Roof cleaning across Brixworth and the NN6 villages – moss removed by hand, tiles soft-washed and protected with a 4–5 year DDAC biocide. Never jet-washed, never walked on. Free survey, no deposit, from £600.
Located off the A508, between Northampton and Market Harborough, Brixworth sits six miles up from our Northampton base. Since 2021, we have completed jobs across these North Northamptonshire villages. The conservation area around All Saints’ Church, or the Saxon church dating back to around AD 680, makes it an old place. Most homes are cottages built from local ironstone and limestone, with natural slate and clay. Every once in a while, we notice thatch overhead. Newer estates - Saxon Heights, Saxon Fields, Hunters Way, the Froxhill estate, most of them under concrete interlocking tiles - surround it. While roofs are different, the problem is the same: moss growth.
The location is the reason behind it. Brixworth is an open, wooded area in the countryside on the edge of Pitsford Water and Brixworth Country Park. Throughout the year, it typically sees around 600mm of rain. That’s why trees screen the A508 frontage. Damp, shaded, low on winter sun - this all makes the perfect environment for moss. Not only do the concrete tiles retain water in their textured face, but they also collect moss in the gaps and laps. This happens within 5 to 10 years. In the village centre, the older slate and stone will show stains and greens just as easily. The first affected areas are north-facing slopes and any surface under the village’s mature trees.
As we work at height every day, we carry £5 million public liability insurance and possess IPAF and CSCS cards. When you call us, there won’t be a call centre - it’s Peter answering the phone himself. We need one to two days to finish a roof cleaning, and you only pay after we complete the job and you like the results. Check out the 100+ five-star Google reviews to confirm it.
“My roof looks brand new, with all moss, debris, and staining completely removed. The transformation was incredible.”
Moss on a country roof isn’t just unappealing. If you don’t address it, the damage will be real:
The right roof cleaning, along with a biocide treatment, removes all of this and allows the tiles to work as intended.
Every clean follows the same field-proven sequence. See our three steps below. For full, tile-by-tile details, visit our roof cleaning service page.
We work top-down and manually remove heavy moss. Blasting it with water is never done - it will only crack and dislodge tiles.
Using low-pressure, we treat the entire roof. The wash will kill moss, algae, and lichen at the root level. We never use high-pressure jet washing on tiles.
We conclude with a DDAC biocide that stops regrowth for four to five years. Every time it rains, the treatment will re-activate.
Concrete, clay and slate tiles - roof materials common across Brixworth and the NN6 village - are safely cleaned with soft washing. We work from towers or a cherry picker - there will be no foot on the roof at any moment. Check out our roof cleaning process page to learn about the entire survey-to-final-inspection method - it’s 10 steps from assessing the risk through gutter clearing and sign-off.
“Peter and his team did a fantastic job treating our roof, cleaning our driveway, gutters and patio. They gave great recommendations and advice and got the job done quickly.”
Call 07307 358765 to get a free, no-strings-attached survey, or request a quote online. Send Peter a few photos on WhatsApp - he’ll tell you what’s on your roof and how we will address it.
Brixworth’s roofscape varies between neighbourhoods, and we adjust the method to the tile. The free visit helps us assess your roof condition and recommend a strategy.
Church Street, Broad Street, Newlands, Northampton Road, Harborough Road: older ironstone and limestone cottages under natural slate, clay, the odd stone-slate or thatch. Steep and often listed - we never use pressure, only manual work and a gentle wash.
Saxon Heights, Saxon Fields, Hunters Way, the Froxhill estate: concrete interlocking tiles with moss getting in their textured face. Most of our jobs in Brixworth are for this roof.
No matter where you are in the village, this one grows the fastest. The biocide is vital, and we recommend re-checking on a shorter cycle.
Towards Spratton, Scaldwell, Holcot and Pitsford: big, steep elevations where we need cherry-picker access.
Brixworth Business Park, Ironstone Way, Scaldwell Road and the units around the Mercedes-AMG powertrains site: profiled metal roofs and cladding. Visit our commercial exterior cleaning page.
Spratton, Scaldwell, Holcot, Pitsford and beyond - the same damp, wooded setting that supports moss thriving on Brixworth roofs.
Roof cleaning is necessary every two to three years for most roofs. If a DDAC biocide follows the cleaning, the period stretches to four or five. On north-facing slopes and areas under trees, cleaning is necessary more often.
“Peter and his team were brilliant. I’m amazed at the transformation of the roof, and people have already commented on how lovely it looks.”
Moss-laden concrete-tile roof is the most requested job for us. We need to address ridges, valleys, thick growth between tiles, and gutters filled with debris. Using access from a cherry picker, we manually scrape off moss, soft-wash the tiles, and finish by applying a DDAC biocide. The treatment ensures protection for four to five years. We don’t shift any tiles and leave gutters clear. There is no standing on the roof at any given moment.
Take a look at the method and the before-and-after results from recent roof cleans across our Northamptonshire areas: a mossy roof clean from October, and a clay tile roof clean and repaint completed from a cherry picker.
