Roof Cleaning Bingham provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Bingham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a speedy way to improve the look of your property, by clearing moss and more that has built up up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and debris may be very difficult for the majority of owners and may become a constant source of issues.

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

Why should I do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, getting the roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time 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 progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Couldn’t I do this alone?

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

Also, lots of people would think having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break frail tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it doesn’t require any skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof carefully before commencing any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to dislodge the growth. We can then begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.

A few factors to consider.

We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling 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 used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.