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Roof cleaning in Louth, Lincolnshire

The Lud valley keeps parts of town damp, so roof cleaning in Louth is often needed on both sides of the roof. We take moss off by hand and then treat the tiles.

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Roof cleaning in Louth and the Lud valley

Louth sits on the edge of the Wolds, a little higher than the fens, but the Lud valley keeps parts of the town damp and moss and algae grow quickly on outside surfaces. The red-brick Victorian terraces get heavy growth. Houses on the Wolds edge also catch wind-blown dirt, which mixes with the green growth and leaves a stubborn film on drives and patios.

Roof cleaning in Louth by Fenland Property Care

What moss does to a Louth roof

Because Louth sits in a valley, its roofs stay damp longer after rain than those on higher ground nearby. Moss and lichen grow on south-facing pitches here as well as north. It’s worst on the lower valley streets, where growth builds up faster than elsewhere in town.

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Tiles pushed up
Moss roots grow under the tiles and into the ridge pointing, and as they spread they leave gaps for water.
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Freeze-thaw damage
Because moss holds water, frost makes it swell. Then through the winter tiles crack and pointing wears.
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Blocked valleys
Moss in the valleys also blocks drainage, which then brings damp.
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Lower value
A moss-covered roof is obvious from the street, so buyers may wonder what else has been left.

Why Louth chooses Fenland Property Care

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Local roof cleaning in Louth

We clean Louth roofs from ladders without walking on them, so tiles and pointing stay undamaged.

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Matched to the roof

Red-brick terraces and newer homes have different roofs, so we match the method to each.

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Fully insured

All our work is covered by Β£1m public liability insurance.

What our roof cleaning in Louth includes

Moss removal and biocide work for roofs right across Louth, as well as ridge repointing if it’s needed.

Moss removal
Established moss scraped and then brushed off every slope.
Biocide treatment
A long-acting treatment so leftover lichen dies and is slow to come back.
Ridge repointing
Blown or cracked ridge mortar replaced, so the roof line is weatherproof.
Valley clearance
Moss and debris cleared from the valleys, since water then drains away.
Tile inspection
We also look over the tiles and note any cracked or slipped ones for replacing.
Gutter clearance
Gutter clearance added to the roof clean, which costs less than booking separately.

How roof cleaning in Louth works

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Roof assessment
To start, we assess the roof’s condition and moss cover, including any urgent repairs.
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Hand scraping
Then moss is scraped off from ladders, so the roof isn’t walked on.
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Biocide application
When it’s off, the roof is sprayed all over so the rest dies and regrowth slows.
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Report and advice
Before leaving, we report on the tiles and advise on repairs.

Louth and the Wolds villages

We also clean roofs outside Louth, in the villages and towns nearby, including these.

Louth Mablethorpe Alford Market Rasen Binbrook North Thoresby Grimoldby Manby

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Roof cleaning in Louth, your questions

Q: Do you understand the specific challenges of Wolds valley properties in Louth?
A: Yes. Louth’s valley keeps north-facing surfaces damp, so moss and algae grow faster than on most flat Lincolnshire ground. We add a biocide treatment after cleaning to slow regrowth, which makes a real difference for shaded, damp valley homes.
Q: Will anyone walk on my roof?
A: No. We work from ladders with long-reach tools, so in most cases there’s no need to go on the roof.
Q: How long do the results last?
A: Generally 3–5 years. Shaded north-facing roofs that stay damp, especially in the valley, may need it sooner.
Q: Can you repoint ridge tiles?
A: Yes, as an add-on. If we notice damaged pointing while we clean, we’ll tell you and can repoint it.
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Great company very competitive prices thorough job, Guys was friendly approachable throughout the works being done,, roof is now completely moss free would 100% use again if any others jobs require doing! Thanks lads really happy what you’ve done.
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IAN ANDREWS
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From the initial consultation through to the completion of our roof cleaning, including the thorough removal of all debris afterwards, the Fenland Property Care team were consistently professional, courteous and meticulous. We were also very pleased with the cost of the works, which represented excellent value for the service provided.
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Great work done by Paul on cleaning patio and paved areas. Have come up cleaner than expected. Highly recommend. Thank you Paul.
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ANNE WILDISH
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The operative arrived on time, as arranged. Brought the necessary kit to clean an accumulation of dirt, weeds and debris over several years from our drive and patio. This was accomplished by the end of the working day when all was looking pristine. Surfaces had been cleaned down. A week later they were back to fill the gaps with kiln dried sand and now it looks like new.
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TRACY MCDONNELL
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Absolutely brilliant service. Very professional and friendly. Came to give a quote and was pleasantly surprised. My front and back garden look brand new. All slabs are the original colour and weedless and the front is weed free and looks amazing. They worked really hard throughout the day and also returned to finish the work, due to really hot weather. Very good customer service, had a concer and called me back within 30 minutes. Would definitely recommend πŸ‘Œ
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DAVID PEARSON
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Fantastic service with an unbelievable result. Very efficient and good value for money., Will use again.
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LEIGH SLATCHER
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An excellent job. From start to finish what an absolute pleasure. No pushy salesman just an authentic genuine quote. Even when I added a couple of bits, nothing was too much trouble. The price was really good too. Paul and Dale turned up on time on the date stated. Even though the weather was horrible they got cracked on with the job. They grafted all the time they were there. The work carried out was exceptionally good. They cleaned up all of the mess afterwards and let the place spotless. I cannot praise them enough. They treated my mum and her bungalow with the utmost respect.
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CAROLINE GORDON-WILSON
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Fenland did a great job cleaning and re-sanding my block paving path and my patio. Polite and efficient and cleaned the doors and windows where the dirt had splashed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
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PAMELA BEECHAM
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Paul cleaned my drive, paths and patio the other day and I have never seen them look so clean. He cleaned the windows and left everything clean and tidy. We were very pleased with the way he worked and have had a lots of compliments from other people. We would not hesitate to recommend his work.

Protect your Louth roof before winter

Book a free roof assessment. In most cases we don’t need to go on the roof at all.