Slowly, softly, and never by standing on it. Conservatory roofs — glass or polycarbonate — scratch, crack and pop seals when cleaned the wrong way.
TL;DR
Never walk on a conservatory roof and never pressure-wash polycarbonate. The safe method is soft brushes and purified water on telescopic poles, panel by panel, from the outside. We price per panel — typically €2.50–€8.50 each, most jobs from €60. See conservatory costs.
Pure-water poles with soft brushes — the same ground-based system we use on conservatories.
The Mistakes That Cause Damage
- Walking on panels — polycarbonate flexes and cracks; glass units pop seals.
- Pressure washers — force water past seals and etch polycarbonate.
- Harsh chemicals — cloud polycarbonate permanently and kill plants below.
The Safe Method
Purified water, a soft brush on a telescopic pole, and patience. Green algae film lifts with gentle agitation; stubborn lichen gets repeated soft passes rather than force. Frames, finials and box gutters get done at the same time — the box gutter between the conservatory and house wall blocks constantly and is worth checking every visit.
How We Keep Your Garden Out of It
A conservatory sits in the middle of your planting, so this matters more here than on any other job. Our rule set is simple: ladders never go into flower beds or front-garden planting, nothing gets stood on freshly mown or soft ground, and nobody stretches over a bed to reach a panel. Because we clean with poles from the ground, we rarely need a ladder at all — and on the odd job where there is genuinely no alternative, we check with you first rather than guessing.
What It Costs
We price per panel so you pay for your actual roof, with most standard jobs landing near €60. Covered across 42 Dublin areas. Free quote.