Church Stretton and the surrounding hills are a beautiful place to live, but the damp, shaded, high-rainfall climate is perfect for moss. On north-facing and tree-shaded roofs especially, a thick green carpet can build up within a few years, and it does more harm than people realise.
Why moss is a problem, not just a look
Moss holds water against the tiles, which speeds up frost damage in winter and can work its way under the edges. Clumps break off and block gutters and downpipes, and the constant damp shortens the life of the roof. Clearing it protects the roof, it is not just about kerb appeal.
Never jet-wash a roof
This is the big one. A high-pressure jet wash strips the protective granules off the tiles, forces water under them, and can crack older or ridge tiles outright. It might look clean for a season, but you can take years off the roof's life in an afternoon.
The soft-wash way
We use a low-pressure soft-wash: the moss is removed gently and then treated with a biocide that keeps killing off regrowth for months after we leave, so it stays cleaner for far longer. It is the method the hill-country homes, stone cottages and rendered properties around Church Stretton really need.
Read more on our roof and conservatory cleaning page, or get an instant price for your property.