{"id":1783,"date":"2023-05-17T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.triplecleangang.uk\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2023-05-18T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T17:43:59","slug":"how-much-to-pressure-wash-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.triplecleangang.uk\/how-much-to-pressure-wash-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much To Pressure Wash Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you looked at your roof lately? If so, it probably wasn't a pretty sight, and now you're wondering, \"How much moss can grow in one place??\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as all that moss, there's going to be lichen, algae, various fungi, dead leaves, bird droppings, and a whole load of other accumulated muck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, it doesn't look great, and it can be bad news - and we'll elaborate on this later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One extremely effective way to shift all of this dirt and filth is to blast it off using a pressure washer. The question is, do you hire or buy one and do it yourself, or do you look up professional roof cleaners<\/a> to do the job for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tripleclean Gang<\/a> strongly recommends that you do the latter, for several good reasons that we'll spell out in a moment. But then we come to the most important question: how much does roof cleaning cost?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, we'll explore this question and throw in some useful pointers along with advice to help you to reach your own conclusions as to the best course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Roof Cleaning Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are researching the possibility of having your roof pressure washed, it's only fair to ask what you're getting for your money - it's only natural to want to know what all your hard-earned cash is being spent on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you probably guessed, the main factor affecting the cost of roof cleaning is the size of the roof space. It goes without saying that a large roof will generally cost more to clean than a small roof space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are other issues that will affect the roof cleaning<\/a> prices, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Location<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Anyone living in London and the southeast will be painfully aware that the cost of living is much higher there. Recent figures suggest that those living in London itself can expect to pay up to 58% more for goods and services<\/strong> than in other urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, roof cleaning costs will become gradually lower the further north you are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Roof Cleaning Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although we are concentrating on pressure washing<\/a> here, it's only one of the cleaning methods available. There are a few different ways to clean a roof, and professional roof cleaning companies usually offer a range of options, like Soft Washing, moss removal, steam cleaning, or biocide treatment. The prices for these will vary according to the effort involved, the complexity of the task, and the equipment used. Also, these companies will often combine some of these methods for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scaffolding<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It shouldn't come as a surprise that the workers will need to be on a raised platform of some kind to ensure their safety while cleaning your roof, and scaffolding or mobile elevated working platforms (known as MEWPS<\/em> in the trade) will be necessary in almost all cases. They may use a scaffolding tower or roofing ladders roped together, but it depends on the cleaning method they have selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaffolding towers are perfectly okay to use, these need to be constantly moved around, whereas full scaffolding makes a lot of sense as the contractors have easier access to the roof area. MEWPS are also handy as they can be relocated without too much hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaffolding typically accounts for about 30%<\/strong> of the total roof cleaning cost, and this is generally unavoidable. Full scaffolding will cost around \u00a318 per square metre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only scenario where scaffolding or a MEWP may not be needed is for conservatory roof cleaning, as the contractors won't be working at height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large buildings with multiple roofs can be a real challenge and may require additional equipment to reach and clean them safely. This will probably increase the total cost and extend the working time, which leads us to our next point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Labour Costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each roof cleaning company sets its own rates for labour, and these will vary quite a lot depending on your location and the size of the business; a one-man roofing company will have lower overheads and only one wage to pay, so the labour cost will typically cost less than hiring a medium-sized company with several staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the whole, labour accounts for the biggest chunk of your bill, at around 60%<\/strong> of the overall cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This covers items like moss killer, the odd roof scraper, replacement tiles, and minor repairs, and maybe cleaning solutions. It could also include a roof sealant if you opt for this added extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, materials should only usually account for about 10% <\/strong>of the overall cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approximate Cost Of Pressure-Washing A Roof<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With all of this in mind, here are some figures for you to consider. Although we're more interested in pressure washing here, we've included other methods for comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that these are only rough estimates, as your own personal circumstances will have a bearing on the final overall cost of roof cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let's look at the average cost of roof cleaning per square metre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n