Roof Cleaning Chatham & the Medway Towns
Specialist softwash roof cleaning across the Medway towns — Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood and Rainham — from £295.
Why Chatham roofs need specialist cleaning
The Medway towns — Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood and Rainham — form one of Kent's largest urban areas, with a housing stock dominated by inter-war and post-war semis and terraces across Luton, Walderslade, Rainham and the historic Rochester riverside. Flat terrain and proximity to the Medway estuary creates consistently damp conditions year-round, accelerating moss and algae growth on both concrete and older clay tile.
Chatham's military and dockyard heritage means the town also has a significant number of early Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the historic core, many with natural slate or clay plain tiles. These need careful softwash handling at a lower biocide concentration than modern concrete tile.
Our Chatham 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 Chatham properties don't need scaffolding.
Typical Chatham prices
| Property type | From |
|---|---|
| Bungalow | £250 |
| Semi-detached | £295 |
| Detached | £395 |
| Add gutter clearance | +£75 |
Free no-obligation quotes within 4 working hours.
Areas we cover near Chatham
What Chatham customers say
"Three-bed semi in Walderslade — 15 years of growth on the back roof. One day, no mess, absolutely delighted."
"Victorian terrace in Rochester. They came, had a look, adjusted the mix for the old tiles and did a perfect job."
Frequently asked questions
How much does roof cleaning cost in Chatham and the Medway towns?
Soft wash roof cleaning across the Medway towns typically costs from £295 for a semi-detached and from £395 for a detached home — some of Kent's most competitive prices.
Do you cover all the Medway towns?
Yes. We cover Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham, Walderslade, Luton, Lordswood, Hempstead and all surrounding areas across the ME postcodes.
Is softwash effective on heavily moss-covered roofs?
Yes — even heavily covered roofs respond well. We may combine manual scraping with biocide treatment for roofs with deep-embedded moss. The scraping removes the bulk; the biocide kills the remaining spores and prevents regrowth.
Are you experienced with Medway's inter-war housing stock?
Yes. The Medway towns have a high proportion of 1920s–1940s housing with both concrete and clay tile. We've worked on hundreds of these properties since 2014.
How long does treatment last in the Medway estuary climate?
Typically 4–5 years. The estuary position keeps ambient humidity relatively high, so properties with significant shading may see growth return slightly sooner — we offer a maintenance top-up service for these cases.
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