In September 2024, we completed a large-scale care home roof cleaning project in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. The site included a large perimeter and multiple buildings, with sections reaching two and three storeys—so access, sequencing, and consistent method application were key.
Our scope covered roof cleaning across all building bodies and dependencies, combining manual scraping, steam cleaning / soft wash, and a final anti-algae treatment to help slow organic regrowth.
Care home sites aren’t “one roof, one method” jobs. This project had a few real-world constraints:
We planned the work in building-by-building zones to maintain safe working space and consistent progress. Access was supported with a Niftylift MEWP for elevated edges and detailed sections, alongside telescopic pole equipment for controlled delivery where appropriate.
Heavier organic growth was mechanically removed first so the cleaning stage could be effective and even—especially important on slate profiles where buildup can sit tight at overlaps.
We used steam cleaning and/or soft wash techniques depending on the roof section and condition, aiming for effective removal while keeping the approach appropriate for roof materials and site constraints.
Once cleaned, we applied an anti-algae treatment to help inhibit regrowth and keep the roofs looking cleaner for longer—particularly valuable on larger sites where return growth becomes noticeable quickly.
If you manage a care home or multi-building facility and need roof cleaning across a complex footprint, we can plan access, sequence the work safely, and deliver consistent results across every elevation.
