Roof Cleaning Caistor offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Caistor and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your property, by getting rid of moss, dirt and more that has built up on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss may be challenging for most householders and can become a continual issues.

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

Why do it?

A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause serious issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Could I do this alone?

The most common reason why most people don’t 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 heights any sort of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Also, a lot of people would think having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it’s more than likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet 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 advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can dislodge or break weak tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process 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 by adding an application of specific chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention 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 remove the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few factors to think about.

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

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

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious damage to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to us.