Moss growth on Pinhoe’s roofs reflects the suburb’s tree canopy, valley humidity and 1960s and 1970s roof surface types. We carry out low-pressure biocide treatment — never pressure washing — with a written post-treatment condition survey on every Pinhoe property. Free quote. Call 01392 759 295.
Concrete interlocking tile on Pinhoe’s Birchy Barton Hill and Beacon Lane estates is the most hospitable moss substrate in our coverage area. The porous, textured surface provides excellent spore attachment, and the slightly elevated position means consistent wind-driven moisture arrives from the south-west. North and west-facing slopes on Pinhoe estate properties are consistently the most heavily colonised.
Moss treatment on Pinhoe estate properties serves a dual maintenance purpose: the treatment removes the moss growth that holds moisture against the tile surface and accelerates both surface erosion and nail corrosion; and the post-treatment condition survey identifies nail-sick sections where tiles are being held in position by the moss mat and would otherwise have moved. We identify and report these sections during every Pinhoe treatment visit.
Most Pinhoe properties benefit from treatment every 2–4 years, with annual inspection in the intervening period. The post-treatment condition survey at each visit builds a maintenance history for the property that informs future decisions. We offer scheduled annual inspection programmes for Pinhoe homeowners who want consistent roof condition monitoring. Call 01392 759 295 for details.
Free survey and quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“Low-pressure biocide on our Pinhoe slate roof. Condition survey identified a secondary issue. Good thorough service.”
“Treatment on our Victorian terrace in Pinhoe. Heritage-appropriate method. Annual programme now set up.”
“North slope had been treated before with pressure washing. They explained why it kept coming back. Biocide approach has lasted much longer.”
From £200 for a smaller property to £500+ for a larger detached. Includes condition survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Every 2–4 years for most Pinhoe properties. Heavily shaded slopes may need treatment every 2 years.
No — pressure washing damages tile surfaces and accelerates re-establishment. Low-pressure biocide treatment is the correct method.
Tree canopy shade, Devon’s above-average rainfall and the textured surface of concrete tile or slate provide ideal moss conditions. Treatment every 2–4 years is the correct management approach.
Yes, progressively. Moss holds moisture against tile surfaces, accelerates nail corrosion and can lift tiles. Treatment is cheaper than the repairs it prevents.
A residual biocide with minimum 6-month kill activity, applied at low pressure. pH-neutral formulation on heritage surfaces. Never alkaline products on original tile glaze.
Yes — every treatment visit includes a written condition survey identifying any secondary issues found during access.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Local Exeter roofers who turn up when they say they will.
01392 759 295