Free gutter clearance and free biocide on every Brockworth roof clean. Coopers Edge and Perrybrook estate tile soft-washed, the old village core scraped by hand.
Brockworth sits at the foot of Cooper's Hill, right where the flat Gloucester vale runs up against the steep western edge of the Cotswold escarpment. It's a lovely place to live and a hard place to keep a roof clean. The hill rises sharply to the south-east, wooded and north-facing, and it does two things to the village below: it throws shade across rooftops for a good part of the day, and it holds damp air down against the houses where the warm vale meets the cool slope. Shade and damp are exactly what moss, lichen and gloeocapsa algae feed on, so a roof here tends to carry noticeably heavier growth than an identical house out on the open, drier ground towards Gloucester.
You see it most clearly on Brockworth's big modern estates. Coopers Edge, built from 2006 onward on the land that was once the Gloster Aircraft Company's airfield, runs to well over a thousand homes, and almost all of them are roofed in modern interlocking concrete tile. People assume a roof that's only ten or fifteen years old is too young to have a moss problem — but the textured face of those concrete tiles gives airborne spores something to grip, and tucked under the scarp in this microclimate, even fresh tile starts to carry a green film within a few years and proper moss in the laps not long after. The newer Perrybrook, Cotswold Chase and Crickley Fields developments off Mill Lane and Ermin Street are going the same way as they age.
Away from the estates, the older village core is a different roof but the same problem. Around St George's Church, Court Road and the lanes off Ermin Street — the old Roman road that still runs through the village — you find aged clay tile and stone slate on properties decades or centuries older than the new builds. Those mat up just as heavily in the damp, but they're brittle and need lifting by hand rather than soft-washing. Whether it's a 2010 Coopers Edge semi or a far older cottage in the village, the cause is the same Cooper's Hill damp, and so is the fix: get the growth off properly, then treat the tile so it stays off.
One thing that's specific to Brockworth is how much of the village went up at once. Coopers Edge, Perrybrook and the other modern phases were built across compressed timeframes, so whole roads of near-identical roofs reach the point where moss is impossible to ignore at roughly the same time — which is why, once we're booked on one house, we'll often end up doing two or three more on the same street that same week. It's also why we don't blast decade-old concrete tile with high pressure: the factory surface coating is what slows regrowth, and hammering it with a jet wash takes years off the tile to buy you a single clean season. A soft-wash that lets the biocide do the work is gentler on the tile and lasts far longer — which matters on a roof that still has decades of life ahead of it.
Each one has its own approach. Method matters more than equipment.
The bulk of Coopers Edge, the big estate built from 2006 on the old Gloster airfield. Marley and Redland-style interlocking concrete, often already mossed because the textured face grips spores and the scarp keeps everything damp. We soft-wash and lift the moss out of the laps by hand, then biocide — no high pressure on a coating you want to keep.
The latest developments off Mill Lane and Ermin Street, built in the 2010s onward — smoother concrete tile, the odd plain or pantile roof, plus some slate-effect on the detached plots. Younger, but already greening on the north-facing pitches in this microclimate. These take the soft-wash-then-biocide treatment, and on the right surfaces a sealant to slow regrowth further.
Common around St George's Church, Court Road and the lanes off Ermin Street. Often decades or far more old, and brittle when wet — these are scraped by hand, never pressured, working off a roof ladder hooked over the ridge. Extra care around the bedded ridges, hips and valleys where the tiles are oldest.
Found on the oldest buildings in the village — the listed cluster around St George's Church, Brockworth Court and the tithe barn, and a handful of older cottages. Heavy, durable but unforgiving: stone slate gets hand-clearing of the laps, a low-pressure rinse and a neutral biocide, with everything kept off old mortar and leadwork.
From the big modern estates on the old airfield to the old village core under the hill — same Cooper's Hill damp, slightly different roof on each.
The large modern estate built from 2006 on the former Gloster Aircraft airfield, spanning the Brockworth side toward Hucclecote and Upton St Leonards — well over a thousand homes, almost all interlocking concrete tile that mosses up fast under the scarp.
