Roof Cleaning Collingham provides a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Collingham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick way to improve the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss, dirt and more that has accumulated there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris is often quite difficult for many householders and becomes a cause for problems.

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

Why do it?

A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth may cause you major problems with your 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 swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled 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 boards. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is an important service for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault 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 periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand 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.

Can 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 safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would assume roof cleaning requires pressure washing but 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 aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradesmen who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof carefully before commencing any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We have already looked 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 its roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example 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 injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to us.