Real Results
The difference a proper roof clean makes
A real Folkestone job — a roof thick with moss and algae, stripped back, soft washed and treated. Same tiles, transformed.
Folkestone & Kent • Fully Insured
Moss, algae and black streaking don't just look bad — they hold moisture against your tiles and shorten the life of your roof. We strip the moss, soft wash the surface and treat it with biocide, so your roof is left clean, protected and looking years younger.
Real Results
A real Folkestone job — a roof thick with moss and algae, stripped back, soft washed and treated. Same tiles, transformed.
Recent Work
Genuine jobs, genuine results — no stock photos. Here's the kind of transformation we get on moss-covered roofs.
Why It Matters
On the coast, damp, salt-laden air and shade let moss and algae take hold fast — especially on north-facing slopes and under tree cover. Left alone, moss traps water against the tiles, blocks gutters as it sheds, lifts and cracks tiles in a frost, and leaves the whole roof looking tired and green.
We clean roofs on everything from Victorian terraces near the town centre to newer estates and bungalows out towards Cheriton, Sandgate and Hawkinge.
What's Included
How We Work
We work off ladders, roof ladders or a platform depending on the property — whatever's safest for your roof and our team. We don't blast tiled roofs with high pressure, which can crack tiles and strip the protective coating.
What Customers Say
“Used Sharps for our patio and gutters — both done to a really high standard. Friendly, efficient and left everything spotless.”
James T. — Hythe“Quick response, fair pricing and the work was done brilliantly. Would 100% recommend to anyone in Kent.”
Mark R. — AshfordMore Areas
We also cover roof cleaning and moss removal in Hythe, Dover, Ashford, Deal, Saltwood and surrounding Kent areas. We also offer gutter cleaning in Folkestone. Get a quote →
Common Questions
Yes. We use a low-pressure soft wash rather than blasting the roof with a jet wash. High pressure can crack tiles, force water underneath and strip the protective coating — soft washing cleans thoroughly without that risk.
Once we’ve stripped the moss and applied a biocide treatment, your roof stays clean and regrowth is held back far longer than with cleaning alone. How long depends on things like shade, tree cover and how exposed your roof is, so we’ll give you a realistic idea for your specific roof when we quote.
We clean the roof types common across Folkestone and Kent — concrete and clay tiles, slate and more. If you’re not sure about yours, send us a photo and we’ll let you know what we can do.
Not on tiled or slate roofs — those get a gentle soft wash. High pressure is only appropriate for certain hard surfaces like driveways and patios, never the tiles on your roof.
It depends on the size, pitch and access of your roof, so there’s no one-size-fits-all price. Quotes are free and no-obligation — get in touch and we’ll give you a clear, honest price.
Yes — Sharps Exterior Cleaning is fully insured with £5,000,000 public liability cover, so you’re protected while we work on your property.
Get a free, no-obligation quote today. We cover Folkestone and surrounding Kent areas.