Roof Cleaning Epworth offers a professional roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Epworth and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick improvement to make to the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has built up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and debris may be quite difficult for most homeowners and becomes a source of problems.

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

Why do it?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth could well cause serious problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?

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.

Can I just clean it myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, a lot of people would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it doesn’t take any skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

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 gentlest yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

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

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of specific chemicals this will impede the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof carefully before beginning any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. We can then begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.

Some things to consider.

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

• Size of house and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• 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 all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.