Moss and Lichen Treatment in Kapiti Coast

Sheltered inland Kapiti sections in Waikanae and Te Horo grow more moss and lichen than exposed beachfront roofs. We treat it and wash the roof without damaging the coating.

Moss and Lichen Treatment on Kapiti Coast roofs

Beachside Kapiti roofs collect salt and sand on the sheltered faces, which is where corrosion starts. Regular washing and checks keep these roofs reaching their expected life.

Moss and lichen hold moisture against the roof surface. On metal roofs that damages the coating; on tile roofs it lifts edges and blocks valleys and spouting.

Many Kapiti homes were built as beach houses and later extended, so we see mixed roofs, older iron next to newer additions, and junctions between them that need careful flashing.

BRANZ says regular washing is part of maintaining the durability of a painted metal roof. (BRANZ, Replacing a profiled metal roof)

What to look for

• Shaded slopes under trees
• South-facing roofs that stay damp
• Valleys and laps that hold debris

Every job follows the same steps: we look at the roof, photograph what we find, send a written quote, then send photos of the finished work. More about moss and Lichen Treatment.

Where we work in Kapiti Coast

Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu Beach, Raumati Beach, Raumati South, Paekakariki, Waikanae, Waikanae Beach, Peka Peka, Te Horo, Otaki, Otaki Beach and Otaihanga. See everything we do in Kapiti Coast.