Strabane's roofs
Farmhouses and older rural homes in the area sometimes have outbuildings or garages with their own roofs that are just as mossy as the house. If you would like these cleaned too, include them in your photos and we will price them separately on your quote so you can decide what to include.
Strabane has a mix of older terraced streets near the town centre, post-war and later estates, and newer developments on the outskirts. In the countryside around Sion Mills, Artigarvan and Newtownstewart there are many bungalows and farmhouses, some of them with older slate roofs. Slate is brittle and easily cracked underfoot, which is one of the reasons we prefer to work from ground level with the air pole.
River valleys and damp air
Strabane sits where the Mourne and Finn meet to form the Foyle, right on the border with Lifford. Valley towns like this often have mist and damp air that hang around, and the Sperrins to the east bring plenty of rain. Roofs in these conditions stay wet, and the shaded side of a house can grow moss and algae surprisingly quickly. Render on north-facing walls often turns green as well, which is where softwashing comes in.
Services in Strabane
Most enquiries from Strabane are for roof cleaning, but softwashing render and clearing gutters are popular add-ons. We also pressure wash driveways and paths where it is the right method. Everything is set out clearly on a free written quote.
- ✓Air-pole roof cleaning and moss removal
- ✓Softwashing render with green or red staining
- ✓Gutter clearing
- ✓Pressure washing driveways and paths
Places we cover around Strabane
We work in Strabane and along the route back towards Omagh.
- ✓Strabane
- ✓Sion Mills
- ✓Newtownstewart
- ✓Artigarvan
- ✓Victoria Bridge
- ✓Douglas Bridge
- ✓Donemana
- ✓Castlederg
Border weather and exposed sites
Homes on the higher ground around Strabane and on the slopes towards the Sperrins catch a lot of wind-driven rain, while houses down in the valleys tend to stay damp and misty. Both conditions suit moss and lichen, just in different ways: exposed roofs often show lichen spreading across the tiles, while sheltered ones grow thick cushions of moss. We will look at what is actually growing on your roof before recommending how to deal with it, and whether a biocide treatment is worth including. We also cover parts of the border area, so if you are just across the river, ask us.
Booking a visit
The easiest way to start is to send photos of your roof through the form on this page. Let us know your postcode or village so we can plan the visit alongside other jobs in the area. You can also call 07814 733 959 between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Strabane?
Yes. Strabane, Sion Mills and Newtownstewart are all within our regular area.
Can you clean an old slate roof?
Yes. The air-pole method avoids walking on slate, which can crack easily underfoot.
Do you also clean render?
Yes. Softwashing is ideal for render that has turned green or red.
Do you work over the border?
We cover parts of the border area, including Monaghan Town. Ask us about your location.