Roof Cleaning Caythorpe offers a full roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Caythorpe and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a quick way of improving the look of your property, by clearing moss and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and debris is often very difficult for most owners and may become a cause for annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t attractive to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Should I just do this myself?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves 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 result in a very serious wound.

Plus, lots of people would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disturb or break weak tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it doesn’t need much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

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 roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off 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 dislodged but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging the 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 over time.

A few factors to consider.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.

• Size of house and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to us.