Roof Cleaning Carlby offer a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Carlby and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by removing moss and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and algae is often challenging for many householders and may become a continual annoyance.

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

Why do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Could I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

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

As previously stated – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once 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 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 remain intact and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.