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Roof & Driveway Pressure Cleaning in Lennox Head & Surrounds

We remove moss, lichen, mould and grime from tile roofs, Colorbond and metal roofs, driveways and paths. Tile roofs get a high-pressure clean; metal roofs get a low-pressure soft wash that protects the paint finish. Every job is quoted on site.

Our pressure cleaning services

Tile Roof Pressure Clean

from ~$1,000

High-pressure clean for concrete and terracotta tile roofs. Price depends on roof size, height and how heavy the moss or lichen build-up is — confirmed on site.

Metal / Colorbond Roof Soft Wash

from $1,000

Low-pressure wash that protects the paint finish. Lifts salt, mould and grime safely off Colorbond and painted metal roofs without blasting.

Driveway & Path Cleaning

from $400

Pressure cleaning for concrete, exposed aggregate, pavers and paths. Lifts mould, algae, oil and grime — priced by size and surface.

Our minimum call-out is $300. Every price is confirmed on site before we start.

Why clean your roof

  • Extends the life of your roof by removing moss, lichen and salt that eat into the surface
  • Stops moss holding moisture against tiles and metal, which speeds up corrosion and cracking
  • Improves street appeal — a clean roof and driveway make the whole property look cared-for
  • Gives us a chance to spot broken tiles or loose screws while we're up there, before they become a leak

Tile or Colorbond: how should a coastal roof be cleaned?

Concrete and terracotta tile roofs take a high-pressure clean, with the pressure eased off on older or fragile tiles. Colorbond and other painted metal roofs get a low-pressure soft wash instead, so the paint finish isn't stripped.

Near the beach, salt matters as much as moss. BlueScope's own guidance is that areas rain doesn't wash, such as under the eaves and the underside of gutters, need washing at least every six months, and every three months in coastal areas, with clean water or a mild detergent and no abrasive or solvent cleaners (BlueScope Technical Bulletin TB-4). That matters most for homes close to the water in Lennox Head, Skennars Head, East Ballina, Byron Bay and Evans Head.

Not every roof needs a clean. If it is only a little dirty and nothing is growing on it, rain does most of the work. A clean is worth it when moss or lichen has taken hold, before you sell, or before the roof is painted. Cleaning is always the first stage of our roof painting and restoration, and while we're up there we check for cracked ridge pointing and loose screws.

Over the border, we book roof, driveway and gutter cleaning on the southern Gold Coast as well, from Coolangatta to Burleigh Heads, planned ahead on set Coast days.

How we clean metal roofs

Pressure cleaning a corrugated metal roof with a surface cleaner, technician wearing a fall-arrest harness
A rotary surface cleaner holds the spray at an even distance from the sheet, so every pass cleans evenly without streaks or stripes. We work harnessed the whole time we're on the roof.

Watch a roof clean

Filmed on a real job: we work across the roof sheet by sheet with the surface cleaner, then rinse the debris down to the gutters and clear them once the roof is done.

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Before & after

Metal roof pressure clean, ridge up close — Lennox Head — after
Metal roof pressure clean, ridge up close — Lennox Head — before
BEFORE
AFTER

Metal roof pressure clean, ridge up close — Lennox Head

Metal roof pressure clean, grime and streaking removed — Lennox Head — after
Metal roof pressure clean, grime and streaking removed — Lennox Head — before
BEFORE
AFTER

Metal roof pressure clean, grime and streaking removed — Lennox Head

Frequently asked questions

Every 2–3 years for most homes, and sooner if you're near the beach or under heavy tree cover where moss and lichen build up fast. A clean roof lasts longer and looks better.