Roof Cleaning Brighton & Hove — Coastal Softwash Specialists
Specialist softwash roof cleaning across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding East Sussex coast. Slate, Regency, modern estate housing — all expertly handled.
Why Brighton roofs need specialist cleaning
Brighton and Hove face the toughest combination of conditions on the South coast for roofing. Salt-laden air provides minerals that lichen feeds on. The maritime climate is consistently damp. And the housing stock is unusually varied — Regency terraces in Kemptown, Victorian villas in Hove, post-war housing in Patcham and Bevendean, modern estates in Saltdean.
Slate is everywhere in Brighton, and slate is the trickiest common material to clean. Pressure washing is genuinely dangerous on Welsh slate (older slates crack easily). Modern coatings can seal moisture in. The correct approach is a gentler biocide concentration applied without walking on the slate — exactly what specialist softwash provides.
Areas we cover around Brighton
Typical Brighton prices
| Property type | From |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £350 |
| Detached | £450 |
| Slate / coastal premium | +£50–£100 |
| Regency / listed property | POA |
Frequently asked questions
How much does roof cleaning cost in Brighton?
Soft wash roof cleaning in Brighton and Hove typically costs from £350 for a semi-detached property and from £450 for a detached home. Coastal lichen growth often requires heavier biocide application and can add £50–£100 to the standard rate.
Why is lichen worse on coastal properties?
Salt-laden coastal air provides moisture and minerals that lichen feeds on. Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex coast see significantly heavier lichen growth than inland properties — particularly on slate and natural clay tile. Specialist coastal-strength biocide is needed to fully kill the spores.
Do you handle Regency and listed properties?
Yes. Brighton has a high concentration of Regency and Victorian listed buildings, particularly in the Kemptown, Hove seafront and North Laine areas. We provide tailored method statements for listed work and have heritage references available.
What about the slate roofs common in Brighton?
Slate is one of the most beautiful roofing materials in the UK and one of the trickiest to clean correctly. We use a gentler biocide concentration on slate, never pressure wash, and never walk directly on slate (which can crack older Welsh slates). Our method is the only safe approach for slate.
Do you cover Hove and the wider Brighton area?
Yes. We cover BN1, BN2 and BN3 including Hove, Patcham, Hollingbury, Bevendean, Saltdean, Rottingdean, Withdean and the surrounding Brighton suburbs.
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