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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 SuburbsCraigieburn
Dulux Accredited Applicator
Roof Cleaning
in Craigieburn.
Craigieburn's newer estate roofs don't grow the heavy moss you see in the leafy inner suburbs — the open, exposed blocks and low tree cover keep them drier.
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Postcode3064
RegionNorthern Suburbs
Common roof stockConcrete tile · Colorbond / metal
Elevation225 m
NCC climate zoneZone 6
Roof Cleaning · Craigieburn
What's really growing on Craigieburn roofs
Craigieburn's newer estate roofs don't grow the heavy moss you see in the leafy inner suburbs — the open, exposed blocks and low tree cover keep them drier. What they do collect is wind-blown grime and, on the shaded and south-facing pitches, a build-up of lichen over time. A soft wash clears both: a biocide treatment kills any biological growth at the root, then a low-pressure wash lifts the grime without stripping the tile coating or, on the Colorbond roofs, the paint finish. On concrete tile it brings back an even colour; on metal it clears the dulling film. We photograph the roof as we go so any cracked tiles get flagged, not washed over.
Craigieburn roofs dirty more from wind-blown dust off the open surrounding land than from tree litter, so a soft wash restores the finish without the pressure that would harm a newer coated tile or a Colorbond sheet.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in Craigieburn
With rain falling on around ~115 days a year and shaded, south-facing pitches staying damp, moss and lichen take hold quickly on Craigieburn roofs.
~115
rain days a year
days with measurable rain
November
wettest month
when a sealed roof earns its keep
~6
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 Craigieburn: °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 Craigieburn
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 Craigieburn
- Roof size and whether it is concrete tile or Colorbond.
- How much grime and lichen has built up on the shaded pitches.
- Access, usually straightforward on Craigieburn estate homes.
The hidden cost of moss
Clean it now. Replace it never.
| Soft wash clean from $750 | Tile replacement + re-roof $8,000 – $20,000+ | |
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| 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
Craigieburn roof cleaning — your questions
Even without heavy moss, exposed Craigieburn roofs collect wind-blown grime and thin lichen that dull the colour and hold moisture on the shaded side. A soft wash restores the finish and clears that growth before it works into the surface.
Yes. Metal and Colorbond roofs, common on Craigieburn's newest builds, are washed even more gently than tile — clearing the dulling film without harming the paint finish.
It can strip the surface and force water under the tiles, and it is unnecessary here. A soft wash cleans thoroughly at low pressure and protects the tile coating, so the result lasts longer.
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