Roof Cleaning Coddington offer a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Coddington and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a simple improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by removing moss, dirt and anything else that has built up up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris may be very difficult for many owners and becomes a constant source of issues.

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

Why should I do it?

A large accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to see 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 months and years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Couldn’t I do this myself?

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

Plus, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often disturb or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t need much skill. How true is 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 know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

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

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof attentively before beginning any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

A few things to think about.

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

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to us.