Roof Cleaning Eagle offers a full roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Eagle and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris may be challenging for the majority of householders and becomes a continual source of issues.

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

Why should I do it?

A really serious build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

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

Should I just do this alone?

The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, a lot of people would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not require any 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 best 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 clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of specific chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best course of action 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 root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time progresses.

A few things to consider.

We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.