Roof cleaning in Stonehouse from a choice of two methods: a low-pressure clean or a manual moss scrape, each finished with a biocide treatment. Most roof cleans are £550–£950, with a free gutter clear and a 2-year moss-free guarantee.
From the Great Oldbury estate to the older streets off the High Street and Bristol Road, we match the method to the tile, so dry-fix ridges and old clay or slate are treated with the care they need.
Stonehouse sits about three miles west of Stroud, at the point where the Frome valley widens out and runs onto the flat land of the Severn Vale, with the M5 just beyond Eastington. That position gives local roofs two different kinds of weather. Down on the valley floor, the River Frome and the Stroudwater canal keep the air around Ocean, Bridgend and Ryeford damp, and mist sits low on still autumn mornings. Out on the western and northern edges of town, roofs are more exposed and take the wet south-westerly weather that blows in across the vale. Doverow Hill rises to the north and Selsley Common to the south-east, so some streets are sheltered and some are not, and that changes how quickly a roof turns green.
The housing is a mix you don't find in many Stroud district towns. Stonehouse was a brickmaking town for over a century, and the Stonehouse Brick and Tile Company worked here from 1891 until 1968, so many of the Victorian and Edwardian houses near the centre are brick rather than Cotswold stone. After the war came the Park Estate in the 1950s and later Rosedale, built on the old brickworks site, along with developments such as Court View. Most recently, Great Oldbury on the north-west side of town was given permission in 2016 for up to 1,350 homes, so a good number of the town's roofs are now less than ten years old.
Each of those roofs needs a slightly different approach. A young concrete tile roof at Great Oldbury usually needs a light low-pressure clean to lift algae before it turns into moss. A 1950s roof on the Park Estate may be carrying decades of moss on tiles whose surface has softened with age. Slate and clay on the older terraces, and the stone roofs in Kings Stanley and Leonard Stanley, get a manual dry moss scrape only. Every job finishes with the same biocide treatment, which is what stops it coming back.
The age of the house usually tells us which method the roof needs.
The usual roof at Great Oldbury and on the town's other recent developments. It's still in good condition, but north-facing pitches pick up dark algae streaks and lichen spots within a few years. A low-pressure clean worked down the slope lifts the growth without driving water behind the plastic verge caps or the mechanically fixed ridge, then biocide stops it returning.
Found across the Park Estate, Rosedale and other estates from the 1950s onwards. After this long the surface of the tiles has worn rough, so moss holds on thickly, especially in the joints and along the ridge. We lift the heavy growth first, then use a gentle low-pressure clean or a hand scrape depending on how worn the tiles are.
The brick terraces and villas near the High Street and off Bristol Road date from the town's brickmaking years. Slate and old clay tiles crack under foot and under pressure, so these roofs get a manual dry moss scrape from roof ladders, with no water used, followed by biocide.
Stone roofs on older cottages and farmhouses, more common in Kings Stanley, Leonard Stanley and the hamlets towards Selsley than in Stonehouse itself. Stone is soft and porous, so it's scraped by hand only and treated with biocide, keeping clear of lime mortar at the verges.
Most of Stonehouse is ordinary housing with no special protection, but the town has heritage in pockets. The Stroudwater canal, cut in 1779 and now being restored, runs right through it, and the canal corridor falls largely within the Stroud Industrial Heritage Conservation Area. Along it you'll find mill buildings and canal-side houses at Ocean, Bonds Mill and Ryeford. Stonehouse Court, the Grade II listed manor house beside St Cyr's Church, stands on the site of the original manor, and just across the valley at Kings Stanley is Stanley Mill, one of the district's best-known listed mills.
For homes in these areas, cleaning moss and algae off a roof doesn't normally need consent, because nothing about the building is altered. Work to mortar, lead or original roof coverings may need it. On older roofs in these areas we use only the manual dry moss scrape and a biocide applied at the right strength, and we keep it off lime mortar. If anything looks like it crosses into repair work, we'll tell you so you can check with Stroud District Council before booking.
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The large new estate on the north-west side of town, near the M5. Open, exposed roofs of modern concrete tile, where the first signs are usually algae streaks rather than moss. A light clean and biocide early on keeps them looking new.
Post-war housing, Rosedale on the site of the old brickworks. Many of these roofs have never been cleaned, and the worn concrete tiles hold thick moss that sheds into the gutters every winter.
The older centre of town, with Victorian and Edwardian brick houses and slate or clay roofs. Some are three storeys at the back, so we plan ladders and roof ladders carefully at the survey.
Homes on the valley floor beside the Frome and the Stroudwater canal, where the air stays damp and trees shade many roofs. These are the roofs that go green fastest in Stonehouse, and biocide matters most here.
The stretch east towards Stroud along the canal and the A419, with a mix of older mill-side houses and newer homes. It's the same valley damp as Bridgend, on a wider range of roofs.
The villages south and west of town. You'll find more stone and clay here, and older cottages beneath Selsley Common, as well as modern housing on the village edges.
We check the tiles, the ridge and verges, the gutters and the access, then tell you which method your roof needs and give you a written price. There's no obligation to book.
Modern concrete tiles get a low-pressure clean. Slate, clay, stone and anything fragile get a manual dry moss scrape. Loose moss is bagged and the gutters are cleared as we go.
We apply an approved biocide across the whole roof at the right strength. It kills the moss, algae and lichen spores that are left on the tiles, including the ones you can't see.
The biocide keeps working after we've gone, which is why our guarantee runs for two years. Most roofs stay clear well beyond that.
