Roof cleaning blog
Practical, locally-relevant articles for Cobham and Surrey homeowners. Updated for 2026.
Maintenance · 7 min
How often should you clean your roof in Cobham?
Most Cobham homeowners should plan a full roof clean every 4–6 years, with an annual gutter clear in between. Here's why — and how to spot the signs early.
Education · 8 min
Does moss damage roof tiles in the UK?
Yes — but probably not in the way you've been told. Here's what moss actually does to UK roof tiles, and when it stops being cosmetic and starts being structural.
Comparison · 7 min
Soft wash vs pressure washing — what's best for your roof?
Soft wash vs pressure washing — what's best for your roof? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Pricing · 10 min
How much does roof cleaning cost in Surrey?
How much does roof cleaning cost in Surrey? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 6 min
Can roof moss cause leaks?
Can roof moss cause leaks? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
How-to · 6 min
The best way to remove moss from roof tiles
The best way to remove moss from roof tiles — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 6 min
Is roof cleaning worth it? An honest 2026 cost-benefit
Is roof cleaning worth it? An honest 2026 cost-benefit — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 9 min
What is soft washing a roof? A plain-English guide
What is soft washing a roof? A plain-English guide — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Maintenance · 8 min
How long does roof cleaning last?
How long does roof cleaning last? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Maintenance · 8 min
10 signs your roof in Cobham needs cleaning
10 signs your roof in Cobham needs cleaning — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
FAQ · 7 min
Are gutters cleaned as part of roof cleaning?
Are gutters cleaned as part of roof cleaning? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Selling · 7 min
Can roof cleaning increase your property's value?
Can roof cleaning increase your property's value? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Safety · 10 min
Is roof pressure washing safe?
Is roof pressure washing safe? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Maintenance · 7 min
How to prevent roof moss returning after a clean
How to prevent roof moss returning after a clean — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Maintenance · 7 min
The best time of year to clean a roof in Cobham
The best time of year to clean a roof in Cobham — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 8 min
Concrete vs clay tile cleaning — what's different?
Concrete vs clay tile cleaning — what's different? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
How-to · 10 min
5 slate roof cleaning mistakes to avoid
5 slate roof cleaning mistakes to avoid — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Selling · 7 min
Should I clean my roof before selling my home?
Should I clean my roof before selling my home? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Restoration · 6 min
Roof coatings explained — sealants, paints and snake-oil
Roof coatings explained — sealants, paints and snake-oil — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Prevention · 8 min
Zinc strips: do they actually prevent roof moss?
Zinc strips: do they actually prevent roof moss? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Pricing · 7 min
Gutter cleaning cost guide for Cobham (2026 prices)
Gutter cleaning cost guide for Cobham (2026 prices) — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Safety · 10 min
DIY roof cleaning — why it's a bad idea
DIY roof cleaning — why it's a bad idea — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 9 min
What is gloeocapsa magma (and why is it on my roof)?
What is gloeocapsa magma (and why is it on my roof)? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
How-to · 7 min
Roof cleaning when you have solar panels
Roof cleaning when you have solar panels — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 8 min
Why north-facing roofs in Cobham get worse moss
Why north-facing roofs in Cobham get worse moss — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 9 min
Roof biocides explained — what's actually in the bottle
Roof biocides explained — what's actually in the bottle — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 7 min
How long does a roof actually last in the UK?
How long does a roof actually last in the UK? — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Education · 6 min
Lichen vs moss vs algae — telling them apart
Lichen vs moss vs algae — telling them apart — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Selling · 9 min
What the RICS Home Survey says about dirty roofs
What the RICS Home Survey says about dirty roofs — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.
Maintenance · 8 min
Winter roof maintenance checklist for Surrey homeowners
Winter roof maintenance checklist for Surrey homeowners — what every Cobham homeowner should know in 2026, written by working roof specialists serving Surrey.