Roof Cleaning Fishtoft

Roof Cleaning Fishtoft provides a full roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Fishtoft and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your property, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has built up up there.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt can be challenging for many householders and becomes a continual problems.

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

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Why do it?

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A large accumulation of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause major problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely 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 professional is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t pleasant to look at 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 watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new again?

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

Could I do this myself?

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The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of slip can lead to a very serious injury.

Plus, lots of people would expect roof cleaning requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disrupt or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it doesn’t need a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

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It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as jet 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 gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention 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 way to clear out the growth. Next we can start 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 instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

A few factors to consider.

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

  • Size of house and the area of the roof.
  • How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
  • The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.