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Roof cleaning in Boston, Lincolnshire

Boston is flat and close to the water, so moss grows fast here. Our roof cleaning in Boston takes the moss off by hand and then treats the tiles to slow it down.

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Roof cleaning in Boston, near the Haven

Boston sits on the tidal Haven, close to The Wash, and that makes for cleaning conditions you don’t get elsewhere in Lincolnshire. Between the damp sea air and the tidal river, algae and moss grow on Boston houses about as fast as anywhere in the county. Drives near the water and in low spots can get silt and mud washed over them after high tides, and render and brickwork on riverside houses go green and black far sooner than most new owners expect.

Roof cleaning in Boston by Fenland Property Care

Why moss on a Boston roof matters

Victorian houses in Boston, especially round Skirbeck, get heavy moss on the roof. The town is flat and close to water, so the air stays damp and roofs never quite dry between showers.

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Lifted tiles
Moss roots spread under the tiles and into the ridge pointing, so over time they open gaps that let rain in.
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Freeze-thaw damage
Since moss holds water, it swells when it freezes. One hard winter can then crack tiles and loosen the pointing.
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Blocked valleys
Moss that collects in the valleys also blocks drainage, which then leads to damp.
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Fewer buyers
A green roof is easy to spot from the road, and it can leave buyers asking what else has been let go.

Why Boston homeowners use us

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Local roof cleaning in Boston

Boston roofs get cleaned from ladders, so nobody stands on the tiles or cracks the pointing.

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Right for the roof

Victorian slate and modern concrete tiles get different treatment, so neither is damaged.

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Fully insured

Each job is covered by our Β£1m public liability insurance.

Boston roof cleaning services

We remove moss and apply biocide on roofs all over Boston, and if the ridge needs repointing we can do it too.

Moss removal
Old, thick moss scraped back and brushed off every slope.
Biocide treatment
A long-lasting biocide so remaining lichen is killed off and growth then returns slowly.
Ridge work
Failed ridge mortar raked out and replaced, so the top of the roof is weathertight.
Valley clearance
Valleys cleared of moss and silt, because blocked ones then hold water.
Tile inspection
We also make a note of any tiles that have cracked or slipped, so you can get them replaced.
Gutter clearance
When the roof and gutters are booked together, you get both done in one trip for less.

How roof cleaning in Boston works

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Roof assessment
To begin, we look at the roof, the moss cover and anything that needs repairing soon.
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Hand scraping
Next the moss is scraped off from ladders, so nobody walks the roof.
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Biocide application
Then a treatment goes over every slope to kill what’s left and keep regrowth back.
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Tile report
Finally we report on the tiles and tell you about any repairs.

Serving Boston, Skirbeck and nearby villages

Besides Boston, we also clean roofs in the villages and towns around it, including the ones listed.

Boston Wyberton Fishtoft Freiston Kirton Swineshead Stickney Sibsey

πŸ“ We serve all Boston postcodes including the new waterfront developments and the town’s expanding eastern estates.

Boston roof cleaning FAQs

Q: Do you clean coastal-contaminated surfaces near The Wash in Boston?
A: Yes. Salt and coastal algae need a different treatment from inland dirt, and we use products made for it. We clean properties all over the Boston area, right down to the riverside and near-coastal homes.
Q: Will someone stand on my roof?
A: Generally not. We clean from ladders with long-reach tools, so in most cases no one goes on the roof.
Q: How many years does the biocide last?
A: Usually 3–5 years, although shaded north-facing roofs that stay damp can need another treatment sooner.
Q: Do you also repoint ridge tiles?
A: Yes, as an extra. If we see the pointing is damaged during the clean, we’ll tell you so it can be repointed.
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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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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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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.

Stop moss damaging your Boston roof

Book a free roof check with us. Most of the time we don’t need to step onto the roof.