Roof Cleaning Carlton-Le-Moorland offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Carlton-Le-Moorland and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris is often challenging for the majority of householders and can become a major source of annoyance.

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

Why should I do it?

A really serious build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause major problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose 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’s. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is an important service for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t attractive to look at 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 seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Could I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious injury.

Also, lots of people would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this could disturb or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not need a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with 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 specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before starting any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.