Roof Cleaning Crowle provides a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Crowle and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a quick way of improving the appearance of your house, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has grown up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss can be challenging for the majority of owners and may become a continual source of issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you major problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots working 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 live, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, getting your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new again?

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

Can I just clean it alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.

Additionally, many would expect roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can dislodge or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not need much skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after 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 all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

Some things to think about.

We have already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.