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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 MelbourneWestern SuburbsKeilor
Dulux Accredited Applicator
Roof Cleaning
in Keilor.
Keilor's established homes, many dating from the 1960s through the 80s, carry decades of moss and lichen build-up on their concrete and terracotta tile roofs, particularly on properties shaded along the Maribyrnong River escarpment.
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Common roof stockConcrete tile · Terracotta tile · Colorbond / metal
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Roof Cleaning · Keilor
What's really growing on Keilor roofs
Keilor's established homes, many dating from the 1960s through the 80s, carry decades of moss and lichen build-up on their concrete and terracotta tile roofs, particularly on properties shaded along the Maribyrnong River escarpment. That moderate tree cover keeps roof surfaces damp for longer after rain than the more open blocks further from the river, giving moss plenty of opportunity to establish. We clean with low-pressure methods only, since high-pressure washing can crack or strip the surface off tile roofs this age, so the roof comes up looking sharp without shortening its remaining life. Most Keilor roofs do well with a clean every two to three years, a little more often on the shadier river-facing blocks.
Keilor's moderate tree cover along the Maribyrnong River escarpment keeps some roofs damp for longer after rain than the more open blocks elsewhere in the suburb, which speeds up moss growth on those shaded sections.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in Keilor
With rain falling on around ~115 days a year and shaded, south-facing pitches staying damp, moss and lichen take hold quickly on Keilor 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 Keilor: °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 Keilor
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 Keilor
- The roof's size, pitch and how much shade it gets from riverside trees.
- How much moss and lichen has built up since the last clean.
- Whether the roof is concrete tile, terracotta or colorbond metal.
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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What Melbourne homeowners say
Keilor roof cleaning — your questions
Most homes do well with a clean every two to three years. Properties shaded along the Maribyrnong River escarpment tend to hold moisture longer and may need it a little more often to stay ahead of moss.
It can. High-pressure washing cracks older concrete and terracotta tile and strips the protective surface, which is a real risk on Keilor's 1960s to 80s homes, so we use low-pressure methods instead on every job.
Yes, the moderate tree cover near the escarpment keeps some roofs shaded and damp for longer after rain than blocks further from the river, which speeds up moss and lichen establishment on those roofs.
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