Roof Cleaning Barton Humber offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Barton Humber and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively speedy improvement to make to the look of your property, by removing moss and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and dirt can be quite difficult for many homeowners and can become a continual cause for issues.

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

Why do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause major problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, having your roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t pleasant to see and after a while it can 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 seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new again?

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

Could I just do this myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, a lot of people would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it does not need much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which 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 beneficial ways to get rid of roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure 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 with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few things to think about.

We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

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

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.