A roof job we've been doing since 2016
Ray started IGM in Ingleby Barwick back in 2016, and roof cleaning was one of the first jobs on the books. A decade on, it's still one we get called out for most, particularly on the older estates around Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside where north-facing pitches never quite dry out between showers. Moss holds water against the tile, the freeze-thaw cycle over a Teesside winter does the rest, and cracked tile faces follow. Left alone, it sheds into the gutters too, so a roof problem quietly becomes a gutter problem.
Controlled pressure, matched to the roof
Our method is pressure washing done properly. We clean with a rotary surface cleaning disc at governed low pressure, dialled down to the gentlest pressure that shifts the moss and grime, with the lance always angled down the pitch so water runs off the way the roof was designed to shed it and never gets forced under a lap. For stubborn growth we can run the water through our heat box and clean with hot water. The one condition is that the roof is in good order: on a very old or fragile roof we switch to scraping the moss off by hand instead, then treat with biocide. Either way, the job is finished with a biocide treatment that keeps killing spores at the root, and we guarantee no regrowth for 12 months.
Cherry picker access, MEWP-qualified
Some roofs simply can't be worked safely from a ladder or a tower, and that's where our in-house cherry picker and MEWP-qualified operators come in. It's the same kit and the same qualified team we bring to commercial jobs like the cherry picker work we did on the 1689 building on Finkle Street for Hartburn Roofing, so a tricky three-storey roof or an awkward roofline is nothing new to us. It also means we can get to lead flashing that needs repainting while we're up there, and sort it in the same visit.
What it costs
Every roof is different, so we won't guess a price from the street. We come out, have a proper look at the access, the pitch, and how heavy the moss loading is, and give you a free, no-obligation quote before anything starts. No surprises, no hidden extras.
Commercial roofs and landlords
It's not just homeowners who call us. We work with roofing contractors, letting agents and property managers who need a roof cleared before a repair job, or moss dealt with as part of routine building upkeep. Our cherry picker and MEWP-qualified operators mean we can take on commercial roofs at height without scaffolding, which keeps costs down and jobs moving faster than waiting on a scaffold hire.
Where we work
We cover Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Thornaby, Norton, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Billingham, Hartlepool, Redcar, Guisborough and Wynyard. If you're not sure whether your roof needs scraping, treating, or both, give us a call and we'll talk you through it. See our Stockton-on-Tees area page for local jobs, or head to contact us to book a look.