Older ironstone-style cottage roof — hand work and a gentle soft wash only, never pressure.
Estate-style interlocking tile roof — moss in every channel, finished with DDAC biocide.
Big, steep country elevations cleaned from a cherry picker — no foot traffic at any point.
Pricing for roof cleaning in Brixworth starts at £600. We charge based on the roof’s size and the amount of moss on it.
The price includes manual moss removal, soft washing, the DDAC biocide, and clearing roof debris from the gutters. It also covers the before-and-after photos. On the day of the survey, we will offer a written estimate - it’s what you will pay. We don’t have any hidden add-ons, separate access, or cherry-picker hire to charge you afterwards. We don’t charge for travelling for Brixworth jobs.
| Property type | Price |
|---|---|
| Terraced / semi-detached | from £600 |
| Detached (3–4 bed) | from £800 |
| Large / multi-storey | from £1,200 |
| + DDAC biocide (4–5 years) | included |
Cleaning and a biocide isn’t a one-off job if you want your roof to stay appealing and clean. As Brixworth is damp, wooded and quick to regrow, we recommend a light-touch aftercare. Every three years, we can come to reapply the DDAC biocide. You won’t pay the cost of a full clean each time.
We spray it onto the tiles, so moss and algae won’t regrow. Plus, the treatment reactivates when it rains. On the same visit, we can also check out gutters. A top-up every three years is more affordable than allowing moss to regrow and reappear, especially on north-facing and tree-shaded roofs.
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We always work from scaffold towers or a cherry picker. There is no resting on the tiles or standing on them. With us, there is no foot to crack or shift the tiles.
If it’s heavy moss, we remove it by hand. We use a soft wash on fragile clay, slate, and the village’s older stone. The method always matches the roof fabric: concrete, clay, slate or flat roofs. We never use high-pressure jet washing because it cracks tiles.
On two-storey homes, we use towers. On the steeper, taller country roofs around Brixworth, we set up a cherry picker (MEWP). All of our technicians working at height possess IPAF and CSCS certification.
We take photos of the roof before, during and after. For your records, we also hand you a written report.
You don’t need to give us any card details up front, pay any deposits, or contact a call centre. It’s always Peter answering the phone. You pay us after we complete the job and you’re happy with the results.
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We come to your Brixworth home, inspect the roof and access, and provide you with a written estimate. There are no hidden fees, no upfront deposit, and no strings attached.
On the agreed day, we set up the cherry picker or towers and clean the roof, without stepping on the tiles.
We remove the moss and debris from gutters and off the ground before we leave.
You pay us after we finish and you’re happy with the outcome.
Should we detect any roof issues while we’re cleaning, we’ll tell you right away. Slipped or cracked tiles, damaged flashing, or similar issues require attention before water seeps in. Before we start, we cover the drains and protect the plants by watering them. We use a cleaner safe for pets and planting.
A look at recent roof cleans — moss removal, access setups and long-term results.
Roof cleaning in Brixworth costs around £600 for a terraced or semi-detached home. If it’s a larger detached or multi-storey roof, you will pay more. The roof’s size and amount of moss directly affect the price. The cost covers hand moss removal, soft washing, the DDAC biocide and before-and-after photos. You don’t pay for the survey, and we provide a fixed written quote. You pay what we estimate.
For sure. Soft washing isn’t a harsh method - it’s a gentle one. Using low pressure, we apply a diluted cleaning solution that kills moss, algae and lichen at the root. We continue rinsing and never use high-pressure jetting, which can crack or damage the tiles. Also, we never walk on the roof. Because it doesn’t damage slate, clay and concrete, the method is always safe. We start cleaning after covering the drains and watering down the surrounding planting. The rinsed treatment won’t harm pets and plants. Blasting the roof with a pressure washer - an alternative that some may use - will damage tiles, and we never use it.
Never. We work from scaffold towers or a cherry picker. Standing on the tiles or resting our equipment on them is never done. The risk of cracking or shifting tiles is null.
No, because we don’t walk on the roof and don’t use jet washing. We manually remove moss, use low pressure to soft-wash the roof, and access it from towers or a cherry picker. None of these actions will shift, crack, or damage the tiles.
Every two to three years is the general recommendation. However, if a DDAC biocide application follows cleaning, roof cleaning can be done every four to five years. To control regrowth without a full cleaning each time, we can come for a biocide top-up every three years or so. Moss grows faster on north-facing roofs and those under the village’s mature trees. Therefore, such roofs should be inspected sooner.
Of course, we can. On the steeper, larger roofs typical around Brixworth, Spratton and the NN6 villages, we set up scaffold towers on two-storey homes and a cherry picker (MEWP). All our technicians working at height carry IPAF and CSCS certifications.
Even though our base is in Northampton (NN4), we take on cleaning jobs across the East Midlands and travel up to 90 minutes for roof cleaning. With Brixworth being around six miles from base, we don’t charge for travelling to the village or the NN6 area.
“Knowledgeable and great advice. Highly recommended for any roof cleaning style job. A reliable tradesman.”
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