Roof cleaning work in Ireland
Roof work is height work on a surface that breaks if you stand in the wrong place, and it is priced accordingly. The rule that separates people who know the trade is that a pressure lance never goes near a concrete tile: it strips the granular surface and ages the roof. Soft wash and hand work take longer and are the only correct method.
What comes up in this trade
- Moss and lichen on tile and slate, heaviest after winter
- Biocide treatment to slow regrowth
- Gutters and valleys cleared on the same visit
- Inspection work for landlords and before a sale
What the work needs
- Roof ladders or scaffold, and the insurance for working at height
- A soft wash setup, never a pressure lance on tile