Roof Cleaning Company Red Flags: How to Spot Cowboy Traders
Every year, thousands of UK homeowners searching for a roof cleaning company end up with a cowboy trader instead, someone with a jet washer, a van, and no idea what they're doing on a pitched roof. The damage isn't always obvious straight away. It shows up months later as cracked tiles, stripped away weatherproofing, or a moss problem that comes back worse than before. Roof cleaning sits in an unusual spot in the trades world. It requires working at height, understanding different roof materials, and knowing which treatments are safe for tiles, slate, or render, yet almost anyone can buy a pressure washer and start advertising. That gap between “capable of doing the job safely” and “capable of putting a sign on a van” is exactly where cowboy traders operate. This guide walks through the warning signs to watch for, so you know what separates a legitimate roof cleaning company from someone who'll leave you with a bigger bill than the one you started with. Why Roof Cl...