Roof Cleaning Dunholme

Roof Cleaning Dunholme offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Dunholme and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick way of improving the look of your house, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris may be quite difficult for many homeowners and becomes a annoyance.

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

roof cleaning Dunholme

Why have it cleaned?

Dirty roof cleaning Lincolnshire

A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you big problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to see 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 watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

Next you might ask, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Should I just do this myself?

Clean roof yourself Lincolnshire

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

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, claim that it is easy money or that it does not require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience 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 are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to get rid of roof moss and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off 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 are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will supervise your 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 approach to take to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging the 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 improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, let’s also consider the following.

  • Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing 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 all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.