Roof Cleaning Bardney provides a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Bardney and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a simple way to improve the look of your house, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt is usually very difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a major source of problems.

Would it not be nice to have your roof look new again?

Why do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause you major issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having your roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new once more?

Next you might ask, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Should I do this myself?

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

Also, a lot of people would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles or 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 longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it doesn’t need a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this approach 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. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before starting any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. We can then start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

Some things to think about.

We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.