Roof Cleaning job by Poli Clean in Melbourne

Outside

Kill the moss. Save the roof.

Lichen, moss and black algae aren't just ugly — they hold moisture against your tiles or Colorbond, shortening the roof's life and voiding some manufacturer warranties. We soft-wash roofs so they last as long as they were designed to.

Fully insured
Bond-back guarantee
Same-day quotes
Experienced contractors

Overview

Every roof is different. We assess pitch, substrate, age and access before quoting. No high-pressure blasting on tiles — it cracks bedding and forces water under caps.

Starting price

from$6

per m²

GST exclusive. Final quote returned the same day, as soon as possible.

The method

A roof-safe cleaning system.

01

Roof inspection

We inspect from a ladder and drone where needed — checking for cracked tiles, lifted caps, deteriorated pointing, and blocked valleys. Any repair items are flagged before we quote the clean.

02

Biocide soft-wash

A roof-rated biocide is applied at low pressure and left to dwell. It kills lichen and moss at the root — the growth then dies back and washes off with rain over the following weeks. On heavier growth, we return for a mechanical clear-off.

03

Optional post-treatment

For roofs with a history of heavy moss, we apply a protective treatment that slows regrowth and extends time between cleans to 3–5 years.

What's included

Every roof cleaning covers.

Fixed price. No hourly billing. What you're told upfront is what you pay when we hand the keys back.

  • Drone and ladder inspection
  • Roof-rated biocide, tile- and Colorbond-safe
  • Gutter face rinse included
  • Written report of any repair items observed
  • Optional 3–5 year protective treatment

FAQs

What people ask before booking.

Something not covered? Send us a message and we'll answer honestly — even if the honest answer is "we're not the right fit."

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It looks faster, but it cracks tiles, breaks pointing, and voids most manufacturer warranties. It also only removes what's visible — the roots stay behind and regrow within a season.

Because it's still dying. Biocide kills the growth at the root, then rain and UV wash off the dead material over 2–8 weeks. Faster than that requires physical scraping, which we can add on.

Yes — this is often the most efficient time to book solar panel cleaning as well.

No. Most of our clients leave a key or provide access instructions. We'll send an ETA the morning of your booking and photo confirmation once complete.

We cover Melbourne's Inner East — Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Balwyn, Canterbury, Box Hill, Doncaster, Templestowe, Glen Iris, Malvern, Toorak and surrounding suburbs. If you're just outside, ask — we often say yes.

Yes. Repeat bookings on a 6- or 12-month cadence attract a returning customer rate, and we'll auto-schedule reminders so you never miss a cycle.

Ready when you are

Get a fixed price for your roof cleaning.

Five short questions and we'll come back the same day, as soon as possible, with a fixed price. No obligation, no pushy follow-ups.

Poli Clean Melbourne · ABN 40 732 526 016 · Fully insured with $20M public liability · Locally based in Boroondara, servicing Melbourne's Inner East, Bayside and city fringe.

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