then email your price
A free visit only if we need a closer look.
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Book in if you're happy
No deposit, no obligation, and the price won't change on the day.
Local to Southend-on-Sea
Roof cleaners who know Southend-on-Sea's roofs
Southend mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the centre with 1930s semis and the larger detached houses of Thorpe Bay. Salt air off the estuary feeds lichen and algae as well as moss.
We work across Prittlewell, Southchurch, Thorpe Bay and the streets around the town centre (SS1, SS2). The jobs we see most:
- Slate and clay on older terraces, cleaned gently with low pressure so nothing cracks
- Grey lichen and black algae streaks on roads near the seafront
- Larger Thorpe Bay roofs with dormers and hips, usually a one or two day job
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Around Southend-on-Sea
The same team and the same guarantees in Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Shoeburyness, Hullbridge, Hadleigh.
Roof cleaning in Leigh-on-SeaSS9
the Broadway, Old Leigh, the Highlands, Belfairs and Eastwood
Leigh has a lot of 1920s and 1930s houses with clay tiles, Edwardian homes with slate, and plenty of trees around Belfairs and the Highlands. Shade and estuary damp together keep many Leigh roofs green.
- Clay plain tiles on interwar houses that need low pressure and a careful hand
- Roofs near Belfairs Woods holding moss on the shaded side
Roof cleaning in Westcliff-on-SeaSS0
Chalkwell, Hamlet Court Road, Westborough and the streets off the London Road
Westcliff is mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis, many split into flats, with slate and clay roofs that have been up there a long time. A short walk from the front, lichen and algae are as common as moss.
- Slate roofs streaked black with algae
- Clay tiles with lichen that needs a biocide to shift properly
Roof cleaning in ShoeburynessSS3
Shoebury, the old garrison, the newer estates and Great Wakering
Shoeburyness sits right at the mouth of the estuary, from the old garrison to the newer estates and on towards Great Wakering. Roofs here take wind and salt air all year.
- Exposed roofs where lichen and algae build up faster than moss
- Newer estate homes with concrete tiles holding moss in the grooves
Roof cleaning in HullbridgeSS5
the village and the roads down to the River Crouch
Hullbridge grew from riverside plots into a village of bungalows and chalet bungalows by the Crouch. River damp and big, low roofs make moss one of the most common jobs here.
- Bungalow roofs close to the ground that go green fast
- Chalet bungalows with dormers, valleys and flat sections to clean around
Roof cleaning in HadleighSS7
Hadleigh, Daws Heath and the roads near the castle and country park
Hadleigh sits high above the estuary, with the castle and country park on one side and the Daws Heath woods on the other. Roofs are mostly 1930s to 1960s houses and bungalows.
- Hillside roofs exposed to wind and damp off the estuary
- Homes near the Daws Heath woods with heavy moss on shaded slopes
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Roofs we've cleaned
Every photo here is one of our own jobs. Drag the sliders to see the difference.
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BeforeAfterRated 5 stars on Google
Real customers across Essex and East London, in their own words.
Adam Hubbard
5 months ago
Highly recommend! Terry was friendly, punctual, professional and the attention to detail was amazing. From start to finish brilliant! Will definitely have him back in the future. Thanks Terry.
Reply from Terry
Thanks Adam, pleasure doing the job for you. 🤝
Docklands Equestrian Centre
9 months ago
· 2 reviewsThe Arena looks amazing, thank you for this! Quick and efficient - no complaints. We will definitely be coming back to you in the future.
Reply from Terry
Thank you very much!
Rose Garner
4 months ago
Terry & Perry did an amazing job on my bungalow roof yesterday in the 30c heat as well. Very professional from start to finish leaving everything clean & tidy. No hesitation on recommending him to my family or friends. Thank you for a stress free experience
Ted Lawrence
10 months ago
absolutely amazing friendly service really unbelievable how much moss come off my roof…highly recommended
Reply from Terry
Thank you 🙂
Dan Savill
10 months ago
· 9 reviewsLondon & City Pressure Washing come to do a roof and gutter clean on our property. They did an amazing job and were extremely friendly and professional. Highly recommended! Thanks again.
