Roof Cleaning Ancaster offer a roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Ancaster and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy way of improving the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and dirt is often challenging for the majority of householders and becomes a continual issues.

Would it not be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, getting your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Should I just do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can lead to a very serious injury.

Plus, lots of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it does not require a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – with this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof attentively before starting any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.