Roof Cleaning Binbrook offer a roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Binbrook and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a speedy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss may be quite difficult for the majority of householders and may become a major source of annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look new again?

Why should I have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may 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 finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Can I clean it myself?

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

Also, lots of people would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however 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 clear away moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this method of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not require any skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can begin 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 instant improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, look at the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of 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. Fill out the free quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.