Roof Cleaning Ealand provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Ealand and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a speedy way of improving the look of your home, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and become more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and algae can be quite difficult for the majority of owners and can become a major source of issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A really serious build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause serious problems with your 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 swiftly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having the roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault 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 periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t nice to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new once more?

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

Couldn’t I do this alone?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, a lot of people would think roof cleaning requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure 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 manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradesmen who do this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

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 clear away roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few things to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to us.