One of the newer developments on the edge of the village — modern semis and detached homes on smoother concrete tile, young enough that catching the moss early with a soft-wash and biocide keeps the roof in good order for years.
The most recent estate phases, with larger detached plots and a mix of slate-effect and concrete tile. North-facing pitches under the hill are usually the first to colour up, so these are worth treating before the moss takes proper hold.
Around St George's Church, Court Road and Mill Lane — the historic heart of Brockworth, with aged clay and stone-slate roofs that get hand-scrape only, never pressure, and extra care near the listed buildings.
The old Roman road running through the village, a mix of older houses and post-war and modern infill on every kind of tile. We survey each property properly here because the roof can change from one house to the next.
The light-commercial side of the old airfield — units, offices and shared roofs and gutters that green up just like the houses around them. We handle commercial roof and gutter work alongside the residential jobs in Brockworth.
More than half the roofs we quote in Brockworth are on the modern estates — Coopers Edge first and foremost, then Perrybrook, Cotswold Chase and Crickley Fields. The single most common thing homeowners say is some version of "but the house is only ten years old." It's a fair point, and it's also exactly why so many of these roofs are quietly going green. People aren't looking for moss on a young roof, so it gets a real head start before anyone notices.
The reason is the tile. Almost all of the estate housing here is roofed in interlocking concrete tile — the standard, cost-effective choice for big developments like the 1,900-plus homes planned across Coopers Edge. Concrete tile has a slightly rough, porous face compared with old smooth slate, and that texture gives airborne moss and algae spores something to cling to. Drop that tile into Brockworth's setting — shaded by the wooded Cooper's Hill scarp, holding damp off the escarpment, with north-facing pitches that barely see direct sun — and you have close to ideal moss-growing conditions. The green film arrives first, usually on the lower, shadier pitches, then the moss builds in the laps where the tiles overlap and rainwater lingers.
Catching it early genuinely matters on these roofs, and not just for looks. The factory surface coating on a concrete tile is part of what slows water absorption and regrowth, and it thins with age and weather. That's the whole argument against jet-washing estate tile: a high-pressure lance strips that already-thinning coating, leaving the bare, more porous concrete underneath — which then greens up faster than before. We soft-wash instead, lifting the moss out of the laps by hand and letting an approved biocide kill the spores at the root, which is gentler on the coating and lasts far longer. On a roof with decades of life still in it, that difference is worth real money.
There's a practical Brockworth quirk worth knowing too. Because the estates went up in tight phases, a whole street of roofs tends to reach "obvious moss" at the same time, so once one neighbour has theirs done the difference is plain from the pavement and the calls follow. We're happy to quote several houses on one street together — it's how we work efficiently here, and it usually means a better price for everyone on the road.
We come out, look at the roof, the access, and the gutters, and tell you exactly what's needed and what it costs. No hard sell, no pressure to book on the spot — and being just up the road from Brockworth, we can usually get out for a free quote fast.
Heavy moss is lifted out of the laps by hand from a ladder or tower, gutters cleared at the same time. On Brockworth's damp, thickly mossed concrete estate tile and on the brittle old clay in the village alike, the bulk growth has to come off before the biocide can reach the spores beneath.
An approved biocide is applied at the correct dilution. It kills algae, lichen and remaining moss spores at the root, without high-pressure water touching the tiles — which matters even more here, where the Cooper's Hill damp brings regrowth back fast.
The biocide keeps working after we've left, preventing regrowth for up to two years. Most Brockworth customers don't need us back for a top-up before then.
A Brockworth roof clean keeps us on the ladders or tower most of the day regardless, so it makes sense to pull the gutters through while we're up there — and the biocide is what holds the result for two years, which counts for a lot under a scarp this damp. You pay for neither; both come as standard.
The free gutter clear is more than a nicety on the estates. On the tightly-packed Coopers Edge and Perrybrook streets, downpipes run close to boundaries and a gutter packed with washed-down moss and grit pushes rain down the wall instead of away from the house — soaking render and finding its way to the eaves. We clear what comes off the roof as we go, so you're not left with a clean roof and blocked gutters. And because the biocide carries on working long after we've packed up, most Brockworth customers get two seasons or more before they'd even think about booking us back — in a spot this shaded and damp, that's the part that earns its keep.
