A brand-new roof doesn’t need removal treatment — there’s nothing to remove yet. But it does benefit from protection, because moss, mould and lichen spores are already present in the environment around every property, waiting for the right conditions to settle in. Given time, shade and a bit of moisture, they’ll take hold on a new roof just as easily as an old one.
Our new roof protection treatment applies a preventative barrier that delays the onset of moss, mould and lichen growth, keeping your roof looking new for longer and reducing the intensity of treatment needed down the track. It’s the smart first step for any new build, and far easier to apply now than to treat heavy growth later.
A new roof is moss-free, but that’s a temporary state rather than a permanent one.
moss, mould and lichen spores are already present in the surrounding environment, ready to settle given the chance.
new roofs with shaded or damp areas offer the same conditions that let growth establish on any roof.
once growth does take hold, it's harder and more costly to remove than it would have been to prevent.
Left unprotected, a new roof simply delays the same problem older roofs face, rather than avoiding it altogether.
Rather than waiting for growth to appear before treating it, we apply protection while the roof is still clean and easiest to treat.
We confirm the roof is fully installed and any construction debris has been cleared, liaising directly with your builder or roofer if needed to arrange the right timing.
We apply the same protective treatment used to finish our two-stage programme on older roofs, creating a barrier that delays moss, mould and lichen from ever establishing.
treating a clean roof is simpler and cheaper than removing established growth later.
delays the onset of growth, so your roof holds its appearance for longer.
the same protective treatment used to complete our two-stage programme.
a fully insured team experienced in treating every common roofing material, new or old.
Moss, mould and lichen spores are already present in the environment — a new roof is moss-free for now, not moss-proof permanently.
No. New roofs skip Stage 1 (removal) since there's nothing to remove, and go straight to Stage 2 (protection).
Ideally once the roof is installed and any construction debris has been cleared, before moss or lichen have had any chance to settle.
Yes — we're happy to liaise directly with your builder or roofer to arrange timing around the build.
It significantly delays the onset of growth, keeping the roof clean for longer — we can advise on a maintenance schedule as part of your assessment.
We are committed to delivering exceptional roof cleaning services that protect your property and enhance its appearance.
The Moss Crew, started out treating roofs across Hawke’s Bay and has since grown to service the North Island, from Hawke’s Bay up to Auckland.
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