Roof Cleaning Balderton offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Balderton and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by getting rid of moss and more that has built up on your roof.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and algae is often quite difficult for many owners and can become a constant issues.

Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you serious issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned 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?

The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I do this myself?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Plus, lots of people would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradespeople who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money and that it doesn’t require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to get rid of roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

We have 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 size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious damage to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to us.