Get my Brockworth quoteBrockworth throws up everything from big modern estate roofs at Coopers Edge to brittle aged clay in the old village core, and the fragile ones take careful hand-scraping rather than fast pressure — which is part of why we won't quote a flat rate over the phone. Every roof's different. But to be straight with you, most roof cleans are £550–£950. A standard estate semi or terrace sits in that range; larger, steeper or more difficult roofs (heavy moss, awkward access, big detached houses on the newer plots) go up from there.
What moves the price:
Always included, never an add-on: a free gutter clear while we're up there, and the biocide that keeps moss off for up to two years.
How we quote: a free no-obligation survey, a written price the same day, no deposit, pay only when it's done. See our full roof cleaning cost guide →
No — as long as the method matches the tile. The big modern estates at Coopers Edge, Perrybrook and Cotswold Chase are almost all interlocking concrete tile, which we soft-wash and treat with biocide rather than blast with high pressure. The older clay and stone-slate roofs in the village core around Court Road and Ermin Street are scraped by hand and treated, never pressured, because force cracks aged tile and drives water underneath. Either way it's the biocide that stops the moss returning, not the force of the water.
Brockworth sits at the foot of Cooper's Hill on the Cotswold escarpment, where the ground rises steeply to the south-east. Those wooded, north-facing scarp slopes throw shade across the village for much of the day and hold damp air against the rooftops, and shade plus damp is exactly what moss, lichen and algae feed on. A roof here carries noticeably heavier growth than an identical house out on open, drier ground. The free biocide is what keeps it off afterwards.
Yes, when applied properly. We use approved biocides at manufacturer-specified dilutions, applied in dry conditions so the active ingredient bonds to the tile rather than running off. Pets are kept indoors during application and for an hour after; planted borders are sheeted and watered down before and after. On the Coopers Edge and Perrybrook estates where gardens are small and close together we're especially careful about overspray and run-off, and we've never had an issue with pets or planting in years of doing this.
It's the surface, not the age. The interlocking concrete tiles used across Coopers Edge, Perrybrook, Cotswold Chase and Crickley Fields have a slightly textured face that gives airborne spores something to grip. Sat under Cooper's Hill in a damp, shaded microclimate, even a tile that's only ten or fifteen years old starts to carry a green film and then proper moss in the laps. Catching it early with a soft-wash and biocide — before the moss mats up — is cheaper and gentler than leaving it for another decade.
Yes. Away from the modern estates, the old village core around St George's Church, Court Road, Mill Lane and Ermin Street has aged clay and stone-slate roofs on properties that are decades or centuries older than the new builds. Those get hand-scrape and biocide only — never pressure — and around the listed cluster of St George's Church, Brockworth Court and the tithe barn we take extra care and flag anything that might touch listed-building rules before we start.
For most jobs, no. We work from a ladder or scaffold tower with a long-reach lance, which means no concentrated weight on the tiles and no boot scuffs on the ridges. On steeper or older roofs — including the taller detached houses on the newer Brockworth estates and the brittle clay in the old village — we use a roof ladder hooked over the ridge to spread the load safely. We'll tell you in advance which method we're using and why.
Up to two years, often longer, because the biocide carries on killing fresh spores after we've left. Brockworth is a damp spot — shaded by the Cooper's Hill scarp and holding moisture off the escarpment — so north-facing pitches in particular colour up faster than open south-facing ones. Pressure-washing on its own buys you about a season because the spores are still in the tile. The biocide is the difference between cleaning the surface and treating the cause.
Three reasons that matter, in order. Tile life — moss holds moisture against the surface, accelerating freeze-thaw damage and shortening the life of the roof, which is a serious replacement cost on any house. Gutters and downpipes — moss sheds and washes into the gutters, blocking them and pushing water down the wall instead of away from the house, which matters on the tightly-packed new estates where downpipes are shared close to boundaries. Insurance and resale — some insurers query roofs visibly covered in growth, and a clean roof is a quiet but real factor in kerb appeal on a street of near-identical estate houses. Cleaning costs a fraction of replacing tiles.
