Roof Cleaning Hastings — Soft Wash Specialists
Specialist softwash roof cleaning in Hastings and St Leonards — Old Town heritage and coastal lichen specialists.
Why Hastings roofs need specialist cleaning
Hastings has one of the most varied housing stocks on the South Coast — the ancient Old Town with its net shops and tiled fishermen's cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas in Maze Hill and Silverhill, post-war council housing in Ore and Hollington, and the resort hotels and terraces of St Leonards. Coastal lichen is severe throughout, and the Old Town's sheltered valley position creates additional damp conditions from the sea below and the wooded hillside above.
The historic Old Town has a significant number of listed buildings with unconventional tile types — handmade clay plain tiles, Peg tiles, and occasional Horsham stone — that need the most careful biocide application at the correct concentration. We always survey before quoting on heritage Hastings properties.
Our Hastings roof cleaning service
Every job is fixed-price and includes:
- Soft wash biocide treatment (no pressure washing)
- Manual moss scraping where required
- Gutter clearance of fallen moss debris
- 5-year regrowth protection regrowth protection treatment
- Free post-job inspection report with photos
- Optional roof coating and colour restoration
We work from our own roof ladders or telescopic softwash lances, so most Hastings properties don't need scaffolding.
Typical Hastings prices
| Property type | From |
|---|---|
| Bungalow | £275 |
| Semi-detached | £325 |
| Detached | £425 |
| Coastal / heritage premium | +£50–£100 |
Free no-obligation quotes within 4 working hours.
Areas we cover near Hastings
What Hastings customers say
"Victorian villa in Maze Hill — heavy coastal lichen, hadn't been touched in 15 years. They assessed the tiles and did a careful, methodical job. Brilliant."
"Semi in St Leonards, algae on the north and east slopes. Very competitive quote and fast turnaround."
Frequently asked questions
How much does roof cleaning cost in Hastings?
Soft wash roof cleaning in Hastings typically costs from £325 for a semi-detached and from £425 for a detached home. Coastal and heritage properties may carry a £50–£100 premium for specialist treatment.
Do you handle Hastings Old Town's listed and heritage properties?
Yes. The Old Town has handmade clay plain tiles, Peg tiles and other heritage materials. We always survey before quoting on these properties and provide full method statements for listed work.
Do you cover St Leonards, Battle and the surrounding area?
Yes. We cover St Leonards, Battle, Ore, Silverhill, Hollington, Bexhill, Westfield, Sedlescombe, Fairlight, Winchelsea and Rye.
Is softwash safe on Hastings' older clay plain tiles?
Yes — at the correct dilution. Old clay plain tiles are cleaned at a lower biocide concentration than modern concrete tile, with no pressure washing under any circumstances.
How is coastal lichen removed safely?
Coastal lichen requires a specialist coastal-grade biocide at an extended dwell time. We do not scrape lichen forcibly — that damages tiles. The biocide kills the lichen at the root and it detaches naturally over subsequent rainfall.
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Most quotes returned within 4 working hours. No pressure, no obligation.
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