Roof Cleaning Cherry Willingham

Roof Cleaning Cherry Willingham provides a complete roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Cherry Willingham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a simple way of improving the look of your home, by clearing moss, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss may be very difficult for most owners and can become a constant source of issues.

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

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Why do it?

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A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you major problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time 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 lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Could I just clean it myself?

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The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Also, many would assume roof cleaning involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the aggressive 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!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

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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 remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.

  • Size of house and the area of its roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
  • The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • Accessibility of the roof.
  • How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to us.