Roof Cleaning Bassingham offers a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Bassingham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a speedy improvement to make to the look of your property, by removing moss and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss may be very difficult for the majority of householders and can become a major source of issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth may cause you serious problems with your roof and the life-span 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 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 possible. Once it finds 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 become aware of moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning 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 almost as good as new once more?

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

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.

Also, many would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but 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 remove moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure 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 method of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can dislodge or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradesmen who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some things to think about.

We have already considered some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.