Moss and Lichen Treatment in Lower Hutt

Shaded Lower Hutt sections, especially under the hills in Stokes Valley and Wainuiomata, grow moss and lichen that hold moisture against the roof. We treat it, wash the roof and check what it has been hiding.

Moss and Lichen Treatment on Lower Hutt roofs

Valley homes under trees in Stokes Valley, Wainuiomata and Belmont collect leaves and moss in spouting and valleys. Bayside homes need regular washing to clear salt from the sheltered parts of the roof that rain never reaches.

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.

That split matters on a roof. A valley home in Naenae or Taita usually needs fixings, flashings and coatings that will cope with age and rain. A bayside home in Eastbourne needs materials chosen for salt as well.

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 Lower Hutt

Petone, Alicetown, Eastbourne, Days Bay, Wainuiomata, Naenae, Taita, Stokes Valley, Waterloo, Epuni, Belmont and Woburn. See everything we do in Lower Hutt.