Roof Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of cleaning a roof, removing moss, lichen, dirt and mould. Enter the roof size and method, soft washing (chemical treatment) suits fragile tiles, while pressure washing suits sound metal and concrete.
Your roof cleaning details
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
High pressure can strip the protective coating off old painted or fragile tiles and force water under them, soft washing is gentler and safer on tile roofs. Match the method to the roof.
Roof cleaning improves appearance and removes moss and lichen that hold moisture. Match the method to the roof, soft wash for fragile or painted tiles, pressure wash for sound metal and concrete. It is also the right time to check ridge caps.
💰 Ways to save
- Do gutters at the same time, the access is already set up.
- Soft washing is gentler on old tiles and avoids the damage aggressive pressure washing can cause.
- If the roof is being cleaned for sale, a wash is far cheaper than a full restoration and often enough.
How we estimate this
Roof cleaning in Australia typically costs around $400 to $800 for an average home in 2026, with large or two-storey roofs and soft-wash treatments higher. Re-pointing ridge caps and sealing are separate, larger jobs.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Doing more than just roof cleaning?
Build a combined estimate across every part of your project in one place.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding roof cleaning costs in Australia
Roof cleaning in Australia typically costs around $400 to $800 for an average home in 2026, with large or two-storey roofs and soft-wash treatments higher. Re-pointing ridge caps and sealing are separate, larger jobs.
The roof size, method and access drive the cost. Soft washing suits fragile and painted tiles, pressure washing suits sound metal and concrete. Cleaning is also a good time to inspect and re-point ridge caps while access is set up.
Frequently asked questions
How much does roof cleaning cost in Australia?
Roughly $400 to $800 for an average home in 2026, more for large or two-storey roofs and soft-wash treatments. Re-pointing ridge caps and sealing cost extra.
Is pressure washing safe for a tile roof?
On sound concrete or metal, yes, but high pressure can strip the coating off old or painted tiles and force water underneath. Soft washing (a chemical treatment) is gentler and safer for fragile tile roofs.
Are you a roof / exterior cleaning business?
Everyone on this page is working out what roof cleaning costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.