Roof Cleaning Broughton

Roof Cleaning Broughton provides a complete roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Broughton and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively quick way to improve the look of your home, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has grown up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, many become invaded by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and debris can be quite difficult for many householders and becomes a continual annoyance.

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

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Why should I do it?

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A large build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth may cause serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping 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 securing as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t nice to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Should I clean it myself?

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The most common 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 safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of slip can lead to a very serious wound.

Additionally, lots of people would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with most tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could disturb or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it doesn’t need any skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

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It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will inspect the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.

Some factors to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other things to consider 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 – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
  • Accessibility of the roof.
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.