Cookstown homes
Around the town centre there are older terraced and townhouse properties, many with slate roofs. Cookstown has grown considerably over recent decades, so there are also large estates of semi-detached and detached houses, mostly roofed with concrete tiles. Out in the surrounding countryside, towards the Sperrins to the west and Lough Neagh to the east, there are many one-off bungalows and dormer homes on large sites.
Weather and moss in mid-Tyrone
The countryside west of Cookstown climbs towards the Sperrin foothills, where homes are more exposed to wind and rain. Closer to Lough Neagh the land is lower and the air can be damp for long spells. Either way, roofs here stay wet for long periods, and concrete tiles with a rough surface give moss plenty to grip. Many homes in newer estates are now reaching the age where moss along the lower courses and in valleys is becoming obvious.
Driveways and patios
Many of the newer homes in and around Cookstown have block paving driveways that have darkened and grown weeds in the joints. Pressure washing is often the right method for these, followed by re-sanding where it is part of the quote. We are happy to quote for the roof and the driveway together so the whole property is done in one visit.
- ✓Air-pole roof cleaning and moss removal
- ✓Softwashing render and fascias
- ✓Pressure washing block paving and patios
- ✓Gutter clearing
Places we cover around Cookstown
As well as the town, we cover villages and rural areas nearby, including on the route from Omagh.
- ✓Cookstown
- ✓Pomeroy
- ✓Carrickmore
- ✓Sixmilecross
- ✓Moneymore
- ✓Stewartstown
- ✓Coagh
Newer roofs need care too
It is easy to assume a roof on a newer house will look after itself, but concrete tiles start to collect moss within a surprisingly short time in mid-Ulster's climate, especially on the shaded slope and along the lower courses above the gutter. Catching it early means a quicker clean with less debris, and a biocide treatment afterwards helps slow the next round of growth. On older slate roofs in the town centre, the priority is avoiding damage, which is why we work from the ground with the air pole rather than walking on the roof.
How to get a Cookstown quote
Use the form on this page to send a few photos and your postcode, or ring 07814 733 959 between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. You will receive a free written quote explaining what we plan to do and whether any part of the job needs water or pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Cookstown?
Yes. We travel from Omagh to Cookstown and the villages around it.
Can you clean my driveway as well as my roof?
Yes. Many Cookstown customers book roof cleaning and driveway pressure washing in the same visit.
My house is fairly new. Does the roof need cleaning?
Even newer concrete tiles collect moss in our climate. Send us photos and we will give you an honest view.
Do you walk on the tiles?
No. The air-pole method removes moss from ground level or a ladder.