Roof Cleaning Bourne offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Bourne and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick way of improving the appearance of your property, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up on your roof.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss may be very difficult for many homeowners and becomes a continual issues.

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

Why should I do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find 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 damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often 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 normal however it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

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

Can I just do this myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, a lot of people would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles and 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 companies also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy companies who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t require any skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct 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 needless risk.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen 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 there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before beginning any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We have already considered some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

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