Lichen spots across a corrugated roof in Kiama Downs, before a roof wash

Roof Washing & Pressure Washing Kiama & Gerringong

Tiled roofs around Kiama and Gerringong grow orange and grey lichen, and everything near the coast collects salt grime. We soft wash roofs, treat the lichen at the root and pressure wash driveways, decks and paths.
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Close-up of lichen in roof corrugations in Kiama Downs

Close-up of lichen in roof corrugations in Kiama Downs

Pool deck and exposed aggregate concrete after pressure cleaning

Pool deck and exposed aggregate concrete after pressure cleaning

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Mathew & Kasey Chapman

Owners, Illawarra Maintenance Group

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    Close-up of lichen in roof corrugations in Kiama Downs

    Close-up of lichen in roof corrugations in Kiama Downs

    Pool deck and exposed aggregate concrete after pressure cleaning

    Pool deck and exposed aggregate concrete after pressure cleaning

    Owners of Illawarra Maintenance Group in company uniforms

    Mathew & Kasey Chapman

    Owners, Illawarra Maintenance Group

    5.0 on GoogleFrom 62 local reviews

    Fully licensed and insured$20 million public liability, full workers cover

    15 and 20-year warrantiesProduct and workmanship, on gutter guard

    Local and family ownedMathew and Kasey, based in Shellharbour

    Close-up of lichen in roof corrugations in Kiama Downs

    Roof washing

    We soft wash roofs. That means low pressure and a cleaning solution that kills moss, mould and lichen at the root, instead of blasting the surface. It is safer for tiles, ridge capping and Colorbond, and the roof stays clean for longer than a high pressure clean. Black streaks, green moss on the shady side and orange lichen on tiles are the usual problems we see under the escarpment.

    We focus on roof washing. Small roof repairs, such as replacing broken tiles and minor repointing, can be done while we are there. We do not offer full roof restorations or replacements, so we will never push you towards a bigger job.

    Pressure washing

    • Driveways and paths, including oil and tyre marks
    • Retaining walls, steps and garden edges
    • Pool surrounds, patios and decks
    • House walls, render and brick, using soft wash where pressure would do damage
    • Fences and outdoor areas for real estate photos or end of lease
    Pool deck and exposed aggregate concrete after pressure cleaning
    Roof treatment foam over lichen on a grey concrete tile roof

    Lichen on tiled roofs

    Lichen grips terracotta and concrete tiles tightly. A high-pressure blast can damage the tile surface, so we use a low-pressure soft wash and a treatment that keeps working after we leave.

    Holiday homes and rentals

    We can clean while you are away and send you photos when it is done. We work outside only.

    Solar panels

    In Jamberoo and the hills, lichen grows on solar panels too and cuts their output. We can clean them on the same visit. Solar panel cleaning

    Recent work

    Lichen covering terracotta roof tiles

    Lichen covering terracotta roof tiles

    Areas we cover around Kiama

    Kiama, Kiama Downs, Kiama Heights, Minnamurra, Jamberoo, Gerringong, Gerroa, Werri Beach, Berry. See also: Shellharbour, Gutter guard Kiama.

    Peace of mind

    Why homeowners choose Illawarra Maintenance Group

    5.0 stars on Google

    From 62 reviews. Read what local homeowners say about us.

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    Fully licensed and insured

    $20 million public liability and full workers compensation cover, so you and your property are protected while we work.

    15 and 20-year warranties

    A 15-year product warranty and 20-year workmanship guarantee on every gutter guard we install. If our work lets you down, we come back and fix it.

    CSIRO tested gutter guard

    All of our gutter guard products are CSIRO tested and approved to all relevant Australian standards.

    Proper measure and quote

    We get on the roof, measure properly and give you a free written quote. No guesswork, no pressure.

    Local and owner-run

    Mathew and Kasey Chapman run every job from Shellharbour. You deal with the owners, not a call centre.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes.

    It depends on shade and trees; we will give you an honest idea.

    Yes.

    Get a free quote

    Call 0411 389 184, email hello@imgservices.com.au, or send the form with photos of the roof or area you want cleaned.

    Our Testimonials

    I highly recommend Mathew, the workmanship was exceptional, very professional and everything was left neat and tidy. He explained how he approached the job and found a problem with the back gutter which took longer than expected but stuck by his quote. He is an absolute professional and gentleman.

    Stephen James

    Matt did a great job cleaning our gutters and doing a full replacement of our gutter guards which had been installed incorrectly. He also treated the lichen on our roof and dealt with a wasp nest complementary. He was friendly, professional and really easy to deal with. We're really happy with the work he did.

    Lisa Francis

    I had been looking for a solution to birds gaining access to the inside of my roof from the gutters. After some messages and photos with Mathew we hashed out a solution and got a quote. Really great job done here and I would recommend Mathew if you have a similar issue with birds or leaves. He got his drone up and was able to really show me the awesome work he did.

    Ethan Jones

    We have just had our box gutter and gutters thoroughly cleaned by Matt. He also provided drone photos and detected a rusted hole and repaired it until we were able to call a roofer. The service was prompt and affordable. We would recommend their services.

    Valerie Sherrell

    I had the best experience. They are so professional, organised, honest and knowledgeable. Mathew did an incredible job with cleaning my gutters. Would definitely recommend.

    Noura

    Mathew was a pleasure to deal with. Great communication, super professional and we are really happy with our gutter guards. Highly recommend.

    Keiran Shepherd

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