Moss Build-Up — what's actually going on

Thick green growth across north-facing tiles, often shedding into the gutters.

Common causes

  • North-facing slopes that stay damp for most of the year
  • Mature tree cover shading the roof
  • Worn tile glazing letting moss anchor in micro-cracks
  • Gutters already part-blocked, holding moisture against the eaves

How we fix it

  • Inspect for tile damage before any cleaning — pressure washing can do real harm
  • Soft-scrape and biocide treat to clear without damaging glaze
  • Clear gutters and downpipes of fallen debris at the same time
  • Recommend a 2–3 year re-treatment cycle where shading is heavy

Moss Build-Up by area

Locally specific notes for moss build-up across the towns and neighbourhoods we cover.

Moss Build-Up in HamptonTW12Moss Build-Up in Hampton HillTW12Moss Build-Up in Hampton WickKT1Moss Build-Up in TeddingtonTW11Moss Build-Up in TwickenhamTW1Moss Build-Up in WhittonTW2Moss Build-Up in St MargaretsTW1Moss Build-Up in Strawberry HillTW1Moss Build-Up in RichmondTW9Moss Build-Up in East SheenSW14Moss Build-Up in KewTW9Moss Build-Up in IsleworthTW7Moss Build-Up in FelthamTW13Moss Build-Up in HanworthTW13Moss Build-Up in Sunbury-on-ThamesTW16Moss Build-Up in SheppertonTW17Moss Build-Up in Walton-on-ThamesKT12Moss Build-Up in WeybridgeKT13Moss Build-Up in EsherKT10Moss Build-Up in East MoleseyKT8Moss Build-Up in Thames DittonKT7Moss Build-Up in SurbitonKT6Moss Build-Up in Kingston upon ThamesKT1Moss Build-Up in Hampton CourtKT8Moss Build-Up in HounslowTW3Moss Build-Up in WimbledonSW19Moss Build-Up in CobhamKT11Moss Build-Up in HammersmithW6Moss Build-Up in Hampton VillageTW12Moss Build-Up in Hampton Court RoadTW12Moss Build-Up in Teddington LockTW11Moss Build-Up in FulwellTW11Moss Build-Up in Broom RoadTW11Moss Build-Up in East TwickenhamTW1Moss Build-Up in Cole ParkTW1Moss Build-Up in Twickenham RiversideTW1Moss Build-Up in Richmond HillTW10Moss Build-Up in PetershamTW10Moss Build-Up in North SheenTW9Moss Build-Up in Whitton ParkTW2Moss Build-Up in Nelson RoadTW2Moss Build-Up in Hospital Bridge RoadTW2Moss Build-Up in Old IsleworthTW7Moss Build-Up in St JohnsTW7Moss Build-Up in Feltham HillTW13Moss Build-Up in BedfontTW14Moss Build-Up in North FelthamTW14Moss Build-Up in Sunbury VillageTW16Moss Build-Up in Kempton ParkTW16Moss Build-Up in Lower SunburyTW16Moss Build-Up in Shepperton VillageTW17Moss Build-Up in Upper HallifordTW17Moss Build-Up in Charlton VillageTW17Moss Build-Up in Walton RiversideKT12Moss Build-Up in HershamKT12Moss Build-Up in Ashley ParkKT12Moss Build-Up in St Georges HillKT13Moss Build-Up in Oatlands VillageKT13Moss Build-Up in BrooklandsKT13Moss Build-Up in Esher VillageKT10Moss Build-Up in ClaygateKT10Moss Build-Up in Hinchley WoodKT10Moss Build-Up in Molesey VillageKT8Moss Build-Up in West MoleseyKT8Moss Build-Up in Hurst ParkKT8Moss Build-Up in Surbiton HillKT6Moss Build-Up in BerrylandsKT5Moss Build-Up in TolworthKT6Moss Build-Up in NorbitonKT2Moss Build-Up in CanburyKT2Moss Build-Up in Kingston RiversideKT1Moss Build-Up in Hounslow WestTW5Moss Build-Up in Hounslow EastTW3Moss Build-Up in LamptonTW3Moss Build-Up in Wimbledon VillageSW19Moss Build-Up in South WimbledonSW19Moss Build-Up in Wimbledon ParkSW19Moss Build-Up in Cobham VillageKT11Moss Build-Up in OxshottKT22Moss Build-Up in Stoke D'AbernonKT11Moss Build-Up in Brook GreenW6Moss Build-Up in Ravenscourt ParkW6Moss Build-Up in Hammersmith BroadwayW6