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Roof cleaning in Washingborough, Lincolnshire

River damp and clay ground keep roofs wet here, so roof cleaning in Washingborough is about clearing moss before it holds water. Then we soft-wash and treat.

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Why Washingborough roofs need roof cleaning

Washingborough sits in the Witham valley just east of Lincoln. Between the river and the clay ground the air is often damp, and roofs can go a long time without drying out properly. Moss loves it. It spreads across north-facing pitches first and holds water against the tiles and pointing, which wears the roof out sooner.

Roof cleaning in Washingborough by Fenland Property Care

What damp valley air does to tiles

With damp air off the Witham and clay ground underneath, roofs in Washingborough pick up moss and lichen quickly. It’s normally worst on north-facing pitches that dry slowly after rain.

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Lifting tiles
Moss roots grow beneath tiles and into the ridge pointing, so slowly gaps open and water gets through.
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Freeze-thaw damage
Because moss holds water, it swells when frozen, and over a winter tiles crack and pointing wears away.
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Blocked valleys
Moss in valleys also blocks drainage, which then leads to damp.
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Kerb appeal
A mossy roof is often the first thing people see, so buyers may look elsewhere.

Why Washingborough homeowners use us

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Local roof cleaning in Washingborough

We’re in Washingborough and the villages east of Lincoln every week, so we know the area and turn up when we’ve said.

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Matched to your tiles

Each roof gets the method its tiles need, so it’s cleaned but not damaged.

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Fully insured and DBS checked

We also carry Β£1m public liability insurance on all jobs.

Roof cleaning in Washingborough, what we do

Roof cleaning for homes throughout Washingborough.

Moss removal
Thick moss scraped off and brushed down from every slope.
Biocide treatment
A long-lasting spray so leftover lichen dies and then settles back slowly.
Ridge and hip repointing
Blown ridge mortar replaced so the roof line is sealed again.
Valley clearance
Debris cleared out of valleys, so rain then drains freely.
Tile inspection
We also look for tiles that have cracked or moved.
Gutter clearance
Gutters done on the same visit as the roof, because it costs less.

How roof cleaning in Washingborough works

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Roof assessment
We start by checking the roof, the moss and any repairs that can’t wait.
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Scraped by hand
Then moss is removed while nobody walks on the roof.
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Biocide application
Once it’s off, the roof is sprayed all over so the rest dies and regrowth slows.
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Tile report
Finally we report on the tiles and advise on repairs.

Washingborough and the villages nearby

Besides Washingborough, we clean roofs in the villages and towns close by, including these.

WashingboroughHeighingtonBranstonCherry WillinghamLincoln

Roof cleaning in Washingborough, your questions

Q: Does anyone walk on the roof?
A: No. We work off ladders with long-reach tools, so in most cases nobody has to go up there.
Q: How long does the moss treatment last?
A: Generally 3–5 years. Still, damp north-facing roofs in shade may need it sooner, especially near the river.
Q: Can you repoint my ridge tiles?
A: Yes. When we find damaged pointing during the clean, we can repoint the ridge as an extra.
Q: Is soft washing safe on every roof?
A: Yes. Since it’s low pressure, soft washing is safe on concrete and clay tiles as well as slate, and it removes growth without damage.

What local customers say

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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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JUDY STUBBS
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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.

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