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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Drive_Revive on June 17, 2004, 04:23:51 pm

Title: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: Drive_Revive on June 17, 2004, 04:23:51 pm: We need some help. We have been asked to quote to remove moss off a bungalow roof. Bungalow is scaffolded so access isn't a problem - but its not something that we have done before - has anybody got experience in pricing a job like this up? We are expecting to use our pressure washer. Also the client wants a solution added to prevent future moss build up - anybody got any ideas?
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: replacement on June 17, 2004, 06:05:04 pm: http://www.pitchwitch.com/

Should do the job.
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: wreelyclean_servic on June 17, 2004, 06:42:19 pm: ;)..if you don`t do it why don`t you subby it out to someone who does....?

They will have there own gear and there own insurance for such work...

They do the job, they take the risks, you take a bit on top of there price and you carry on doing your job at the same time..

Money all ways then...

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: Drive_Revive on June 17, 2004, 06:49:39 pm: The work is ok for us to carry out - just don't know what range to price it at
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: replacement on June 17, 2004, 07:59:52 pm: £250-£350 to do that.
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: Drive_Revive on June 18, 2004, 11:59:41 am: Thants very close to what we were thinking too - thanks
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: perfection_cleanin on June 22, 2004, 05:20:09 pm: hi justin do you have a pitch witch or how much in pounds sterling would one cost an answer would be very much appreciated thanks john meehan ::) ::)
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: replacement on June 22, 2004, 07:16:11 pm: Here use this money converter.

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Justin
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: perfection_cleanin on June 22, 2004, 10:19:59 pm: thanks justin your a gem john meehan 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: Cloverleaf on June 22, 2004, 11:52:15 pm: Be very carefull you dont walk off the edge of the roof backwards, like I nearly did :o

John
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: Aquatechnique on June 24, 2004, 01:39:26 pm: I have a pitch witch and in my experience will not remove moss,this particular piece of kit is designed toward cleaning the shingle type roofs in the U.S where pressure cleaning is detrimental to shingles.I have converted mine to clean slate.Cleaning roofs is hazardous,I use life lines,carabiners and the like.Remember Health & Safety requires you are taking all reasonable precautions to avoid falling when working over 2 metres,scaffolding or tying off too will not work if you are planning to walk the roof(not recommended) if you can e-mail me a pic I could assess the roof for you.As regards preventing the moss coming back discuss with your customer what his budget is.I have a few solutions for you to discuss with him/her.The moss has appeared due to the fact his roof has a drying out problem but without a few more details ie the roof tile type I cant offer more advice

Kevin
Title: Re: Cleaning moss off bungalow roof
Post by: perfection_cleanin on June 27, 2004, 03:35:59 pm: hi kevin the most type of roofs i will be cleaning are tile ones please let me know your opinion thanks john :) :)