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Inspection
We check tile condition, valleys and pointing first, and photograph anything cracked or corroded before we touch it.
Roof Cleaning MelbourneNorthern SuburbsCoburg
Dulux Accredited Applicator
Roof Cleaning
in Coburg.
Coburg’s specific mix of classic interwar terracotta roofs and solid post-war concrete tiles means that our roof cleaning approach needs to be carefully tailored to the underlying material on every job.
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Melbourne & Surrounding Suburbs
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Family Owned
Postcode3058
RegionNorthern Suburbs
Common roof stockTerracotta tile · Colorbond / metal · Concrete tile
Separate houses65.1%
NCC climate zoneZone 6
Roof Cleaning · Coburg
What's really growing on Coburg roofs
Coburg’s specific mix of classic interwar terracotta roofs and solid post-war concrete tiles means that our roof cleaning approach needs to be carefully tailored to the underlying material on every job. With around 120 rain days falling across the year and particularly wet Novembers, moss and lichen can easily take a firm hold on the older, shaded roof pitches common to the suburb. We carefully wash away this organic buildup to completely restore the roof's original appearance from the street, while also preventing the gutters from choking with thick, heavy debris when the next major downpour hits.
On the older terracotta roofs common around Coburg's Californian bungalows, a proper wash not only improves the street appeal but strips away the organic growth that damages pointing over time.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in Coburg
With rain falling on around ~120 days a year and shaded, south-facing pitches staying damp, moss and lichen take hold quickly on Coburg roofs.
~120
rain days a year
days with measurable rain
November
wettest month
when a sealed roof earns its keep
~7
days over 35°C
why a cured coating matters
Extreme (11–13)
summer UV
what a fresh coating shrugs off
Melbourne UV now:
Now in Coburg: °C,
Annual rainfall: 700–750 mmest.
Climate normals (2015–2024) from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis — gridded reanalysis, so rainfall is an estimate that runs a little high versus long-term gauge averages. Live UV from ARPANSA, live conditions from Open-Meteo.
The process
How a True Roof soft wash works
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Treat
A biocide treatment is applied so moss and lichen are killed at the root, not just wiped off the top.
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Soft wash
Low-pressure washing lifts the dead growth and grime without driving water under the tiles or stripping the surface.
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Clear & check
We flush the wash debris out of the gutters and do a final check so you are left with a clean roof and clear downpipes.
Roof types in Coburg
Soft washing suits terracotta and concrete tile roofs and older, more fragile tiles that high pressure would damage. Colorbond and metal roofs are washed even more gently. If a roof is due for more than a clean, we will flag whether sealing or restoration is the better spend.
Our standard
Our cleaning crews are fully insured, and any repair work we recommend is backed by a 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee and a 10-Year Dulux Acratex Material Warranty.
Roofing showcase
Before & after.
A look at what restoration, cleaning and repair can do for a tired roof.
Before After Full roof restoration 
Before After Tile clean and recoat 
Flashing repair 
Roof clean What affects your price
What drives the cost of cleaning in Coburg
- The pitch and accessibility of the roof.
- How heavy the moss or lichen buildup is.
- Whether the gutters need clearing alongside the roof wash.
The hidden cost of moss
Clean it now. Replace it never.
| Soft wash clean from $750 | Tile replacement + re-roof $8,000 – $20,000+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Removes moss, lichen, and algae at the root | ||
| Preserves manufacturer tile warranty | ||
| Safe, no high-pressure tile fracturing | ||
| Completed without disrupting the household | ||
| Restores tile porosity and water run-off | ||
| Prevents pointing deterioration beneath the moss |
Moss is not cosmetic. It is structural damage in slow motion.
Lichen and moss anchor into tile surfaces and hold moisture against them 24 hours a day. That constant dampness accelerates freeze-thaw micro-cracking through Melbourne winters, erodes pointing mortar, and quietly voids the tile manufacturer's warranty. Most homeowners find out the hard way when tiles start fracturing or when their insurer queries maintenance records after a claim. A soft wash costs a fraction of one tile replacement row and it buys back years of tile life.
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We'll tell you honestly whether a clean is all you need, or if there's more going on.
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What Melbourne homeowners say
Coburg roof cleaning — your questions
A standard roof wash usually takes a single day, depending on the size of the home and how thick the moss or lichen buildup is.
No, we use pressure settings appropriate for the age and material of your roof. Older terracotta tiles on period homes require a more careful approach than modern concrete tiles.
Yes, washing a roof naturally flushes debris down into the gutters, so we clear them out as part of the job to ensure water flows properly.
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