Moss and lichen roof treatment in Wellington

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.

We treat the growth, wash the roof with methods suited to the material, and inspect the surface once it is clean, which is often when problems first become visible.

Where growth builds up

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

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

How we treat a roof

We use treatments suited to the roof and the runoff, and avoid aggressive water-blasting that damages coatings and tiles. We do not water-blast any roof that may contain asbestos.

How the job works

1. Call or send the form

   Tell us what you have noticed and where. We call back to book a time to look at the roof. If water is coming in now, call rather than using the form.

2. We inspect and photograph

   We get on the roof (or use a drone or ladder where that is safer), photograph what matters, and check the underside where we can reach it.

3. Written quote with the photos

   You get the photos, what we found, and a written price. If repair, restore and replace are all options, we price them side by side.

4. The work, then proof

   We do the job, clean up, and send photos of the finished work so you can see what was done on a roof you cannot easily see yourself.

Moss and Lichen Treatment across the Wellington region

We work right across Wellington City, and also offer moss and lichen treatment in Lower Hutt, moss and lichen treatment in Upper Hutt, moss and lichen treatment in Porirua, moss and lichen treatment in Kapiti Coast.