Roof Cleaning Cranwell offers a complete roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Cranwell and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick way to improve the look of your house, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and debris can be very difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a continual source of problems.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth could well cause big problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Also, many would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it does not take much skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which is the best way 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 beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning 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 soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out 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 immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.

Some things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. 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 – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.