Roof Cleaning Barrow Upon Humber offers a roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Barrow Upon Humber and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your property, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has grown on your roof.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and algae is usually very difficult for the majority of homeowners and becomes a major problems.

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

Why do it?

Large amounts of build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see 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 seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Can I just 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 a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Also, many would think roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not need much skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

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 pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate 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 procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to us.