Roof Cleaning Cleethorpes offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Cleethorpes and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a speedy way to improve the appearance of your home, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and algae may be very difficult for many homeowners and can become a problems.

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

Why should I do it?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, getting a roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t pleasant 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 months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Can I do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Also, lots of people would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not take any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify 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 clear out the growth. We can then 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 instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

Some things to consider.

We have already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example 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 injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to us.