Moss Removal in West Knighton

How We Remove Moss from Leicester Roofs

Soft-Wash Method

Manual pre-clearance of valleys, gutters and ridge lines before any biocide application. Soft-wash low-pressure biocide treatment penetrates moss to rhizoid level, kills growth at the root, and provides 3–5 years of residual protection. Dead moss disperses naturally over 4–8 weeks through normal rainfall. No high-pressure washing — pressure washing damages aged clay tile, strips biocide and opens ridge mortar joints.

Moss Treatment Costs

2-bed terrace £200–£400. 3-bed semi £300–£600. 4-bed detached £500–£1,000. Includes manual pre-clearance, biocide treatment and valley inspection. Free written quote. Biocide treatment effective for 3–5 years on typical Leicester residential roofs.

What You Can Expect From Us

Written Quotes and Workmanship Guarantees

Every job starts with a written itemised quote specifying scope, materials by name, access method and guarantee period. No work begins without your written acceptance and we never add costs on site without discussion. Repair work: 2-year guarantee minimum. Lead work and structural repairs: 5-year guarantee. Full re-roofing: 10-year guarantee. NFRC registered, £5m public liability insurance, serving Leicester and Leicestershire since 2003.

Covering All of Leicester and Leicestershire

Free Surveys Across Leicester

We carry out free on-site surveys across all of Leicester city and the surrounding Leicestershire area. Our team is based in Leicester and covers all neighbourhoods and suburbs without travel charges or call-out fees. Surveys are typically booked within 24–48 hours and written quotes are provided within 48 hours of the survey visit. We aim to turn from initial call to written quote in under 72 hours for all Leicester locations.

How to Get in Touch

Call 0116 319 1348 to book your free survey. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Emergency call-outs are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no surcharge. You can also email info@roofingleicester.co.uk for non-urgent enquiries and we will respond within one working day. All enquiries are handled by our own team — we do not use call centres or third-party booking services.

West Knighton: 1930s Suburban Roofing

West Knighton represents Leicester's 1930s suburban expansion south-east of the city. The housing stock on Knighton Fields Road, Shanklin Drive and surrounding streets is predominantly semi-detached and detached from the 1930s–1950s — a step up in size and quality from the Victorian terrace stock to the north. Roof specifications vary: some properties use original clay plain tile; more use concrete interlocking tile from the original build or from replacement cycles in the 1970s–80s. The 1930s semis typically have mortar-bedded ridge and hip details now 85–95 years old — re-bedding at 20–30 year intervals means these properties are at or past their second or third re-bedding cycle. South and west-facing ridges on West Knighton properties face more weather exposure than the sheltered north and east elevations.

How to Get a Quote From Us

The Process From First Call to Written Quote

Our quoting process is straightforward and quick. Call 0116 319 1348 to book a free survey — we typically confirm a visit within 24–48 hours and can often attend within the same week for standard jobs. The survey takes 20–45 minutes depending on the scope of work, and we provide a written itemised quote within 48 hours of the visit.

The written quote specifies every element of the work: scope, materials by name, access method, guarantee period and payment terms. We never start work without written acceptance of the quote. We don't require payment in full before work starts — a reasonable deposit of 10–25% covers material ordering, with final payment on satisfactory completion. We accept bank transfer and card payment and provide a VAT invoice on all work.

What Happens After You Accept a Quote

Once you accept the written quote, we schedule the work and confirm a start date. For larger jobs involving scaffold, we confirm scaffold erection dates separately. We contact you the working day before the start date to confirm the team is attending. On the day, the lead roofer will introduce themselves and walk through the planned work before starting. Any unexpected findings — structural timber problems, additional lead work required — are communicated immediately with a written price before any additional work is carried out. We don't make decisions on site without your knowledge and approval.