Roof cleaning in Lydney and the surrounding GL15 villages: a low-pressure clean or a manual dry moss scrape, each followed by a biocide treatment. Most roof cleans are £550–£950, with a free gutter clear and a 2-year moss-free guarantee.
Free gutter clearance and free biocide on every Lydney roof clean. No jet washing, ever.
Lydney is squeezed between two things that are hard on a roof. To the south and east is the Severn estuary, wide and open, and the westerly weather that crosses it arrives wet. To the north the ground climbs towards Bream and the Forest of Dean, and the closer a house is to that higher, wooded side of town, the more shade, leaf fall and airborne spores it gets. Moss, lichen and the black streaking algae that shows up on so many local roofs all thrive on that combination of regular rain and slow drying.
Where you live in Lydney makes a real difference to how fast a roof greens up. Houses on the flatter, more open ground towards the harbour and the A48 catch the wind and dry out reasonably quickly after a shower. Roofs on the slopes up through Allaston and Primrose Hill, or tucked under the mature trees around the edges of town, stay damp for much longer, and their north-facing pitches are usually the ones we find matted with moss and shedding it into the gutters.
The housing itself is a mix of eras. The older streets around Newerne, Hill Street and Tutnalls grew up in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when the harbour, the canal and the railways were shipping Forest coal and the town had its tinplate works, and many of those terraces and villas still carry their original Welsh slate. Around them are inter-war and post-war semis, later estates on concrete tile, and a large amount of new housing built in the last fifteen years or so on the east side of town and around Allaston.
Each of those roofs needs a slightly different approach. Century-old slate is scraped by hand and cleaned at low pressure at most, because it is brittle and expensive to match if a slate breaks. Concrete tile on the estates holds moss in its texture and in the overlaps, so we lift the bulk off by hand or with a low-pressure clean. Whatever the roof, it finishes with the same biocide treatment, which is what keeps it clear for up to two years.
Lydney has every age of house from Victorian terraces to brand-new estates, and the method is chosen to suit the covering.
The terraces and villas around Newerne, Hill Street, Tutnalls and the roads off the High Street. Thin, often over a century old and easily cracked under foot or under pressure. These get a manual moss scrape and, where it helps, a low-pressure clean, working from a roof ladder over the ridge.
The bulk of Lydney's semis and detached homes from the 1950s onwards. Textured concrete tile holds spores and grows thick cushions of moss, particularly on north-facing pitches and under trees. We clear it by hand or with a low-pressure clean, then apply biocide.
The new homes on the east side of town and around Allaston. Most of these will not need cleaning for some years, but roofs backing onto hedgerow and woodland can start to collect moss in the overlaps sooner. We will tell you honestly if yours can wait.
Older cottages in Aylburton, Bream, Yorkley and the Forest villages, some on slate and some on clay tile, often sheltered by trees and walls. They get the gentle treatment: hand clearing, low pressure only where the covering can take it, and biocide kept off old mortar.
The town and the villages around it share the same wet weather, but the roofs and their exposure vary a lot from one to the next.
The main street and the older roads off it, with terraces, shops and villas on Welsh slate. Roofs here sit close together and shade each other, so the back pitches often stay damp and mossy long after the fronts have dried.
The older core around St Mary's Church, much of it inside the Lydney Conservation Area. Older slate and stone that we clean by hand and at low pressure, with care around mortar and lead.
Residential streets climbing north towards the Forest, with a mix of established housing and newer homes. Higher ground closer to the trees means more shade and more spores, so moss tends to build up faster here than in the lower town.
The newer estates out towards Naas Lane and the bypass, and the more open ground running down to Lydney Harbour. Mostly modern concrete tile on exposed, breezy roofs that tend to show algae streaking before heavy moss.
The villages strung along the A48 towards Chepstow, with older stone cottages alongside later bungalows and houses. Many sit beside fields, hedges and orchards, which keeps the roofs on the sheltered side damp.
The Forest villages on the higher ground north of Lydney, surrounded by woodland. These are among the wettest, shadiest roofs we see in the area, and they benefit most from the biocide treatment after cleaning.
The Lydney Conservation Area, designated by Forest of Dean District Council, takes in the historic part of town, including Church Road and the area around St Mary's Church with its tall spire, and there are listed buildings within it and along the older streets nearby. Many of the roofs in this part of Lydney are original slate on buildings that have stayed sound for well over a century, and the wrong cleaning method can undo that quickly.
Our approach on these roofs is simple. Moss is lifted off by hand, any remaining growth is cleaned at low pressure only where the covering can take it, and the biocide is applied carefully with lime mortar and old lead flashings protected. Removing moss and algae does not normally need listed building consent, because nothing about the building is being altered. If a job would touch mortar, lead or the slate fixings, we say so at the survey so you can check with the council's conservation officer before going ahead.
Before we visit, we check whether the property looks to be listed or inside the conservation area. It takes a few minutes and means there are no surprises once we are on site.
We look at the roof covering, the amount of growth, access and the state of the gutters, then give you a written price the same day. If the house is in the conservation area or listed, we flag anything that needs checking first.
