Roof Cleaning Brigg offers a roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Brigg and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick and easy way to improve the look of your house, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has built up on your roof.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt may be challenging for the majority of homeowners and may become a continual annoyance.

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

Why do it?

A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major 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 organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, getting the roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new once more?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Couldn’t I do this myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, many would think roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it doesn’t require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will soak 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 dislodged but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will inspect the roof attentively before beginning any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating 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 improvement as time progresses.

A few things to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.