Roof Cleaning Deeping St Nicholas offer a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Deeping St Nicholas and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your house, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has grown on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, many become invaded by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and algae may be quite difficult for most householders and becomes a cause for problems.

Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you major issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, getting your roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to see and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

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

Couldn’t I do this myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t 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 type of fall can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, many would assume roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this form of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not need any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – 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 the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing 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 think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious damage to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.