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Inspection
We check tile condition, valleys and pointing first, and photograph anything cracked or corroded before we touch it.
Roof Cleaning MelbourneEastern SuburbsBurwood East
Dulux Accredited Applicator
Roof Cleaning
in Burwood East.
Burwood East's brick veneer homes mostly date from the 1960s through the 80s, sitting under a high tree canopy that has built up over decades along the Burwood Highway corridor and surrounding side streets.
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Postcode3151
RegionEastern Suburbs
Common roof stockConcrete tile · Terracotta tile
NCC climate zoneZone 6
Roof Cleaning · Burwood East
What's really growing on Burwood East roofs
Burwood East's brick veneer homes mostly date from the 1960s through the 80s, sitting under a high tree canopy that has built up over decades along the Burwood Highway corridor and surrounding side streets. That much shade is good for cooling the block in summer, but it also means concrete tile and terracotta roofs here collect moss, lichen and leaf litter faster than in more open suburbs, especially in valleys and on the shaded southern slopes of the roof. With Burwood East's rainfall running higher than Melbourne's average, that moss holds moisture against the tile for longer once it takes hold. Low-pressure cleaning clears it back without cracking older tiles, restoring the roof's natural colour and stopping the growth from spreading further.
Burwood East's heavy established tree canopy and above-average rainfall mean moss and lichen build up faster here than in more open suburbs, so most concrete tile and terracotta roofs need a low-pressure clean every one to two years to stay ahead of it.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in Burwood East
With rain falling on around ~140 days a year and shaded, south-facing pitches staying damp, moss and lichen take hold quickly on Burwood East roofs.
~140
rain days a year
days with measurable rain
November
wettest month
when a sealed roof earns its keep
~6
days over 35°C
why a cured coating matters
Extreme (11–13)
summer UV
what a fresh coating shrugs off
Melbourne UV now:
Now in Burwood East: °C,
Annual rainfall: 950–1000 mmest.
Climate normals (2015–2024) from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis — gridded reanalysis, so rainfall is an estimate that runs a little high versus long-term gauge averages. Live UV from ARPANSA, live conditions from Open-Meteo.
The process
How a True Roof soft wash works
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Treat
A biocide treatment is applied so moss and lichen are killed at the root, not just wiped off the top.
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Soft wash
Low-pressure washing lifts the dead growth and grime without driving water under the tiles or stripping the surface.
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Clear & check
We flush the wash debris out of the gutters and do a final check so you are left with a clean roof and clear downpipes.
Roof types in Burwood East
Soft washing suits terracotta and concrete tile roofs and older, more fragile tiles that high pressure would damage. Colorbond and metal roofs are washed even more gently. If a roof is due for more than a clean, we will flag whether sealing or restoration is the better spend.
Our standard
Our cleaning crews are fully insured, and any repair work we recommend is backed by a 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee and a 10-Year Dulux Acratex Material Warranty.
Roofing showcase
Before & after.
A look at what restoration, cleaning and repair can do for a tired roof.
Before After Full roof restoration 
Before After Tile clean and recoat 
Flashing repair 
Roof clean What affects your price
What drives the cost of cleaning in Burwood East
- Extent of moss and lichen coverage built up under the tree canopy.
- Roof size, pitch and number of valleys where debris collects.
- Access around mature trees and any overhanging branches near the roofline.
The hidden cost of moss
Clean it now. Replace it never.
| Soft wash clean from $750 | Tile replacement + re-roof $8,000 – $20,000+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Removes moss, lichen, and algae at the root | ||
| Preserves manufacturer tile warranty | ||
| Safe, no high-pressure tile fracturing | ||
| Completed without disrupting the household | ||
| Restores tile porosity and water run-off | ||
| Prevents pointing deterioration beneath the moss |
Moss is not cosmetic. It is structural damage in slow motion.
Lichen and moss anchor into tile surfaces and hold moisture against them 24 hours a day. That constant dampness accelerates freeze-thaw micro-cracking through Melbourne winters, erodes pointing mortar, and quietly voids the tile manufacturer's warranty. Most homeowners find out the hard way when tiles start fracturing or when their insurer queries maintenance records after a claim. A soft wash costs a fraction of one tile replacement row and it buys back years of tile life.
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We'll tell you honestly whether a clean is all you need, or if there's more going on.
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What Melbourne homeowners say
Burwood East roof cleaning — your questions
Burwood East's high tree canopy and above-average rainfall keep roof surfaces shaded and damp for longer than in more open suburbs, which is exactly the environment moss and lichen need to establish and spread.
Yes. Terracotta is common on Burwood East's older homes, and it's more brittle than concrete tile, so we always use low-pressure methods that lift grime and moss without cracking or chipping the glazed surface.
Given the heavy tree cover in Burwood East, we generally recommend a clean every one to two years, compared with three to four years for roofs in more open, low-canopy suburbs.
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