Roof Cleaning Colsterworth offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Colsterworth and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick way of improving the look of your property, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has built up on your roof.

As a roof ages and become more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss can be challenging for most householders and becomes a major cause for problems.

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

Why do it?

A large build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they 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 discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull 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 an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

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

Should I do this myself?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, lots of people would expect roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but may also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think it is easy money or that it does not take a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial 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.

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 jet washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process 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 returning for several years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, look at the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• 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 house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.