Roof Cleaning Burgh Le Marsh offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Burgh Le Marsh and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy way to improve the look of your home, by getting rid of moss and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss may be quite difficult for most owners and becomes a cause for annoyance.

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

Why do it?

A large accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you major issues 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 rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage 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 saturates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t nice to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between 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 like brand new again?

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

Can I just clean it myself?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Also, a lot of people would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

We have already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently 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 you or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.