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Roof cleaning — Co. Leitrim

Moss off the roof.
Tiles left alone.

Softwashing and tile-appropriate cleaning across Leitrim that safely lifts the heavy moss, algae and lichen the wettest county in Ireland deposits year after year — protecting the tile and pulling the whole elevation back into shape.

Get a free quote 085 155 8228
Area Leitrim — lakes and drumlins
Quotes Free, fixed, no obligation
Multiple services Book two or more — save 5%
Response Within one working day
Local context

Leitrim roofs sit under the wettest skies in Ireland.

West Leitrim runs to well over 1,500mm of rain a year, and that damp lingers in the drumlins south of Carrick-on-Shannon and in the wooded valleys under Slieve Anierin and Truskmore. Add heavy tree cover around Dromahair, Kinlough and the Lough Gill shoreline, and roofs colonise with moss, algae and lichen faster than almost anywhere else in the country.

We softwash and hand-clear roofs across the whole county — Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Mohill, Dromahair, Kinlough, Leitrim village — matching the method to what the tile can take.

01 — What's included

What the job actually covers

Quoted as a fixed price before booking. No hidden extras, no day-rate creep.

  • Roof and gutter condition checked before work starts
  • Loose moss removed, gutters and downpipes cleared of debris
  • Biocide applied at low pressure across the full roof plane
  • Valleys, flashings and verges checked on completion
  • Written fixed price, valid for 30 days
Why it's done this way

Moss holds water against the tile, lifts and displaces it, and sheds debris straight into the gutters. Where the tile profile can take it, we scrape or pressure wash the loose growth off first; on tiles that can't take that treatment we clear by hand. Every roof is then softwashed with biocide at low pressure.

02 — Process

Four stages, every visit

A

Assess

Tile type, condition, pitch and access checked. Fragile or failing roofs flagged before quoting.

B

Clear

Loose moss taken off and gutters and downpipes cleared so debris cannot block drainage.

C

Treat

Low-pressure biocide across the full plane, including ridge, valleys and verges.

D

Weather off

Dead growth breaks down and washes away naturally over the following weeks.

03 — Surfaces

What we treat

Not sure what you're looking at? Send a photograph with your enquiry and we'll identify it before quoting.

Roof types

  • Concrete tile
  • Clay tile
  • Natural slate
  • Fibre cement slate
  • Flat roof surfaces

Handled with it

  • Gutter clearing
  • Ridge check
04 — Recent work

Before and after

Every job photographed before and after.

Before Rendered house wall darkened with algae before soft washing, Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
After The same rendered wall three weeks after soft washing, Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
Rendered wall, three weeks after soft washing — Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway greened over with algae and weeds before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same block paving driveway pressure washed and re-sanded, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Driveway entrance with weeds and moss along the kerb edging before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same driveway entrance cleaned, with the red brick border showing again, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Driveway entrance and kerb edging — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Paved parking bay dulled by algae and leaf debris before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same paved parking bay pressure washed clean, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Paved parking bay — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway with weeds and moss in the joints before cleaning, Co. Longford
After The same block paving driveway cleaned and re-sanded, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway — Co. Longford
Before Fascia, soffit and gutter streaked with green algae before cleaning, Co. Longford
After The same fascia, soffit and gutter cleaned white, Co. Longford
Fascia, soffit and gutter — Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway stained with moss and dirt before cleaning, Co. Sligo
After The same block paving driveway cleaned and re-sanded, Co. Sligo
Block paving driveway — Co. Sligo
Before Concrete patio darkened with algae and lichen before cleaning, Co. Kildare
After The same concrete patio pressure washed clean, Co. Kildare
Concrete patio — Co. Kildare
Before Patio slabs covered in green algae before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same patio slabs cleaned back to bare stone, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Patio slabs — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Before Weed-covered block paving driveway before pressure washing, Co. Longford
After The same driveway after pressure washing and re-sanding, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway, second angle — Co. Longford
Before Front path stained green with moss before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same front path pressure washed clean, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Front path — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Before Front doorstep and paving dirty before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same front doorstep and paving cleaned, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Front doorstep and paving — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
05 — FAQ

Questions we get on this job

Do you scrape or pressure wash the roof?

It depends on the tile. Loose moss is cleared first — scraped where the tile profile takes it, hand-cleared where it doesn't. Pressure washing is on the table if the tile can genuinely handle it. Every roof is then biocided at low pressure.

Do I need to be home?

No, as long as we have access to the property and an outside water supply if required.

Will the gutters be blocked afterwards?

No. We clear the gutters and downpipes as part of the job.

How often should a Leitrim roof be treated?

Most hold up for two years or so after a softwash. Shaded valley properties, tree-lined lakeside houses and roofs on the wet west side of the county often need it sooner.

06 — Other services in Leitrim

Book two or more and take 5% off

Render & walls

Softwashing

Low-pressure softwashing that removes biofilm, mould and discolouration from render and painted walls.

See the service →
Patios & driveways

Pressure washing

Patios, driveways and paths cleaned at pressure matched to the material.

See the service →
Maintenance

Gutter cleaning

Blockages cleared to restore drainage and prevent water damage below.

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No obligation

Tell us what you're looking at.

Send a photograph and a rough measurement. We'll come back with a fixed price.

Phone 085 155 8228
Email info@softwashsolutions.ie
Response Within one working day

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