Because Stonehouse has such a wide range of housing ages, there's no single right way to clean a roof here, so we offer two separate services. The first is a low-pressure clean. It suits sound concrete tiles, which covers most of Great Oldbury and much of the post-war housing. A gentle flow of water, directed down the slope with the tile laps, rinses off algae and loosened moss without wearing the surface of the tile. On dry-fix roofs we're careful at the plastic verge caps and the ridge so water isn't forced behind them.
The second is a manual dry moss scrape. We use it on slate, clay and stone, on older concrete tiles that have gone soft, and anywhere water could get in. It uses hand tools only and no water at all: we work down the roof clearing moss from the joints and laps, then bag it so it doesn't end up in your gutters or flower beds.
Either way, the biocide treatment that follows is what keeps the roof clean. We don't use jet washing on any roof. It may look quick, but it strips the surface off concrete tiles so they soak up water and grow moss again faster. It can also crack slate and clay and drive water underneath, so the damage often turns up months later as a leak.
On a newer house the main reason to clean is to keep the roof in good condition. Algae and lichen on a ten-year-old concrete tile roof do no harm at first, but they hold moisture, and moss soon follows into the joints. Getting a biocide on early is a small cost that keeps a young roof looking the way it did when you moved in, and it helps when you come to sell, since many neighbouring homes at Great Oldbury were built at the same time and buyers can compare them side by side.
On older houses, it's about protecting the roof itself. Moss soaks up rain and keeps the tiles wet, and when winter frosts freeze that water it slowly breaks down the surface of concrete tiles and can crack slate and clay. Moss also washes off into the gutters, and a blocked gutter on a brick terrace sends water down the wall, which leads to damp patches and damaged pointing. That's why we clear the gutters free with every roof clean.
It doesn't need to be done often. A proper clean and biocide treatment lasts for years on most Stonehouse roofs, so for most homeowners it's an occasional job rather than a regular bill.
We're up on the roof anyway, and the moss we clear lands in the gutters, so we clear them as part of the job. The biocide is what gives you two years of protection, so that's included too.
Get my Stonehouse quoteMost roof cleans in Stonehouse cost £550–£950, including moss removal, the biocide treatment and a free gutter clear. A semi or terrace on one of the estates usually comes in towards the lower end. Large detached houses, three-storey town houses and roofs with heavy moss or awkward access cost more. Because roofs vary so much, we give you a fixed written price after a free survey rather than a guess over the phone.
What affects the price:
Gutters on their own: gutter cleaning starts from £90 and is typically under £150 for a two-storey house. It's free with any roof clean. See gutter cleaning for Stroud and Stonehouse →
How we quote: a free survey, a written price the same day, no deposit, and you pay only when the job's done. Read our full roof cleaning cost guide → You might 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.
Often not yet, and we'll say so if that's the case. Most Great Oldbury homes went up after planning permission was granted in 2016, and a concrete tile roof that age usually shows nothing worse than a few dark algae streaks on the north-facing pitch. Moss tends to arrive later, starting in the gaps between tiles and along the ridge. If you send us a photo we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing now or whether a biocide treatment in a couple of years is the better buy.
Yes. Most of the newer homes in Stonehouse have plastic dry verge caps and a mechanically fixed ridge instead of mortar. These are sound, but water driven hard at the joints can find its way behind them. We keep our low-pressure clean working down the slope with the laps of the tiles, never up into the verge caps or ridge joints, and where the moss is thin we simply scrape it off by hand and apply the biocide.
Because that side stays damp. Moss and algae need moisture more than anything, so the north-facing pitch, which gets little direct sun from October to March, is nearly always the one that turns. Homes close to the River Frome and the Stroudwater canal around Ocean, Bridgend and Ryeford also sit in the damp air of the valley floor, and roofs shaded by the mature trees along the canal and around Wycliffe College dry out more slowly again.
They're two separate services and we recommend whichever suits your roof. A low-pressure clean rinses moss and algae off modern concrete tiles with a gentle flow of water, nowhere near the force of a jet wash. A manual dry moss scrape uses hand tools only, with no water at all, and it's what we use on slate, clay and stone or where a roof can't take water. Both finish with a biocide treatment that keeps killing spores for up to two years.
No. A jet washer strips the protective surface off concrete tiles, which makes them more porous so moss comes back faster, and it can crack slate and clay or push water up under the tiles. That's why we only ever use a low-pressure clean or a hand scrape, followed by biocide.
Yes. The Stroudwater canal corridor through Stonehouse falls largely within the Stroud Industrial Heritage Conservation Area, and there are listed buildings close by, such as Stonehouse Court beside St Cyr's Church. Removing moss and algae doesn't normally need consent because nothing about the roof is altered, but repairs to mortar, lead or original tiles can. Older stone, slate and clay roofs get the hand scrape only, and we'll flag anything that might need a word with Stroud District Council before we book.
Most roof cleans cost £550 to £950, including moss removal, the biocide treatment and a free gutter clear. A typical Great Oldbury semi or a Park Estate house usually sits towards the lower end, while larger detached homes, three-storey town houses and steep or awkward roofs cost more. We give you a fixed written price after a free survey, with no deposit to pay.
Yes. On its own, gutter cleaning starts from £90, and a typical two-storey house in Stonehouse comes in under £150. With a roof clean it costs nothing extra: the moss we lift off the tiles lands in the gutters, so clearing them is part of finishing the job.
The biocide carries on working for up to two years after we leave, and that's what our 2-year guarantee covers. Exposed roofs on the open western edge of town often stay clear for longer, while a north-facing pitch under trees by the canal may need a top-up a little sooner.
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.
A low-pressure clean or a hand moss scrape, then biocide, with your gutters cleared free. Fully insured, with a no-obligation written quote the same day.