Reply from Terry
Thank you for your review Dan!
Sally Fry
2 months ago
· 5 reviewsTerry and his team were absolutely amazing from start to finish! They did a fantastic job jet washing my roof, and the results are incredible – it looks like new. They offered a great price, completed the work quickly, and were professional throughout. I couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend them to anyone. I’ll definitely be recommending them to my friends and family. Thank you again!
On the day
What happens when we arrive
Terry, the owner, is on every job, sometimes with a labourer. The same careful routine on every roof, from the first knock to the final walk round.
1We walk round with you
We arrive on time and walk round the house with you first, so you know the plan before anything starts.
2Tarpaulin down, neighbours told
Neighbours below the roof line get a knock, and tarpaulin goes down so nothing lands on their side.
3Low-pressure clean
Every slope cleaned with low pressure only. Then your gutters cleared and fascias washed down, free.
4Biocide, then a proper tidy-up
Biocide goes on to treat what's left at the root, then we clear up everything before we go.
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Photos and sign-off
Before and after photos, a look from above when conditions allow, and a final walk round with you.
Our promises
If anything isn't right, you're covered
Not happy?You don't pay
No deposit. You pay when the job's done and you're happy.
Moss back?We re-clean free
If it clearly grows back within three years of the clean.
Tile disturbed?We replace it
Like for like and at no cost, if it happens during the clean.
Any damage?We're insured
£1 million public liability insurance covers every job.
FAQs
Roof cleaning in Southend-on-Sea: your questions
Does the sea air make moss come back faster?
Damp, salty air does suit lichen and algae. That's why every clean finishes with biocide, and the 3-year moss-free guarantee applies here as anywhere else.
Can you clean a terraced roof with no side access?
Usually, yes. We plan access before the day and lay tarpaulin so nothing lands on the pavement or next door.
Leigh-on-Sea: We have old clay tiles. Is roof cleaning safe for them?
Yes, with low pressure. Clay tiles are brittle, which is exactly why we never use high pressure on them.
Westcliff-on-Sea: Our house is split into flats. Who books the roof clean?
Whoever owns or manages the roof, usually the freeholder or the owners together. We can give one price for the whole roof and send it to everyone involved.
Shoeburyness: Is it too windy here for roof cleaning?
Some days, yes. We watch the forecast and move your date if strong wind is due, so we can work safely at height.
Hullbridge: How long does a bungalow roof take?
Most bungalows are done in a day, gutters and tidy-up included. Larger or more complicated roofs can take two.
Hadleigh: Do you need scaffolding for a two-storey house?
Not usually. We clean from the ground and from access towers, so there's no scaffold to hire.
How much does roof cleaning cost?
Most homes cost £750 to £800, with the biocide, gutters, fascias and soffits included. A bungalow is £600 to £650, and a large or hipped roof from £1,200. Your exact price is fixed before we start. No deposit, and no VAT to add. See our roof cleaning prices.
Do you charge extra for the gutters and fascias?
No. Every roof clean includes a free gutter clear and a free fascia & soffit clean. Both are done on the same day as the roof. We also do gutter clearing on its own.
Can you price my roof without coming out?
Usually, yes. We can see the size and shape of your roof and how much moss is on it without coming out, and photos you send help too. If anything is unclear, such as access at the back, we arrange a free visit first. Either way, the price we give you is the price you pay.
Will cleaning damage my tiles?
No. We use low pressure only, never high-pressure blasting. We photograph the roof before we start, and if a tile is disturbed during the clean we replace it like for like at no cost.
Ready for a clean roof in Southend-on-Sea?
Tell us about your roof and we'll give you a fixed price. No deposit, no obligation.
A fixed price, fast
Usually within 10 minutes, often without a visit.
Nothing to pay up front
You pay when the job's done and you're happy.
Gutters and fascias free
Cleared and washed free with every roof clean.
Moss-free for three years
If it clearly grows back, we re-clean the roof free.
Get your free quote
Fixed price. No deposit, no obligation.