Depending on the roof, we either scrape the moss off by hand or clean it away at low pressure. Older slate is always done by hand first. Gutters are cleared as we go.
An approved biocide is applied on a dry day at the correct dilution. It kills the moss, lichen and algae spores left in the surface, which is what stops the roof turning green again.
The biocide keeps working after we leave, and the roof is guaranteed moss-free for two years. Any staining left after the clean keeps fading over the following weeks as the treatment works.
While we are up at roof level, we clear the gutters of the moss that comes off the roof and anything else sitting in them. The biocide that holds the result for two years is included too. Neither is an extra.
In a town with this much rain and this many trees on its northern side, gutters do a lot of work. Moss washing off a roof, plus leaves from nearby woodland and gardens, can block them quickly, and an overflowing gutter sends water down the wall instead of into the drain. Clearing them as part of the roof clean means you are not left with a clean roof and blocked gutters. If it is only your gutters that need doing, see our gutter cleaning service: from £90, and typically under £150 for a two-storey house.
Get my Lydney quoteMost roof cleans in Lydney cost £550–£950, including moss removal, a biocide treatment and a free gutter clear. Larger, steeper or harder-to-reach roofs cost more. A typical semi or terrace falls within that range; a big detached house, a heavily mossed roof under trees or a tall slate terrace with awkward access can come in higher. We price each roof after seeing it rather than giving a flat rate over the phone.
What affects the price:
Always included: a free gutter clear while we are 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, and you pay when the job is done. See our full roof cleaning cost guide → You may also find these useful: is roof cleaning safe?, why clean your roof?, how to get rid of roof moss for good and the best time of year to clean a roof.
Yes. We cover Lydney and the GL15 villages around it, including Aylburton, Alvington, Woolaston, Bream, Whitecroft, Yorkley, Parkend, Blakeney and Awre. Lydney is on the A48 around 20 miles from Gloucester, and we already cover Cinderford and Mitcheldean elsewhere in the Forest of Dean.
Not with the right method. The Welsh slate on the older terraces off Newerne Street, Hill Street and around Tutnalls is scraped by hand and, where needed, cleaned at low pressure, never blasted. The concrete tile on the post-war and modern estates gets the bulk of the moss lifted off by hand or with a low-pressure clean. Either way, the biocide that goes on afterwards is what stops the moss returning, not the force of the water.
Up to two years, and often longer, because the biocide keeps killing fresh spores after we have gone. How quickly a roof colours up again in Lydney depends a lot on where it sits: houses on the slopes up towards Bream and Primrose Hill, close to the Forest edge and its tree cover, tend to green up faster than open roofs on the flatter ground down towards the harbour.
Yes. The Lydney Conservation Area covers the older heart of the town including Church Road, and there are listed buildings in and around it. On older roofs there we use a manual moss scrape and a low-pressure clean only, and we keep biocide off lime mortar and old leadwork. Removing moss and algae normally does not need listed building consent because nothing is being altered; anything that touches mortar, lead or fixings may do, so we will flag it at the survey and you can check with the council before booking.
It does. Lydney sits on the west bank of the Severn estuary with the Forest of Dean rising behind it to the north. Westerly weather comes in wet off the estuary, and the woodland on the higher side of town adds shade, leaf fall and a steady supply of moss and lichen spores. North-facing pitches, roofs under mature trees and terraces that shade each other along the older streets stay damp longest and carry the heaviest growth. It does not change how we clean, but it is why the biocide matters so much here.
Usually not for the first few years, and we will tell you honestly if yours does not need doing yet. Concrete tile on newer homes, such as those on the east side of town and around Allaston, can start to collect moss in the tile overlaps within ten years or so, especially where a garden backs onto hedgerow or woodland. If you are unsure, send us a photo and we will tell you whether it is worth booking now or leaving for a while.
Mostly no. We work from ladders or a tower with long-reach tools so no weight sits on the slates. On steep pitches and older slate we use a roof ladder hooked over the ridge to spread the load. We tell you which approach we are using on your roof before we start.
Spring and early autumn are ideal because the roof is usually dry enough for the biocide to bond, and the treatment is then in place before the wet months when moss grows fastest. We work year-round, though, and simply pick a dry day for the biocide.
No. We do not jet wash roofs, because high-pressure water can crack old slate, strip the surface off concrete tiles and push water up under the laps into the roof space. We use either a low-pressure clean or a manual dry moss scrape, followed by a biocide treatment, and we tell you which method suits your roof before we start.
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.
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.
Would strongly recommend. Swift with good work quality and kept the surrounding areas tidy. Looks like a new roof! Would 100% recommend.
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
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 .
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 .
Had our drive re sealed and repaired amazing job by Blake and Dan thanks very much for your hard work it looks amazing highly recommended company
Had our drive re sealed and repaired amazing job by Blake and Dan thanks very much for your hard work it looks amazing highly recommended company
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
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.
Great guys. Amazing job on the drive and always answers the phone. Recommend 100%
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.
Low-pressure clean or manual moss scrape, then biocide, with a free gutter clear and a 2-year moss-free guarantee. Fully insured, no-obligation quote, written the same day.
