Roof cleaning on the North Shore
Every roof we do is a moss, mould and lichen treatment. No pressure on the tiles. The treatment keeps working with the rain and kills the growth off over about 12 months.
2024 finalist in two business awards
Owner on site for every job, fully insured
- Fixed price, itemised by surface
- Based in Elanora Heights
- Fully insured
- Owner on site for every job
- Residential pressure cleaning
- House washing
- Driveway cleaning
- Sandstone cleaning
- Stone sealing
- Roof cleaning
5.0 Google rating from 92+ reviews
Owner-run, fully insured, 2024 award finalist
- 10+years cleaning local homes
- 500+jobs completed
- 2024finalist in two business awards
North Shore
Roof cleaning on the North Shore
Slate and terracotta roofs are common on the North Shore, and both are brittle with age. We treat the moss and lichen without pressure, walk them as little as possible and point out cracked or slipped tiles.
Roofs on leafy blocks and coastal headlands collect growth fast. Moss holds water against the tiles, lichen etches the surface, and black streaks run down from the ridge. Left alone, moss lifts tiles and blocks valleys and gutters.
We don't pressure clean roofs. We apply a treatment to the moss, mould and lichen and leave it there. Each time it rains, the treatment works further in. Over about 12 months the growth dies right back and weathers off, and the tiles, glaze and coatings are never touched by a jet.
Local detail
Roofs across the North Shore
What we see in suburbs on the North Shore:
- Pymble: Moss and lichen treatment for tiled and slate roofs.
- St Ives: Concrete tile and terracotta roofs treated for moss and lichen.
- Turramurra: Moss and lichen on large roofs.
- Killara: Terracotta and slate roofs treated for moss and lichen under the canopy.
- Gordon: Older roofs with moss and lichen.
- Lindfield: Terracotta and slate roofs under the canopy.
How often
For roofs, plan on near the water, every 5 to 7 years; under trees, every 4 to 6 years.
What affects the quote
- Heritage materials: test patches and lower pressure take longer than a modern build.
- Older materials: soft brick, original pointing and old paint mean gentler, slower methods.
- Waterfront: wash water near the shoreline may need to be contained and collected.
By suburb
Roofs by suburb
Choose your suburb for local detail. Every suburb in the North Shore is covered.
Our method
How we handle roofs
Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy.
Step 01 of 04
Roof inspection
We check for broken tiles, loose capping and fragile areas from the ground and the roof, and photograph anything you should know about.
He was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly as promised.
Step 02 of 04
Apply the treatment
The treatment is applied to the moss, mould and lichen across the roof, at low pressure from the ridge down.
Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication.
Step 03 of 04
Leave it to work
It isn't rinsed off. Rain carries the treatment deeper into the growth over the following months.
Excellent service! Nathan is punctual and nothing is a problem.
Step 04 of 04
Killed off over 12 months
Moss, mould and lichen die back and weather off over about a year. The roof gets cleaner month by month.
Client voices
What our clients say
Rated 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews.
Nathan did a great job washing the external sides of our house. The weatherboard was dirty and had cobwebs. Nathan went above and beyond our expectations, the house was perfectly clean and all the cobwebs were gone.
Nathan did an incredible job at my home cleaning all my outdoor paving areas. He even washed some extra areas of my house free of charge and his price was very reasonable. He's a lovely fella and was prompt, friendly and professional. I highly recommend Nathan's services.
Nathan just completed a pressure wash of our travertine pavers under our alfresco area, around the pool and the sundeck. What an absolutely fantastic job. Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy. We will certainly be calling him back on a regular basis and can highly recommend him.
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Still have a question?
Talk to Nathan directly. He quotes and attends every job himself.
Do you offer roofs everywhere on the North Shore?
Yes. We cover all 17 suburbs listed above from our base in Elanora Heights.
Will roof cleaning break my tiles?
There's no pressure on the tiles, and we keep foot traffic to a minimum with roof ladders and padding. Brittle old tiles can crack under any foot traffic, so we check first and tell you if we see weak areas.
How long until the roof looks clean?
The treatment takes about 12 months to fully kill off moss, mould and lichen. You'll see it change colour and die back with each rain, and the dead growth weathers off over the year.
Do you clean Colorbond roofs?
Yes, with the same treatment. Nothing is blasted, so the paint system isn't damaged.
Is roof cleaning safe for my rainwater tank?
Disconnect the tank inlet before we start and we'll remind you to reconnect it after a good rain. We can't let cleaning solution run into drinking water.
Why don't you pressure clean roofs?
High pressure strips glaze, cracks slate, lifts coatings and pushes water under the tiles. A treatment kills the growth at the root without any of that.
Free quote
Book roofs on the North Shore
Tell us what needs cleaning and we'll arrange a quick inspection. Or call Nathan on 0416 007 745.
Free quotes · Fixed, itemised prices · 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews
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Roofs on the North Shore
Ku-ring-gai, Mosman and Hunter's Hill councils area. Based in Elanora Heights.
North Shore, Sydney