No roof stays clear forever — spores are always airborne, and under the Cooper's Hill scarp they're never far away — but treating the cause keeps it clear for years not months: we scrape or soft-wash the moss off, then apply a biocide that carries on killing spores for up to two years. Pressure-washing alone just removes what you can see — it's back next autumn. Biocide (plus, on the right surfaces, a sealant) is the longest-lasting answer.
Depends on the tile. The modern interlocking concrete tile across the Brockworth estates is best soft-washed — a controlled low-pressure approach with biocide doing the real work, not brute force, which thins the tile's surface coating. The old clay and stone-slate in the village core should never be pressure-washed: it strips the surface, cracks tiles and forces water underneath. On those we hand-scrape and treat with biocide. We always tell you the method first.
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The Guys did a fantastic job on my roof and worked nonstop all day to get the job done and left everything clean and tidy after themselves, highly recommend and would look to use again 👍, made a massive difference to the house.
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Would strongly recommend. Swift with good work quality and kept the surrounding areas tidy. Looks like a new roof! Would 100% recommend.
Blake and Daniel cleaned my patio and path at the front and did a great job. They were friendly and professional and explained well what they were going to do. I also had a bad dark patch which came up really well which others had failed to remove. I would definitely recommend them if like me you have a patio or driveway that badly needs a thorough clean
Blake and Daniel cleaned my patio and path at the front and did a great job. They were friendly and professional and explained well what they were going to do. I also had a bad dark patch which came up really well which others had failed to remove. I would definitely recommend them if like me you have a patio or driveway that badly needs a thorough clean
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100% recommend this team . From start to finish was kept informed.On the morning a text to say what time they will be there and arrived on time . Worked from 9:30 till 7:30pm on the roof and jet washing all the area after. Very professional and had all the kit even a drone to show you the results of the whole area . The difference is amazing and looks like a new roof . Really happy with the results and so many comments from neighbours too saying how good it looks . You will not be disappointed .
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What can I say other than WOW !! Massive thank you to Blake and Dan for all of your hard work, so professional and such an amazing job! Left everything spotless so pleased, highly recommend to everyone. Extremely happy
Blake and team did a great job of cleaning and resealing our roof. They worked hard and communicated well by proactively keeping us updated at every stage. We are happy with the end result and the transformation was epic!
Blake and team did a great job of cleaning and resealing our roof. They worked hard and communicated well by proactively keeping us updated at every stage. We are happy with the end result and the transformation was epic!
We had excellent service from start to finish. The guys were very professional, discussed everything over the phone initially then a visit with the drone to allow accurate quarter and expectation management. On the day they were considerate with the neighbours, did a wonderful job with the roof and gutters and cleared up so well that everything looked far better than when they started. Cannot recommend more highly.
We had excellent service from start to finish. The guys were very professional, discussed everything over the phone initially then a visit with the drone to allow accurate quarter and expectation management. On the day they were considerate with the neighbours, did a wonderful job with the roof and gutters and cleared up so well that everything looked far better than when they started. Cannot recommend more highly.
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Great guys. Amazing job on the drive and always answers the phone. Recommend 100%
Really impressed with Aquapro Roof cleaning. Very professional guys that done such a good job, that it looks like I’ve had a new roof installed, (after 40yrs of dirt and moss). Blake talked me through everything in detail, and answered any questions I had. Showed me the end result with his drone footage and left house clean and tidy. Highly recommended.
Really impressed with Aquapro Roof cleaning. Very professional guys that done such a good job, that it looks like I’ve had a new roof installed, (after 40yrs of dirt and moss). Blake talked me through everything in detail, and answered any questions I had. Showed me the end result with his drone footage and left house clean and tidy. Highly recommended.
Great service, lovely & friendly team. So happy with the patio.
Great service, lovely & friendly team. So happy with the patio.
Free gutter clean and biocide treatment with every roof clean. Coopers Edge and Perrybrook estate tile soft-washed, the old village core handled by hand. Fully insured, no-obligation quote, written the same day.
